Temple Emanu-El Providence, Rhode Island 2017 5777
Parashat Emor May 13, 2017 17 Iyyar 5777 Etz Hayim, Page 717 1st Aliyah Leviticus Chapter 21 verses 1 6 2nd Aliyah verses 7 12 3rd Aliyah verses 13-15 4th Aliyah verses 16 24 5th Aliyah Leviticus Chapter 22 verses 1 9 6th Aliyah verses 10 12 7th Aliyah verses 13 16 Maftir Leviticus 22:13 22:16 Page 721 Haftarah Ezekiel 44:15 44:31 Page 735 Minhah/Ma ariv Service 7:50 p.m. Havdalah 8:37 p.m.
Services this Shabbat Sanctuary Service Main Sanctuary Rabbi Wayne Franklin Rabbi Rachel Zerin Cantor Brian Mayer Officer: Toby Liebowitz Tot Shabbat Sisterhood Lounge Marni Thompson-Tilove Youth Minyan Rosen Library Samuel Gelman Mazal Tov Mazal Tov to Jameson Bloch and his family on becoming a Bar Mitzvah this morning. At Temple Emanu-El, we seek to fashion an atmosphere of peace and tranquility on the Sabbath. To help create this environment throughout the Temple, we refrain from writing, taking photographs, texting, and using cell phones. Please join us in observing these traditions as we make Shabbat a sacred experience for us all.
Announcements New Temple Website Be sure to log in to your account on our updated website: www.teprov.org. Please add to or correct your personal information on your page. If you have any questions, contact Paul Stouber at 401.331.1616 or by email: pstouber@teprov.org Volunteer to Chant Haftarah We are looking for volunteers to chant Haftarah in the coming months. Please contact Cantor Brian Mayer if you are interested in volunteering: bjmayer@teprov.org Support Emanu-El Bring your East Side Marketplace receipts to the Temple. We receive 1% of all receipts. Last year we raised over $2,000 for the Temple! Visit Temple Emanu-El s Rosen Library Are you looking for a Jewish book? Visit the Rosen Library. Open on weekdays, Sundays, Shabbat, and holidays-every day! Tara Watkins - Drop In Hours Temple Emanu-El s Kesher social worker, Tara Watkins, LICSW will be having drop in hours this Shabbat in the main Temple office from 10:30-2:00pm. All those experiencing a difficult life moment are welcome to stop in at their convenience. Conversations are confidential and referrals are possible for those who need additional help/support. Not able to stop by but still interested in talking about your situation? Tara may also be reached at 401-527-7772 or tara@jfsri.org.
The Exodus Story: Interpretations and Implications for Judaism and Christianity Join Rabbi Wayne Franklin & Professor Arthur Urbano for our Spring Mini-Mester. Even if you could not attend the other sessions, all are welcome. Tuesdays, May 16, and 23 from 7:30-9:00pm Professor Arthur Urbano and Rabbi Wayne Franklin will study the Exodus story and examine how the Jewish and Christian traditions respectively understand it. Topics to be considered include Sacrifice and Redemption, Synagogue and Church Architecture, our related but different Liturgies, and our respective understandings of God.
Chanting High Holy Day Torah Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin for the final session of the Spring Mini-Mester course. Meets Thursday, May 25 from 7:30-9:00pm Do you already know how to read Torah on Shabbat, but want to expand your Torah reading skills? Then this is the class for you! In this course, we will learn the special melodies used to chant Torah on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Note: This course is intended for people who already know how to read Hebrew and have some background in chanting Torah, but do not know the High Holy Day melodies.
Text and Art Join Marcia Kaunfer & Steve Subotnik for the final session of the Spring Mini-Mester course. Meets Thursday, May 25 from 8:00-9:30pm (note the change in time) Back by popular demand! This course is specially designed for artists of all media, including painters, sculptors, collagists, ceramicists, embroiderers, and calligraphers. In the first session the artists will study the Sh ma and its blessings with scholar and teacher Marcia Kaunfer. In the following session, participants will create original artwork under the guidance of Marcia Kaunfer and artist Steve Subotnik, inspired by that discussion, and return to the class to share, present, and respond to each other s art pieces.
marking the Sacred: The Temple Mount/Haram al-sharif in Jerusalem Providence College June 5-7, 2017 This collaborative and ecumenical conference provides a common forum f or leading international scholars to address the history and archaeology of this extraord inary 35-acre platform and its sacred status. The project seeks to be an agent of dialogue by bringing together diverse scholars in the humanities whose research furthers our understanding of the site and its historical context. Marking the Sacred is an opportunity for experts on the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions to engage in unique and fruitful discussions leading to a scholarly publication that will reach a worldwide academic audience in multiple disciplines. To register, please visit: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1226/alumni/index.aspx-?sid=1226&gid=1&pgid=5232&cid=9084
PROJECT KNITZVAH WHEN WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 7:15-9:15 pm WHERE Temple Emanu-el Library KNITTING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER ONE STITCH AT A TIME KNIT: TO MAKE A FABRIC BY INTERLOCKING LOOPS OF ONE OR MORE YARNS MITZVAH: A GOOD DEED Bring your knitting needles or crochet hooks and yarn. Bring extra (for new crafters) if you have! No experience necessary!
NERUSY S FINAL EVENT FOR SR AND JR USY! WITH HANEFESH USY! SUNDAY MAY 21 12:45pm- 6:30pm Come sail with us (rain or shine) on the Jr. /Sr. USY Boat Cruise! One boat for Jr. & Sr. USY, 6 th - 12 th Grade SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2017 / 25 IYAR, 5776 12:45pm 6:30pm The cruise will depart at 2:30pm SHARP! Plan to arrive at Temple Emanu-El by 12:45 SHARP! Please bring a bagged lunch! No lunch will be provided!* *Snacks will be available for purchase on the boat PLACE: ROWES WHARF - 400 ATLANTIC AVE., BOSTON COST: $45.00 Providence USY Special: $20!! per USYer includes: Refreshments - Music & Activities - Boston Harbor Cruise - Visit to George's Island Transportation RESERVATION DEADLINE: BY TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2017 PAYMENT DEADLINE: BY FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 TO REGISTER CONTACT SAMUEL GELMAN sgelman@teprov.org
Rock climbing with TE Kadima! at Rock Spot in Lincoln Sunday, May 21 st 4pm-6pm (Pick up and drop off at Temple Emanu-El) Cost: $20 includes snacks, transportation and climbing fun! To sign up, and for waivers email TEkadimasarah@gmail.com Venmo @sarahdgans, cash or check made out to Temple Emanu-El
Robert Pelcovits President Rabbi Wayne M. Franklin Rabbi Rachel Zerin Cantor Brian J. Mayer Rabbi Alvan H. Kaunfer Rabbi Emeritus Paul Stouber Executive Director Miriam Abrams-Stark Director of Congregational Learning Samuel Gelman Director of Youth Engagement and Justice Organizing Joshua Jasper Librarian