Brotherhood

The Emanuel Brotherhood is the men’s arm of the congregation. Men of all ages form this congenial group that gets together for Sunday breakfasts, great events, and help to support the synagogue’s educational, fundraising and religious life behind the scenes. While a men’s group, women are always welcome to attend Brotherhood programs. We are a Quality Club affiliate of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC).

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Brotherhood activities include:

Sunday Breakfast & Speaker: 9:00 a.m. Six times/year
Men’s Dinner with the Rabbi.
Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program
Holocaust Education support
Political forums featuring local and state representatives.
Synagogue Fundraisers
Co-sponsor: of events including: Hanukah Carnival, Purim & Simchat Torah Cafes, etc!

Catering: With years of experience, our Brotherhood crew can provide reasonably priced and absolutely delicious catering services, with an assortment of food delights for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Saturday Kiddush’s, Shabbat Dinners and other special events. Testimonials of happy congregants available upon request. For more information, contact: Kenneth O’Connell koconnell@ctappraisalworks.com & 860-490-4654.

We welcome you to join us! Fpr additional questions, contact: the Brotherhood President

Definitioner

Yom Hashoah

Day which commemorates the Holocaust.

Torah

Literally the first 5 books of the Bible also known as Humash, the Pentateuch or The Five Books of Moses. The word Torah is also used to refer to all of Jewish learning.

Shabbat

(pl. Shabbatot) The seventh day (Saturday). According to the Torah, God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day. Therefore, we are commanded to rest on the seventh day.

Rabbi

The spiritual leader of the synagogue.

Purim

A one day holiday that joyfully celebrates the victory of the Persian Jewish community over the evil villain Haman.

Kiddush

A prayer recited over a cup of wine that sets aside Shabbat as special. Also, a light meal at the synagogue after the Shabbat morning service.

Holocaust

Hitlerâ€™s war against the Jewish people and others.

Hanukah

An eight day holiday that celebrates the miraculous liberation of the Jewish people from the Syrian Greeks. For instructions on how to light the candles, see our How to?/What if? page. (pronounced cHanukah)