September 2010
In the sanctuary. Parents welcome.
Nosh and kibbitz with the Temple Community! Plan to stay for Shabbat Services and honor the incoming Board of Trustees. Chicken, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Sides, Beer, Soda, etc. Veggie option available. Cost: $15 per adult, $9 for children 5-12 years old, free-under 5. RSVP required by Tuesday, August 31. Non-members are welcome to join us, but RSVPs a must! Please call the Temple office at 301-942-2000 or by email at frontdesk@templeemanuelmd.org. Followed by Family Services and Installation of Officers at 7:30 pm, including participation by the newly formed Temple band.
Installation of the 2010-2011 Board of Trustees and Special Program to Honor Past President, Joan Lorber. Including participation by the newly formed Temple band: Todd Berman–Bass, Brian Lee–Keys, Caitlin McLaughlin–Guitar and Vocals, Adam Tanenbaum–Guitar and Vocals.
A brief Shabbat morning service followed by study of the weekly Torah portion. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. Information about the Torah portions can be found in our newsletter, Kol Kore.
Movie: Dim Sum Funeral, 2009R, 95 minutes
When their mother passes away, four feuding siblings reluctantly return to Seattle to honor her final wish: to have a traditional, weeklong Chinese funeral. As the three sisters -- movie star Meimei (Steph Song), overeating Victoria (Francoise Yip) and unhappily married Elizabeth (Julia Nickson-Soul) -- and their philandering brother, Alex (Russell Wong), try to get through the week peacefully, they begin down a path toward healing. Cast:Ling Bai, Talia Shire, Julia Nickson-Soul, Steph Song, Lisa Lu, Françoise Yip, Russell Wong, Kelly Hu, Adrian Hough, Valerie Tian, Chang Tseng, Geoff Gustafson, Curtis Lum. Director: Anna Chi
Mona's Monday Night Israeli dancing at Temple Emanuel is unique in the metropolitan area. Mona Goldstein, Temple Emanuel member, leads a beginners class from 7-8 pm and intermediate/advanced dancing follows from 8-11 pm. The dancing embraces circles, couples and line dancing and the dances range from debkas, horas, oldies, and modern dancing. Mona teaches at least one intermediate dance weekly. Ages range from young children to seniors. Every age is welcome! For more information, please see Mona's website at www.monaisraelidance.com. Admission for the evening is $7 or $5 for students and Temple Emanuel members.
All are welcome to join our discussions of the weekly Torah portion. This is a drop-in class and all are encouraged to participate regardless of level of expertise. Attend class when you have the time or interest - everyone is welcome at any time! Each class begins with a summary of the Torah portion followed by a discussion of various interpretations or insights from Reform and other commentators. Discussion may include the Haftarah portion. Emphasis is on what our holy texts mean in today’s society and what is our responsibility to bring about Tikkun Olam.
Please bring your tickets and prayerbooks. For additional information, please contact the Temple office.
Please bring your tickets and prayerbooks. For additional information, please contact the Temple office.
In the school wing. No tickets required. Please plan on staying with your children.
Please bring your tickets and prayerbooks. For additional information, please contact the Temple office.
In the Temple Emanuel sanctuary. No tickets required. Please plan on staying with your children. Followed by an outdoor Tashlish Service.
A brief Shabbat morning service followed by study of the weekly Torah portion. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. Information about the Torah portions can be found in our newsletter, Kol Kore.
Mona's Monday Night Israeli dancing at Temple Emanuel is unique in the metropolitan area. Mona Goldstein, Temple Emanuel member, leads a beginners class from 7-8 pm and intermediate/advanced dancing follows from 8-11 pm. The dancing embraces circles, couples and line dancing and the dances range from debkas, horas, oldies, and modern dancing. Mona teaches at least one intermediate dance weekly. Ages range from young children to seniors. Every age is welcome! For more information, please see Mona's website at www.monaisraelidance.com. Admission for the evening is $7 or $5 for students and Temple Emanuel members.
All are welcome to join our discussions of the weekly Torah portion. This is a drop-in class and all are encouraged to participate regardless of level of expertise. Attend class when you have the time or interest - everyone is welcome at any time! Each class begins with a summary of the Torah portion followed by a discussion of various interpretations or insights from Reform and other commentators. Discussion may include the Haftarah portion. Emphasis is on what our holy texts mean in today’s society and what is our responsibility to bring about Tikkun Olam.
Michale (Assi Levy) stays busy working for her father's Tel Aviv company, caring for her son and husband, and carrying on an affair. But when her lover dies in a terrorist explosion, her carefully balanced world falls apart. She can no longer conceal feelings she's been hiding, and her fragile relationships with her father and husband quickly start collapsing. This terse drama won the France Culture Award at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival. Please consider bringing a snack or beverage to share. If you have any questions, please contact Mel Eck at mudsharkmel@yahoo.com or 301-656-3321.
At Temple Emanuel.
Preceded at 7:00 pm by refreshments. Temple Emanuel members are always welcome to attend meetings of the Board of Trustees.