Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield

Temple Board Meeting
2019-03-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2019-04-09 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)

"Once a Week with the Rabbi"
2019-03-13 15:00 - 16:30, 2019-03-20 15:00 - 16:30, 2019-03-27 15:00 - 16:30, 2019-04-03 15:00 - 16:30, 2019-04-10 15:00 - 16:30

Exploring Judaism: Halacha and Jewish Law
2019-03-13 19:30 - 20:30

Jewish Meditation Circle
2019-03-15 19:30 - 20:30
All are welcome. No prior knowledge or experience necessary.

Shabbat Morning Celebration
2019-03-16 09:30 - 12:00

Purim Party for Kids sponsored by InterfaithFamily and Rabbi Greg
2019-03-17 10:30 - 12:00

Purim Family Service
2019-03-20 19:00
MISHLOACH MANOT – A PURIM COMMUNITY TRADITION
The joyful holiday of Purim will soon be upon us. Purim provides a golden opportunity to both awaken and engage our entire community. Since 2000, Temple Emmanuel has combined a central Purim mitzvah of Mishloach Manot, the exchange of gifts and tzedakah, with a fun and successful fundraising drive. As we did last year we are planning to do something a little bit different. In lieu of the traditional goodie baskets, the Ritual Committee would like all of the tzedakah provided by our community to be split between Temple Emmanuel and the Wakefield Food Pantry. This would truly be a Purim mitzvah. Below you will see the levels of contributions and how to make one.

Purim has several associated mitzvoth. First, of course, we are obliged to hear the Megillah of Esther read twice: on Erev Purim and on the actual day itself. And we are meant to partake in a seudah – a Purim festive meal. The story we celebrate is that of the victory of the Jews over the wicked Haman in Shushan, Persia. Aided by the courageous Queen Esther and guided by her cousin, Mordechai, the Jews escape mass murder and turn the tables on the enemy. And so, on Purim WE turn the tables, too. We dress up as we are not (i.e., in costumes!!!).
Temple Emmanuel will be hosting a kid-focused Purim Party on Sunday Morning March 8 from 10:30 to 12:00 noon. Enjoy crafts, games, stories and of course hamantaschen and a kid-friendly megillah reading.
The Temple Emmanuel Family Megillah reading will be Monday, March 9, beginning at 7:00 PM. We encourage all members and their families to join in on the fun, laughter and spirit of the service. Come in costumes!
THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS!

“Mishloach Well-Wisher”: $ 18.00 donation
“Mishloach Mench”: $ 36.00 donation
“Mishloach SuperMench”: $ 72.00 donation
“Mishloach Mega-Mench”: $ 108.00 donation (or more!)

Please mail your check (payable to Temple Emmanuel) to:

Mishloach Manot
Temple Emmanuel
120 Chestnut Street
Wakefield, MA 01880

You can download, print and mail the form here:
Mishloach Manot 2020
Or you can just use the online form with a credit card!

THANK YOU AND HAPPY PURIM!!

Erev Shabbat Celebration
2019-03-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2019-04-05 19:30 - 21:00

Shabbat at Breakheart Reservation
2019-03-23 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

Adult Hebrew School
2019-03-24 10:15 - 11:45, 2019-03-31 10:15 - 11:45, 2019-04-07 10:15 - 11:45

Exploring Judaism: Greatest Jewish Minds Through the Ages
2019-03-24 19:30 - 20:30

Private Event
2019-03-31 16:00 - 22:00

Strategic Planning Committee
2019-04-01 19:30 - 21:00

House Committee Meeting
2019-04-02 18:45 - 19:30

Ritual Committee Meeting
2019-04-02 19:30 - 21:00

Pot Luck Dinner Primer: Exodus From Russia
2019-04-05 18:30 - 21:00
JOIN US FOR POT LUCK DINNER PRIMER: EXODUS FROM RUSSIA
6:30-7:25 DINNER
7:30-8:00 SHABBAT SERVICE IN SANCTUARY
8:00-8:30 LOUIS VATMAN TELLS HIS STORY
8:30-8:45 Q&A WITH LOUIS

FRIDAY, April 5
PLEASE RSVP TO
SUSAN SILBOVITZ
sbreger94@gmail.com
919-605-0523
by April 3
VEGETARIAN/DAIRY/FISH
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU WILL BE BRINGING:
MAIN DISH or SIDE.
CHALLAH, DESSERTS & DRINKS PROVIDED
BY THE TEMPLE

Shabbat Morning Celebration Followed by Kiddush & Torah Study with Rabbi Greg
2019-04-06 09:30 - 12:00

Temple Reads
2019-04-07 19:00 - 20:30
Beneath A Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan
Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, the USA Today and #1 Amazon Charts bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours.
Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. He’s a normal Italian teenager—obsessed with music, food, and girls—but his days of innocence are numbered. When his family home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs, Pino joins an underground railroad helping Jews escape over the Alps, and falls for Anna, a beautiful widow six years his senior.
In an attempt to protect him, Pino’s parents force him to enlist as a German soldier—a move they think will keep him out of combat. But after Pino is injured, he is recruited at the tender age of eighteen to become the personal driver for Adolf Hitler’s left hand in Italy, General Hans Leyers, one of the Third Reich’s most mysterious and powerful commanders.
Now, with the opportunity to spy for the Allies inside the German High Command, Pino endures the horrors of the war and the Nazi occupation by fighting in secret, his courage bolstered by his love for Anna and for the life he dreams they will one day share.
Fans of All the Light We Cannot See, The Nightingale, and Unbroken will enjoy this riveting saga of history, suspense, and love. (from Amazon site)
Tempe Reads will be held at Maggie and Howard’s home.

Membership Committee Meeting
2019-04-08 19:30 - 21:00

Fuddrucker's Fundraiser
2019-04-10 17:00 - 20:00
Bring your family!
Tell your friends!
Go to Fuddruckers Wednesday April 10 for a fun meal and a good cause!
