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Events at Temple Emanuel
On Wednesday, Sept. 29, Temple Emanuel of Andover will hold its annual Simchat Torah Celebration. The evening will begin at 6 p.m., with dinner available, sponsored by TEMTY. Services will begin at 7 p.m., with singing and dancing with the Torahs. Israeli flags will be given to all the children along with sweet treats for everyone. Temple Emanuel is located at 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover. Please visit the Web-site at templeemanuel.net or call the Temple Office at 978-470-1356.
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On Friday, Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m, Temple Emanuel of Andover, will hold a special abbreviated "TOT Shabbat" Sabbath service, for toddlers, preschool, and school aged children. Rabbi Robert Goldstein will lead the child-centered liturgy and tell a story. Cantor Donn Rosensweig will lead the singing. This service is Open to the Public. This service will be followed by a Shabbat Dinner at 6:00 pm. Reservations are required by Friday, Sept. 24 for Shabbat Dinner. Please visit templeemanuel.net or call the Temple Office at 978-470-1356.
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Join us at Temple Emanuel in Andover on Friday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. for a Shabbat Service and the Consecration of our third grade students, led by Rabbi Robert Goldstein and Cantor Donn Rosensweig. Please visit templeemanuel.net or call the Temple Office at 978-470-1356 with any questions.
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Are you planning a wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, corporate function or private party? Please join us at Temple Emanuel in Andover on Sunday, October 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for our 1st Annual Celebrations Expo. Come meet, see and speak to caterers, photographers, DJ's, etc. This event is free of charge and open to the public. Temple Emanuel is located at 7 Haggetts Pond Rd., Andover.
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Friday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. Temple Emanuel of Andover will hold a Kabbalat Shabbat Unplugged Service, led by Rabbi Robert Goldstein, Cantor Donn Rosensweig, and Assistant Music Director Hazzan Idan Irelander, accompanied by a variety of professional musicians. The service of soulful music and inspiring prose is open to all, regardless of age, affiliation or faith. We will also be welcoming all our New Members at this service.
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Whether you are a professional in-between positions, reentering the work force, or searching for a new career path, finding your way in the current job market can be difficult. That is why Temple Emanuel of Andover has organized an evening jam packed with information and networking opportunities to help your search become more productive. Please join us for our next Networking Open House: Tuesday, Oct. 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.templeemanuel.net or call the Temple Office at 978-470-1356.
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7th Annual Interfaith Prayer Shawl Tea
Communities Together, Inc., formerly The Greater Lawrence Council of Churches, will sponsor the 7th Annual Interfaith Prayer Shawl Tea at St. Augustine's Parish, Center for Education and Ministry, 35 Essex St., Andover on Tuesday, Sept. 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Please join us for tea and pastry as we celebrate the Prayer Shawl Ministry in this area, offer shawls for a blessing by clergy, honor knitting groups, and share stories of how the shawls touch lives. Knitters, crocheters, clergy, shawl recipients, supporters, and those interested in learning more are welcome. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP by Friday morning, Sept. 17 to Fran at the Communities Together office at 978-686-4012 or ctstaff276@comcast.net.
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Hadassah delegates attend convention
The Merrimack Valley Chapter of Hadassah sent two delegates to Hadassah's National Convention held in Hollywood, Fla., July 25-28.
The chapter's co-presidents, Sondra Finegold and Rhonda Saunders, both of Andover, participated in the biennial convention which took place at the Westin Diplomat Hotel.
Hadassah's National President, Nancy Falchuk, addressed the gathering of close to 800 people. Speakers included Dr. Shlomo Mor-Yosef, director general of Hadassah Medical Organization. Other doctors from Hadassah Hospital, as well as some of their patients, shared stories of medical achievements that amazed the audience.
Other presenters spoke about the power of Israeli innovation in a panel discussion moderated by Dan Senor, co-author of "Start-up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle." American's daily use of Israeli technology was discussed and demonstrated.
Hadassah was founded 98 years ago by Henrietta Szold and is now the largest women's organization in the United States, as well as being the largest Jewish membership organization. Hadassah raises money for programs in both the United States and in Israel including the world renowned Hadassah Medical Organization.
For information on the Merrimack Valley Chapter of Hadassah, send an email to HadassahMV@gmail.com.
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Intro to Judaism
Registration is open for Introduction to Judaism, a free 25-week program of Jewish study, which meets the educational requirements for conversion to Judaism and serves as an exploratory course for those considering conversion.
Introduction to Judaism provides a convenient, comfortable, warm and welcoming venue for people to study and learn within their own community.
Beginning on Oct. 5 classes are held on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., at a variety of temples across the community, depending on which rabbi is teaching. There are six sessions with a different rabbi teaching each section. Sandy Hoffman is returning for her fifth year as the Hebrew teacher.
For more information about dates, locations, teachers and registration, contact Phyllis Osher, program associate, at 978-740-4404 or email posher@rilcf.org.
