Whither Jewish Peoplehood
When the Ember and the Fire Separate Rabbi Joshua Davidson’s Shabbat sermon on our relationship to Israel and the Jewish people, from Saturday, March 4, 2023. Read Rabbi Davidson’s March 16, 2023 article in Ha’Aretz on American Jews’ relationship with Israel (subscription required).
Rabbi Joshua Davidson in Haaretz “Will Israel Care if Yet More American Jews Walk Away?”
March 16, 2023 “For 25 years as a congregational rabbi in America, I have sought to strengthen Jewish identity by deepening commitment to Jewish peoplehood and the Jewish state. Though gratifying, the work has never been easy. Now developments in Israel are making it even harder.” Continue Reading on HaAretz
We Need to Talk About Israel
Rabbi Sarah H. ReinesEvening Shabbat Sermon from March 10, 2023 / 18 Adar 5783 https://youtu.be/9VmToR-Zoa0 I have a confession to make. In my 25 years as a rabbi, I have never given a sermon about Israel. I have lots of reasons for that. First of all, and perhaps most importantly, my feelings for and thoughts […]
Our First Spring Mitzvah Day is in the News
Tikkun Olam Volunteers and Project Leaders gathered together in Wise Hall this past Sunday, March 12, to assemble over 1200 packages containing over 15,000 items, including Passover-related goods, for communities in need during Tikkun Olam’s first Spring Mitzvah Day. We are grateful to the over 70 community members who arrived ready to make a difference. […]
Torah Commentary on Va-Yakhel/Pekudei by Bettijane Eisenpreis
Parashah for March 18, 2023 On Saturday, March 18, Temple Emanu-El welcomes Orly Erez-Likhovski, Director of the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC), who will discuss religious pluralism in Israel. Click here to learn more about this special service and luncheon. Torah Commentary by Bettijane Eisenpreis “And Moses said to the Israelites: See the Lord has […]
Our Town Honors Rabbi Joshua Davidson as a Notable New Yorker
“I am both proud and humbled to serve Temple Emanu-El, and through it the wider community. This recognition really should go to my congregation, its tireless staff, its extraordinary lay leadership and its wonderfully devoted membership, some of whom are present tonight and I thank them for being here.” – Rabbi Joshua Davidson March 9, […]
Magic, Music and More! Emanu-El Celebrates Purim
This year, Temple Emanu-El welcomed Purim in style with four enchanting events for all ages! On Sunday, March 5, almost 500 members gathered together for a fantastical Encanto-themed Purim Shpiel and a spectacular Carnival in Wise Hall, which transformed into the Magical Kingdom of Shushan. In the afternoon, our Emanu-El Downtown community welcomed over 150 […]
“A Day of Resolve” – Countering Hate with Faith
“We will not be intimidated or cowed by those in this country who seek to do us and other minority communities harm.” – Rabbi Joshua Davidson Together in resolve, Temple Emanu-El held its 10:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service on February 25 outside on the Fifth Avenue steps in response to a planned “Day of Hate” […]
Temple Emanu-El’s First Spring Mitzvah Day
Since 2005, Tikkun Olam has held an annual Fall Mitzvah Day to offer help and support to our neighbors while creating community among our members. On Sunday, March 12 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, we hope you’ll join us for our first-ever Spring Mitzvah Day, as we assemble packages that contain essential items for […]
Torah Commentary by Bettijane Eisenpreis: Parashat Beshalach – February 4, 2023
In the wilderness, the whole Israelite community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the hand of the Lord in the Land of Egypt, when we sat by the fleshpots, when we ate our fill of bread! For you have brought us out into this wilderness […]
