Located in the heart of Palm Beach, Temple Emanu-El is a warm and welcoming Progressive Conservative congregation that strives to be a kehillah kedoshah, a holy community.
We believe that our synagogue can and must address the truly important questions of life and our search for meaning – in a manner that no other place can.
Fully egalitarian, we encourage each member of our community to commit him or herself in a positive way to engaging in the sacred enterprise that is Judaism.
Whatever your level of Jewish knowledge or experience, we think you'll find something at Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach that will touch your heart, mind and soul. We look forward to welcoming you!
Quick Links:
Click on one of these links for easy access to important information regarding Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach, or simply scroll down to view highlights of upcoming events.
Friday, January 20, 2012 7:30 p.m. Join Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach for an evening of: Services, Singing, Friends & Food
Our Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Service will have you singing to the music of Hazzan Feuer and the Irwin Solomon Quartet.
All are Welcome!
Saturday Morning Services January 21, 2012 9:15 a.m.
Kiddush Luncheon follows Services
Adult Education Lecture Series
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 10:00 a.m. - Introduction to Talmud, taught by Rabbi Resnick 11:00 a.m. - Jews and the Civil War, taught by Don Lapinsohn 12:00 p.m. - Trope Class: Torah & Haftorah Cantillation, taught by Hazzan Feuer
Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach Presents... Stand With Israel A Film Series about the State of Israel - Its Accomplishments and Challenges.
Please join us at Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach for an important series of films dealing with the State of Israel.
Following the screening of each film, the issues will be discussed in depth with the assistance of trained moderator, Rae Ginsburg, along with Rabbi Michael Resnick and others.
This program is free of charge and open to members and guests. For more information, please call the Temple at 561-832-0804.
Come join the conversation!
Film #2 "A State is Born" Sunday Morning, January 29, 2012, 11:00am-12:30pm
Examine the legitimacy of the State of Israel through the events that led to its establishment and the 1948 War of Independence. Address claims against the formation of Israel's current borders by exploring the facts surrounding the 1967 'Six Day War' and the ensuing Arab response. Following this class is a short film about "Israel's Critical Security Needs for a Viable Peace" by the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs.
Film #3 "Israel & The West" Sunday Morning, February 5, 2012, 11:00am-12:30pm Explore how shared Western values are the foundation of the relationship between Israel, the United States and other Western nations. This class also evaluates some of the biases the media perpetuates and analyzes the role that the media plays in shaping negative myths about Israel.
Film #4 "Israel Inside" Sunday Morning, February 12, 2012, 11:00am-12:30pm Side-step the usual conversations about politics, conflict and violence, and get a glimpse into the makeup of the Israeli people and their dynamic, creative and humanitarian society. Learn how Israel has become an invaluable asset and made the world a better place.
Film #5 "Speak Up for Israel" Sunday Morning, April 1, 2012, 11:00am-12:30pm
Every individual can be an advocate for Israel. Learn how to speak on Israel's behalf and counter adverse claims made against Israel with effective tools of communication.
Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach International Shabbat Dinners Friday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Please join us for these welcome the Sabbath dinners with the Temple Emanu-El family. We share in the traditional Friday evening ceremonies with Rabbi Resnick and Hazan Feuer, and are treated to a thumbnail sketch of Jewish history related to our theme. Chef Marla prepares a menu which had gotten rave revues and costumes are encouraged. These evenings have been full of fun and we invite you to make reservations and join us.
Upcoming Dinners:
February 17, 2012: Passport to Canada Rabbi Frydman-Kohl of Beth Tzedec Congregation of Toronto and many of our Canadian friends and members will be joining us for this weekend.
March 2, 2012 : Passport to Ireland Two celebrations in one: Irish cuisine and a small taste of Purim.
Cost Members & their guests: $18, $5 for children (5-13), children under 5, Free Non members: $25, $8 for children (5-13), children under 5, Free
Reservatons are mandatory. Please call the Synagogue at 561-832-0804 or melanie@tepb.org.
Details of menus will be announced closer to the dates.
Adult Education Line-Up
Saturday, January 28th 9:15am
Professor Robert Rabil
“Religion, National Identity and Confessional Politics in Lebanon: The Challenge of Islamism.”
Friday, February 3rd 7:30pm
& Saturday, February 4th 9:15am
Chancellor Arnold Eisen: Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary
Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach would like to offer you a ride to Shabbat Services
Shabbat is the time when family and friends come together. Temple Emanu-El would like to offer free car service to our members, guests, and friends who need a ride to the Synagogue to spend Shabbat with us! If you reside on Palm Beach Island or in the vicinity and have a problem driving to the Temple, we will gladly make arrangements to pick you up. If you are interested, please RSVP by Wednesday of each week with your name, address and which day you would like to attend Shabbat Services (Friday or Saturday) to melanie@tepb.org or call the synagogue office at 561-832-0804. We look forward to having you join us!
Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach and the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, are very excited to give you the opportunity to earn money for our synagogue when you participate in one of the following:
Plant Trees in Israel in honor of friends or loved ones.
Make a donation to any of JNF's many projects in Israel.
Purchase anything from the JNF store.
It's easy, quick and doesn't cost you anything extra!
Buy or donate through the JNF/United Synagogue button on our website and 20% will go back to Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach. Another 5% will go to United Synagogue to support congregational Israel programs. Help Israel through the work of JNF.
Spread the word to your friends and family! All orders and donations must originate from the JNF/United Synagogue button on our website to be credited to this program. You can also call 1-800-542-TREE (8733) and mention Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach.
Please note that all donations will be charged in U.S. dollars by JNF-US. All donors will receive an immediate electronic receipt from JNF-US. Canadian donors will also receive a receipt from JNF-Canada at a later date.
Do you shop at Amazon.com? Who doesn't? Now, you can shop at Amazon.com AND donate toTemple Emanu-El of Palm Beach! Every time you shop at Amazon, simply enter Amazon.com through the portal on our home page. Then, shop as you normally would. Amazon will donate a percentage of everything you buy to Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach!
Just follow these easy directions:
1. Go to www.tepb.com 2. Click on the Amazon.com portal on the right side of the page. 3. The Amazon.com website will open in your browser. 4. Shop! You can sign-in to your account and shop exactly as you've been doing for years.
There is NO REASON not to do this if you shop at Amazon.com. It costs you nothing and helps Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach.
Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach is now a Wireless Hotspot, offering free internet access throughout the synagogue and outside in the Meditation Garden.
