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News and Programs 09.08.23
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The Jewish High Holidays begin this month and include Rosh Hashanah (9/15-17) and Yom Kippur (9/24-25). Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and the anniversary of the creation of the world in the Jewish tradition. Rosh Hashanah is the first of the Ten Days of Awe. Yom Kippur is the conclusion of the Ten Days of Awe and is the holiest and most solemn of all days in the Jewish year. It is observed by fasting, repentance or ("return"), and atonement. There are a number of ways to observe the Jewish High Holidays at Emory.
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High Holidays with OSRL and Ma’alot
The Office of Spiritual and Religious Life is collaborating with the Ma’alot Jewish Community to offer nature-based Jewish High Holidays services. Join Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe, McKenzie Wren, Rabbi Jordan Braunig and a host of soulful guests for a musical, nature-filled journey through the High Holidays. All services are held outdoors - at Arabia Mountain and in the Emory Campus Life Pavillion outdoors - unless there is inclement weather. The Campus Life Pavilion is located at 716 Peavine Creek Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30322. The closest visitor parking is Peavine Visitor lot located at 29 Eagle Row, Atlanta, GA 30306. These services especially welcome Emory graduate and professional students, faculty, and staff but are open to all for an alternative experience of the High Holidays.
- Rosh Hashanah Hike at Arabia Mountain - September 15, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm: Embark on a musical and nature-filled hike and mountaintop service to watch the sun set over the year 5783. This gathering will be postponed in case of inclement weather, and includes a 30 minute uphill walk over dirt and rock.
- Rosh Hashanah Morning Service at Emory University - September 16, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm (lunch at 12:30 pm): Join us for an inspiring and interactive Rosh Hashanah service for all ages, featuring a breakaway kids program. Followed by a dairy potluck lunch.
- Kol Nidre at Emory University - September 24, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Enter the transformative process of Yom Kippur with a communal chanting of Kol Nidre and evening service to begin our fast. Featuring a breakaway kids program.
- Yom Kippur Morning at Emory University - September 25, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm - Engage in a day of introspection and spiritual growth through music, movement, art, and an investigation into the journey of teshuvah -- returning to self. Featuring a breakaway kids program.
- Neilah at Emory University - September 25, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm: Conclude the High Holidays with the powerful and exuberant Neilah service, marking the end of Yom Kippur with glow stick ecstatic dancing and triumphant snacking and potluck.
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Hillel at Emory
Join Emory Hillel for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Together, we'll bring in the new year with delicious meals, meaningful prayer services, and the opportunity to be together and celebrate the year ahead. Please RSVP here so that we know you are coming.
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Chabad at Emory
All services located at the Chabad at Emory House (1500 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30307)
More details will be posted here and here.
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MEOR at Emory
Meor will be hosting four meals over Rosh Hashanah:
Dinners
- Friday, September, 15, 8:20 p.m.
- Saturday September 16- 8:30pm
Lunch
- Saturday, September 16, 1:30 p.m.
- Sunday, September 17, 1:30 p.m.
- All meals will be at 1582 Nantahalla Court, 30329. We have limited spots so please sign up soon.
Services
- Saturday, September 16, 10:30 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. AMUC 235
- Sunday, September 17, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. in Beth Jacob at 1855 Lavista Road, 30329
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Medical Menches: Rosh Hashanah Dinner
Friday, September 15, 7:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center, 1707 N. Decatur Road
We can't wait to ring in the New Year with you. Please note that recommended parking is in the Fishburne Visitor Parking Deck at 15 Fishburne Lane, which is free after 6:00 p.m.
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International Community Friday Lunch
Friday, September 8, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Brooks Commons, Cannon Chapel
International Community Friday Lunch (ICFL) is a long-standing collaboration between the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life (OSRL) and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).
This gathering extends a warm welcome and builds community for international students and scholars over a free lunch. Attendees will also meet sponsors who will share helpful campus resources. September 8 lunch is sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).
ICFL occurs on Fridays from 11:30 am-12:30 pm in Cannon Chapel Brooks Commons. Meals are limited in number; therefore, please register in advance for each week you will attend.
