Temple Emanuel of Baltimore

Temple Emanuel Special Events/Announcements

Special Events

      New     2008 MAC Regional Biennial (10/24-26/08)
      New     Summer Services on August 15
      New     August Services
      New     Borscht and Grits Combine (11/23/08)
      New     Save the Date -- Klezmer meets Bluegrass! (11/23/08)

Announcements

      Fabulous Fundraising Websites
      Shavuot to Labor Day Food Drive
      Cemetery Arrangements
      Temple Emanuel Sponsors
      Submit Announcements

Social Action

      Tips for Survivors of Sexual Violence/Finding a Rabbi
      Recycle your electronics - by zip code
      Summer Service Experiences 2008 for Teens
      Green Energy?
      Seafood Watch! Make Choices for Healthy Oceans
      21 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU COULD RECYCLE
      Mitzvah Mobility Drivers
      Why use reusable shopping, grocery & produce bags?


Special Events

2008 MAC Regional Biennial (10/24-26/08)


Join MAC for a re-imagined and re-invented 2008 Regional Biennial
»»They have left the hotel setting for a peaceful resort nestled in the mountains, beside a lake and a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
»»This biennial will feature programming for children 5 years
old and older.
»»The program will start later on Friday and provide more study
opportunities as well as an opportunity to enjoy Shabbat rest!
»»Come together to read the Torahs first portion, Breishit, to learn how earth, plants, animals, and humans were created to live together - and to learn what you can do to make sure that the story of creation endures for many generations to come.
»» Online registration opens July 15, 2008.
For more information, please visit www.urj.org/mac/macbiennial

Flyer

Last updated: 07/23/08
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Summer Services on August 15


Services on Friday August 15 will be located at Westminster Pond. Take 140 toward Westminster. The park entrance is on your right just prior to the RT. 97 exit. The pond is past the mall and Old Navy Shopping Center. Meet for a bring your own picnic at 6 pm, followed by services.

Last updated: 07/15/08
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August Services


Exciting plans are underway for the August summer services.
We will have a bring-your-own picnic get together starting at 6, followed by Shabbat services at 7:30, except as noted. Please mark your calendars for the following Friday night events:

August 1: Please note that services will start at 6:30 PM at the home of Shannon and Neil in Eldersburg. Please contact the Temple for more information and directions.

August 15: At the Westminster Pond, in Westminster.

August 29: Back at Temple.

Directions for all off site locations are available in the lobby and will also be posted on the web. Please bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on.

In addition, services will be held at Temple every Saturday in July and August beginning at 10:30. You are also invited to join with our torah study group, which meets every Saturday at 9:30 in the Library.

Last updated: 07/16/08
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Borscht and Grits Combine (11/23/08)


BORSCHT AND GRITS COMBINE WHEN MARGOT LEVERETT AND THE KLEZMER MOUNTAIN BOYS PERFORM AT TEMPLE EMANUEL, NOVEMBER 23RD


Margo Leverett and The Klezmer Mountain Boys will perform their perfect blending of klezmer and bluegrass music in a benefit concert at Temple Emanuel, in Reisterstown, November 23, at 4 p.m. From left are Barry Mitterhoff, mandolin; Joe Selly, guitar; Kenny Kosek, fiddle; Margot Leverett, clarinet, and Marty Confurius, bass.)

Borscht and grits never tasted so good. That's a critic's comment about the magical combination of traditional Yiddish klezmer music with the foot-stompin' rhythms of bluegrass, as performed by Margot Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys.

The internationally acclaimed quintet will present a benefit concert Sunday, Nov. 23rd, at 4 pm, at Temple Emanuel, 909 Berrymans Lane, in Reisterstown.

Members of the audience will be able to jam with the artists, and enjoy a free wine and cheese reception after the concert. Ms. Leverett also will autograph and celebrate the release of her new CD, "2nd Avenue Square Dance", on the Traditional Crossroads label, which will be available for sale.

