April 13, 2025: Pesach Festival Service
Temple Emanu-El Stern ChapelCelebrate freedom and the timeless story of our people in this service that includes psalms of praise. Led by Rabbi Debra Robbins and Cantor Hallie Weiner.
Celebrate freedom and the timeless story of our people in this service that includes psalms of praise. Led by Rabbi Debra Robbins and Cantor Hallie Weiner.
Join YL+E for a Passover Parent's Night Out and chocolate seder. Kindergarten through 5th graders are invited for a student-only evening to explore the Passover story and go through the ritual of the seder with a special twist—chocolate!
Experience the power of music as spiritual resistance in this concert drama about the performance of the Verdi Requiem by Jewish prisoners at Theresienstadt Concentration Camp (Terazín) during World War II. Presented on Yom HaShoah and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Terazín, this Dallas premiere features video and testimony by Terezin choir members...
Join us to celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut with a Shabbat evening for the whole family! Enjoy a family friendly service followed by an Israeli-style congregational dinner and activities for kids. Before the service, spend some time at our Israeli shuk that will highlight Israeli inventions and innovations, Israeli food and even give you a chance to...
Immediately following the Yom Ha'atzmaut All-In Shabbat service, ATiD, 20s and 30s, is invited to enjoy dinner Shabbat dinner together and hear a panel discussion on what is happening currently in Israel and how Americans can help. The panel will feature Rabbi Michael Lewis, Aya Margalit, Temple's S'hlicha, and Andrew Keene, the founder of ESEK, an...
We celebrate our covenant with God and recommit ourselves to Torah and Jewish practice. The service includes psalms of praise and the reading of the Ten Commandments. Enjoy a Shavuot oneg following the service, with light refreshments, fruit and traditional dairy offerings along with choices for all dietary needs. Service led by Rabbi David Stern...
Led by Rabbi Debra Robbins, Cantor Hallie Weiner and Meredith Pryzant, MSW We’ll experience the Havdalah ritual as a bridge to help us navigate emotions on this holiday commemorating Jewish calamities and reflect on how those narrow spaces can lead us toward growth and hope. While the day is considered the saddest in the Jewish...
Begin your journey to the Days of Awe with Maya Raviv, Israeli composer and spiritual leader, whose soulful music creates space for connection, inspiration and reflection. Throughout the weekend, Maya will help us to connect to our spiritual essence, each other, the people of Israel and God. Through the power of the Psalms, Maya will...
Selichot is the doorway into the High Holy Days and an opportunity to ready our hearts for the spiritual work ahead. Following Havdalah and a Selichot service, Maya will lead us on a spiritual journey with melodies and meditations inspired by the Psalms. Through music, journaling, contemplation and optional sharing, Maya will guide us in...
Since last Rosh Hashanah, we have experienced the sweetness of honey and the salt of tears. We have felt anxiety and relief, loneliness and enduring connection. The stirring shofar sounds remind us that our faith and community can steady us and inspire us with hope. We look forward to many meaningful, spiritual and connective moments...