New Programs for Members of All Ages
Brooke Shields in conversation with Ali Wentworth
Tuesday, May 10 | 6:30 PM Reception | 7:30 PM Event
Before the Streicker Center’s book release event for Ali’s Well That Ends Well, Fifth and 65th members are invited to an exclusive reception with wine, hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Ali and Brooke will stop by and every attendee at the reception will receive a free signed copy of the book. Reserved seating for the event will be available for attendees.
Zabar’s
Thursday, May 12 | 5:30 PM Reception | 6:30 PM Event
All temple members are welcome to join us for a pre-event nosh and schmooze with exclusive catering from Zabar’s. This event is prior to Streicker Center celebrating the release of Zabar’s: A Family Story, with Recipes. All attendees will receive a free signed copy of the book. Reserved seating for the event will be available for attendees.
Young Families Rooftop Party
Sunday, May 15 | 9:30 AM
It’s a Young Families party unlike any other, as we kick off the summer with kiddie pools and other special activities on the rooftop! Don’t miss the fun – and the chance to see friends and play outdoors!
Post-Shabbat Oneg for Religious School Families, Members and Guests Honoring Saul Kaiserman and Religious School Students with Honors
Friday, May 20 | 6:00 PM Shabbat Worship Service
Temple Emanu-El invites our Religious School families, members and guests to a post-Shabbat Oneg honoring our longtime former Director of Lifelong Learning and Scholar in Residence Saul Kaiserman and all of our students earning Religious School with Honors. Adults will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and conversation on the Ninth Floor Rooftop, while Religious School teacher extraordinaire Megan Sass will lead kid-friendly activities in the Library. We hope to see you there to commemorate the end of the school year and express our gratitude to Saul.
Gather Open House
Monday, May 23 | 5:30 PM
We love to “Gather” at Temple Emanu-El, and we hope you’ll take the chance to learn more about our small groups initiative, whether you’d like to join Gather, Gather Mingle or Gather Family, or even lead a Gather Group. Snacks and refreshments will be served.
New Member Reception
Monday, June 6 | 6:00 PM
For all members who joined our congregation since High Holy Days 2019, we hope you’ll attend a special event at Temple Emanu-El welcoming you to our community. Meet Rabbi Joshua Davidson, our clergy, members of the Board of Trustees, and key lay leaders to learn all about member programs, volunteer opportunities, and get to know more about what being part of Emanu-El has to offer, while enjoying refreshments and lite bites on our beautiful temple rooftop.
