Rabbi-Cantor Didi Thomas

Rabbi-Cantor Didi Thomas Rabbi-Cantor Didi offers guidance, support, and religious leadership with the goal of creating an inclusive environment for those practicing Judaism.
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Please Join Temple Emetfor ​​​​​​​Lunch BunchTOMORROWNovember 20th at 11:30 amGood Stuff Palos VerdesREMEMBER to let Rab...
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]

Dear Temple Family & Friends, In accordance with Jewish tradition it is customary to make a donation in honor of a loved...
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]

During this month of giving thanksfor all that we have, pleaseremember to share with thoseless fortunate.Please make a c...
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.

Please join Temple Emetfor our monthlyThird Friday Supper & Servicesat which we will give thanksfor our blessings and en...
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.

Please Join Usfor ​​​​​​​Lunch BunchDATE CHANGED Wednesday, November 20th at 11:30 amGood Stuff Palos VerdesPlease RSVP ...
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]

Wonderful time at the Pet Blessing
11/04/2024

Wonderful time at the Pet Blessing

Please come to Temple Emet for a veryspecial service dedicated to the memory of Adam Wechsler,son of our Beloved Congreg...
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]

Please join us TOMORROWNIGHT for our monthly1st Friday services at 5 pm in our sanctuary. PLEASE RSVP if you willbe join...
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!!!!!

Temple Emet invites you to ourAnnual Pet Blessingsponsored by Mark Tannin THIS Saturday 11/2 @ 10:30am(during Noah’s Ark...
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

Temple Emet invites you to ourAnnual Pet Blessingsponsored by Mark Tannin Saturday 11/2 @ 10:30am(during the actual Noah...
10/27/2024

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

Lunch after at Brews Hall

Temple Emet invites youto please join us for our First Friday Service November 1 at 5 pmFollowing services and a briefOn...
10/26/2024

Temple Emet invites you
to please join us for our
First Friday Service
November 1 at 5 pm

Following services and a brief
Oneg, join us for dinner at
Schezwan Chinese Restaurant
2107 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita

Please RSVP to attend dinner HERE
[email protected]

Please remember Sisterhood's ongoing food drive for the
underserved in our community; ​​​​​​​all it takes is one can every
​​​​​​​time you come to Temple.
(Don't forget our furry friends need food, too!)

REMINDER: Tomorrow night is Temple Emet's World Serieswatch party beginning at4:45 pm. Come enjoy 1/4 lbHebrew National ...
10/25/2024

REMINDER: Tomorrow night is
Temple Emet's World Series
watch party beginning at
4:45 pm. Come enjoy 1/4 lb
Hebrew National hot dogs, vote
for your favorite chili (winner
gets prize) or submit yours for judging, and enjoy a friendly
betting pool (closest bet
to final score without going
over wins cash)
(50% of money collected goes to Temple Emet
dinner fund; 50% to winner) ​​​​​​​
and even more surprises!!!

As in years past, feel free
to play cards with friends during the game (canasta, poker, Mah Jongg, etc.)

Celebrate Havdalah with Stacey MorseSaturday, October 26 at 7 pmat Temple Emet​​​​​​​Please remember to bring a donation...
10/20/2024

Celebrate Havdalah with Stacey Morse
Saturday, October 26 at 7 pm
at Temple Emet

​​​​​​​Please remember to bring a donation of food, toiletries, pet food, or gently used clothing every time you visit Temple Emet

DEAR FRIENDS OF TEMPLE EMET, PLEASE, COME CHECK US OUT!
10/18/2024

DEAR FRIENDS OF TEMPLE EMET,
PLEASE, COME CHECK US OUT!

The screening, hosted by Temple of the Arts, documents the heroicactions of a courageous farmer from Southern Israel, Oz...
10/18/2024

The screening, hosted by Temple of the Arts, documents the heroic
actions of a courageous farmer from Southern Israel, Oz Davidian,
who fearlessly drove back and forth 15 times into the relentless
onslaught of gunfire, save 120 young concertgoers from the Hamas
terrorist attack at the Nova Music Festival.
The 60-minute documentary film will be followed
by a Q&A with Oz Davidian and the filmmakers.

