
The following playlist of Sabbath services from
Temple Emanu-El features special guest speakers
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In Remembrance of 9/11
On Sunday, September 11, Temple Emanu-El hosted the first leg of the 15th Anniversary Interfaith Commemoration and Walk in Remembrance of 9/11 organized by the American Jewish Committee NYC. ![]() ![]() |
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Sermons by Our Senior Rabbi
On Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30, 2016, Rabbi Joshua Davidson discussed the history-making week in Philadelphia (with the nomination of Hillary Clinton as a presidential candidate), the themes of zealotry and fear, and changes in leadership. ![]() ![]() ![]() (View the weekly service handout ») |
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Welcoming Our New Senior Cantor
On Friday, July 1, 2016, Temple Emanu-El welcomed Mo Glazman as our ninth senior cantor. Cantor Glazman delivered a D’var Torah about the rituals of Judaism and their role in living a meaningful life. ![]() and Cantor Glazman’s D’var Torah » |
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Celebrating Our Jewish-Muslim Friendship
We are joined this Shabbat by Hussein Rashid, Ph.D., founder of islamicate, L3C, a consultancy focusing on religious literacy and cultural competency. He has a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and both a master of theological studies and doctorate from Harvard University. His research focuses on Muslims and American popular culture. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at Barnard College. (June 10, 2016) ![]() and those of Dr. Hussein Rashid » |
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Congregational Shabbat Celebration
In appreciation of their service, Temple Emanu-El celebrates the work of Cantor Lance Rhodes and Rabbi Rena Rifkin. (May 20, 2016) ![]() and those of Cantor Rhodes » ![]() Lifelong Learning Director Saul Kaiserman and Rabbi Rifkin » |
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Why Israel Needs Reform Judaism
Temple Emanu-El welcomes Rabbi Micky (Michael) Boyden of Kehilat Yonatan Reform Congregation in Hod Hasharon, Israel, near Tel Aviv. Rabbi Boyden writes regularly for The Jerusalem Post and is a frequent guest speaker in North America and Europe, where he addresses issues related to the Israel/Palestinian conflict and the challenges facing liberal Judaism in Israel. Kehilat Yonatan is a recipient of support from our Philanthropic Fund. (May 13, 2016) ![]() and the sermon by Rabbi Boyden » |
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Religious Pluralism Advances in Israel
On Shabbat Zachor (the Sabbath of Remembrance), Temple Emanu-El welcomes Anat Hoffman, one of Israel’s leading advocates of civil and human rights, as well as egalitarian prayer, as its guest at Sabbath services. Introductory remarks by Rabbi Amy Ehrlich. (March 18, 2016) ![]() and the sermon by Ms. Hoffman » |
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Liturgical Evolution
and The Union Prayer Book During the first Shabbat of February, Temple Emanu-El welcomed Rabbi Howard A. Berman as our scholar in residence to discuss “Liturgical Evolution and the Union Prayer Book” and to lead us in a community conversation about Temple Emanu-El’s liturgical journey, an opportunity for us to share with each other what we value in a prayer book. (February 5 and 6, 2016) ![]() ![]() |
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Remembering Dr. King
To commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Temple Emanu-El hosts a special worship service on the Sabbath of Dr. King’s birthday. Our guests are the Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts III and the Abyssinian Baptist Church Choir. (January 15, 2016) ![]() |
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Human Rights Shabbat
Each year, congregations around the country select one Sabbath around Chanukah time to specifically celebrate their commitment to human rights. In 2015, Temple Emanu-El welcomed Rabbi Jennie Rosenn, vice president for community engagement of HIAS, the oldest international migration and refugee resettlement agency in the United States. (December 18, 2015) ![]() and the sermon by Rabbi Rosenn » |
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Volunteer Recognition Shabbat
Temple Emanu-El proudly recognizes all congregants, individuals and groups, who have participated in our many volunteer programs. (December 11, 2015) ![]() |
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Installation of Our Assistant Rabbi
Rabbi Allison Tick Brill was installed as our assistant rabbi in a service led by Rabbi Steven Mason, rabbi emeritus of North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe, Illinois, where she served as a rabbinic student. (December 4, 2015) ![]() the installation ceremony and Rabbi Brill’s remarks » |
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Interfaith Celebration With
The Very Rev. Dr. James Kowalski Building on our relationship established through the SDG Psalms Project, Temple Emanu-El is pleased to welcome back to the pulpit The Very Reverend Dr. James Kowalski, Dean of The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. (November 20, 2015) ![]() and Rev. Dr. Kowalski’s sermon » |
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