Tikkun Olam in Action: Bringing the Joy of Reading to Head Start Students
Thanks to the generosity of our Temple Emanu-El community this summer, children in a Head Start program in the Bronx are enjoying the gift of beautiful picture books. These are treasures they can open again and again. The collection, organized through our Tikkun Olam Committee, will be enjoyed in two ways. Some books will be […]
Midnight Run with Temple Emanu-El’s Teen Division
The Teen Division at Temple Emanu-El empowers students to grow as passionate, creative leaders and role models. Through meaningful Jewish experiences, we strive to ensure that every teen feels seen, valued, and deeply connected to our community. By fostering a sense of belonging and purpose, our programs not only create lasting memories but also prepare […]
“On the Dangers of Immoral Leadership”
Rabbi Sara Y. Sapadin featured in The Times of Israel blog on July 9, 2024 The story of America’s unlikely road to independence, is one grounded in impassioned rebellion and revolution. When the Patriots finally decided they’d had enough of British Rule, they rose up to fight for their liberty and self-determination. Today, we celebrate […]
Relational Zionism: Connecting the Next Generation to Israel
By Michael Witman, Director of Lifelong Learning, Temple Emanu-El As Director of Lifelong Learning at Temple Emanu-El and a parent deeply committed to my child’s Jewish identity, I’ve had many conversations about the importance of Israel education. One phone call stands out: a mother, distressed at the uptick in antisemitism and anti-Zionism since October 7th, […]
Caring for our Students on Campus
A Message from Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson Many of us are watching with dismay as events unfold on college campuses around the country targeting Jewish students and other supporters of Israel, often associated with efforts fueled by opportunistic outside organizations with their own political agendas to push academic institutions to divest from companies tied to […]
Supporting HIAS’ Avodah Fellowship: Mid-year Grant Progress Report
Founded to help Jews fleeing pogroms in Europe, today HIAS stands for a world in which refugees of all faiths find welcome, safety, and opportunity. Temple Emanu-El’s Philanthropic Fund was pleased to make a grant in the fall of 2023 to support HIAS’ volunteer infrastructure which enables volunteers in New York City to lend their time, […]
“To Defend One’s Home is Righteous”
A message from Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson, originally published in The Times of Israel on October 13, 2023 “A secure and a safe home is surely intended by God for all His children. To have that home attacked is a sacrilege. To defend that home is righteous.” Those were the profoundly important words New York’s Cardinal […]
Thank You to our Women of Emanu-El Project Backpack Volunteers
Women of Emanu-El (formerly the Women’s Auxiliary) has a long tradition of providing backpacks filled with school supplies to the kindergartners at Public School 112. This year’s Project Backpack was led by Women of Emanu-El President, Dr. Florence Milch and board member, Nikola Hennes. On June 22, 2023 Women of Emanu-El volunteers gathered to fill […]
“It’s Hard to Be a Jew”
Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson’s Rosh Hashanah sermon in the Times of Israel Shver tsu zayn a Yid! Last Spring, walking in Jerusalem, I passed a man wearing a t-shirt quoting the old Yiddish maxim: “It’s hard to be a Jew.” Even in Israel. Shver tsu zayn a Yid is how I felt that afternoon. Only […]
Thank You to our Tikkun Olam Mitzvah Project Volunteers
Tikkun Olam volunteers came together on August 8 to assemble 240 backpacks filled with 21 essential items for students from The Children’s Village in time for the start of school. Our support helps vulnerable children and teens in NYC on their journey towards well-being, belonging and independence. The Children’s Village was founded in 1851, and […]
