Special Interest Groups
Rosh Chodesh Women’s Group
Throughout time Rosh Chodesh has been a meaningful holiday for Jewish women. To honor this sacred part of our history, we gather at the beginning of each month for study and prayer, socializing, learning and spiritual renewal. Each year we explore topics and develop themes relevant to our lives as Jewish women. We invite you to join us!
CONTACT Estelle Kafer or Ona Mastronarde, (860) 236-1275, emansyn@emanuelsynagogue.org
Ozreinu (Special Needs)
We are a support group, affiliated with National Ozreinu, for Jewish families with children with special needs. Meetings include Torah study and mutual support. In addition, our facility is equipped for handicapped accessibility.
CONTACT Beth Katten, (860) 236-1275, bethkatten@yahoo.com
The Reel Movie Club
This is a group for those who love to see and discuss movies. The group decides the movies to see, runs its own discussions, and brings refreshments. Sometimes it meets at the synagogue and sometimes in homes.
CONTACT Lynn Talit, Clare Lake, reelmovieclub@aol.com
Biblical Garden Group
This group maintains the Biblical Garden to re-create flower, tree, and shrub combinations that are mentioned in the Torah and other Biblical texts. In addition to planting, the group plans and implements our projects by studying the texts and writing explanatory garden-signs. Donations of plants, shrubs, and trees in honor or memory of a loved one are welcome.
CONTACT Ellen Kaplan Weingold, (860) 236-1275, emansyn@emanuelsynagogue.org
Knitting Club
TheKnitting Club will meet the second Thursday of each month at 7pm, starting December 10. Hosted by Danielle Wu, an experienced knitter. Bring your needles and yarn, or just yourself if you need advice on getting started! Our crocheting friends are also welcome, of course! Location will be given to those who contact the office.
CONTACT Danielle Wu, (860) 236-1275, emansyn@emanuelsynagogue.org