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Simchat Torah at Emanuel – A Joyful Finale to the High Holy Days
Simchat Torah marks the joyful completion of our High Holy Day season, as our community comes together to celebrate the reading of the Torah’s final verses and the beginning of a new cycle.
This year’s Simchat Torah dinner and service were filled with music, dancing, and heartfelt connection. From unrolling the Torah scroll to sharing a festive meal, Emanuel families and friends joined in a spirited evening that captured the essence of renewal and joy.
✨ Take a look through our photo album below to relive the celebration—and to see the faces and moments that make Emanuel such a vibrant and welcoming community.
With Gratitude
As we bring the High Holy Days season to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make these days of reflection, renewal, and celebration so meaningful at Emanuel Congregation.
💙 To Cantor Shelly Drucker Friedman, for leading us in prayer, song, and spirit throughout this sacred season.
💙 To Rabbi Michael Zedek, for his wisdom, warmth, and guidance in bringing depth and perspective to our services.
💙 To Joel Lewison and Ruthie Seidner, for leading our Family Services with joy, energy, and care—helping our youngest members and their families experience the beauty of our High Holy Days together.
💙 To our High Holy Day Choir: Anna Donnelly, Robin Kessler, Nicholas Ward and Jonathan Zeng. To our beloved Choir Director: Rev. Greg Sabetta.
💙 To Chef Mark Warnaar and the kitchen team, for crafting meals that nourished both body and soul.
💙 To Tracy Tenenbaum, Noah, and our incredible staff, for ensuring that every detail—from ticketing to hospitality—was handled with care and heart.
💙 To our Board of Directors, volunteers, and security team, for their dedication, presence, and commitment to creating a welcoming and safe environment for all who entered our doors.
Together, you made this High Holy Day season a true reflection of Emanuel’s values—community, connection, and compassion. May the ruach of these days carry us forward into a year of continued growth and blessing.
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