

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...


Mussar - Learning and Living Jewish Virtues
Shalom Chevrei: I hope you’re enjoying a zissen Pesach. Have you had a look at our Crowdsourced Seder on YouTube - www.5959online.org....


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...


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...


Prophet Wanted Ad
Moses, arguably the most famous prophet of our tradition is deputized (much to his chagrin) in the beginning of the book of Exodus. The...


The Real Story of Chanukah
I need to share a secret with you. Now that the holiday is over, I feel it is time to tell you that what you think about Chanukah might...


Sacred Partners
It is hard to believe that we are already approaching Thanksgiving. While this past year has certainly had its significant challenges for...


Lessons From Parasha V'shalach - by Cantor Friedman
I wish I could say it was hard to choose my very favorite pericope of Torah. It isn't that I don't think this ancient document is not...























