The Power of Small Lights

A row of elegant, vintage-style hanging light fixtures softly illuminates a gathering space within Temple Emanu-El. The warm glow enhances the welcoming atmosphere, with the blurred background drawing focus to the beautiful lights and inviting ambiance.

By Vivien Hoexter Deputy Executive Director I look for holiness in small acts every day. It has taken me a long time to learn to do this. When I was younger, I was in a hurry all the time and barely stopped to say “hello” to the friendly door people I passed or the superintendent […]

Reflections on Holy Trinity Bach Vespers

A woman addresses an audience seated at round tables in a warmly lit room at Temple Emanu-El.

         “Why are we staying home?       Let us, too, go to the mountains,       Where we encourage each other,   And the Spirit’s greetings open the heart,            To grow joyful and excited       And the mouth sings in true faith.” […]