   Although the two genres are worlds apart, according to Ms. Leverett, she explores their shared musical spirit, combining Appalachian and southern fiddle tunes by Bill Monroe, with klezmer melodies from pre-war Russia and Eastern Europe, some of them newly discovered.

   The resulting medleys and improvisations are at once raw, funny, soulful and foot-stomping, according to Ms. Leveret's website, where samples of the group's playing can also be heard: www.KlezmerMountainBoys.com.

   Advance general admission: $36; Seniors (60+) $25; Students $15. Day of concert: $5 surcharge. Group rates are available. To charge tickets on Visa or MasterCard call Linda at 410-521-7461. Checks should be made out to Temple Emanuel (memo line: Klezmer Meets Bluegrass) and mailed or brought to the synagogue, 909 Berrymans Lane, Reisterstown, MD 21136. All tickets will be available at Temple Emanuel before the performance.

   For more information call Paul at 410-385-3464 (or TEconcerttix@gmail.com).

Last updated: 07/13/08
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Save the Date -- Klezmer meets Bluegrass! (11/23/08)


Margot Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys
Date:
Sunday, November 23, 2008, 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Temple Emanuel of Baltimore
909 Berrymans Lane
Reisterstown, MD 21136

Free Wine and Cheese Reception Following Concert
It's tradition! The wailing clarinet and fiddle of Jewish music--now combined with the foot stompin' rhythm and thrills of Bluegrass! It's an exciting and different benefit concert where you can also jam with the band if you want to--and a rare opportunity to hear the kind of musical program that will have you dancing in the aisles:
Klezmer AND Bluegrass combined! - More information

Ticket Information

Advertising Information

Last updated: 07/13/08
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Announcements

Fabulous Fundraising Websites


Continue to be an active participant during your shopping moments. Please visit our new fundraising page.

Last updated: 05/13/08
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Shavuot to Labor Day Food Drive


June 9 - September 1

Rising food and fuel prices mean the need is greater than ever!
Join local synagogues to collect non-perishable food items for the Maryland Food Bank and the CARES Food Pantry.

This project is sponsored by the Synagogue Social Action Task Force, a collaboration of Baltimore Jewish Council, Jewish Volunteer Connection, and synagogues throughout the Baltimore area.

For more information, contact Jewish Volunteer Connection at 410-843-7490, aklapper@associated.org.


Support your local community and help neighbors in need.

Harvest to Harvest
Recommended Items
Peanut butter and jelly
Cereal
Spaghetti sauce
Noodles
Macaroni and cheese
Rice
Tuna
Canned Meats

Donation Drop Off Locations:

Temple Emanuel, 909 Berrymans Lane,
Reisterstown, MD 21136

Additional Drop Off Locations and Community Partners:

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, Beth Am Synagogue, Beth Tfiloh Camps, Camp Milldale, Har Sinai Congregation, Baltimore Jewish Council, Jewish Volunteer Connection, Moses Montefiore Anshe Emunah Hebrew Congregation, Suburban Orthodox Congregation

Last updated: 06/18/08
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Cemetery Arrangements


The loss of a family member is difficult to bear. The burden is greater for loved ones when they must make hasty decisions about choosing burial plots. Give yourself and your loved ones peace of mind by making those decisions in advance.

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation and Temple Oheb Shalom have offered members here burial privileges at their locations on Berrymans Lane, Belair Road (BHC), and O'Donnell Street (TOS). They are offering plots to Temple Emanuel members at member costs.

If you are interested in obtaining additional information or pricing, please contact Jo Ann at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, (410) 764-1587, ext. 223 or Ken Davidson at Temple Oheb Shalom, (410) 358-0105.

Last updated: 07/03/08
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Temple Emanuel Sponsors


Take the opportunity to acknowledge the mitzvot given Temple Emanuel by these vendors. Do your shopping there!

