| Welcome to the Temple Emanu-El E-Blast |
The Temple Emanu-El E-Blast is published every week and contains information about activities at the shul and in the larger community.
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| You may access the Temple Emanu-El on-line calendar by going to the following link. This calendar is set through June 2008, and is tentative beyond that: http://calendar.yahoo.com/templeemanueljb |
| IN THE LARGER COMMUNITY |
| ADD A SACRED DIMENSION TO YOUR WORK: BECOME A MOHEL Temple Emanu-El, in cooperation with the Berit Mila Program of Reform Judaism (http://beritmila.org/) is hoping to organize a course for medical professionals in the Hawaii Jewish community who wish to receive training and certification to perform circumcisions in the context of the ritual of berit mila. Eligible applicants include medical doctors proficient in the performance of newborn circumcision and certified nurse midwifes who regularly perform newborn circumcisions. Interested professionals should contact Rabbi Peter Schaktman (595-7521 or RabbiSchaktman@aol.com) |
| ARE YOU PLANNING A TRIP OVERSEAS THIS YEAR? |
| Whether you are going alone or with others, you can enjoy the trip of a lifetime as you visit historic and contemporary Jewish sites, attend Shabbat and holiday synagogue services, meet charismatic leaders and learn about the renewal and expansion of Jewish communities in any of 42 countries that are a part of the World Union for Progressive Judaism's worldwide family. Visit the World Union for Progressive Judaism website, www.wupj.org and scroll down to Congregations worldwide to begin your overseas trip planning. |
TEMPLE GREEN COMMITTEE JUNE REPORT
Shalom! The committee has been busy fine-tuning our previous endeavors
and planning fun, informative events for the future. The recycling bin in
the Social Hall is ready for your glass, aluminum and plastic ( we even
accept clean #1 and #2 types of plastic now.) You may also deposit your
white, colored and newspaper in the front office receptacle.
We now have joined the Hawaii chapter of Interfaith Power and Light,
meeting with other congregations to take action to curb global warming.
Saturday, June 7 is National Trails Day. Consider going on your own family
hike or join the Hawaii Sierra Club for its Membership Recruitment Outing.
They will be leading a hike on the Waimano trail (4
miles/Moderate/Ridge/Pearl City) You may join or renew when you do the
hike for the reduced rate of $25.00. Contact: Gwen Sinclair 753-0528.
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!!! Sunday, August 24, 6:30 pm. We will be having
the first Temple Eco Film night. This informative, inspiring evening will be
a great way to start off the new year with knowledge and empowerment to
help with Tikkun Olam. More information regarding this event will be
forthcoming.
Eco-tip of the month on the subject of creating a healthy home, as
free of toxins as possible. GET RID OF CONVENTIONAL CLEANERS! Many
household cleaners contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and
hormone disrupters. Use non-toxic, biodegradable cleaners free of
synthetic fragrances. Or save money and go easy on the Earth by making
your own. Use cheap and effective baking soda as an all-purpose cleaner,
scouring powder, polish, and fungicide. Or try the new microfiber cloths
that are designed to attract dirt without the need for any cleaning
product-chemical or otherwise.
Shalom! The committee has been busy fine-tuning our previous endeavors
and planning fun, informative events for the future. The recycling bin in
the Social Hall is ready for your glass, aluminum and plastic ( we even
accept clean #1 and #2 types of plastic now.) You may also deposit your
white, colored and newspaper in the front office receptacle.
We now have joined the Hawaii chapter of Interfaith Power and Light,
meeting with other congregations to take action to curb global warming.
Saturday, June 7 is National Trails Day. Consider going on your own family
hike or join the Hawaii Sierra Club for its Membership Recruitment Outing.
They will be leading a hike on the Waimano trail (4
miles/Moderate/Ridge/Pearl City) You may join or renew when you do the
hike for the reduced rate of $25.00. Contact: Gwen Sinclair 753-0528.
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!!! Sunday, August 24, 6:30 pm. We will be having
the first Temple Eco Film night. This informative, inspiring evening will be
a great way to start off the new year with knowledge and empowerment to
help with Tikkun Olam. More information regarding this event will be
forthcoming.
Eco-tip of the month on the subject of creating a healthy home, as
free of toxins as possible. GET RID OF CONVENTIONAL CLEANERS! Many
household cleaners contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and
hormone disrupters. Use non-toxic, biodegradable cleaners free of
synthetic fragrances. Or save money and go easy on the Earth by making
your own. Use cheap and effective baking soda as an all-purpose cleaner,
scouring powder, polish, and fungicide. Or try the new microfiber cloths
that are designed to attract dirt without the need for any cleaning
product-chemical or otherwise.
| IN OUR FAMILY |
In this section of our E-Blast we will be putting items of information/interest about events which are happening in your
families. Some will be simchas. Others may be life cycle events which have affected you family. Please send your
items to Jack Bacon, Executive Director, Temple Emanu-El for inclusion in this section.
families. Some will be simchas. Others may be life cycle events which have affected you family. Please send your
items to Jack Bacon, Executive Director, Temple Emanu-El for inclusion in this section.
| Nachas come is all shapes and sizes -- and even conform to the modern world. Lorraine Gershun has been recognized as a super blogger for the Honolulu Advertiser. Follow this link to catch some of her work. http://secondcity.honadvblogs.com/ |
| Carter Horwitz tried out for Team USA (roller hockey). He made the Team!! So, Carter will be playing in the Jr. Olympic International Division in Philly in June! We are extremely proud of him. You can see his name in print at the following web site. http://www.teamusajrprospects.com/ He is on the 14u Northwest team. |
| We still have a few copies of this book left. They are available in the Temple office -- cost is $20.00. David Forman was our Scholar in Residence |
Congratulations to Devin Marcus, grandson of
Jackie Foil, nephew of Ken and Gail Marcus, for
his graduation from High School in California this
June. He will be attending Ithaca College in the
fall. Amy Marcus, granddaughter of Jackie Foil
and daughter of Ken and Gail Marcus, will be
attending Vassar College this fall.
Jackie Foil, nephew of Ken and Gail Marcus, for
his graduation from High School in California this
June. He will be attending Ithaca College in the
fall. Amy Marcus, granddaughter of Jackie Foil
and daughter of Ken and Gail Marcus, will be
attending Vassar College this fall.
Congratulations to Simone Miriam
Weber, daughter of Carlos and Tekla
Weber for her graduation from
Punahou School, class of 2008.
Weber, daughter of Carlos and Tekla
Weber for her graduation from
Punahou School, class of 2008.
| Temple Emanu-El Annual Congregation Meeting |
| Join us for the Annual Congregation Meeting SUNDAY, July 13, 2008 10:00 am -- Nosh 10:30am -- Call to Order President's Report Treasurer's Report Rabbi's Report Questions ??? 11:15am Brief sharing by selected Temple Members 11:45am President's Special Presentation 12:00noon Announcement of Results of Election of Board of Trustees and Rabbi's Contract |
| MORE TO COME Check future activities and events at the Temple Emanu-El on-line calendar by following this link. |