Off to Summer Camp
I have had today’s date highlighted in my calendar for a long time. I have been looking forward to today for months. Today, I am getting on a plane for the first time since I came home from an Association of Reform Jewish Educator’s Conference back in January 2020. Today, I am flying to Philadelphia, to serve on faculty at the Union for Reform Judaism’s Six Points Creative Arts Academy – if you would like, you can learn more about them on their website https://6pointscreative
I interrupt your regularly scheduled program…
Normally, this is where you find a thoughtful article written by someone at Emanuel, whether it is staff, a board member, or a congregant. Today, you will find something thoughtful, but not a traditional article. Instead, I want to take this time to share what is happening and coming up at Emanuel! Thursday, June 24 at 8:00 pm: 5959 Chicago Poetry workshop (virtual) for all levels by the acclaimed poet and educator, Robbie Q Telfer. “It’s Either This or More Therapy” - humor
Thank you
Shalom Chevrei, Sadly, this will be my last bulletin at Emanuel. So, I thought I would borrow from my reflection Saturday night at the Havdalah of Gratitude. For all you in physical and virtual attendance, I am most thankful. And I am especially grateful to Leah Jones and her team for all that went into the production - a true act of mentschlikeit and grace I will never forget. This Thursday marks the beginning of the new month of Tammuz, and as we approach this new month and
