Tikkun Olam Winter Mitzvahs

A group of women from Temple Emanu-El gather around tables in a bright, welcoming room with wooden paneling and large windows, assembling care packages to support those in need.

Tikkun Olam volunteers came together this February to assemble 75 Mishloach Manot packages for the Jewish Chaplains Council and 96 packages for East Harlem Community Partnership/Union Settlement. The Mishloach Manot packages included Purim treats such as Hamantaschen, candy and groggers to celebrate. The packages for East Harlem Community Partnership/Union Settlement featured hats, gloves, socks, arts […]

Returning from Berlin: Temple Emanu-El’s Teen Trip to Berlin, Germany

A joyful group of Temple Emanu-El teens and adult chaperones gather for a rooftop photo, with a beautiful historic stone building and cloudy sky in the background. One participant takes the selfie from the front.

Our recent Teen Trip to Berlin was an incredible journey filled with inspiration and hope. Two of our teens and I returned home deeply moved by the experience. Throughout our time in Berlin, we delved into the city’s history and Jewish culture, which left a lasting impact on all of us. From the moment we […]