Welcome
Our Mission
- Provide an atmosphere in which to assemble and worship G-d and study Torah in accordance with the Jewish faith, consistent with the principles and practices of Reform Judaism.
- Educate our children, and cultivate a love and understanding of our Jewish heritage.
- Teach us how to apply the principles of Judaism to personal conduct and family life.
- Foster fellowship in our Jewish and secular community.
- Strengthen our bonds of loyalty with Jewish people everywhere.
Highlighted Dates
The Helen and Leon Sperling Holocaust Education Essay Contest
Grades 6-8 and 9-12 are invited to write an essay
Deadline for submission is April 1,2020
The first place essay will be read at the Annual Memorial Lecture on May 14, 2020
Friday, February 28th
Se’udat Shabbat (“Shabbat Banquet”)
EAT GREEK! Food supplied by Symeon’s
6:00 PM
Followed by Shabbat Services
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Sunday, March 1stCALLING ALL BAKERS!!
Please join us for Hamentashen Baking
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Also Wednesday, March 4th
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday, March 6th
Women’s Club Shabbat
6:00 PM Followed by an Oneg
Sichat Shabbat
Following Oneg
Topic: Beyond Fact-Checking
ALL WELCOME!!
Sunday, March 8thPurim Carnival at the JCC
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Tuesday, March 10thHaman Got His ‘Just Desserts’ (and so can you!!)
Purim Party and Megillah Reading
Drinks and Desserts
6:30 PM
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Monday, March 16th
Men’s Club Lunch at Debbie’s Cafe
12:30 PM
Tuesday, March 17th and 31stRabbi Schaktman’s Workshop
Mysticism, Meditation and Mindfulness:
A Brief Taste of Spiritual Texts and Practices in Contemporary Jewish Life
6:00 – 7:30 PM
If you haven’t joined our other classes, but wish to join the next one please contact Rabbi Schaktman’s first.
Friday, March 20th
Religious School Grade Level Shabbat Service
Led by 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders
Special Guest
Adam Kohane, Song Leader and Assistant Director of URJ Eisner Camp
6:00 PM followed by Doneg
Wednesday, April 8th
Joint Congregational Seder
Led by Cantor Socolof
6:00 PM
Membership
Learn more about becoming a member at Temple Emanu-El.
Shabbat Participation, Onegs and Flowers
Sign up to participate in a Friday Night Shabbat Service.
Life Cycle Events and Emergencies
We are committed to providing pastoral care. Please contact Rabbi Schaktman at uticarabbi@gmail.com or (315) 724-4177.
Religious School
The religious school at Temple Emanu-El provides a nurturing environment for all students, enabling them to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for their Jewish identity. The broad ranging curriculum – which focuses on three…
