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Clubs & Chavurot
Of course, there is a fun side to Temple Emanuel. Every year Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Membership and other groups plan activities for our Temple family to get together. These include: occasional pot-luck Shabbat dinners before services at the Greene Street campus, Congregational Second Night Passover Seder, Break-The- Fast Dinner, Purim and Chanukah parties, Chili Night and, of course, our annual fund-raising gala -- Dinner at Eight.
There are also three important special-interest social groups:
Friendship Circle for Senior Adults
The Friendship Circle is a social gathering for seniors fifty-five years of age and older. The group meets every other Thursday at 12 Noon for fun, food, fellowship and special programs. Outside activities for this group consist of weekend bus tours and day trips, attending evening functions, personal visitations and luncheons out. Send email.
Empty Nesters
Age or marital status is not a factor for the Empty Nesters. It is a social group of Temple members who have slipped the bonds of children (or never had any to begin with) and like to have fun -- a night out for dinner, theater, book reviews or any other excuse to get out. Open invitations to Empty Nester events appear in the Temple bulletin or in your email.
A new group has been formed: The Renaissance Active Participants or RAP. To join RAP you must be eligible for the coveted senior discount offered worldwide. RENAISSANCE is a Chavurah - only larger. The group offers participation in non-family-focused, peer-oriented, social, educational, cultural, religious and recreational activities. Renaissance membership is focused on Temple members who are married or single, employed or retired. Please come and explore new friendships and interests within the congregation.
Chavurot
A chavurah provides congregants with the opportunity to make new friendships, deepen existing friendships, share meals, and celebrate Jewish life in an intimate group setting. Through our participation in chavurot, we will develop more meaningful relationships with one another and create a stronger synagogue community. The word chavurah comes from the word chaver, meaning "friend." A chavurah is asmall group of congregants, who gather together to socialize, celebrate Jewish holidays, learn more about Jewish subjects, or take any focus that the group chooses.
Each chavurah defines its own goals and means for growth and self-expression. Some chavurot will meet many times throughout the year, such as monthly, while others will meet less frequently. The chavurah may meet in members’ homes or at a chosen place such as a museum, park, restaurant or theater. Typical activities may include:
- creating family holiday celebrations
- joining together for Shabbat meals
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working on a volunteer project
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attending Temple activities together
The group is encouraged to create programs that celebrate Jewish life and build community. A chavurah may consist of singles, couples, families or any combination of the above. Please call Myra Fischel, 540-1640, for details.
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