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Meet Rabbi Hersh &September Events at Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield
The Temple Emmanuel Board of Directors welcome Rabbi Hersh & September services & special events coming this year.
Temple Emmanuel September News
Ken Goldenberg and the Temple Emmanuel Board of Directors announce September services and special events for this month. As we enter the Jewish New Year, we will designate this as a Year of Possibilities as we welcome Rabbi Gregory Hersh as our spiritual leader. He has recently moved to our area and is bringing his passions for Judaism, music, history, and nature to his work.
Friday, September 9th at 7:30 pm will be our first Shabbat Shirah service of the new season. This will be an opportunity to meet Rabbi Hersh.
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On Saturday, September 17th, there will be Shabbat morning services at 9:30 am. That evening at 7:00 pm, the Temple will be celebrating the installation of Rabbi Hersh with music, food, a short service, and community involvement at 7pm.
Shabbat evening service will also be on Sept. 23 at 7:30 pm. All of our prayer books have complete transliteration of Hebrew with modern English translations and commentaries.
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Saturday, September 24th will be a Congregational Open House, Havdalah and Selichot Services. Selichot is the official launch of the Jewish High Holidays season. Cantor Jonathan Tepper will be working with Rabbi Hersh to create meaningful, musical, and enjoyable services for the upcoming holidays.
The Sisterhood of Temple Emmanuel will host their Kick Off dinner on Monday, September 26th at 6:30. It is a time to meet new and old members for a delicious meal and a discussion of “Women in Judaism during the last 70 years.”
Temple Emmanuel is affiliated with Jewish Reconstructionist Communities. The Temple offers a contemporary approach to Judaism, while maintaining a respect for traditional Jewish values. Our doors are open to all regardless of marital status, race, national origin, gender, economic condition, or sexual orientation. The Temple is dedicated to creating a caring and inclusive community through learning and communal activities.
For a complete list of Temple Events and Services, see www.Wakefieldtemple.org
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Temple Emmanuel is located at 120 Chestnut St., Wakefield, MA 01880
