Temple Emanuel Sisterhood is an organization of women who band together in friendship, for programs that benefit our Temple and our community, for social activities, for study, and, above all, for the growth of the individual so that each woman may find an opportunity to fulfill her potential as a person and as a Jewish woman. By having an active women’s community we have a stronger Temple Emanuel. We create a support network bringing women together to share and explore interest, ideas and our rich Jewish heritage.
Annual Sisterhood Events and committees:
· A Welcoming Brunch · Hosting Rosh HaShanah Oneg · Rosh HaShanah Greating Card Fundraiser · Hosting Yom Kippur Break the Fast Meal for the congregation · Bi-weekly Coffee Group · Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Action · Book Club · Gift Shop · Sisterhood Shabbaton · Hamantachen Baking · Educational Seminars · Underwear drive for the homeless · Yard Sale · Challah Baking · Ezrah (help) Committee
Chair Cover Usage Policy
The new chair covers arrived, and the temple or you are welcome to use them. Please read the chair cover usage policy. If you would like to use them for a temple function please contact Talia at: twucherer@hotmail.com
Sisterhood Supper Club
An evening of good conversation, friendship, and fine food. Does that sound intriguing? If you would be interested in being part of the Sisterhood Supper Club please contact: Bonnie Shaw at jshaw69766@cox.net
Youth Groups
Throughout the year the Temple holds events that are open to the children of Temple Emanuel. These include children's services during the High Holidays, Celebration at the Religious School for Jewish Holidays throughout the year, a family Passover Seder and a Family Night Service one day a month.
Committee Members
Temple Emanuel Committee Membership, 2010-2011
Dale Fox – Finance Committee Vice-Chair, Cemetery Committee Vice-Chair
Tom Wetzel - Building and House Committee Chair, Outreach and Adult Studies Vice chair
Mark Epstein - Outreach and Adult Studies Vice-Chair
It is Temple Emanuel’s ethos to establish, maintain, and enhance a welcoming, inviting environment for non-Jewish family members and friends of our congregation. Though these individuals may not vote in congregational meetings, and are limited in some liturgical settings and rituals, it is our stated goal to include, embrace, and involve those who wish to participate in the life of our congregation and the Jewish community of our area. Temple Emanuel sees itself as a resource for learning about Jewish being, thinking, culture, history, ritual, religiosity, and spirituality, with no distinction in this learning between Jews and non-Jews in this regard. We encourage whole-family participation in all holidays and life-cycle events. We seek to utilize the creativity, enthusiasm, and resources of non-Jewish members in congregational organization and administration to the extent that the By-laws provide. And we enjoy relationships, dialogues, and mutual learning opportunities with those of other faith communities. For those non-Jewish members who find that Judaism speaks to them so deeply that they wish to convert to our faith, Temple Emanuel encourages them to do so and shall aim to provide the resources to complete that journey.
Taste of Judaism: Every February, a 3-week exploration of Jewish Spirituality, Ethics, and Community. Open to the Public as well as the congregation, and Free of Charge. Watch for advertisements and announcements in the local newspapers, as well as the Temple Newsletter, every January. Trialogue: Since 2001, Temple Emanuel has represented the Jewish community in an ongoing, monthly discussion with Christians and Muslims, each exploring and coming to a greater understanding of the others’ faith. All congregants are welcome to attend, contact the Temple for additional information. Community Interfaith Events: Members of Temple Emanuel represent the Jewish community in numerous events and observances throughout Gaston and the surrounding counties each year: Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, 9/11 Memorial Services, and many others Adult Study: The Temple provides a number of opportunities for Non-Jewish members to explore elements of Judaism (see Adult Study). For those interested in self-directed study, we can recommend the following sites: www.aish.com – a comprehensive, user-friendly site with searchable archives and data base on most every aspect of Jewish living and thinking (including plenty for the kids) www.urj.org – the Union for Reform Judaism www.torah.org – for the more advanced learner www.parsha.net – a simple weekly D’var Torah www.jewsforjudaism.com , www.outreachjudaism.org – sites devoted to a response to Christian questions and missionaries
