

May We Be Strengthened
“Be strong, be strong and may we be strengthened” Many Hebrew words and phrases, just like most things in the world, are, of course,...


Immersive Experiences
This coming Thursday evening marks the beginning of Lag BaOmer. This joyous holiday falls on the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer,...


Volunteer Spotlight: Mark Warnaar and Susan Bertocchi
If you’ve come to one of Emanuel Congregation’s beloved Share Shabbat dinners over the past 16 years, you’ve enjoyed the cooking of Mark...


Lador Vador
Shalom Chevrei: As a legacy congregation, we understand the power of lador vador, intergenerational connection. For 141 years, Emanuel...


Volunteer Spotlight: Emanuel Stitching Ladies
The Covid-19 pandemic hasn’t slowed down Emanuel Congregation’s Stitching Ladies. Although the group has been unable to meet in person...


Nomads and Wanderers – Changing and Adapting
Some of you might know that my husband, Dustin, and I have been spending a lot of our free time house hunting over the past several...


As Pesach Approaches...
Dear Friends, Purim in the metaphorical rearview mirror means that Pesach will soon be here. And I would not be surprised in the...


A Few Words from Rabbi Craig Marantz
Shalom Chevrei: The sun is shining. The air is warming. The snow is melting. I dare feel a bit of optimism as we begin seemingly to turn...


Happy Purim!
Greetings friends! Purim Sameach (Happy Purim)! Purim happens to be one of my favorite holidays, so let’s start out with a few Purim...


Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month 2021
February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM.) Established in 2009 by the Jewish Special Education...