How to? What if?

How to:

. . . Light Shabbat Candles: Shabbat Candlelighting courtesy of Behrman House Publishers

. . . Bless the Children: Blessing the Children

. . . Do Kiddush for Friday Evening: How to do Friday night Kiddush at home.

. . . Do blessing over the bread: Blessing over Bread courtesy of Behrman House Publishers

. . . Do Havdalah (ending of Shabbat) blessings: Click here for a printable version Havdalah blessings with Hebrew and transliteration.

. . . Chant Torah & Haftara: Trop Tutor

. . . Have an Aliya, reciting blessings before and after the Torah reading: How to have an Aliya.

. . . Hear the blessings before the Torah reading, Hear the blessings after the Torah reading.

, , , Do Hagbahah and Gelilah  Lift and dress the Torah video,Printable instructiions on how to lift the Torah

. . . Put on a Talit

. . . Say Kaddish Click here for a printable version of the Mourner’s kaddish with Hebrew, transliteration and English translation Click here for a video with Hebrew, transliteration and body movements.

. . . Wrap Tifilin: a RAP version of instructions,  a conventional version of instructions
Blessings we say when putting on tefillin in Hebrew and English. Tefillin instructions with illustrations.

. . . Celebrate Sukkot at home: How to do Sukkot at home How to Build a Sukkah

. . . Light Hanukah Candles: Chanukah blessings and how to light candles.

. . . Play Dreidel: Dreidel Game instructions

. . . Preparing for Pesach: Helpful Guidelines

. . . Do an unveiling ceremony Unveiling Ceremony

. . . Lead Mincha Learn to lead Mincha with Cantor Cohn from Siddur Sim Shalom for Weekdays.

. . . Do a Simchat Bat (Jewish girl baby naming) Here is a Simchat Bat ceremony that you can personalize Simchat Bat

What if:

. . . there is illness in the family?
Please let us know if a family member or fellow congregant is ill or hospitalized by contacting MyraEemrick, (860) 236-1275, ext. 112 gro.eugoganysleunamenull@arym. Our clergy try to visit members and their close relatives in the hospital. Members of the Hesed Committee also make hospital and home visits to shut-ins. Healing prayers from the bima will be recited.

. . . a death occurs?
Contact Rabbi Small at (860) 236-1275, ext. 115 as soon as possible so he can guide you through what happens next. Contact Myra Emrick, (860) 236-1275, ext. 112 to discuss burial in The Emanuel Cemetery. Rules and Policies Governing the Cemetery Guide Burial and Mourning Practices

. . . you want to marry at The Emanuel?
If you want to marry at The Emanuel, contact Myra Emrick, (860) 236-1275. ext. 112. She will help you make arrangements and connect you with Rabbi Small for an appointment.

. . . you are not Jewish and want to explore the possibility of converting or learning more about Judaism?
Contact Rabbi Small at (860) 236-1275, gro.eugoganysleunamenull@llamsibbar. It is recommended that you see a rabbi as soon as you begin the thought process.

. . . you are expecting a baby?
Contact Rabbi Small, (860) 236-1275, ext. 115, gro.eugoganysleunamenull@llamsibbar. He will help you with names, planning for the brit milah or baby naming, and other matters.

. . . you want to book a room?
Contact Myra Emrick, (860) 236-1275, ext. 112, gro.eugoganysleunamenull@arym. She will help you decide which space is right for you and help you with the arrangements.

. . . you need to find  a Jewish Calendar date?
Go to www.hebcal.com. This site will help you find any Jewish holiday date and help you convert any secular date to the Hebrew date for any year.

. . . you want to do more things that are Jewish?
Consult Rabbi Small at (860) 236-1275, ext. 115, gro.eugoganysleunamenull@llamsibbar or Director of Education, Judith T. Fox 233-2774, gro.eugoganysleunamenull@xofeyduj. They will guide your learning process.

. . . you want to learn to lead services?
Contact Cantor Cohn at (860) 236-1275, ext. 114 gro.eugoganysleunamenull@nhocrotnac. He will be happy to work out an instructional path for you.

. . . you have a question not listed here?
If it is a religious or counseling matter, our clergy are happy to answer any of your questions at any time. Call  (860) 236-1275. If it is an operational question and a staff person would be more appropriate, contact our office at (860) 236-1275, gro.eugoganysleunamenull@arym. To submit a question for our website, send it to moc.liamgnull@tsagniewenecnarf.