Temple Emanu-El

Chever Torah
2023-09-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-09-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-10-14 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Temple Emanu-El Ackerman Conference Room

ECEC Visiting Days
2023-09-19 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-10-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Temple Emanu-El
Come see how Temple Emanu-El ECEC’s child-centered community embraces the collaborative pedagogy approaches of Reggio Emilia and the International Baccalaureate to facilitate authentic exploration opportunities with the experiential world. Enjoy refreshments, an in-depth presentation and tour of the ECEC building. Sign up to visit.

Yoga Emanu-El
2023-09-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-26 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Temple Emanu-El
Join instructor Debbi K. Levy for an hour long yoga and meditation session with a Jewish lens. No registration required.

Opening Your Heart with Psalm 27
2023-09-20 09:00 - 09:45, 2023-09-27 09:00 - 09:45, 2023-10-04 09:00 - 09:45 | Online on Zoom
Join Rabbi Debra Robbins online to explore Psalm 27, the timeless words that express our doubt and fear and offer confidence and hope for the seven weeks surrounding Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The text of the psalm, combined with our own experiences, brings light into our lives and our world as we explore them together. This seven-week class will use Rabbi Robbins’ book, “Opening Your Heart with Psalm 27: A Spiritual Practice for the Jewish New Year.” Purchase the book at Judaic Treasures or on Amazon, or download the app in the App Store or on Google Play.

Sept 22: Shabbat Evening Service
2023-09-22 18:15 - 19:30 | Temple Emanu-El Stern Chapel
with Cantor Leslie Niren, Rabbi Michael Lewis and Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern
Sermon by Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen

Sept 23: Shabbat Morning Service
2023-09-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Temple Emanu-El Lefkowitz Chapel
with Rabbi Michael Lewis and Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern

Sept 29: Shabbat Evening and Sukkot Festival Service
2023-09-29 18:15 - 19:30 | Temple Emanu-El Stern Chapel
with Rabbi Debra Robbins, Cantor Vicky Glikin and Rabbi Michael Lewis
Stay after the service for a festive Sukkot oneg in the sukkah.

Sept 30: Shabbat Morning and Sukkot Festival Service
2023-09-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Temple Emanu-El Stern Chapel
with Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen and Cantor Leslie Niren
Enjoy kiddush, motzi and lulav and etrog blessings in the sukkah following the service.

Teen Pizza in the Hut
2023-09-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Temple Emanu-El Celebration Garden
Join Teen Emanu-El for an evening of community in Temple’s grooviest sukkah. We will enjoy pizza, games and Havdalah in the Celebration Garden at 5:30 p.m.

Goin' to the Delivery Room | Fall 2023
2023-10-01 10:45 - 12:15, 2023-10-08 10:45 - 12:15, 2023-10-15 10:45 - 12:15
First time expectant parents will have the opportunity to explore the roles and responsibilities of parents in Jewish life. Participants will learn about Jewish parenting and child-rearing rituals in a small group environment which fosters community and connection through learning, conversation, and a shared Shabbat experience with Elena Paull. Join us to discuss the Jewish home and Shabbat, bedtime rituals, mindfulness, and Jewish values. This four-session class is free. Space is limited.

October 6: Simchat Torah Shabbat Evening Service, Dinner and Concert with Sheldon Low
2023-10-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Temple Emanu-El Nasher-Haemisegger Family Atrium
Join us for a mega Shabbat and festive Simchat Torah celebration! This evening will include consecration of our youngest learners, unrolling the Torah from beginning to end, singing and dancing with the Torah, our sixth grade siddur ceremony, congregational dinner and a concert by Sheldon Low.
Registration for the congregational dinner has now closed. If you are planning on attending the service, please still register below.
Supplemental materials for Shabbat Evening Service

Tot Shabbat with Sheldon Low
2023-10-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Temple Emanu-El Haas Amphitheater
Join us for a joyful, musical Shabbat geared to families with children ages birth-kindergarten and their siblings. This month, we will be joined by guest musician Sheldon Low!

October 7: Shabbat Morning and Simchat Torah Festival Service
2023-10-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Temple Emanu-El Stern Chapel
with Cantor Vicky Glikin, Rabbi Michael Lewis and Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern
This service includes Yizkor.

Speak 'n' Schmooze and Shine the Light on Antisemitism In Schools
2023-10-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Temple Emanu-El Rooms 130/132
Shine the Light, Temple’s mental wellbeing initiative, is partnering up with Speak ‘n’ Schmooze! Hear from Temple members who will share how they drew upon Temple resources to support their families as they worked through combating antisemitism with their middle and high school students. Learn with parents and clergy how to guide your children to respond and advocate for themselves, how antisemitism can affect your children and strategies for how to advocate for your child.

Mahjong Learn-A-Ment
2023-10-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Temple Emanu-El Linz Hall
Get acquainted with this classic community-building game, or refresh your basic skills. The Learn-A-Ment, sponsored by Women of Reform Judaism, is open to all Temple members, and registration caps at 60 players.

October 13: Shabbat Evening Service
2023-10-13 18:15 - 19:30 | Temple Emanu-El Stern Chapel
with Rabbi Debra Robbins and Cantor Leslie Niren | Sermon by Rabbi David Stern
Supplemental materials for Saturday morning services

October 14: Jacob Gail Bar Mitzvah
2023-10-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Temple Emanu-El Stern Chapel

October 14: Shabbat Morning Service
2023-10-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Temple Emanu-El Lefkowitz Chapel
with Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen and Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern

Family Meet-Ups: Havdalah in the Park
2023-10-14 16:00 - 18:00 | East Dallas
Join Temple families for a Havdalah in East Dallas! Enjoy the opportunity to interact with other families in this new program that encourages connections outside of at-Temple events.

October 14: Evan Shapiro Bar Mitzvah
2023-10-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Temple Emanu-El Stern Chapel

TE150 Stories from our Cemetery
2023-10-15 09:00 - 12:30 | Temple Emanu-El
The voices of generations will come alive during this cemetery tour that will reveal our 150-year congregational history as it intertwines with the history of Dallas. Travel with your Temple community to the cemetery by bus and hear personal family stories from members, interact with new software developed to identify burial sites at the Temple Emanu-El Cemetery and participate in Jewish rituals of remembering our loved ones and honoring our sacred texts.
