• September 13, 2025: Shabbat Morning Service with Maya Raviv

    Temple Emanu-El Stern Chapel

    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. Our Shabbat morning service will include opportunities for...

    Selichot Evening with Maya Raviv

    Temple Emanu-El Stern Chapel

    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...

  • October 7, 2025: Sukkot Morning Festival Service

    Temple Sukkah

    Our outdoor Sukkot morning service will celebrate the joy of the season and the wonder of God’s world with song and silence, words of praise and Torah and the lulav and etrog. Together we will also mark the second anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks, honoring the creativity that has emerged in Israel since...

    October 10, 2025: Sukkot All-In Shabbat

    Temple Emanu-El Nasher-Haemisegger Family Atrium

    5-6 p.m.: Chavayah: Sukkot HaYotzer | Start the evening with an experiential hour of art projects for all age groups. 6-7 p.m.: Shabbat service for all ages. 7-8 p.m.: Festive congregational dinner

  • January 9, 2025: Shabbat Evening Service and Congregational Dinner with Aya Margalit

    Temple Emanu-El Stern Chapel

    We are honored to welcome our community sh’lichah, Aya Margalit, as our 2026 Rabbi David Lefkowitz scholar-in-residence for a weekend of learning, honesty and connection. During the Shabbat evening service, Aya will lead conversations that reflect both the challenges and the resilient hopes shaping Israel today. Aya opens the weekend with a personal keynote exploring...

    Lunch and Learn with Aya Margalit

    Temple Emanu-El Weiss Youth Wing

    We are honored to welcome our community sh’lichah, Aya Margalit, as our 2026 Rabbi David Lefkowitz scholar-in-residence for a weekend of learning and connection. Join Aya for a guided Q&A on her experiences in Israel—from her grandfather’s Zionist roots and presence at the Rabin assassination, to life on a kibbutz and her work as our...

    Parent Education: Creating a Family Connection to Israel

    Temple Emanu-El Linz Hall

    We are honored to welcome our community sh’lichah, Aya Margalit, as our 2026 Rabbi David Lefkowitz scholar-in-residence for a weekend of learning and connection. Open to all, this session explores how to cultivate a meaningful connection to Israel within your family. Aya will share why fostering positive associations matters and offer practical ways to bring...

    ATiD Israeli Wine Tasting

    Home-Hosted | Address Shared Upon Registration

    Join Temple’s community schlichah. Aya Margalit, and a sommelier to discuss Israeli wine from all over the country to prepare for Tu BiSh'vat.

  • February Café Emanu-El

    Temple Emanu-El Tycher Gathering Space

    Our vibrant community of older adults welcomes Aya Margalit for a meaningful program about the story behind Noya’s Bears, Temple's stuffed animal drive, and her personal bond with Noya. Following...

    February 20. 2026: All-In Shabbat

    Temple Emanu-El Stern Chapel

    Get happy at All-In Shabbat on Feb. 20 as we celebrate Adar, described by the Talmud as the month in which joy increases. (Cue Purim, which arrives two weeks later!)...