Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield

CHAI School Purim Party
2024-03-24 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
A family invitation to
CELEBRATE PURIM
SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
*Mask Making *Singing *Carnival games
*Costume Parade *Hamantashen, of course!
Pre-registration is greatly appreciated and encouraged,
but drop-ins are welcome!
Please RSVP to: HebrewSchool@wakefieldtemple.org

Sponsored by the CHAI School of Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield
120 Chestnut Street Wakefield
www.WakefieldTemple.org

Purim Evening Family Celebration
2024-03-23 19:00 - 20:30

Shabbat at Breakheart
2024-03-23 09:30 - 11:00
Jewish Wilderness Spirituality
Meeting with Rabbi Greg Saturday Morning at the Northeast Regional Vocational School, 100 Hemlock Road, Wakefield at 9:30 AM at the larger parking lot to the right of the Vocational School Building
Please click on the link below for directions
https://goo.gl/maps/bntTRr8bd5x

Erev Shabbat Celebration
2024-03-22 19:30 - 21:00

Shabbat Songs for Beginners
2024-03-22 18:45 - 19:30, 2024-03-15 18:45 - 19:30
Ever wanted to try leading part of Shabbat services?
Rabbi Greg will offer weekly, individualized classes from 6:45-7:30pm in the sanctuary to help familiarize participants with Jewish liturgy. All are welcome – neither experience nor singing ability are necessary!

Come help decorate the Temple for Purim!
2024-03-22 13:00 - 15:00

School Committee Meeting
2024-03-19 19:30 - 21:00

Kitah Bet
2024-03-19 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-03-12 16:30 - 18:00, 2024-03-05 16:30 - 18:00

Kitah Aleph
2024-03-19 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-03-12 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-03-05 15:30 - 17:00

Ways & Means Committee Meeting
2024-03-18 19:30 - 21:00

Happy Challah Gays - LGBTQ Brunch
2024-03-17 10:00 - 12:00
Happy Challah Gays!
LGBTQ Brunch
Sunday, March 17 at 10:00 AM

While Temple Emmanuel has a robust and growing LGBTQ community, many are siloed and haven’t met one another! For this event, we welcome anyone who identifies as Jewish and LGBTQ to enjoy some good food and good company. LGBTQ Jews of all ages and races, as well as their families, partners, and children are encouraged to join.

Bagels, coffee and babysitting will be provided.

Please RSVP Rabbi Greg by 5 PM, Sun 3/15
gregory.hersh@gmail.com

Shabbat Morning Celebration
2024-03-16 09:30 - 11:30

Jewish Meditation Circle
2024-03-15 19:30 - 20:30

Continuing Ed: Trailblazing Jewish Americans 1776-2024, Modern Jewish Feminists
2024-03-13 19:30 - 20:30

Volunteer at Wakefield Community Dinners
2024-03-13 15:30 - 18:30
Mitzvah opportunity! Temple Emmanuel is now partnered with Wakefield Community Dinners. Held at Most Blessed Sacrament in Wakefield, the Community Dinners happen the 2nd Wednesday of every month, with the opportunity to feed 80+ neighbors and friends from Wakefield, Stoneham, Melrose and towns as far as Medford, Salem and Norwood. Volunteer hours are 3:30-6:30pm. Guests come as families or alone. Although many are experiencing food insecurity, most are impacted with social isolation. We provide a hot meal, salad, bread, desserts, and most importantly, camaraderie. If you’d like to have fun, share smiles, and engage in holy work with Rabbi Greg, please sign up here.

Temple Board Meeting
2024-03-12 19:30 - 21:00

Special Congregational Hybrid Meeting
2024-03-10 11:00 - 12:00
SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY MARCH 10 AT 11:00 AM
Bagels and Coffee at 10:30 AM

A much needed major renovation project is being planned for Temple Emmanuel to commence in July, 2024. It involves three main goals: 1) replace the 75-year-old theater sanctuary seating with new free standing chairs, 2) replace the carpeting including the sanctuary, stairwell to the Weitzmann Hall, bookcase hallway, and possibly the flooring in the coatroom and 3) improve Bimah accessibility with the addition of a ramp with railings and a possible ramp to the classroom in back. We would also install a new camera and retractable screen for virtual services. Additionally, if we successfully cover the costs of this project, any excess money raised or pledged would be used to improve the downstairs bathroom to allow it to be more handicapped-friendly.
Per our bylaws, such notice of a special congregational meeting is required when the Board of Directors has voted to approve spending over 15,000 dollars on one specific project. To meet this requirement, the Board of Directors of Temple Emmanuel announces a special hybrid congregational meeting scheduled for Sunday, March 10 2024 at 11:00 AM. The purpose of this special meeting is to discuss the board’s actions, present a visual presentation of what is planned and answer any questions you may have. Subsequently, a 2/3 majority vote is required for approval.
Benefits of the renovation will result in: 1) a more welcoming and comfortable environment to attract new membership, 2) the potential for additional use by external organizations wanting to rent the facility now that movable seating arrangements would be available, 3) Bimah and back room ramps with railings that would make the Temple more accessible for those needing them and 4) the comfort and enjoyment that all of our members and guests deserve.
A decorating committee has been at work selecting chair and carpet options. This transformation is hoped to be completed in time for the High Holidays 2024.
How to pay for all of this? The Fiscal Affairs Committee, along with the Ways and Means Committee, will be embarking on a multi-year Capital Campaign. We anticipate that this Capital Campaign will be well received by the membership and hopefully by the friends of Temple Emmanuel. The goal is to replace the funds required from our reserves to accomplish this renovation during the construction period in a timely manner.
Although the meeting will be hybrid, we encourage you to come in person to best see what the renovation plan entails, answer your questions and enjoy bagels and coffee.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82508887945?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 825 0888 7945
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Special Board Meeting
2024-03-10 10:30 - 11:00

Bagels and Coffee
2024-03-10 10:30 - 11:00

Lay Lead Shabbat Morning Celebration
2024-03-09 09:30 - 11:30

Lay Lead Erev Shabbat Celebration
2024-03-08 19:30 - 21:00

Ritual Committee Meeting
2024-03-05 19:30 - 21:00

House & Grounds Committee Meeting
2024-03-05 18:45 - 19:30

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2024-03-03 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday March 3, 2024 Weather permitting
Time: 11:00 AM
Where: Horn Pond, Woburn Mass
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/massachusetts/horn-pond-recreation-area?ref=result-card
Meeting location: Lake Ave Parking Lot
Parking: If there are no spaces in the lot, park around the pond or at another lot, but meet in the Lake Ave parking lot. I am thinking it will be crowded given the predicted good weather. Might want to give yourself some extra time to find parking and walk to the meeting place.
RSVP: Sue Hochberg shochberg.sh@gmail.com
Trail information: In addition to the paved loop around the pond, there are trails leading off the main trail. Refer to web site
Sue H’s Cell for day of the walk: 781-258-7760

Tot Shabbat
2024-03-02 09:30 - 10:30
