Monthly Newsletter - February 2025

Annual Purim Carnival


Sunday, March 9th, 11:00 a.m.

at Temple Emanuel


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Let someone know you are thinking of them this Purim while also supporting our Temple Youth. Now thru March 9th, order your Purim Gram here.



Religious School


There is no Religious School on February 16th, however, there will be a special Religious School hike in honor of Tu Bishvat! Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Pima Wash trail head. No RSVP required. We'll leave as a group no later than 9:45. Don't forget your water! Everyone's invited.


Upcoming Events

Special Shabbat Services

Camp Shabbat

Tu Bishvat Shabbat

Sisterhood Shabbat

Fun & Games

MOE Poker

(21+)

Sisterhood

Mah Jongg

Pre-Order

MOE Arcade Night

(all ages)

Adult Learning & Gatherings

Stroll Through the Scroll

Modern Jewish Philosophy

Lunch & Learn

Transformative Ethics

Sunday Schmooze with

Author Maggie Anton

Evening Book Club

February 4th

TETY - Preteen and Teen Programming

TETY Hangout

Purim Grams

Volunteer Opportunities

Cafe Emanuel - Volunteers Needed


Looking for a fun, easy way to connect with other Temple members while supporting our religious school community? Volunteer at Cafe Emanuel!


Each Sunday morning during religious school, we serve bagels, doughnuts, and beverages for parents and children. By helping out, you’ll:


- Meet fellow Temple members

- Foster a warm, inviting community

- Encourage parents to stay, chat, and enjoy a quick nosh


Ready to Help? Sign up here


Even a little time makes a big difference in keeping this tradition thriving. We can’t wait to see you—one bagel at a time!

Friday Evening Erev Shabbat Worship Services

February 7th

5:15 pm | Nosh and Activities

6:30 pm | Services


Camp (Rock) Shabbat with Rabbi Jonathan, Cantorial Soloist Gregg, and the ShabbaTones band.

Camp Shabbat RSVP

February 14th

6:30 pm | Services



Tu Bishvat "Seder" * / Erev Shabbat with Rabbi Jonathan and Cantorial Soloist Gregg.

Tu Bishvat Shabbat RSVP

* The Shabbat service and the Tu Bishvat Seder will be lovingly intertwined, and will include samples of the holiday foods of the season. Please know that we will not hold a usual Oneg Shabbat afterwards, and you are invited to have a Shabbat evening meal at home or elsewhere following the conclusion of the Service/Seder Please click above RSVP button for more info.

February 21st

5:45 pm | Nosh

6:30 pm | Services


Sisterhood Shabbat with

Rabbi Jonathan, members of our Sisterhood, and Cantorial Soloist Gregg.

Sisterhood Shabbat RSVP

February 28th

6:30 pm | Services


Family Shabbat with Rabbi Jonathan, Cantorial Soloist Gregg, 5th grade Religious School students.



Family Shabbat RSVP

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*


February B'nei Mitzvahs

February 1st

10:30 am | Becker family

In-Person with RSVP

RSVP Becker Bat Mitzvah

February 8th

10:30 am | Zerebiny/Cord family

In-Person with RSVP

RSVP Zerebiny/Cord Bat Mitzvah

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



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Temple Office

(480) 838-1414

contact@emanueloftempe.org

5801 S. Rural Road

Tempe, Arizona 85283

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Closed most federal holidays

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