Upcoming Events
Stettenheim Literary Circle
6:30 PM
Open to all Temple members
One East 65th Street
We will discuss "Room" by Emma Donoghue.
Trans-European Express
6:30 PM (Pre-Concert Talk)/7:30 PM (Concert)
Attendance is free and open to the public
I.M. Wise Hall (One East 65th Street)
The launch concert of Arcos' third European tour highlights a world premiere by the exceptional Harvard-trained Irish composer and York composition professor Nicola LeFanu. A pre-concert talk with Ms. LeFanu will be held at 6:30 PM. This is the second of two concerts to be performed by the Arcos Orchestra this year.
Men's Club Annual Meeting
6 PM
$30 for Men's Club/Women's Auxiliary members; $35 for all others
One East 65th Street
Each year since 1977, the Men's Club board of directors has established a committee to recommend deserving individuals to receive the Samuel Sacks Achievement Award, which recognizes members of the congregation for their service and support of the Temple. The award is presented each year at the Men's Club annual meeting. This year's recipient is Eve Haberman.
Through the Looking Glass: Women and Redemption
7 PM/8 PM
$20 per person
10 East 66th Street
Special lecture with Dr. Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg, sponsored by the Skirball Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Emanu-El. Includes a pre-lecture hour of text preparation at 7 PM. Admission is open to the public.
Sermon in Psalms, Part 2: Chichester Psalms
6 PM
Main Sanctuary (Fifth Avenue at 65th Street)
Cantor Lori Corrsin and the Temple Emanu-El Choir, conducted by K. Scott Warren and accompanied by Dr. Andrew Henderson on the organ, will perform a Sermon in Song from the bimah immediately following the Sabbath evening service. The theme is Psalms. NOTE: THIS EVENT IS A SHABBAT @ EMANU-EL SERVICE.
Saviv Havdalah (Rooftop Event)
7:30 PM
One East 65th Street
Make your Saturday evening a little Jewish. Join together to say goodbye to Shabbat.
Intergenerational Study Session
9:30 AM
There is no charge for this event
One East 65th Street (I.M. Wise Hall)
In 2012, we have organized an Intergenerational Study Session with Rabbi Benjamin Zeidman immediately preceding the Sunday Lunch Program once a month. Participants will enjoy a light breakfast, take a deeper look at our Jewish obligation to feed the hungry and discuss this topic with fellow volunteers. This is our final meeting.
Bagel and Bingo Brunch
10 AM-12:40 PM
One East 65th Street
Volunteers are needed to host seniors from the Carter Burden Center for the Aging at this popular semi-annual event.
Kabbalah of Jerusalem: Mystical Readings on the Sacred City
10 AM to 2 PM
$60 per person
One East 65th Street
Sunday Seminars sponsored by the Skirball Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Emanu-El are open to the public. Rabbi David Ingber leads this week's lecture. Register in advance.
End-of-Year Family Assembly
11 AM
10 East 66th Street (Lowenstein Auditorium)
Our final day of school will conclude with a Family Assembly. Families are encouraged to join us to celebrate the achievements of our students and for our annual end-of-the-year slide show! Assemblies also will be held on Monday and Wednesday.
End-of-Year Family Assembly
5 PM
10 East 66th Street (Lowenstein Auditorium)
Our final day of school will conclude with a Family Assembly. Families are encouraged to join us to celebrate the achievements of our students and for our annual end-of-the-year slide show!
End-of-Year Family Assembly
5 PM
10 East 66th Street (Lowenstein Auditorium)
Our final day of school will conclude with a Family Assembly. Families are encouraged to join us to celebrate the achievements of our students and for our annual end-of-the-year slide show!
Shavuot Services
6 PM/10:30 AM
Main Sanctuary (Fifth Avenue at 65th Street)
All are invited to Eve of Shavuot and Shavuot services; no tickets are required.
Confirmation Dinner & Rehearsal
6 PM
One East 65th Street
Families of confirmation students are invited to join us for a festive and intimate dinner to honor their commitment to Judaism.
High School Confirmation
7:30 PM
Main Sanctuary (Fifth Avenue at 65th Street)
Members of our High School Confirmation Program complete their journey with a special Havdalah service. All are invited to attend.
Young Families: Rooftop Party
10 AM
10 East 66th Street
Don't miss our end-of-the-year celebration! As this event coincides with the Israeli Day Parade, we ask everyone to wear blue and white. If it rains, then we'll play inside.
Organ Recital
5 PM
Attendance is free and open to the public
Main Sanctuary (Fifth Avenue at 65th Street)
Temple Emanu-El Assistant Organist Andrew Henderson will perform works from the French Romantic tradition, as well as works by Bach, Block, Howells and Barber.
Artists and Writers Exhibition and Reception
6 PM/7PM
One East 65th Street
Annual presentation of students' work from the Skirball Center beit midrash for artists and writers.
Annual Meeting of the Congregation
6 PM
One East 65th Street
This year's annual meeting once again will be held after the daily sunset service. Refreshments will be served afterward. (212) 744-1400, ext. 215
Club 70: A Group for Seniors
11 AM
There is no charge for this event
One East 65th Street
Director of Lifelong Learning Saul Kaiserman will discuss current trends and future possibilities for Jewish education. Feel free to bring your own brown-bag lunch!
Ronald McDonald House
5 PM
405 East 73rd Street
Once a month, under the sponsorship of the Women's Auxiliary, Emanu-El congregants serve dinner and organize art projects and entertainment for the families residing at New York City's Ronald McDonald House.
Tikkun Olam: Stitch'n Time
11 AM
One East 65th Street
Stitch'n Time is a monthly volunteer program at which individuals knit or crochet items for various organizations in need. Sessions meet from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Club 70: A Group for Seniors
11 AM
There is no charge for this event
One East 65th Street
Senior Curator Elka Deitsch will lead a very special tour of "Bezalel: Art, Craft and Jewish National Identity" at the Herbert & Eileen Bernard Museum of Judaica.
NYC Schlep 2012
8 AM - 12 PM
Battery Park (Opposite 17 State Street)
Help raise money in the fight against breast and ovarian cancer through the second annual NYC Schlep, a 5k walk/run to benefit the important work being done to fight these diseases by Rabin Medical Center in Israel. Join our team of runners/walkers or make a donation!
Tikkun Olam: Stitch'n Time
11 AM
One East 65th Street
Stitch'n Time is a monthly volunteer program at which individuals knit or crochet items for various organizations in need. NOTE: Summer sessions meet until 1 PM.
