Rabbi-Cantor Didi Thomas

12/19/2024

Temple Emet's Second
Annual Chanukah PotLuck
Supper THIS FRIDAY!!!
If you haven't yet RSVP'd,
please do so!!

Friday, December 20th
5:30 PM
(No Shabbat Service)

We will be singing traditional
Chanukah songs
and lighting our personal Chanukiahs
(please bring yours!)

We only have 3 entries for our LATKE contest.
We would love to have more!
(Winners receive BRAGGING RIGHTS for a Year and a Prize)

Please RSVP by NOW
by email [email protected]

Please don't forget Sisterhood's ongoing food drive; all it takes to make
a difference is one can every time you come to Temple

12/19/2024

This Sunday is our
Lunch Bunch Brunch!
December 22 at
11:00 AM

Seaside Bistro
25th Street, San Pedro
(Vons parking lot)

Please RSVP to
[email protected]

12/10/2024

Don't miss Temple Emet's
Second Annual Chanukah
PotLuck Supper
(No Shabbat Service)

Friday, December 20th
5:30 PM

Rabbi/Cantor Didi will lead
us in singing traditional
Chanukah songs
and in lighting our personal Chanukiahs
(remember to bring yours!)

President Marianne will bestow
the traditional President's Awards
to several worthy recipients

We will vote for BEST BRISKET
and BEST LATKES
Winners to receive BRAGGING RIGHTS
for One Year and a Prize
HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE and Sour Cream Provided

PLEASE sign up to enter either the Brisket
or Latke (at least 3 dozen) contest, or BOTH!!

Items people already have committed to bring:
salad, sparkling water, jello mold, steamed
vegetables, kugel, fruit salad,
​​​​​​​cake, and Sufganiyot.

We can use more salad, sides, and drinks.

Please RSVP by Sunday, December 15
by replying to this email

Please don't forget Sisterhood's ongoing food drive;
all it takes to make a difference is one can
every time you come to Temple .

12/06/2024

Dear Temple Family & Friends,

In Jewish tradition it is customary
to make a donation in honor of a loved one
​​​​​​​on the Yahrzeit (anniversary)
date of their passing.

We are starting our own tradition
in the coming new year to honor loved ones
by printing their names in all email notices
sent for the Shabbat closest to their
secular passing date.

For a minimum donation of $18 (or more)
your loved one's name can be honored
in this way.

Please send the names and yartzeit dates
of the loved ones you wish to honor before
December 30th to:
​​​​​​​[email protected]

12/05/2024

Spend New Year's Eve shmoozing
and dining with friends and
family from Temple Emet at
Aliotta's Via Firenze
​​​​​​​December 31 at 7:00 pm

NOTICE: Aliotta's will not split checks!!!
Marianne will charge the evening to
her credit card. Please bring sufficient CASH
to pay Marianne for your bill and please be
sure to note everything you order, including
drinks and extras, and include an extra
30% to pay for tax and tip.
Meals may run $50 to $60 per person.
Additionally, Marianne had to leave
a $100 deposit.
THEREFORE: Kindly please
RSVP if you plan to attend.

Aliotta's Via Firenze
4485 Torrance Blvd, Torrance

RSVP to Marianne at
(310) 488-8703

12/05/2024

Sunday, December 15 at 7 pm
Please join Stacey Morse for a
special gathering instead of our
monthly Havdalah service . . .

​​​​​​​Please remember to bring a donation of food, toiletries, animal food, or gently used clothing every time you come to the Temple.

12/01/2024

Jewish Musical Performance
at The Carpenter Center:
The Klezmatics plus the
klezmer-rock band Mostly Kosher
in their ONLY planned Southern
California appearance!
Thursday, December 12​​​​​​​
8:00 pm

"TOWARD THE LIGHT HANUKKAH TOUR"
A double-bill treat with the bands Klezmatics
and Mostly Kosher! For nearly 40 years,
the Grammy Award-winning
“Jewish roots band” the Klezmatics
have inspired generations and helped
to change the face of contemporary
Yiddish culture with their music.
Special guest Aani Kisslinger joins them.
Klezmatics.
The evening also includes acclaimed
klezmer-rock band Mostly Kosher,
whose original voice resounds with themes
of social justice, human dignity, and
mutual understanding.
This will be a night of joyous song
and superb musicianship!

​​​​​​​Carpenter Center
Cal State, Long Beach
6200 E. ATHERTON ST.
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA

$53.75 including fees

Purchase tickets HERE
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/carpenterarts/6773/event/1383681?venueidlist=22945

Contact me to arrange carpooling and dinner:[email protected]

12/01/2024

We had such a wonderful
time last year, we're doing
it again!!

