Chag Shavuot Sameach
Shalom Emanuel, I am always excited about Shavuot, our Feast of Weeks--or even better, our most important and recurring Sinai moment,...
Written from the Consultation on Conscience; A Response to the Arson Attempt at ASBI
Shalom Chevrei: Like you, I’m angry and sad about the arson attempt on Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation, and I want you to know...
A Few Words from Rabbi Craig Marantz
Shalom Chevrei: Here are my remarks from yesterday’s Annual Meeting which includes lots of thank-yous and some direction on where we...
A Few Words from Rabbi Craig Marantz
Shalom Chevrei: A number of things to focus on today. First, the terrible events in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday tear my heart. While I...
Emanuel Escape Room Featured on ABC 7 News
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A Few Words from Rabbi Craig Marantz
Shalom Chevrei: As we approach Passover, our z’man cheruteinu-- our season of freedom--as we dance the proverbial dance with Miriam and...
A Few Words from Director of Operations Jessica Katz
Shavua Tov! I've spent a lot of time lately mulling over what makes a home Jewish, beyond occupants. Is it the observance of traditions...
Upcoming Events
Shalom Chevrei: “A womp bomp a looma ba lomp bam boom!” Grease is, was, and will always be the word--a word that transformed our beloved...
Response to the Tragedy in Christchurch
Shalom Chevrei, This past Shabbat, we contemplated and then summoned a call to action in response to the recent and catastrophic...
March Update on I*Express
Shalom Chevrei, Back in January, I updated you on the progress of our i*Express experience. As a refresher, i*Express is our latest...


















