This Week, Dec 18-24
Chisuk Emuna continues to meet virtually through the online video conferencing site, Zoom. Please see below or explore this homepage to join one of our many gatherings.
Friday 18
4:00pm | Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Candlighting 4:23pm
Saturday 19
10:00am | Shacharit / Morning Service. This service is being sponsored by Nancy & Zach Simmons in honor of their 37th wedding anniversary. Mazel tov!
5:45pm | Havdallah
7:15pm | Evening Learning Gathering and Shiva for the family of Herman Gordon, of blessed memory.
Sunday 20
9:30 - 11:00am | Gesher School
10:00am | Chisuk Emuna Chat a Discussion on Adoption.
11:30am - 12:30pm | Hebrew Comprehension Course with Rabbi Ilyse Kramer.
11:30am - 12:30pm | Course for Prayer Leaders with Carl Shuman.
7:15pm | Evening Learning Gathering.
Monday 21
5:00pm | Shiva for the family of Harvey Danowitz, of blessed memory.
7:15pm | Evening Learning Gathering and Shiva for the family of Herman Gordon, of blessed memory.
Tuesday 22
9:00am | Shacharit / Morning Service.
5:00pm | Shiva for the family of Harvey Danowitz, of blessed memory.
7:15pm | Evening Learning Gathering and Shiva for the family of Herman Gordon, of blessed memory.
Wednesday 23
11:00am - 12:15pm | Gesher Adult Education. Beyond Dispute, Debates that shape Jewish Life with Rabbis Ariana Capptauber and Ron Muroff.
4:45pm | Gesher School
5:00pm | Shiva for the family of Harvey Danowitz, of blessed memory.
7:15pm | Evening Learning Gathering and Shiva for the family of Herman Gordon, of blessed memory.
Thursday 24
5:30pm | Brotherhood Spaghetti Dinner and Concert with Cantor Marcos Askenazi accompanied by Carl Shuman.
7:15pm | Evening Learning Gathering and Shiva for the family of Harvey Danowitz, of blessed memory.
Drive-by Chanukah Menorah Tour!
Participants will drive-by homes in Forest Hills (addresses will be provided upon RSVP) and view the menorahs that will be lit in the windows. There may even be some individually-wrapped treats for the children to bring home!
Upcoming Events
Talmudic Personalities: Get to Know the Rabbis
Open to all adult learners.
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Wednesdays, 11:00am
December 1st, 8th, 15th
January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
When we say, “the rabbis” of the Talmud, who are we talking about? What stories do we tell about them and what can we learn from them? How does a religious leader’s personality drive or hinder their impact in the world?
Study together with your Beth El and Chisuk Emuna community, led by Rabbi Ron Muroff and Rabbi Ariana Capptauber. This course was designed by Rabbi Tali Adler, a graduate of Yeshivat Maharat and a faculty member at Hadar.
On Zoom, link provided upon RSVP to Patty Brown patty@bethelhbg.org or call 717-232-0556 for more information.
Chisuk Emuna Chat
with
Sunday, December 5th,
10:00 am on Zoom
CeaseFirePA is working in communities across Pennsylvania to build support from the ground up for reforms to reduce gun violence, stop the flow of illegal guns into our communities, and keep guns out of the hands of those who should not have them.
Join Director Adam Garber and Chisuk Emuna member Sandy Segal for a discussion on the work of CeaseFirePA and how you can become engaged in this timely issue.
Life & Legacy Shabbat
Saturday, Dec 4th
9:30 am
Join us as we celebrate our achievements with the Life and Legacy program and honor Chisuk Emuna members who have signed a letter of intent.
If you are unable or uncomfortable joining us in person, you are welcome to participate via Zoom. (Please note that due to COVID restrictions, we will be unable to serve any food after services.)
Kindly RSVP to the office by December 2nd if you are planning to attend: info@chisukemuna.org or 717-232-4851.
Jewish Mindfulness and Meditation Practice
We continue to meet twice a month to practice mindfulness and meditation. In addition to our monthly Sunday morning sessions with Rabbi Myriam Klotz of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, evening sessions led by members of the congregation will be held on designated Thursdays at 7:45 pm. Please join us on:
Sunday, Nov 14th, 10:00am
with Rabbi Myriam Klotz
Thursday, Dec 9th, 7:45pm
with member, Mark Glick
Sunday, Dec 19th, 10:00am
with Rabbi Myriam Klotz
Thursday, Jan 6th, 7:45pm
with member, Tahirih Zecharya
This Week, Nov 29-Dec 5
Many of our services are offered both in-person and on Zoom.
Click the underlined event titles
to join our services virtually.
No registration required for regular Shabbat services. Vaccination and masks required in the shul for all over 12 years old. Masks required for all over 2 years old.
Monday 29 - Second Night of Chanukah
7:15pm | Prayer Monday.
Zoom only. Includes the lighting of the Chanukah menorah.
Tuesday 30 - Third Night of Chanukah
9:00am | Shacharit / Morning Service.
Zoom only.
7:15pm | Evening Minyan
In person only. Includes the lighting of the Chanukah menorah.
Wednesday 1 - Fourth Night of Chanukah
11:00am | Talmudic Personalities Adult Education Class.
4:30pm | Gesher at Chisuk Emuna
7:15pm | Wednesday Evening Chat.
Zoom only. With Mandy Cheskis, on Gratitude. Includes the lighting of the Chanukah menorah.
Thursday 2 - Fifth Night of Chanukah
6:00pm | Drive-by Menorah Tour
7:15pm | Parsha Thursday.
Zoom only. Includes the lighting of the Chanukah menorah.
Friday 3 - Sixth Night of Chanukah
4:00pm | Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Saturday 4 - Seventh Night of Chanukah
9:30am | Shabbat Morning Service and Legacy Shabbat.
RSVP's kindly requested for this special shabbat. Masks and vaccination required.
In-person and on Zoom.
4:25pm | Mincha
In-person only.
5:40pm | Havdalah and Chanukah Menorah Lighting.
Sunday 5 - Eighth Night of Chanukah
9:00am | Gesher School - Community Chanukah Program
10:00am | Chisuk Emuna Chat with CeaseFirePA.
11:15am | Learn How to Lead Kabbalat Shabbat with Carl Shuman.
Zoom only.
7:15pm | Poetry Sunday.
Learn How to Lead Kabbalat Shabbat with Carl Shuman!
Open to all adult learners.
Sunday mornings, at 11:15 am
for 6 weeks, beginning October 31
Kabbalat Shabbat is a lovely and relatively short service that ushers in Shabbat on Friday evening. We will explore and learn a variety of tunes during the six Sunday one hour sessions. Our Gesher students are also learning the Kabbalat Shabbat service under the guidance of Mandy Cheskis and our talented Gesher faculty. Our hope is that over time more congregants, both young and young-at-heart, will feel comfortable leading and participating in this beautiful and meaningful service. To assist participants, we will be taping and posting the service on Chisuk Emuna's webpage to help reinforce what participants learn in class.
RSVP to Susan Sussman at info@chisukemuna.org or 717-232-4851.
Membership
We warmly invite you to any one of our numerous online events or services!
Interested in finding out more?
Email Rabbi Muroff at rabbi@chisukemuna.org or call 717-232-4851.
Click the button to download and print our membership application. Please return the completed form to the office at 3219 Green St. Harrisburg, Pa 17110.
