CHANUKAH IN THE SQUARE
Programming
Sunday, December 9, 2012 from 4:00-6:00 pm in Marion Square Park
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Join us for the eighth annual
e have had such an amazing fall season at Emanu-El. Thank You to Marilyn Hoffman and her wonderful committee for our dazzling 65th Anniversary Party. Todah Rabah also to Alex Fox and his committee for our super-fun 65th Anniversary Family Picnic that doubled as a meaningful tribute to our community’s veterans.
Chanukah in the Square extravaganza. Once again the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program will team up with our friends, the City of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Chabad of the Lowcountry, and many other community organizations to create our most festive Chanukah in the Square yet. Last year, we successfully introduced live camels into the mix to an overwhelmingly positive response from the event’s attendees. This year, we are amplifying the festive mood by frying fresh sufganiyot (doughnuts) to delight the taste buds of the 1000+ expected celebrants. We are also adding pony rides.
Now it is time to heat your winter up with us! We invite you to join us - celebrate, learn and worship! THE 2ND ANNUAL EMANU-EL HANUKKAH KICKOFF PARTY:
Sunday, December 2nd 10:30AM-12:30PM
If you came to our Hanukkah Kickoff Party last year, you know this is not to be missed! This time we will feature a professional Magic Show that is sure to entertain all ages, on top of our many games and attractions for kids and adults alike. Home-made latkes and other treats will be available for purchase, as well as many other surprises. FAMILY SHABBAT & MEN’S CLUB HANUKKAH DINNER:
Friday, December 7 Services: 5:15PM-5:45PM, Dinner to follow
The 1st Friday of the month features an exciting new tradition at Emanu-El: our “Family Shabbat” service is suitable for all ages and starts early so little ones can easily participate. This month, we also are fortunate to have our very own Men’s Club cook their annual Hannukah dinner for us following services. The January Family Shabbat service will be on January 4th. TOT SHABBAT:
Saturdays, December 8, January 12 11:00AM
Meet us in the double classroom for Shabbat fun for kids newborn-5, at 11:00AM. Afterward, please join the congregation for Kiddush following services.
Upcoming Events RABBI DAVID AND BARBARA RADINSKY
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday — January 13-15, 2013 in Arnold Hall Rabbi Radinsky on January 13 and 15 (Sunday at 5:00pm, Tuesday at 7:00pm) RECEIVING MONEY FOR TORAH STUDY
Over two evenings, this class will explore the ethical implications of receiving money from tzedakah in order to study Torah. What is the primary obligation of a Torah scholar? That of providing for his family, or Talmud Torah? Barbara Radinsky on January 14 (Monday at 7:00pm) THE LIVING LEGACY OF THE
BOOK OF DEVARIM
This class will explore the fifth book of the Torah in order to better understand how the Jewish people needed to transition after the death of Moses, and how the lessons of Devarim can be applied to life today. SUNDAY BRUNCH WITH DAVID BENATAR
January 20, 2013 at 10:00am in Arnold Hall, Jewish Studies Center Three Rabbis walk into a Bar…: Some thoughts on Jewish Humor
What makes a joke a Jewish joke? When is a joke antiSemitic? The speaker will
discuss these and other questions, illustrating his proposed answers with relevant jokes (and possibly adding a few gratuitous ones). David Benatar is professor of philosophy and head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He is the author of Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming into Existence (Oxford, 2006) and The Second Sexism: Discrimination Against Men and Boys (Wiley-Blackwell, 2012)
INTERMEDIATE READING HEBREW
Mondays, January 28 – April 29, 2013 5:25 – 6:40pm in Arnold Hall and the Levin Library
Our informal Hebrew classes will continue during the spring semester as follows: there will be two intermediate levels offered at the same time. Shula Holtz will teach Reading Fluency and Prayer Literacy. Tsipi Wagner will teach Reading Fluency and Modern Hebrew. Basic ability to read Hebrew is a prerequisite for these classes. A beginner’s class will be offered again in fall 2013.
HAZAK AND SISTERHOOD SHARED LUNCH & LEARN:
Tuesday, December 11, noon
The best lunch deal in town! $3 for “all you can eat” and a stimulating talk. Hazak is our popular program for seniors and takes place the second Tuesday every month. This month, Sisterhood joins in on the fun, which promises an extra special menu and even more friendly faces! Topic and speaker to be announced. January 8th we will also have Hazak in session! Please call the office to RSVP. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION:
Sunday, January 13, 4:00pm
Synagogue Emanu-El is proud to host this joint event in its 17th year. The Jewish Community is partnering with Morris Brown AME Church to strengthen the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the bonds in our community. TU B’SHVAT SEDER AT KIDDUSH:
Saturday, January 26, following 9:30AM Services
Join us on this festive Shabbat as we celebrate the new year of all trees and plants! The Kiddush luncheon that traditionally follows services will be a fun and delicious Tu B’Shvat Seder! To volunteer or for more information, email emanu-el@ emanu-el.com or call us at 571-3264. www.charlestonjewishvoice.org
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