Join us for this meaningful discussion with Rabbi Wright and family members of Holocaust survivors leading into Shabbat. October 24 - "Never Again, Is Again" November 14 - "Wrestling with God: The Shoah and 10/7"
More details to come!
Joel Haines Bar Mitzvah
Tot Shabbat with Robin Berger & Shabbat B'yachad with Rabbi Matt Dreffin. Lunch immediately following
Matilda JR is the story of an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers. The daughter of abusive parents, Matilda finds refuge in library books, which she reads quickly and in creating her own stories. Things are no better at school, where Matilda also must face a tyrannical and cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who believes in Crunchem Hall’s motto: “Bambinatum est Magitum,” or “Children are Maggots.” She finds companionship in her teacher, Miss Honey, who, though well-intentioned, is shy and fragile. Brave little Matilda knows she has to stand up against the adults in her world, and in doing so, discovers her own remarkable powers. Matilda’s bravery teaches Miss Honey and her classmates an important lesson — that even though life can be hard, “nobody but me is gonna change my story” so “sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty.” Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Show runs a little over an hour. Directed by Alie B. Gorrie and Assitant Directed by Kristin Staskowski.
November 16-18 in Washington DC; more details to come!
Our Gail and Jeffrey Bayer Family Religious School of Temple Emanu-El strives to provide students with meaningful and positive experiences that promote a passion for lifelong Jewish learning and living. Program Overview: Our Religious School is centered on Building Community, Tefillah, Hebrew, Judaic study, and Ahavat Yisrael – Love of Israel. Religious School Hours: K – 3rd grade Sundays 9:30 – 12:00 4th – 6th grade Sundays 9:30 – 12:00 & Wednesdays 3:45 – 5:15 7th grade Sundays 9:30 – 12:00 & Cantor appointments for B/M training Learn more and register at Gail & Jeffrey Bayer Religious School: K-7 – Temple Emanu-El
These lecture series will analyze how Rabbinic, Normative and Contemporary Judaism understand the biblical major and minor prophets compared to how New Testament writers understood them in the first century. Classes will focus on the following themes: Biblical Prophets: Purpose and Canonization Prophets: Fortune Teller or Moral Compass? Prophets: Cantankerous or Perpetual Spiritual Sufferers? New Testament Writers: True Believers of Biblical Prophets or Exegetical Masters? Prophetic Literature and Liturgy Class led by Rabbi Wright, taught at Independent Presbyterian Church.
CJFS is celebrating our 5-year partnership with Community Foodbank of Central Alabama to provide The Senior Grocery Initiative food deliveries directly to client's doorsteps. One Sunday a month, volunteer's transport groceries and have the opportunity to provide a wellness visit! Please contact Caleigh@cjfsbham.org or 205-278-7101 to complete volunteer intake & receive the signup genius emails. Todah rabah Shift 1 2-3 volunteers needed 11:50-1:15 to transfer groceries into delivery volunteers vehicles Shift 2 Volunteers sign up for as few or as many deliveries as they are interested in. Pickup opens at 12:15 and ends at 1:15. Volunteers have opportunity to provide a friendly visit during delivery--friendships encouraged!