TUESDAYS AT TEMPLE

Tuesdays at Temple

KEYNOTE HOUR
10:30-11:30 a.m.
No charge

Throughout the year, join the Temple Emanu-El clergy in a dynamic study and six part series entitled “Shabbat in Many Dimensions.” As our Torah says, “Remember the Sabbath, to keep it holy” (Exodus 20:8). An essential practice in the sacred rhythm of time, Shabbat has shaped many aspects of Judaism.

Sukkot Lunch & Learn, Tuesday, Oct. 18, Noon : The Sukkah on the Camel’s Back
During the seven day holiday of Sukkot, we are commanded to dwell in temporary shelters known as sukkot. “Dwelling” in this case could mean sharing meals in the sukkah and it could also mean living in the sukkah. Since we spend so much time in our sukkot, it has become common practice to decorate the sukkah with fruits or vegetables hanging from the ceiling and paper chains draping the walls. But have you ever thought about building your sukkah on the back of a camel? Or what about using the camel as one of the walls of the sukkah? Though there are rules and regulations dictating how we can build our sukkot, they are not as straightforward as you might think. Using Talmudic text, we will spend time as a group and in chevruta studying these interesting and unique rules about building a sukkah. Join Rabbi Amy Ross on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at noon.

Bring your own lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided by the Women of Reform Judaism.

Oct. 25, 2011: Join us as we kick off the new Tuesdays at Temple season with local favorite, Norris Perry who is a regular for the Texas Rangers singing our National Anthem and God Bless America. Now he will entertain us with his toe-tapping country songs, oldies and standards.

Nov. 8, 2011: Mimi Guten is a musical writer, composer and lyricist whose musical pieces range from pop to classical and theatrical. She will entertain us with a program written especially for our group.

Nov. 15, 2011: Cantor Richard Cohn will present part one of the “Shabbat in Many Dimensions” series titled “Shabbat Music: Explore our rich musical heritage, and the ever-evolving liturgy of Shabbat.”

Nov. 22, 2011: Thanksgiving Break: Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov. 29, 2011: In honor of Veterans Day and “Honoring Our Own” month at Temple, give the Veterans Recovery Center Basement Band a warm welcome as they entertain us with their tunes. This newly-formed band’s instruments were generously funded by the Jewish War Veteran’s Auxiliary. They are excited to play for us.

Dec. 13, 2011: Harriet Gross, a renowned journalist and regular at Tuesdays at Temple, will review “It Happened in Italy: Untold Stories of How the People of Italy Defied the Horrors of the Holocaust” by Elizabeth Bettina. The story takes you on a journey with Bettina as she discovers much to her surprise, that her grandparent's small village, nestled in the heart of southern Italy, housed an internment camp for Jews during the Holocaust, and that it was far from the only one. Follow her discovery of survivors and their stories of gratitude to Italy and its people. Explore the little known details of how members of the Catholic Church assisted and helped shelter Jews in Italy during World War II.

Dec. 20, 27, 2011 and Jan. 3, 10, 2012: Winter and Holiday Break

Jan. 17, 2012: Rabbi David Stern will present part two of the “Shabbat in Many Dimensions” series titled “Shabbat of the Spirit: Discover the spiritual dimensions of Shabbat.”

Jan. 24, 2012: Rabbi Debra Robbins will present part three of the “Shabbat in Many Dimensions” series titled “Reforming Shabbat: Explore the evolution of Shabbat within Reform Judaism.”

Jan. 31, 2012: Temple member and law professor, Mary Spector, will speak about the U.S. Supreme Court, past and present. She is Director of the Consumer Law Project, Co-Director of Civil Clinic and Associate Professor of Law at SMU .

Feb. 14, 2012: For more than 20 years, Dr. Carol Reynolds was Associate Professor of Music History at the Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University. Carol also is a uniquely talented and much sought-after speaker for arts venues and general audiences. Never dull or superficial, Carol brings to her audiences a unique mix of humor, substance, and skilled piano performance to make the arts more accessible and meaningful to all.

Feb. 21, 2012: Gil Elan, former Israeli Defense Force member, is joining us again this year for another update on the current situation and atmosphere in Israel.

