Temple Emanuel - Roanoke, VA
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May 20, 2012   28 Iyyar 5772
 

"It is a tree of life to those who hold it fast, and all who cling to it find happiness.
Its ways are ways of pleasantness, and all its paths are peace."

 

Temple Emanuel Welcomes You!

Welcome to Temple Emanuel in Roanoke, Virginia. We are the only Reform Congregation in the greater Roanoke and New River Valley region. We take an innovative approach to Jewish tradition, while remaining true to the values and ethics of our heritage. Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism, we strive to embody the ideals of “Doing right, loving goodness, and walking humbly with our God.”

Our Temple represents a wonderful blend of people from many countries and walks of life. As a relatively small congregation, we serve each other as a warm and welcoming family — always ready to support each other, and always ready to include new members in our mix. Our doors are open to all who wish to learn about Judaism, explore their Jewish heritage, or deepen their Jewish commitment.

Temple Emanuel is an active, dynamic, and spiritually fulfilling community. Enter our website and you will see the amazing energy of our congregation!     

     – Rabbi Kathy Cohen 

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What's New at Temple Emanuel  

 
PICTURES!!!  
If anybody has any pictures that they would like to share with our congregation, you can send them to me at
dave.oliver66@yahoo.com.  I would like to freshen up this site with new pictures and add some to the "flicker" account that this website is linked to.
 
Attention all Cub Scouts!!  If your Cub Scout would like to earn the Aleph Emblem, please let Me or David Bliss know.  David is coordinating with our Rabbi to work with the kids to earn this.  for more information, go to Aleph Emblem Requirements.
 
Tuesdays at the Temple .. Our May program is a program from the URJ  “Praise the God of . . . Lessons on Jewish theology and finding your place in it”. Join us in the library for a thoughtful and lively discussion at 7:00 each Tuesday.
 
TaNaCH Study restarts this Monday at noon. We are always happy to have new people join us. We meet in the library and end by 1:00pm.

Plan ahead for the Summer!  NOAR will be July 9th-15th.  KAYITZ will be July 23rd-August 3rd.
 
Applications are now available for
The Jacob and Celia Brenner Memorial Scholarship.
This Scholarship is open to any 2012 graduating senior or
student who will attend or is presently attending an
accredited Community College or four-year College and
whose parents are members in good standing of either
Temple Emanuel or Beth Israel.
The Application is Now Available On Line at
http://bethisraelroanoke.org/topics/scholarships
Once on this site, simply click on the link to 'the scholarship application."
If you need a printed copy, kindly call Regina at Beth Israel Synagogue-PH:343-0289.
 
Volunteers Needed!  Debbie and Thea need someone to help get the Bulletin sent out once a month.  Contact either at 342-3378 if you can help.

TREE OF LIFE  Our new Tree Of Life, donated by the estate of Esther Natt, is now starting to sprout some engraved leaves in honor and memory of our loved ones.  If you'd like to purchase a leaf as a tribute to someone, please call the Temple office with wording, etc.  The cost of each leaf is $180.

Don't forget to use your Kroger reloadable gift card! It's been a great fundraiser for us. Each time you reload your card at the register or service desk, TE gets 5%! Just stop by the Temple office or call 342-3378 to get one!

Our Tzedakah project for May is March of the Living. Click here for more info

Check out some pictures from NOAR 2011!  Just click on the link on the right side of this page.  If you would like to send me any pictures that you would like to see on this site, send them to dave.oliver66@yahoo.com.

RAM is now looking for an additional 2 or 3 volunteers to help serve lunch on the 3rd Sunday of each month between 11:45 to 2:00.  If you are interested in participating in this very important and rewarding mitzvah, please contact Ed Cornbleet at ecornbleet@ferrum.edu.

Help Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) help families in need. Volunteer as a cook or overnight host! 

How would you like to order some delicious Kosher food? Just go to Kosher.com and use the code NKOSHERTER after you create your login. This is a GREAT fundraiser for Temple Emanual! Kosher.com offers a full online Kosher supermarket. Shipped by Fed Ex and guaranteed fresh! Get 15% off your first order with promo code TER1ST

Looking for some great books to read? Our Sisterhood Book Club has a sensational reading list for 2010-2011. Take a look.

Wondering what to wear to services? The Worship Committee and Temple Board have approved new clothing recommendations.

 

Find out what's happening at Temple on our 30-day calendar!
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Help prepare a nutritious lunch for those in need.
Volunteer for RAM House!

 


Latest Pictures  
  NOAR 2011 click this link to see some pictures from NOAR!
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Coming Soon  
May 2012
05/20 -  JCRS Field day (9:15 AM)
05/20 -  Sisterhood Meeting (9:45 AM to 10:45 AM)
05/21 -  Torah study (12:00 PM)
05/21 -  Basic Judaism (7:00 PM)
05/22 -  Hebrew 3 (9:15 AM to 10:15 AM)
05/22 -  Tuesdays at the Temple (7:00 PM)
05/25 -  Shabbat Service (7:30 PM)
05/28 -  Torah study (12:00 PM)
05/28 -  Basic Judaism (7:00 PM)
 
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