Membership
Temple Emet Membership Message
On behalf of the Membership Committee, we WELCOME you to Temple Emet!
Temple Emet is the only Reform Congregation in Torrance.
Since its humble beginning in 2010, Temple Emet has grown from about
30 members to serving well over 200 congregants today.
Under the spiritual direction and leadership of our beloved Rabbi-Cantor Didi Thomas,
and through the generous contributions of our members, we were able to
establish our own Temple right here in the South Bay.
As a member of Temple Emet, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of
sponsored religious and community activities. In addition to religious services, we
have a diverse and varied Adult Education program with many offerings.
Social activities are also an important part of our community.
From Sisterhood to the Men's Club for the men, and much more to help you get acquainted with other members of our community. We even have activities to heal the
mind and body with meditative prayer.
Community outreach is also an important part of our mission. We participate in
interfaith services, donate food and clothes to help feed the homeless, etc.
At Temple Emet, we are truly an inclusive Jewish congregation.
Our motto is: We do things differently!
If you would like to become a member, please contact:
Marcia at marcia@templeemet.org or (310)316-3322
We hope that you will take advantage of all that we have to offer!
The Membership Committee
Want to Join Us? Please provide us with your contact information
Please fill out the information requested. Our membership chairperson will contact you shortly.
We look forward to you Joining Us!
Membership Forms
membership
On behalf of the Membership Committee we
WELCOME you to Temple Emet!
Temple Emet is the only Reform Judaism Congregation in Torrance.
Since its humble beginning in 2010, Temple Emet has grown from about 30 members to serving well over 200 congregants today.
Under the spiritual direction and leadership of our beloved Rabbi-Cantor Didi Thomas, and through the generous contributions of our members, we were able to establish our own Temple right here in the South Bay.
As a member of Temple Emet, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sponsored religious and community activities. In addition to religious services and Torah study, Temple Emet provides Hebrew education for all ages. Social activities are also an important part of our community. From Sisterhood, the single ladies of Chaverah member, to the Men’s Club for the men, to Meals for Six and much more to help you get acquainted with other members of our community. We even have activities to heal the mind and body. Everything from Reiki classes to meditative prayer.
Community outreach is also an important part of our mission. We participate in interfaith services; donate food and clothes to help feed the homeless, etc.
At Temple Emet, we are truly an inclusive Jewish congregation. Our motto is:
We do things differently!
The Membership Committee
(310)316-3322
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Sat, January 25 2025
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2025Havdalah Service
Motzei Shabbat, Jan 25th 7:00p to 8:00p
Havdalah and Learning! Start the week with a bisl music. musings and more! With Stacey Abigail Morse, or course! Including Misheberach and Kaddish Please remember to bring a donation of food, toiletries, pet food, or gently used clothing every time you visit Temple Emet -
Monday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2025Sisterhood Meeting
Monday, Jan 27th 4:00p to 5:00p
The Temple Emet Sisterhood will be having its next meeting on Mon., Jan. 27th @ 4 pm on ZOOM. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2025SPECIAL Congregational Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 28th 6:00p to 8:00p
The current Board of Directors has met several times recently and has decided that a few bylaw changes are necessary to move our synagogue forward. Therefore, per the current bylaws, Marianne Rotstein as President is calling a special meeting of all members of Temple Emet for Tuesday evening, January 28, 2025, at 6:00 pm. Pizza and drinks will be served. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2025Pet Friendly Brunch Bunch!
Shabbat, Feb 1st 1:00p to 3:00p
On Saturday, February 1, there will not be a morning service. BUT, we will meet at Brew's Hall - Del Amo for brunch, with our pets, at 1 pm -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2025First Friday Service
Friday, Feb 7th 5:00p to 7:00p
February 7 will be our first Friday service followed by dinner out, beginning at 5 pm -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2025Superbowl Potluck and Chili Cook Off!
Sunday, Feb 9th 3:00p to 8:00p
February 9 is Super Bowl Sunday, and we will have our Second Annual post-Covid potluck party and Chili Cook-Off, beginning at 3 pm -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2025Second Saturday Service
Shabbat, Feb 15th 10:30a to 2:00p
February 15, will be our second Saturday service beginning at 10:30 am with a Memorial Service in memory of the one year anniversary of the death of Sandy Teicher, followed by an extended kiddush luncheon sponsored by Gail in loving memory of her beloved husband, Sandy. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2025Havdalah Service
Motzei Shabbat, Feb 22nd 7:00p to 8:00p
Havdalah and Learning! Start the week with a bisl music. musings and more! With Stacey Abigail Morse, or course! Including Misheberach and Kaddish Please remember to bring a donation of food, toiletries, pet food, or gently used clothing every time you visit Temple Emet
LiveStream Link
Now streaming live on our own Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCacR2VE18CvFkyCZ6m9xOlQ
Please subscribe to the channel to help Temple Emet by clicking the Subscribe button at the link above.
Torah Study Class
Temple Emet Torah Study Class meets Thursday evenings at 7pm on Zoom. Email Mark Tannin at mark.tannin@gmail.com for details!
Eastern Meditation Class
Roger Peterson has a zoom meditation class every Monday evening at 7 PM. If interested, please contact him at rolipeters@mac.com
Temple Emet is assisting in bagging Groceries to Feed the Needy
Volunteers are needed monthly from 5:30-8:30 PM, on select Wednesdays.
Please contact Pat Alexander at patrn49@yahoo.com for details!
Sponsor an Oneg or Flowers
We welcome sponsorship of and contributions toward Shabbat kiddush on Saturdays and Friday night oneg on Shabbat. Honor a person, remember a loved one, celebrate a simcha!
Contact Natalie for available dates
Support Temple Emet!
Become A member of the Stained Glass Window Community
Click HERE to purchase
a letter or a Tribe
Temple Emet Store
Purchase a Flashdrive
Purchase our Logo Flashdrive
for $18.00 and have your favorite sermon, service, photos
added at no extra cost.
Contact judi@templeemet.org
for information
"Everything Emet Eats"
Cookbooks are here and available for purchase. Each book is $18.00
Call, text, or email judi@templeemet.org
Make check payable to
Temple Emet Sisterhood.
Please send payments and all correspondence to
Temple Emet PO Box 1324 Torrance, CA 90505 marcia@templeemet.org 2051 W. 236th Street, Torrance, CA 90501 310.316.3322Privacy Settings | Privacy Policy | Member Terms
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