Please come Celebrate The Festival Of Lights
with all of your temple friends and family

Friday, December 20th
5:30 PM
PotLuck Supper with
Brisket and Latke Making Contests
(No Shabbat Service)

Rabbi/Cantor Didi will lead
us in singing traditional
Chanukah songs
and in lighting our personal Chanukiahs
(remember to bring yours!)

President Marianne will bestow
the traditional, annual President's Awards to several worthy recipients

We will vote for BEST BRISKET
and BEST LATKES
Winners to receive BRAGGING RIGHTS
for One Year and a Prize
HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE and Sour Cream Provided

PLEASE sign up to enter either the Brisket
or Latke (at least 3 dozen) or BOTH!!
OR sign up to bring:
Salad (serve 12) -- need 3
Side (serve 12) -- need 3
Drink (serve 12) -- need 3-4
Sufganiyot (jelly donuts) -- provided

RSVP by Sunday, December 11
by replying to this email

11/28/2024

11/19/2024

Please Join Temple Emet
for
​​​​​​​Lunch Bunch

TOMORROW
November 20th at 11:30 am

Good Stuff Palos Verdes

REMEMBER to let Rabbi/Cantor Didi
know whether you're coming!!!
text/call
(310) 617-1738
[email protected]

11/12/2024

Dear Temple Family & Friends,

In accordance with Jewish tradition
it is customary to make a donation in honor
of a loved one on the Yahrzeit (anniversary)
date of their passing.

We are excited to offer a new program
where loved ones now can be honored in
our Reminder Notices for the Shabbos
closest to their secular passing date.

For a donation of $18 (or more) your
loved one will be listed along with Flower,
Oneg and Service Sponsors in our weekly
email notices!

Please contact Saundra Reichard with the
names and yartzeit dates of your loved ones
by clicking on the email address below:
​​​​​​​
[email protected]

11/12/2024

During this month of giving thanks
for all that we have, please
remember to share with those
less fortunate.

Please make a concerted effort this month
to contribute donations to
Sisterhood's ongoing food and clothing drives.

Please donate food, toiletries, animal food, or gently used clothing
every time you come to the Temple.
Containers are at the back of the Temple.

11/11/2024

Please join Temple Emet
for our monthly
Third Friday Supper & Services
at which we will give thanks
for our blessings and enjoy
a comforting turkey
dinner!!
November 15, 2024 dinner at 5pm (in Social Hall)
Service at 6:30pm (in Sanctuary)
MENU:
TURKEY with gravy
TRADITIONAL STUFFING
SWEET CORN CASSEROLE
GREEN BEANS
SWEET POTATOES
FRESH BAKED DINNER ROLLS​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​PIE
Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 13
No last minute walk ins for dinner accepted
[email protected]
$25 per person
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Pay online Here
https://www.templeemet.org/event/supper&sanctuary
OR -
Bring a check to dinner
OR -
mail payment to:
Temple Emet
PO Box 1324
Torrance, CA 90505
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Please remember to bring a donation of food, toiletries, animal food, or gently used clothing every time you come to the Temple.

11/08/2024

Please Join Us
for
​​​​​​​Lunch Bunch

DATE CHANGED
Wednesday, November 20th at
11:30 am

Good Stuff Palos Verdes

Please RSVP to
Rabbi Didi
text/call
(310) 617-1738
[email protected]

11/04/2024

Wonderful time at the Pet Blessing

11/04/2024

Please come to Temple Emet for a very
special service dedicated to the memory of
Adam Wechsler,
son of our Beloved Congregant
Zach Wechsler,
on the one year anniversary of his passing
Saturday, November 9
10:30 am

We will dedicate a leaf on our memorial tree
and a letter in our stained glass window
to Adam's memory

Following services, we will have a bagel
brunch sponsored by Zach Wechsler

​​​​​​​Please RSVP for accurate brunch count: HERE
[email protected]

10/31/2024

Please join us TOMORROW
NIGHT for our monthly
1st Friday services
at 5 pm in our sanctuary.

PLEASE RSVP if you will
be joining us for dinner after
services at the
​​​​​​​Schezwan Chinese Restaurant
HERE: [email protected]​​​​​​

​MAZEL TOV DODGERS!!!!!

10/31/2024

Temple Emet invites you to our
Annual Pet Blessing
sponsored by Mark Tannin
THIS Saturday 11/2 @ 10:30am
(during Noah’s Ark!)

PLEASE RSVP
to let us know what type of pet you're bringing
as there will be special goody bags
for your special friend, depending on
what type of animal it is!!!
Also, please let us know
whether you want a naming certificate
for your animal or whether he or she
needs a certificate of (13) bark or meow
mitzvah, etc.

Lunch after at Brews Hall