Sponsor's page.

Last updated: 07/03/08
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Submit Announcements


Do you have an announcement/special event/social activity opportunity you would like to share with the temple family? Click here to submit an item for posting.

Last updated: 07/08/08
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Social Action

Tips for Survivors of Sexual Violence/Finding a Rabbi


Visit www.theawarenesscenter.org or call 443-857-5560

Contact Name: Posted by B. Fine

Last updated: 05/24/08
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Recycle your electronics - by zip code


Need to recycle your electronics?

Find options by zip code @

http://mygreenelectronics.org/home.aspx


Contact Name: Posted by B. Fine

Last updated: 03/26/08
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Summer Service Experiences 2008 for Teens


Are you looking to make a difference and earn community service hours for school while having fun with friends? Jewish Volunteer Connection is offering Summer Service Experience programs made just for you!

PROGRAMS:
" Down and Dirty: A Habitat for Humanity Experience
Dates: August 18-22, 2008; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Mandatory orientation for parents and teens:
Sunday, August 17, 2008, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity will give you the chance to use your hands and hearts in meaningful work. Volunteers will rehab houses for lower-income residents in the greater Baltimore area. Open to high school students 16-18 years old.

" Gettin Green: An Environmental Experience
Dates: August 18-22, 2008; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Mandatory orientation for parents and teens:
Sunday, August 17, 2008, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
End your summer on a green note. Spend the last days of summer outside with your friends working on a real organic farm and beautifying the Baltimore community. Open to students 12-17 years old.

To register for these exciting and meaningful summer service experiences, visit www.associated.org/jvcservice.

Contact Name: Posted by B.Fine

More Information...

Last updated: 06/07/08
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Green Energy?


For a complete list of green energy utilities across the country, visit the US Department of Energy's Web site and use the clickable map to find options in your state.

http://www.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/buying/buying_power.shtml

If your area doesn't offer green power, you can offset your the carbon dioxide emissions of your conventional power by purchasing green tags, or compensatory energy credits that add renewable power to the grid equal to the power you use at home.

Contact Name: Posted by B. Fine

Last updated: 03/26/08
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Seafood Watch! Make Choices for Healthy Oceans


Your seafood choices make a difference...

Get a FREE pocket guide!

http://www.mbayaq.org/cr/seafoodwatch.asp

Contact Name: Posted by B. Fine

Last updated: 03/26/08
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21 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU COULD RECYCLE



http://www.coopamerica.org/pubs/caq/articles/21Things.cfm

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Last updated: 06/07/08
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Mitzvah Mobility Drivers


Drive JFS clients to medical appointments.
Weekly & monthly & we'll work with your schedule!

Contact: JFS Volunteer Services, 410-843-7324, rrice@jfs.org

Contact Name: Posted by B.Fine

Last updated: 06/07/08
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Why use reusable shopping, grocery & produce bags?


My grocery store accepts plastic bags for recycling. Can they really be recycled, or is the store greenwashing?

A: Some may be sold to actual recyclersSafeway, in particular, has an arrangement with a domestic recycler to downcycle these plastic bags into compressed lumber for decks, fencing, and picnic tables. But the majority of the plastic bags collected by these receptacles are baled and shipped to Asia. What is done with them there? Even the man responsible for overseeing Californias mandatory plastic bag recycling law for supermarkets hasnt been able to find out: Id love to know what happens to [baled plastic bags] overseas, says Neal Johnson, a research analyst for the California Environmental Protection Agency. There are a lot of anecdotal comments about whether it gets burned as boiler fuel [a toxic use of plastic thats illegal in the US], or reprocessed as some sort of filler. We dont quite know what happens there. Your best bet: bring your own reusable shopping bags and produce bags with you to the supermarket.

Choose to shop with REUSABLE shopping bags - keep them in the trunk of your car!

www.coopamerica.org

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Last updated: 06/07/08
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