Emanuel Congregation | Reform Jewish Synagogue

Have you ever thought about memories – why we remember the things that we do? Have you ever had a moment-by-moment experience, maybe on a vacation or while spending time with friends or family, that may have been mixed or even negative, but in retrospect you remember it fondly? Our religious school teachers are currently reading one of my favorite books, The Power of Moments, by Chip and Dan Heath. If you are curious, you can learn a bit more about it by watching a short vid

I recently discovered this little cartoon (artist unknown), and it gave me one of those, “oh yeah, I almost forgot that” moments. Change is inevitable. Change is also a subject that has come up a lot over the course of the past 19 months, and how to deal with unwanted change. Luckily, some types of change are forces for good; they spur growth, open doors, create room for a new perspective. For some time now, I have been seeking change in my professional life out of a desire t

Bob and Devorah Heyman are familiar faces around Emanuel for their contributions during the High Holy Days and year round. They have decades of experience volunteering at Emanuel Congregation between them, and each of them gives back to Emanuel in their own ways. A member for 20 years, Bob began volunteering after he married Devorah. He organizes the ushers for the High Holy Days - crucial for keeping everything running smoothly during the busiest time of the year - and serve