Congregation Adas Emuno

Adas Emuno Book Club

March 24, 2021 9:12 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Dear Friends,

The next meeting of the Adas Emuno Book Club will be take place on Monday, May 10 (7:30 PM).

We will be reading the acclaimed novel, Up from Orchard Street by Eleanor Widmer.

Copies of the book are available through the BCCLS.

This novel centers around an immigrant family living on the Lower East Side in the 1930s. The author, who was born in 1924, grew up there. So many of us have NY roots and all of us can relate to the immigrant experience.

Happy reading,
Michael Fishbein on behalf of the Book Club

This Week at Adas Emuno

March 23, 2021 8:57 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Mar. 22, 2021

Dear Friends,
We're sending this message early in the week rather so you can enjoy the special Pesach Video that Cantor Karlin and I prepared for you.
We've recorded some of our favorite readings and songs that you might want to share at your own seder, or simply enjoy for their own sake.
You can find the video on our YouTube channel, and also find it with a PDF copy of the readings and lyrics at this website:https://adasemuno.org/Pesach/

At our Zoom Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM) we'll feature additional lively music and some fun preparation for Pesach.
Both Torah Study and Religious School are on break this weekend.

Whether you are celebrating Pesach again this year virtually (like my family), or will be able to gather in-person, we wish you a healthy and happy holiday.

Shabbat shalom and Hag Pesach Sameach,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno

March 18, 2021 9:19 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

March 18, 2021

Dear Friends,
Join us for our Livestream Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM), with Peter Hays joining our cantor for some special music, as I offer a few reflections as we conclude our annual reading of the book of Exodus.

At our Livestream Shabbat Morning Service (10:00 AM) we celebrate the bar mitzvah of Leo Avidon. Mazal tov to Leo and his family!

Spring officially begins on this Shabbat and Pesach is just a week away, coming quite "early" this year.
Be on the look-out for a special "mini-seder" video by the Cantor and me for use at your own seder.

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

For Livestream Shabbat Services
Go to YouTube.com and enter Adas Emuno Streaming in the search box, or try this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftctPu9pRG4bBQCR6RH4Dg
Click on the picture of the Temple that is indicated as "Live" and wait for service to begin.

This Week at Adas Emuno

March 11, 2021 9:25 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Mar.11, 2021

Dear Friends,
Join us for our Zoom Shabbat Family Service (7:30 PM), led in part by students from our 4th and 5th grade. Stay on the zoom for a virtual oneg, when we can shmooze and sample treats from our Shabbat Box. Just swing by the Temple and pick it up on the school porch, or let us know, and we can deliver!

At our Zoom Shabbat Morning Torah Study (10:00 AM) we'll look at Rashi's comments on the end of the Book of Exodus.

We hope to see you at our bimonthly Zoom Book Club, on Monday (7:30 PM). Read the provocative short story about intergenerational conflict, Brit Milah, by talented new Israeli writer Ayelet Tsabari here:https://adasemuno.org/bookclub/ and join the discussion.

Don't forget to move your clocks ahead on Sat. night, as daylight savings time begins, which means spring is almost here.

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno

March 05, 2021 8:03 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Mar. 4, 2021

Dear Friends,
With Purim in the rear-view mirror, our thanks to everyone who made for such a wonderful, virtual celebration of the holiday this year. We have a lot of talent for a small congregation.

Our Livestream Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM) will feature special musical selection with Peter Hays accompanying the Cantor on guitar. We'll explore what the ancient Torah story of the Golden Calf has to say about the role of group anxiety in society today.

At our Zoom Shabbat Morning Torah Study(10:00 AM) we'll see what Rashi says about this nefarious episode in the Torah.

Mark you calendar for the next Zoom Book Club, Monday, Mar 15 (7:30 PM), and read the provocative short story about intergenerational conflict, Brit Milah by talented new Israeli writer Ayelet Tsabari here:https://adasemuno.org/bookclub/.

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

For Livestream Shabbat Service
Go to YouTube.com and enter Adas Emuno Streaming in the search box, or try this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftctPu9pRG4bBQCR6RH4Dg
Click on the picture of the Temple that is indicated as "Live" and wait for service to begin.

