2010 ANNUAL
GIVING CAMPAIGN
Dollars from the Annual Giving Campaign are essential to Emanu-
El, especially during these challenging economic times. They help
us bridge the gap between the Temple's actual operating costs,
and revenue we receive from dues and other fees.
Thank you again to all our supporters!
Online Donations are Quick, Easy and Secure!
Emanu-El's Home of Peace Cemetery
Price Increase
Effective April 1, 2010
Call Steve Weiner,
Director of Sales at
(650) 755-4700 or email sweiner@emanuelsf.org to schedule an appointment to purchase cemetery property before the price increase. Convenient advance of need payment options are available.
Sponsor a Friday
Shabbat Oneg
If you are planning an upcoming mitzvah at the Temple or wish to honor or remember a loved one, we hope you will consider sponsoring one or more of our 5:30 pm or 7:30 pm Friday Shabbat receptions. For more details please contact Svetlana Leykin at sleykin@emanuelsf.org or
(415) 751-2541 x123. Thank you.
DID YOU SEE "THE DYBBUK"
AT
TEMPLE EMANU-EL
IN 1928?
An historian from the University
of California, Santa Barbara is
researching this unique production.
He hopes to interview people
who saw the performance or
participated in the production of
the play
Letters, diaries, or recorded
personal recollections about the
play would also be of tremendous
interest. Indeed, any first hand knowledge of the play or its effect
on the San Francisco Jewish Community would be immensely
helpful.
Congregation Emanu-El will also add this information to our
archives, so we appreciate your help.
If you can be of any help, please contact:
Warren Wood
25 Liberty Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(805) 570-2870, warren.wood6@gmail.com
|
|
|
WHO ARE WE?
WE ARE CONGREGATION EMANU-EL! 
Congregation Emanu-El serves as the foundation of community life for Jews and non-Jews, for members and non-members. We are known for our innovative programs that span the cycles and events of life.
Beneath our dome you will find a spiritual home, a source of friendship and community, a place to hear inspirational speakers and attend world-class concerts.
Our members reflect the diversity of the city of San Francisco.
WHO ARE YOU?
Maybe you are a long-time member, or joined recently. Maybe you are just considering joining a synagogue.
Whatever your age, background or situation, we have programs, events and services for singles, couples, families with very young children, young adults, kids (both big and little), seniors, the LGBTQ community, Jews of color, and all those who want to be mentally, physically, and spiritually active.
Photos by David Yu
EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT EMANU-EL
Online Donations are Quick and Easy!
1. Select “Click to Donate”
on the top right of the website (in the green star)
2. Follow the steps
to make a credit-card gift over a secure server.
3. If your gift includes a dedication
let us know if there is someone we should notify of your thoughtfulness.
4. You’ll receive an electronic confirmation immediately
followed by an acknowledgement letter from the Temple.
It’s as easy as that! If you need assistance about making a contribution online, or have comments, just contact Emanu-El by phone and ask for the Development Department.
More ways to contribute
CONGREGATION EMANU-EL AND RABBI STEPHEN S. PEARCE APPEAR ON NEWSWEEK'S 2009– 25 MOST VIBRANT CONGREGATIONS AND 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL RABBIS
For the third year in a row, Rabbi Pearce has won a coveted place on Newsweek’s list of The 50 Most Influential Rabbis. Our senior rabbi moved from # 47 in 2008 to #32 this year. Rabbi Pearce commented upon learning of this recognition, “It is an honor to be so acknowledged, but I am just doing my job of being the very best rabbi that I can be.”
A new list for 2009 of the 25 most vibrant congregations includes Congregation Emanu-El. It acknowledges the depth and breadth of the rich educational, worship, social advocacy, and cultural programming offered throughout the year by our congregation.
THINKING ABOUT ISRAEL?
THINK ABOUT THE EMANU-EL FAMILY TRIP!
Take a look at: http://www.emanuelfamilyisraeltrip.org
to learn the details for the 2009 trip and to see highlights of this past December’s journey.
|
|
DOWNLOAD THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE
Animals on
Premisis Policy
Due to health, safety, liability, and productivity concerns, effective March 1, 2010, no animals will be allowed on the premises of Congregation Emanu-El at any time. Service animals will be an exception to this policy, however, the owner may be asked to provide certification of the animal's status. The Preschool will be permitted to have animals in classrooms for educational purposes.
Temple Emanu-El is committed to providing an environment where women and men can worship and work together comfortably and productively, free from sexual harassment and coercion. Copies of the Temple's sexual harassment policy are available in the Temple office reception area
upon request.
TEMPLE 911 POLICY
Starting January 1, 2009, it will be the policy of
Congregation Emanu-El to reserve the right to call 911,
without consent, whenever there is an occurrence of accident
or injury to a person of any age on or adjacent to Temple
property. There will be no exceptions to this policy.
ARE YOU UP-TO-DATE?
If you receive our weekly newsletter, the E-mail-uel, then you can answer yes! If you would like to sign up, please send an e-mail to mail@emanuelsf.org and ask to be included.
WANT TO REDUCE YOUR MAIL?
 Would you like to reduce your mail and read the Temple Chronicle online instead? We can send you an email each month when it is available online.
Let us know by sending an email to
membership@emanuelsf.org
|
About the Temple