Congregation Adas Emuno

This Week at Adas Emuno—A Big Week!

October 01, 2025 11:14 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Oct. 1, 2025

Dear Friends,
As Yom Kippur begins this evening, this weekly message is being sent a day early.
A unique feature of the Yom Kippur Evening Service (7:30 PM) is the cello and cantorial rendition of Kol Nidrei- always so moving.
Tomorrow: Yom Kippur Morning Service (10:00 AM), Children's Service (2:00 PM), Afternoon-Yizkor-Neilah (4:30 PM) makes for a long but rewarding day, and will be followed by the return of our Break-the-Fast (6:30 PM).

No rest for the weary- it’s on to Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM), where we take note, so sadly, of the upcoming second anniversary of Oct. 7, and more happily, of the approach of Sukkot.

Back to our history discussion, our topic at our Shabbat Morning Torah Study (10:00 AM) is the huge effect of WWI on pre-state Israel- the effects are felt to this day.

On Sunday a dedicated crew will help Build our Sukkah (10:00 AM). You are welcome to lend a hand or contribute decorations or mums. The Sukkah will be open 24/7 for your use!

Our big gathering will be next Friday the 10th for Pizza-in-the-Hut (5:00 PM) and Sukkot Patio Service (6:00 PM).

And finally, mark your calendar for our Simchat Torah Celebration on Sunday morning the 12th (11:00 AM ), also outdoors, weather permitting.

Shabbat shalom- Shanah tovah- Hag sameach,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno

September 25, 2025 8:15 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Sept. 25, 2025

Dear Friends,
We are in the midst of aseret y'mei teshuva, the "ten days of repentance", between the New Year and the Day of Atonement.
This Sabbath is called Shabbat Shuvah, the "Sabbath of Return".
At our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM) we will highlight the special words and melodies associated with this sabbath.

Appropriate to the spirit of soul-searching at this season, we will examine a provocative question at our Shabbat Morning Torah Study (10:00 AM)- how the crisis in the Middle East has affected our very understanding of our own Judaism.

A reminder ahead of Yom Kippur that books are available for those who watch the livestream from home in the blue bin on the school porch, which is also where you can drop off your bag of non-perishable food.

Shabbat shalom and shanah tovah,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno

September 18, 2025 8:19 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Sept. 18, 2025

Dear Friends,
On this last Shabbat of the Jewish year we will read a passage from the weekly portion of the Torah (as we do monthly) at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).
The passage, from Deuteronomy, is considered so important that it is repeated on Yom Kippur.

The beginnings of the modern Zionist movement, under Theodor Herzl, made possible the creation of modern Israel fifty years later. We'll look at this critical period at our Shabbat Morning Torah study (10:00 AM).
We are mixing in current events at our sessions, and if last week was any indication, it will be lively!

Religious school is in session on Sunday (9:00 AM).

We hope to see you early and often at the Holidays!
That begins with Rosh Hashanah on Monday evening (7:30 PM), Tuesday morning (10:00 AM), and Tuesday afternoon (2:00 PM- Children's service; 3:30 PM Tashlich ).

With warm wishes, even in these troubled times, for a sweet new year.

Shabbat shalom and Shanah Tova,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno

September 11, 2025 8:54 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Sept. 11, 2025

Dear Friends,
I send this weekly message mindful that today is the 24th anniversary of 9-11.
We shall never forget the nearly 3000 souls who lost their lives on that tragic day, nor the many first responders who suffered greatly in its aftermath.

Now, less than two weeks before the Holidays, is the time of Selichot, prayers of forgiveness.
We will look at some of the readings from our machzor on this crucial theme at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

Our Shabbat Morning Torah Study (10:00 AM) is off and running, as we devote the year to the history of modern Israel. It's never too late to join!

Our religious school is also off and running, and this Sunday includes our monthly Tot Program (9:30 AM) and Confirmation Class (11:00 AM).

What would the Holidays be without food? Join Virginia, Doris and friends this Sunday in a special Holiday Cooking Class (4:00 PM), via zoom, with two of our esteemed chefs- Gibson Borrelli and Kim Merlino. See the special email sent out this past Monday or email vegitter@aol.com.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno—Back to Religious School

September 04, 2025 9:56 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Sept. 4, 2025

Dear Friends,
Just like that summer ends and we jump into our busy season.
Religious School resumes, Torah Study resumes, and the Holidays approach.

