L'Dor Va Dor
La'dor va'dor. From generation to generation. The idea of la'dor va'dor is that we pass Torah from our elders to our youth and back...
Introducing Tani Prell, DJLE
Dear Chevrei (Friends): As we approach Erev Shavuot and our celebration of matan Torah (the gift of Torah), I feel joy and honor to...
A Few Words from Rabbi Craig Marantz
Soon we will observe the festival of Shavuot and commemorate matan Torah, the giving of Torah at Mt. Sinai. The Torah is a brit, or a...
A Few Words from Rabbi Craig Marantz
Recently, I sat with Saturday Talmud students, and we discussed the power of immersion in Jewish life--as way of getting involved...
Annual Meeting D'Var and Rabbinic Goal Statement
This week I share with you two writings: a revised d'var Torah I gave at our Annual Meeting on May 7th, and my personal, rabbinic goal...
Welcoming Sacred Seeds
Emanuel Congregation hosted Sacred Seeds this past Sunday. Pictured L to R: Rabbi Craig Marantz, Pastor Fred Kinsey, Father Dominick...
A Few Words from Rabbi Craig Marantz
My favorite verse in Torah is Gen. 12:1: "Lekh Lekha: Go forward...to a land that I will show you." I love this verse because it calls us...
A Few Words From Rabbi Craig Marantz
I am most thankful to David Fleischman, Barry Glaser, the other members of our Brotherhood, and all other volunteers for your hospitality...
CFJE and JUF Right Start Early Childhood Initiative
Mazal tov! I am so delighted to tell you that the Community Foundation for Jewish Education (CFJE) and JUF Right Start awarded our...
Upcoming Programming
In honor of my Investiture in November, the Emanuel family made abundant contributions to foster congregational life and engagement. I am...
