160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
The Emanuel Synagogue UPDATES

Week of Sept. 27, 2021/21 Tishrei 5782
In observance of Simchat Torah

The Synagogue office will be CLOSED:
Tue - Wed: Sept 28 -29

The office will REOPEN
Thursday, Sept 30 at 9 am
Services

 Mon Sept 27:
Erev Shemini Atzeret
6:00 pm: Mincha/Maariv Zoom
6:22 pm Candles
Tue Sept 28
All services will be held
in person, Livestream & Zoom

Shemini Atzeret
  • 9:00 am SHACHARIT
  • Approximately 11am Yizkor

Erev Simchat Torah
  • 5:30 pm Mincha/Maariv
  • 5:30 pm Pizza party in the hut
  • 6:00 pm Hakafot in Silverman
  • 7:20 pm Candles
Wed. Sept 29:
Simchat Torah
  • 9:00 am SHACHARIT in person, Livestream & Zoom
  • 6:30 pm Mincha/Maariv Zoom
  • 7:16 pm Havdalah
We Apologize for any Technical Difficulties....
We are pleased to continue to offer virtual services on Zoom and Livestream, and we apologize for some recent technical difficulties with Comcast.

Should you lose your Vimeo/Livestream connection and it does not re-set itself and return in a few moments, please feel free to sign onto Zoom to access services.
Thursday, Sept 30, 6:30 pm

Registration Deadline is TODAY- Monday Sept 26!
Join us for another round of Scotch tasting with Jacob Studentroth from the Wise Old Dog and a selection of kosher charcuterie from The Wandering Que Kosher BBQ.

Cost: $25 includes food and tasting.  
Co-chairs: Ben Carlin and Mark Jacobson
Questions: contact Josh Cohen
  • October 7
  • 7:30 pm
  • The Emanuel Synagogue
Join us for this free information session about a unique Jewish homeland trip experience
to be led by Israeli native and Emanuel Synagogue Executive Director: KOBI BENITA. 
Contact Kobi for more details.
Excitement Builds for New Ben Engel Play!
Ben discusses his new play "Havdalah"
View THIRD video in series below
Test your knowledge of Jewish History!

Q: What does "Havdalah" mean?
A: Separation
Havdalah is the brief service at the end of Shabbat (and certain other special days), dividing sacred time from ordinary time. The Jewish encounter with modernity caused separation of Jews from other Jews.
Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available. There is no charge for tickets, but due to Covid-19, there will be limited in person seating and pre-registration is required. A Zoom option has also been added.
“Faith Divided:
The Jewish Encounter with Modern Life” with Dr. David Sorkin
  • Sunday October 10
  • 4:00 pm
  • The Emanuel Synagogue
Presentation by Yale Professor of History Dr. David Sorkin will focus on how modernization affected the lives and choices of early 19th century Prussian Jews.

This event is scheduled in anticipation of the Nov.7 staged reading of Ben Engel’s new play, “Havdalah" which addresses similar subject matter in dramatic form.

This presentation is free but registration is required
Pre- Play Concert with Hazzan Daniella Risman

  • Wednesday, October 20
  • 7:30 pm
  • The Emanuel Synagogue

Join us for an evening of music, headlined by Emanuel Synagogue's Hazzan Daniella Risman. The evening explores “What is Jewish Music,” including compositions by Felix Mendelssohn and other musicians of the same era. The concert is free but registration is required.
 
This concert is a lead-up to Ben Engel’s play, “Havdalah," which tells the story of the Mendelssohn family, focusing on the pressures, conflicts and opportunities Jews faced in 19th century Berlin.
Updated Link Provided
Emanuel Synagogue congregant Marilynn Stuart is recovering from the hospital, while also taking care of grandson Mason, who is a first grader at our Religious School. Marilynn is in need of assistance getting Mason on and off the bus for school as well as kosher meals for both of them.
The link provided in last week's e-blast was incorrect; we apologize for the error.
Please visit the meal train web page or contact Emanuel member Ken Malley for more details on how you can help 
Join the Emanuel Team
in the fight against hate
Join The Emanuel Synagogue Team in the ADL Walk Against Hate Oct. 10, 2021! It’s not just a walk — it’s an opportunity to move as an individual, family or community towards a future without antisemitism, racism and all forms of bigotry. Show your support in person or virtually! For more details and to join the Emanuel Team: CLICK HERE
Check out
The Emanuel Calendar
generously printed by Emanuel members Glenn and Tiffany Blumenstein of Blumenstein Funerals 
If you didn’t pick up a calendar during the machzor drive-by pickup, contact the office and we will leave one for you outside on the bench under the blue canopy, or click here to view/download
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Saturday Kiddush:
Please Register

Pre-register by noon Weds each week so we may properly plan.
Kiddush Sponsors Still Needed!
Your support is greatly appreciated
The following dates are available:
 Nov.6, 20, 27; Dec. 25
To sponsor a Kiddush, please email Regina Miller
Thank you to all who have already sponsored a Kiddush!
Restroom Renovation
Religious Services
See Website for updated schedule. Weekday Minyan on Zoom, CLICK HERE
Sept/Oct. 2021 Bulletin
In Our Community
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
for the following days and times:
Food Pantry Deliveries 
  • Thur. Sept 30 
  • 12 pm– 2 pm. (time flexible)
Food Pantry Distribution Packing
  • Thur. Oct 7
  • 10 am – 12 pm

Please email Cody Daigle-Orians,Community
Programs Manager, Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford for details and to sign up
The Conservative Movement seminaries and institutions are partnering to offer eight series that will bring you face-to-face with the brightest and most engaging scholars our movement has to offer.

  • Series 1: Begins Oct. 6
4 Wednesdays, 8 PM
  • Series 2: Begins Nov 2
4 Wednesdays, 1 PM
CLICK for details
CLICK for details
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