From the Bimah and Beyond

Each month, we will feature a message from Rabbi Folberg and our Board President. For this month's messages, please click here.

Upcoming Events

Fun & Games

Adult Education

Women in the Talmud in-progress

The Light Within Meditation

starting 11/12

Conversational Hebrew

starting 11/18

Annual Hanukkah Sale

Friday Evening Erev Shabbat Worship Services

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*

November B'nei Mitzvah

November 8th

10:30 am | Bat Mitzvah of Jennifer Hannes

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!

TEOT Annual Turkey Toss

It’s time to spread some Thanksgiving cheer! Join us on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM in the Temple Emanuel parking lot for our annual Turkey Toss. Bring a frozen turkey (or two!) to donate - all contributions will go to the Paz de Cristo Food Bank, helping local families enjoy a warm holiday meal. Let’s come together as a community to make a difference!

Temple Emanuel Cookbooks

The TEOT Mitzvah Makers Cookbook is ready to order! Books will be available for pick-up in mid-to-late November! If you would like to purchase a book click on the link below. You can also pick one up in person during the Hanukkah sale or in the TEOT Judaica store! Please note, we are unable to ship books at this time.

Purchase a Temple Emanuel Cookbook Today!

Join Prism of Pride Every Month

Come enjoy the cooler weather and a drink while spending some time with TEOT Prism of Pride group.

This event will occur the second Saturday of each month, November thru May, at 6:30 pm at Brick Road Coffee, 4415 S Rural Rd, Ste 10,Tempe, 85282.

For more information, contact Krissy Hutson-Poole at kehpoole@gmail.com

NEW DATES ANNOUNCED! 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, 14th
• January 4th
• February 1st, 8th
• March 1st, 8th
• April 5th, 12th
• May 3rd, 10th
• June 7th, 14th

Please contact Jim Flegenheimer at 480-390-1514 or lpflegy@cox.net to sign up or for more information.

Are you helping to organize an event coming up?

Follow this 2-step process below so we can help spread the word and take care of the logistics for you.

To ensure your needs are met, please be sure to complete BOTH steps above.

Stay up-to-date with your favorite Temple groups.

Click below for page links!

Temple Office

(480) 838-1414

contact@emanueloftempe.org

5801 S. Rural Road

Tempe, Arizona 85283

Office Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday-Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Closed most federal holidays