Feb. 28, 2012: Rabbi Adam Allenberg will present part four of the “Shabbat in Many Dimensions” series titled “Shabbat of the Self: According to our tradition, how do we mark Shabbat as individuals?”

Mar. 20, 2012: Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen will present part five of the “Shabbat in Many Dimensions” series titled “Shabbat of the Public: How do we meaningfully bring Shabbat in our public space, as a community?”

Mar. 27, 2012: Temple Board member, A.J. Rosmarin, will share his expertise in the healthcare industry to examine some of the changes in Medicare.

Apr. 10, 2012: Eleanore Avery once again joins us to share one of her wonderful travelogues. This visit, she will share her trip to China and Tibet. Eleanore has traveled the world, focusing on wildlife and landscape, and brings her photos back to us in her fascinating programs.

Apr. 17, 2012: Temple Board member and sportscaster, Brad Sham, talks about what’s up with the Cowboys, and the Dallas sports scene.

Apr. 24, 2012: Rabbi Asher Knight will present part six of the “Shabbat in Many Dimensions” series titled “Shabbat of the Land: Discover the ancient roots of sustainable living through a study on Shmitah (Sabbatical Year) and Yovel (Jubilee Year).”

May 8, 2012: Enjoy Dean Raskin as he entertains us with his violin. Dean holds a performance degree from Juilliard and has performed as solo violinist for years in a variety of venues. He focuses on classical music as well as timeless standards that people know and love.

LUNCH
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Cost, $6
Lunches catered by S & S Catering who for over 75 years has provided delicious meals for its customers with recipes passed down for generations.

LUNCH AND LEARN
12:15-1:15 p.m.
No charge

Join Dr. Mort Prager, Ph. D., Simon Sargon, Jan Timmons, Connie Rudick, Ruth Kleinman and Phillip Einsohn as they discuss and explore topics ranging from Biblical lessons to contemporary issues.

Oct. 25, Nov. 8, 15:
Simon Sargon
Uplifting Melodies: The Cantillation of Hebrew Poetry
Temple member, Simon Sargon leads these three sessions which explore the uplifting music of Biblical poetry created by the sounds of the Hebrew language, the structure of Hebrew verse and the beauty of cantillation.

Nov. 29:
Choosing Judaism
It is easy for Jews born as Jews to take for granted the richness and depth of our tradition. Learn with two Temple leaders, Connie Rudick and Ruth Kleinman, about the guidance they offer the newest members of the Jewish community as they help newcomers-to-Judaism answer questions about our traditions and, ultimately, choose Judaism.

Dec. 13:
Jan Timmons
Chanukah: Lights and Traditions
Join Jan Timmons, one of our adult Hebrew teachers from our Religious School, as she explores Chanukah’s traditions, past and present.

Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 14, 21, 28:
Dr. Mort Prager
Six Words Loaded with Jewish Meaning
There are words which evoke meaning in terms of large concepts. In the lectures and discussions for this series we will examine such words both from the standpoint of Jewish tradition and modern Jewish thinkers. Hopefully our deliberations will provide insight into the evolution of Jewish thought.

Myth: Does myth simply imply that which is not true?

Dogma: How does this square with modern ideas of autonomy?

Redemption: Is repentance a necessary precursor?

Education: How essential is it to understanding a Jewish outlook?

Theodicy: Is this just an attempt to justify the Biblical God?

Exegesis: Are all interpretations of text equally valid?

Come join the group; one need not be a senior to enjoy these explorations.

March 20, 27, April 10, 17:
Jan Timmons
Autonomy and Authority: Modernity and the Birth of Reform Judaism
Jan, oneof our adult Hebrew teachers from our Religious School, explores the issues of Autonomy and Authority: Modernity and the Birth of Reform Judaism

April 24, May 8:
Phillip Einsohn
To Sustain Us All: Water in Jewish Life
Temple member, Phillip Einsohn explores the concepts of spiritual and physical connections of sustainability and water.

Contact Information
Peggy Papert, Temple Staff
(P) 214.706.0000 ext.151 | (E) ppapert@tedallas.org

Rabbinic Liaison, Rabbi Debra Robbins
(P) 214.706.0000 ext. 178

Tuesdays at Temple