It is a custom in Judaism to pray for the release of captives. On Friday evenings, we will gather in the Hess Chapel to read the over 200 names we have of those being held since October 7, and offer a prayer for their release. All are welcome.
Join us for a fun Shabbat Family Service with our 4th grade Religious School students followed by a yummy oneg!
Class led by Rabbi Wright. Details coming soon!
4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Hebrew School As students begin 4th grade, we teach Hebrew through prayer. We focus on strengthening their decoding skills (mainly in 4th grade), Hebrew vocabulary within the prayers, and the themes, concepts, and meaning of different prayers during Tefillah on Sundays and Wednesdays. Our goal is to help develop our students’ capability to participate in Jewish prayer services. In 5th and 6th grade, students begin mastering the Erev Shabbat (Friday evening) and Shabbat morning prayers that they will chant for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah services.
It is a custom in Judaism to pray for the release of captives. On Friday evenings, we will gather in the Hess Chapel to read the over 200 names we have of those being held since October 7, and offer a prayer for their release. All are welcome.
Join us for our new once-a-month Shabbat morning experience at Temple Emanu-El, Love, Pray, & Eat! The Rabbi &/or Cantor will lead this casual Saturday morning service focusing on lessons from the Torah. Our worship will be interactive, engaging, and uplifting. A delicious catered lunch will follow the service. 10:00 AM - Shabbat service in Hess Chapel Followed by a catered lunch in Weil Hall. RSVP to Jan Hirsch, 972-358-6399 or cookiemom88@gmail.com
Gail & Jeffrey Bayer Family Religious School
Class led by Rabbi Wright. Details coming soon!
Devorah’s Hope is a dramatized documentary that tells the extraordinary true story of resilience, faith, and survival. Devorah Mostovicz's idyllic childhood was shattered when her family was torn apart by the horrors of war—imprisoned, betrayed, and murdered. Against unimaginable odds, Devorah and her brother fought to live, navigating betrayal, hatred, and moments of unexpected humanity. From the harrowing encounter with a traitorous caretaker, who sought her life with an axe, to the unexpected loyalty of a dog recognizing her scent, Devorah’s journey is one of sheer willpower. Her survival was also a testament to the courage of others—a kindhearted villager risking her own life to shelter Devorah and her brother, and a determined sibling who braved sewers and danger to protect her. Amid the chaos, Devorah's steadfast devotion to her faith became her guiding light, even refusing to break tradition in the face of despair. At just 15, she found herself alone but unyielding, carrying her family’s legacy forward with hope. Through dramatic storytelling and poignant reflections, Devorah’s Hope captures the indomitable human spirit and the power of faith, courage, and the bonds of family amidst the darkest chapters of history. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYrQqItvXrE This film viewing made possible by the […]
Temple Emanu-El Board Meeting
