• 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!)...