This Week at Adas Emuno

February 25, 2021 8:53 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Feb. 25, 2021

Dear Friends,
Purim is tonight!

The big event is not to be missed: Livestream Purim Service, (7:00 PM), with surprise guest musical appearances from many of the most talented members of our congregation!

Our Zoom Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM) will feature Purim music and a holiday quiz.

Our Zoom Shabbat Morning Torah Study (10:00 AM) is a special session devoted to the Book of Esther.

Finally, our celebration wraps up with a virtual Purim Children's Service and Carnival on Sunday (9:00 AM).

Shabbat shalom and Hag Purim Sameach,,
Rabbi Schwartz

For Livestream Purim Service
Go to YouTube.com and enter Adas Emuno Streaming in the search box, or try this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftctPu9pRG4bBQCR6RH4Dg

This Week at Adas Emuno

February 18, 2021 9:51 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Feb.18, 2021

Dear Friends,
We'll preview the music, customs and story of Purim at our Livestream Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

The big event itself is not to be missed: Livestream Purim Service, Thursday the 25th (7:00 PM), with several surprise guest musical appearances!

Our Zoom Shabbat Morning Torah Study (10:00 AM) delves into many of the curious commandments of the book of Exodus.

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

For Livestream Shabbat Evening Service
Go to YouTube.com and enter Adas Emuno Streaming in the search box, or try this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftctPu9pRG4bBQCR6RH4Dg
Click on the picture of the Temple that is indicated as "Live" and wait for service to begin.

This Week at Adas Emuno

February 11, 2021 8:28 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Feb. 11, 2021

Dear Friends,
A fascinating article on how what is happening in Israel can help us understand what is happening in America made me sit up and notice.
I'll explain, at our Zoom Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

I'll admit that our weekly Torah portion has some confounding laws about slavery and justice, but they open up timely and provocative questions about reparations and affirmative action
I'll elaborate, at our Zoom Shabbat Morning Torah Study (10:00 AM).

School is on break this President's Day Weekend.
Mark you calendar for our Livestream Purim Service, Thursday the 25th (7:00 PM)- early this year!

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno

February 04, 2021 8:11 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Feb. 4, 2020

Dear Friends,
Our tradition tells us that the Jewish people experienced a great moment of unity at Mount Sinai, described in this week's Torah portion. At the present time it feels like the Jewish people are experiencing a great moment of disunity. I'll explain why at our Livestream Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

At our Zoom Shabbat Morning Torah Study (10:00 AM) comments by Rashi will also touch on the theme of unity at the giving of the Torah.

Hatemail- Antisemitism in Picture Postcards is the subject of my final JPS webinar on Monday (7:30 PM- rescheduled) and it is an eye-opening look at how hate spread on the social media of the late 19th and early 20th century.

Hola- our always energetic president would like to start a Spanish Club, for people with a basic command to improve their speaking. Interested? Contact: michael.r.fishbein@gmail.com.

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

For Livestream Shabbat Evening Service
Go to YouTube.com and enter Adas Emuno Streaming in the search box, or try this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftctPu9pRG4bBQCR6RH4Dg
Click on the picture of the Temple that is indicated as "Live" and wait for service to begin.

For JPS Seminar, email office@jps.org

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January 28, 2021 9:00 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Jan. 28, 2021

Dear Friends.
Today is the 15th day, the full moon, of the Hebrew month of Shevat, which means that it is Tu Bishvat—the New Year of Trees.

At our Livestream Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM) we will feature festive music from this minor but popular holiday, and an appropriately environmental message for this Jewish Arbor Day.

At our Zoom Shabbat Morning Torah Study (10:00 AM) comments by Rashi prompt the question: do men and women have different leadership styles?

The subject of "FDR and the Jews" remains controversial to this day, and is the subject of my next JPS webinar on Monday (7:30 PM), based on our new, and provocative, book The Jews Should Keep Quiet.

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

For Livestream Shabbat Evening Service
Go to YouTube.com and enter Adas Emuno Streaming in the search box, or try this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftctPu9pRG4bBQCR6RH4Dg
Click on the picture of the Temple that is indicated as "Live" and wait for service to begin.

For JPS Seminar, The Jews Should Keep Quiet, email office@jps.org