Past Events

Please join us at the Annual Meeting where we will hear reports from the President, Rabbi, and Treasurer; elect board members; celebrate our members' achievements with awards; and vote on the promotion of Rabbi Yael Hammerman to the new position of Associate Rabbi. As always, the congregation brings a dessert buffet for after the meeting.

For over two decades, the Friends of Israel’s Environment (FIE) has supported the cutting-edge environmental protection agenda of Adam Teva V’Din, Israel’s leading environmental advocacy organization. Using the power of law, science, and advocacy, Adam Teva V’Din’s expert team of attorneys, scientists, and urban planners have significantly improved Israel’s air quality, drinking water standards, recycling practices, coastline protection, and open space preservation.   Special Guests: Amit Bracha, Executive Director of Adam Teva V’Din Leehee Goldenberg, Senior Attorney and Clean Energy…

As Israel’s premier happiness expert, Tal Ben-Shahar will go down in history as being Harvard’s most popular professor, teaching Positive Psychology.  In addition, Tal has authored several books, including New York Times Bestseller Happier. Tal will share his unique insights into the importance of happiness and positivity within our communities as well as his experiences living in both America and Israel.   This is a UJA program, in partnership with Ansche Chesed. LOCATED AT TEMPLE EMANU-EL STREIKER CENTER.

Join us on Shabbat as AC member Rachel Tiven speaks in the Sanctuary.
Rachel is the CEO of Lambda Legal, America's oldest and largest LGBT legal organization, and has spent many years as an attorney and advocate for LGBT and immigrant communities.