January 27, 2012   3 Sh'vat 5772
Emanuel Congregation
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Emanuel Congregation

Your neighborhood synagogue...
wherever you live!
Small sanctuary
Emanuel is a vibrant, growing congregation located along Chicago's lakefront. What makes Emanuel so unique is its dedication to Jewish worship, learning and community by its diverse membership, including

--New families
--Families who have been membersfor several generations
--Single adults, young adults,and seniors
--Interfaith and interracial couples, and
--Those who have more recently identified with the Jewish people.

Our midsized Reform congregation has a strong commitment to Jewish tradition that serves as the foundation for our daily lives. Download our brochure
, memberhip application, religious school forms, or contact us! 

Shabbat Services  

Services are Friday nights at 8:00 pm and Saturday mornings at 11:00 am. The monthly Early Service at 6:30 pm and Share-Shabbat dinner follows at 7:15 pm; check the calendar or contact Emanuel office for dates. On most Saturday mornings, two adult study opportunities are available at 9:30 am. Torah Study with Rabbi Emeritus Hermann Schaalman in his study, and Advanced Hebrew Study with Rabbi Michael Zedek in the library. Confirm dates with the office.  Check the Events page for ShabbataTOT!

Become Part of the Emanuel Family  
Download our membership application. Want to know more about the Emanuel community? Call the office at 773/561-5173. If you have trouble downloading the application, please try refreshing your browser or email the office to be forwarded the application.
 
Contact us:
Info@emanuelcong.org
5959 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, Illinois 60660
Telephone: 773-561-5173   The entrance to the on-site parking lot is just north of the building.
 
Weekly E-Bulletins
Several groups: Emanuel events; Religious School; Youth Groups.  --More--
Emanuel Congregation  

5959 North Sheridan Road (between Hollywood and Devon)  
Chicago, Illinois 60660  
               
Directions

Telephone:                773/561-5173
Fax:                                773/561-5420                        
Email:                         info@emanuelcong.org                     
Reservations:        reservations@emanuelcong.org 
Web:                              www.emanuelcong.org

Office Hours :   Mon.-Thurs.:   9:00 am--5:00 pm;  Fridays: 9:00 am--3:00 pm

Follow Emanuel on Twitter  
Follow Emanuel on Twitter at EmanuelCong. To receive Emanuel updates directly to your cell phone, go to the Twitter website and arrange to follow us, username EmanuelCong. If you are not already using Twitter, you’ll need to set up a free account at www.twitter.com, then complete the steps above.
Rabbi Zedek in Crain's Chicago Business  
Rabbi Michael Zedek on his comments about the spiritual emptiness of material wealth in the October 31 online issue of Crain's Chicago Business.Read his remarks on tzedakah and tikkun olam in the last paragraphs of Claire Bushey's article, Ministering to the 1%. 
Using Amazon? Benefit Emanuel!  
  
Make your book and CD purchases at amazon.com . Emanuel will receive referral fees of 5-15% of the amount you spend. Need book suggestions? Check out the Important Books page! If you would like to purchase a prayer book for the High Holy Days, Emanuel Congregation currently uses "Gates of Repentance: The New Union Prayer Book for the Days of Awe" published by the CCAR Press.
Emanuel's On-Line Gift Shop  

Click here to shop our new online Judaica store!!  Emanuel has partnered with Judaica Beautiful to create an on-line gift shop. Easy for you--easy for Emanuel, as it does not require purchasing inventory or staffing a shop with volunteers. Please consider buying from Judaica Beautiful through this site for all of your needs. 

Alert!  

 

Poker Tournament, Saturday, 2/11. See below.
Tu B'Shvat Celebration, Sunday, February 5.
Share-ShabbatService and Dinner, February 10
     Rerservations@emanuelcong.org

Poker Tournament  

Emanuel Just for Fun
Poker Tournament

Saturday, February 11 at 7:00 pm

Yes, we're doing something just for fun!  Demonstrate your poker face among friends! Cost: $25.00 for chips and $5.00 refreshments. Please rsvp to reservations@emanuelcong.org. if you would to help volunteer, please email the temple office at info@emanuelcong.org.

It's Tree Time! Tu BiSh'vat!  

Sunday, February 5

Join us as the 6th Grade leads an observance of the New Year for Trees. Volunteers are needed--please contact Alison Lewin, Director of the Religious School, by email or at 773/561-5173. 

Share-Shabbat Dinner  

Share-Shabbat Family Service and Dinner

February 10  March 9
(2nd and 3rd Grades participate in services)

6:30 pm, Early Family Services
7:15 pm, Share-Shabbat Dinner

Enjoy family-oriented services led by Rabbi Zedek and Ruth Seidner with family and friends. A catered dinner will follow. Don’t miss the swinging sounds of Emanuel’s own ‘Ham-it-Up’ Band! Reservations mandatory by email or by through the office at 773/561-5173. --More--

Blood Drive  

Emanuel Congregation
Heartland Blood Drive
Sunday, February 19 from 9:00 am--1:00 pm
Mobile Blook Unit

Why? Because one donation saves three lives!
Come to the Michigan Room to register. The whole process takes about 45 minutes from start to finish.Walk -ins are welcome, but we encourage you to make an appointment to minimize your wait time.
Sign up here for your appointment, sign up at www.heartlandbc.org or with Judy Glaser. A photo ID will be asked of you.

Video--Rabbi Zedek for Jewish Values Online  
Rabbi Zedek speaks on what he believes is the most critical section of the Bible, if limited to only one item. See the video here.  
Jewish Values Online  

Jewish Values Online presents views on current issues addressed by rabbis from different movements; Rabbi Michael Zedek is on the Reform Judaism panel for this site.

Most recent questions:
My three Reform Jewish children have each married non-Jews. Each of them are raising their children as Jews. What is the best-practice with respect to Christmas trees in their homes?  Rabbi Zedek's response.
What is the meaning of Chayav (be guilty of a transgression/owe someone something)?  Rabbi Zedek's response.
What does Jewish law say about respecting the Law of the Land?
Rabbi Zedek's Response response.

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January 17, 2012 at 9:00 am.


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