Monthly Newsletter - May 2025

Please note our new office hours:

Mondays: Closed

Tuesdays-Fridays, 9am-5pm.



WIN A TRIP TO MAUI and Support Temple Emanuel!

Join us for a fun, adults-only evening featuring a beautiful Havdalah service led by Rabbi Jonathan, island-inspired pupus, and festive libations.

Dress in your favorite island attire and get ready to sway into the evening with good vibes and great company.

We'll also be announcing the lucky winner of our Hawaii raffle - don't miss your chance to win! (need not be present to win)

Suggested donation: $18



Let’s welcome the new week together—with aloha and a little sparkle.

Island attire encouraged

Upcoming Events

Save the Date for our Annual Gathering & Meeting - May 29, 2025  

This meeting will take place both in person at the Temple and over Zoom.   

Schedule of events: 

6:30 pm - Mingle and Reception

7:00 pm - Meeting begins

This is a member-only meeting and is not open to the general public.   

More information regarding meeting details and awards will be coming soon.

Save the date for the Tikkun Leil Shavuot

'Shavuot Worship and Study' - June 1, 2025

A joint event with Temple Emanuel of Tempe, Temple Beth Shalom of the East Valley, and the East Valley Jewish Community Center.



Join Rabbi Jonathan, Rabbi Tracee, and other members of our Jewish communities in an evening of worship, study, songs, and sustenance. More details to follow, along with opportunities to assist with the important accompanying Oneg Shavuot nosh. This is a holiday of dairy treats, so think of your best cheesecake recipes and others!

Sunday, June 1, 7:00-10:00 pm, at Temple Beth Shalom of the East Valley, 3400 N Dobson Rd, in Chandler.

More information will be coming toward the latter part of May.

Sisterhood Membership Appreciation Lunch

Sisterhood will be celebrating you, our members and our not-yet-members and guests at our annual Membership Appreciation Luncheon!

Join us on Sunday, May 18th at 12:00 at Temple. Be sure to join or renew your annual Sisterhood membership now to attend for free!

Religious School

The final day of the 2024-25 session will be

Sunday, May 4th.

Intent to Return Form is due by end of day, May 4th to receive $10 off registration.

Enjoy your summer break!

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Friday Evening Erev Shabbat Worship Services

May 30th

6:30 pm | Services



Erev Shabbat with Rabbi Jonathan and Cantorial Soloist Gregg



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 Jonathan

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*

May B'nai Mitzvah

To share in the B'nai Mitzvah services online, watch on YouTube with the link from your Friday morning Shabbat email.

World Zionist Congress

MAY 4th is the LAST Day to Vote!

Make your voice heard!

Between March 10 and May 4, 2025, American Jews will vote for their delegates to the 39th World Zionist Congress, the “parliament of the Jewish people,” which will convene in Jerusalem in October 2025. Voting in the election is the most powerful opportunity to have your voice heard in Israel, make an impact in Jewish communities worldwide, and stand up for Zionism. The representatives who are elected — with one-third of them coming from the United States — will make key decisions on allocating over $1 billion annually to support the most pressing needs across Israeli society and the Diaspora. 

For questions, call or email Joey Kurtz at 623-202-8460 or Joey.Kurtz@edwardjones.com

For more information, click here 

Opportunities for YOU to Get Involved!

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 along with the $90 discounted initial fee (valid through 6/30/2025). TEOT Business Directory Listing - Form - Temple Emanuel of Tempe

Together, let's make this directory a success!



Volunteers needed to coordinate and assist small groups to provide meals for the Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP).

Temple Emanuel is committed to serving two Sundays a month as part of our participation in this important work. We need groups of 4-8 agree to make sac lunches and prepare and serve dinner for ~40 people. If you can help coordinate or participate--we need you!

Contact Jim Flegenheimer 480-390-1514 or

lpflegy@cox.net 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