Dear Friends,

Given our general economic and social milieu, many members have asked that we reproduce my Yom Kippur Eve sermon.  Every one of us needs and desires hope.  It is what can help us on a daily basis, but particularly during difficult periods.  We are certainly going through one of those now and would like to look to the future with hope.  Our new president will hopefully provide hope for us and our nation.

Hope, like love, is a quality we all yearn for.  Yet, having it is often tenuous.  We may have it for a moment only to have it flee.  Conditions change, and often our inner feelings respond to negative influences.... continued

• Mission Statement
• Curriculum
• Religious School Calendar
• KABEEY Youth Group
• Family Education

Click here for educational and fun Internet links for those studying Jewish History, the Jewish Religion, and the Jewish People.

A project of the Confirmation Class of 2008.

Click one of the events below, or call the office (314-432-5877) for more detailed information.

Unless otherwise indicated, Friday night Shabbat Services will begin at 8:00 p.m.

Please bring a new, unwrapped gift to
the gift box in the School Wing
and brighten the life of a child this
Hanukkah Season

Toys...Books...Gift Wrap...Hats/Gloves
School Supplies...Electronic Gadgets...Games

Monetary contributions will buy gifts for teens!
Please make checks payable to JF&CS

Mail to:
Jewish Family & Children's Service
Attention: Hanukkah Hugs
10950 Schuetz Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63146
(314) 993-1000  —  FAX (314) 812-9398
www.jfcs-stl.org

Click here for photos from the recent
Temple Emanuel CROP Walk for Hunger

So far, we have raised almost $1,900!
Specials thanks to Barb Lewington and Hallie Huber.

Want to learn how to read the Hebrew in your
prayer book?

Ellyn Polsky will start an adult class for temple members, to take place at TE or at a location
central to those interested.  Give Ellyn a call if you are interested!