Your Monthly Update for Temple Emanuel!

Monthly Newsletter - October 2025

Please note that the office will be closed on Tuesday, October 7th, in observance of Sukkot, and on Tuesday, October 14th, in observance of Yizkor.

Upcoming Events

Sukkot

Sukkot Shabbat & Picnic

10/10

TETY Movie in the Sukkah

10/10

Sips Under the Stars (21+)

10/11

PowerPoint Party In The Sukkah (PoP)

10/12

Sukkah Deconstruction with MOE!

10/19

Yizkor

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

10:30 AM

Yizkor 10/14

Fun & Games

Mah Jongg:11/2 and 12/3

Details Coming Soon

Paint Party:11/16

Details Coming Soon

Veterans Day Mini-Camp

11/9

Adult & Youth Education

Women in the Talmud

Simchat Torah and Pre-K/Kinder Consecration

10/17

Book Clubs

Daytime Book Club

Evening Book Club

Friday Evening Erev Shabbat Worship Services

October 3rd

6:30 pm | Services

Erev Shabbat with Rabbi Folberg

10/3: Erev Shabbat: In-Person with RSVP

October 10th

5:30 pm | Nosh and Picnic

6:30 pm | Services in the Sukkah

Sukkot Shabbat with Rabbi Folberg and Cantorial Soloist Gregg Luchs

10/10: Erev Shabbat: In-Person with RSVP

October 17th

5:45 pm | Nosh

6:30 pm | Simchat Torah Services

Pre-K and Kinder Consecration and Simchat Torah with Rabbi Folberg and Cantorial Soloist Gregg Luchs

10/17: Erev Shabbat: In-Person with RSVP

October 24th

6:30 pm | Services

Erev Shabbat with Rabbi Folberg and Cantorial Soloist Gregg Luchs

10/24: Erev Shabbat: In-Person with RSVP

October 31st

6:30 pm | Services

Lay-led Erev Shabbat services

10/31: Erev Shabbat: In-Person with RSVP

Shabbat Services open to the entire community. All Ages Welcome! Please invite your friends.

To share Shabbat with us online:

Members refer to your Friday morning Shabbat email.

Not yet members please email for the current weekly link here.

Saturday Torah Study

Weekly Torah Study

Led by Rabbi Folberg

Saturdays, 9:00 am

Use the link below to join Torah Study:

Live and Interactive on Zoom

Meeting ID: 881 7402 8792 Passcode: Torah

ONLINE ONLY

October B'nei Mitzvah

October 18th

10:00 am* | Bat Mitzvah of Catelyn Pollack

( *Please note early start time.)

RSVP Here

October 25th

10:30 am | Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Cantor-Daye

RSVP Here

Caring Committee

Temple Emanuel of Tempe

Caring Committee

At Temple Emanuel of Tempe, we believe that kindness and compassion are at the heart of our community. That’s why we’re proud to reaffirm our Caring Committee, a group dedicated to ensuring that no member of our congregational family faces life’s challenges alone.

How We’re Here for You:

Support in Times of Need – Meals, visits, or rides for those in need.
Checking In – Friendly calls or notes to those who may feel isolated.

If you need services, please contact Jennifer Legrand, Managing Director (Director@emanueloftempe.org). Questions or want to help? Please contact Ed Katz, Caring Committee Chair at Edkatz52@gmail.com

Opportunities for YOU

to Get Involved!

Lay-Led Services - Join Us On the Bimah!

During each month that has a 5th Friday, we will be once again having lay-led Erev Shabbat services. If you are interested in helping to lead our community during services, we would love to have you join us!

Click here to complete an interest form and we will be in touch with you soon.

Volunteers Needed for I-Help Dinners

Temple Emanuel is committed to providing food for Tempe's unhoused through our participation with I-HELP. We need groups of 4-8 to provide meals. Upcoming dates still need to be filled:

November 9th

December 7th

December 14th

Please contact Jim Flegenheimer at 480-390-1514 or lpflegy@cox.net

to sign up or for more information.

Don't Forget to Renew (or Join) Club Memberships!

Whether you are a current member needing to renew, or a not-yet member, now is the time to update your membership. Thank you to those who have already joined or renewed for the 25-26 year!

MOE Membership - Click Here

Sisterhood Membership -Click Here

TETY Membership - Click Here

Do a Mitzvah from the Comfort of Your Own Home!

The Mitzvah Makers is a group where creating a mitzvah is part of our foundation. We are frequent oneg sponsors and can always use some help.

If you would like to contribute and do a mitzvah, view our Amazon registry, purchase any of the items listed, and it will be sent to us.

Click here to view the wishlist and to help us.

If you would like more information, we would love to hear from you! Click here to send us a message.

Need an Orthodontist? So do we! Our Temple Emanuel of Tempe Member Business Directory has been connecting and supporting our community for a few months now and is up to five member-owned businesses, sadly none of which pertain to dentistry. This valuable resource is helping members promote their businesses while fostering strong local connections.

If you own a business or work at a great company with services or products you love, consider purchasing a listing! This is a wonderful opportunity to:

Promote your services or products within our Temple community.

Build connections with fellow members who value supporting local businesses.

Contribute to the continued growth and vibrancy of our shared community.

Your participation helps create a stronger network and provides vital support for Temple initiatives.

Interested? For questions, call or email Joey Kurtz at 623-202-8460 or Joey.Kurtz@edwardjones.com. If you're ready to proceed, use the link below to submit your listing request TEOT Business Directory Listing - Form - Temple Emanuel of Tempe

Together, let's make this directory a success!