Screening of Oz's List
Monday, October 21st at 6:30PM
The Saban Theatre
8440 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Registration is required and free of charge

Temple Emet has one full car going to this free screening and Q&A.
If anyone else would like help to organize carpools,
please contact me: [email protected]

REGISTER HERE​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Bella! Global Streaming Premierepresented by the Jewish Women's ArchiveStreaming October 17-20, 2024Live Q&A: Oct 17, 9p...
10/15/2024

Bella! Global Streaming Premiere
presented by the Jewish Women's Archive

Streaming October 17-20, 2024
Live Q&A: Oct 17, 9pm ET

In 1970, when the United States was ruled by men, Bella challenged the status quo, running a successful campaign from the streets of Manhattan that elevated her all the way to the halls of Congress. With her trademark hat and Bronx swagger, Abzug entered Congress swinging, battling for credit cards for women and equality for the LGBTQ community and
trailblazing a path for leadership that
reflected the broad diversity of the country.

Using never-before-seen home movies, audio diaries, and a vast trove of newly discovered news footage, Bella! delves into a colorful and gritty era where one woman sacrificed her own political ambitions for future generations of female leadership.

Register below and use the discount code JWA
for $1 off! JWA will receive 50% of the proceeds
from any registration using this code.

REGISTER HERE​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

As Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi lead the nation, they travel a path blazed by several women before them, notably Bella Abzug. In 1970, when the United States was ruled by men, Bella challenged the status quo, running a successful campaign from the streets of Manhattan that elevated her all the way...

PLEASE RSVP NOW For GOURMET BBQ DINNERprovided by the Men's Club THIS FRIDAYOctober 18 at 5 pmMenu conceived and generou...
10/15/2024

PLEASE RSVP NOW
For GOURMET BBQ DINNER
provided by the Men's Club
THIS FRIDAY
October 18 at 5 pm

Menu conceived and generously
sponsored by George and Cookie Cohen,
featuring Beef, Chicken, Fish (Pacific Cod),
and Vegetarian Kabobs; Pita with Hummus;
Jasmine Rice; Greek Salad and Couscous Salad,
PLUS Dessert Kabobs (strawberries, rice crispy treats,
mini creampuffs, mini brownies)

ONLY $25 pp
PLEASE RSVP for dinner: [email protected]

A Special Shabbat Service begins at 6:30pm
Decorate the Sukkah
Shake the Lulav and Etrog
~
See the Torah unrolled around the
Sanctuary up close & personal
Eat pie, ice cream, and
​​​​​​​Rejoice!!

It's a New Year and this is our
​​​​​​​harvest festival of thanksgiving. Come
celebrate the abundance we share together!

Please don't forget to support Sisterhood's ongoing food drive for the underserved in our community; collection bins in back

We remember those who lost their lives, were injured, andthose held hostage on this horrific one year anniversaryof the ...
10/13/2024

We remember those who lost their lives, were injured, and
those held hostage on this horrific one year anniversary
of the October 7th attack on Israel.

The Middle East and all of our lives are forever changed.

We stand together -- broken hearted but cannot
give up hope.

The Israeli people, and even its national anthem
“Hatikvah” are based on it.

Amidst the horrific nightmare that continues to this day,
we pray for the release of all remaining
hostages and peace.

In commemoration, we will go as a group on
October 17 to attend The Nova Musical Festival Exhibition
being held in their honor.

We will arrange carpools from temple to exhibition in Culver City
Please join us.
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​​​​​Please be advised to wear comfortable walking and standing
shoes because there is nowhere to sit during the exhibit;
we were told that we must be able to stand/walk through it.
Additionally, the Exhibition contains sensitive and
graphic content, including gunshots, shouts,
flickering lights, complex and difficult content to watch,
and survivors' testimonies.
(If you need to duck out, please do)

Carpools will leave Temple at 10:45 am for
Culver City on Thursday 10-17.

You MUST RSVP if you are joining us because
tickets must be purchased in advance.
Minimum ticket price is $9.30,
which includes a $1.30 service fee and a minimum
$8 donation to commemorate the victims, rehabilitate
the survivors of the festival, support the
Tribe of Nova community, promote education and
call for the return of the hostages.

RSVP HERE
[email protected]
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We will go to lunch afterwards

Address

2051 W. 236th Street
Torrance, CA
90501

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