We'll continue a discussion we began last week about what many are calling a constitutional crisis facing our county at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

We'll begin what I hope will be a fascinating year exploring the history of modern Israel at our Shabbat Morning Torah Study (10:00 AM).

We'll commence another year of creative learning at our Sunday Morning Religious School (9:00 AM), that includes a parent orientation (10:00 AM) and an open house for prospective families (11:00AM).

The great Israeli novelist Amos Oz is the subject of our Adas Emuno Book Club (7:30 PM) on Monday, specifically the acclaimed novel "A Tale of Love and Darkness", which is also now a movie starring Natalie Portman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMjh5Yv55Vg. See zoom link below.

Please watch your mail soon for the Ritual Committee's High Holy Day letter, including details on all services and the Book of Remembrance form.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno

August 28, 2025 8:47 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Sept. 28, 2025

Dear Friends,
This week's Torah portion issues the clarion call, "Justice, justice shall you pursue".
One of the great, but now little remembered, heroes of social justice in our country was Charles Sumner.
He is the subject of a new biography, and I'd like to tell his story at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).
And Peter Hayes will join the cantor on guitar to enhance our always uplifting music.

Get ready: Torah Study and Religious School start next week!

As the summer unofficially ends, wishing you a restful Labor Day weekend.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno

August 21, 2025 9:06 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Aug. 21, 2025

Dear Friends,
Our monthly reading of the Torah will take place at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).
The passage from Deuteronomy is among the most important of our tradition, because it points out that we always have a choice before us- the path of blessing or the path of curse.
This message of moral empowerment is timely and timeless.

Would you like to be part of our Torah Study or Book/Film Club Google groups, where you can find out more information about what we are studying/reading/viewing, and communicate with other members in those groups? Just forward us your email address.
Would you like to read/chant a Hebrew or English part in our Holiday services? Let me know today, as I'm about to send out a master list of honors.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno

August 14, 2025 8:06 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Aug. 14, 2025

Dear Friends,
The remarkable prophet Isaiah is read more than any other prophet in the synagogue, including the present seven week stretch.
We'll continue our discussion of his life and works, including two great archeological discoveries that shed light on his times, at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM).

Keep reading and watching! Our book and film clubs are growing. Below is information on our next selections. If you would like more detailed descriptions and regular reminders, sign up for our Adas Emuno Google Group. Just send us your preferred email address. All meetings take place via Zoom at 7:30 PM, and all books and films are available from the public library.

The opening of religious school is three weeks away, and the holidays just over five weeks away!
This is a first reminder to return your school and membership dues forms.

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

Monday, Sept. 8, A Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz (book)
Monday, Oct. 20, Three Identical Strangers (movie)
Monday, Nov. 10, An Officer and a Spy by Richard Harris (book)
Monday, Dec. 8, Gentlemen's Agreement (movie)

This Week at Adas Emuno

August 07, 2025 8:40 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

August 7, 2025

Dear Friends,
From now until the end of the Jewish year, that is, the next seven weeks, every Haftarah (supplementary reading from the Prophets) is drawn from Isaiah.
This is by design- so what are the sages trying to tell us during this lead up to the new Year?
We'll think about it at our Shabbat Evening Service (7:30 PM), once again with Rabbi Max serving as cantor.

Our bi-monthly Adas Emuno Film Club meets via zoom on Monday (7:30 PM), to discuss the recent film "Unbroken", which chronicles the remarkable survival of a set of siblings during the Holocaust.

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz

This Week at Adas Emuno—Patio Service at 6pm

July 31, 2025 8:06 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

July 31, 2025

Dear Friends,
Our third and final summer outdoor patio Shabbat Evening Service (6:00 PM) takes place tomorrow.
That means it is already August!
Last month featured great weather and music, and let's hope for the same.
Feel free to bring your own supper, and we'll supply the drinks and dessert.

As this is the Sabbath before Tisha B'av, I'll add a few words about the origins of this mournful fast day.
While this day is not designated in the Torah, and is largely unobserved by Reform Jews, it is both historically significant to the Jewish people and followed by the traditional community.

Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Schwartz