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New: Mindfulness Circle
Mondays starting September 11, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center Meditation Room, 1707 N. Decatur Road
Facilitated by Emory Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya Rakkhit Sraman, the Mindfulness Circle is a space exclusively for Emory students to practice mindfulness as a group. Every Monday during the semester, we will engage in a mindfulness exercise followed by conversations around the practices of mindfulness. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Midweek Musical Meditation
Wednesdays during term starting Wednesday, September 13, 12:00-12:15 p.m. EST, Zoom and Facebook Live
All are invited to reflect and decompress in a mid-week, mid-day time of sacred music. Join Music Director Maury Allums and the Emory University Office of Spiritual and Religious Life in taking a moment to breathe and connect with others in our community. Register on Zoom or follow on our Facebook Live.
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Beloved Community Retreat
Saturday, September 23, 9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center
Join us for the Beloved Community Fall Retreat on Saturday September 23 from 9:30 a.m to 9:00 p.m. We’ll gather at the Emory Interfaith Center (1707 North Decatur Road) for breakfast and opening worship, venture to Lullwater Park for a walk and picnic, then return to the Interfaith Center for an afternoon of crafts, games, dinner, and worship.
We look forward to this day of fellowship.
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Buddhist Meditation in Cannon Chapel
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Join the Emory Buddhist community in guided meditation and discussion. Come to meditate, to make friends, and to learn about Buddhist life at Emory.
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Graduate Christian Fellowship: Topical Study Group this Thursday
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m., Rollins 775
This Thursday will be our first study group of the semester. Come join us to talk about the Bible and/or other topics related to Christianity while engaging with other Emory Christians.
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Janmashtami Garti
Friday, September 8, 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 106
Join the HSA for a special aarti this Friday as we celebrate Sri Krishna's birthday. The gathering will be held at 5:00 p.m. in Cannon Chapel Room 106.
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Beloved Community Protestant Worship in Cannon Chapel
Sundays during the Term, 11:00 a.m. Service, Noon Free Lunch, Cannon Chapel
Emory Beloved Community is the weekly progressive ecumenical Protestant worship service for the campus community held Sunday mornings in Cannon Chapel and followed by a free lunch. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Emory Christian Chaplain Rev. Maddie Henderson Herlong.
Preacher for September 3: The Rev. Stacey Ingram, Candler School of Theology Admissions
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Beloved Community: Fall Bible Study
Tuesdays during term, 6:00 p.m., Interfaith Center Student Lounge
Join us this semester as we study Jesus’ parables using Short Stories by Jesus. Each week, we’ll look at a parable and explore new ways of understanding these texts.
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Cannon Chapel Living Mandala Garden Planting
Friday, September 15, 2:00 p.m., Living Mandala Garden outside Cannon Chapel
All are welcome to join the Emory Buddhist Club to replant and maintain the Living Mandala Garden outside of Cannon Chapel. This space on campus is available to all for reflection, meditation, and engagement with nature.
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MSA: Welcome Back Dinner
Friday, September 15, 7:00-9:00 pm., Emory Student Center, MultiPurpose Rooms 4-6
We are so excited to announce that we will be hosting our annual welcome-back dinner NEXT Friday inshAllah. Everyone is welcome to attend - whether you go to Emory or not, so bring your friends, family, and loved ones. We will be fundraising for IMAN Atlanta - an Inner City Muslim Action Network that addresses structural and systemic injustices impeding people in marginalized communities.
Join us for a night of free Cafe Bombay, henna, photo booths, and more fun.
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UKirk Atlanta: September Events
UKirk Atlanta is the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) campus ministry serving the students of Agnes Scott College and Emory University. We regularly eat together, engage with the Christian scriptures, and explore the life and work of Jesus. We are *not* a members-only club. We appreciate and welcome curiosity and skepticism. We are open and affirming to all folks, and we are committed to trying and moving forward, hopefully ending up better than when we started.
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University Catholic Center: Catholic Mass
Join the University Catholic Center for Mass. Please see the schedule below.
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel, 515 South Kilgo Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
Wednesdays, Noon, University Catholic Center, 1753 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307
Thursdays, Noon, University Catholic Center, 1753 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307
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University Catholic Center: Upcoming Events
Bring your friends and join us this semester starting with a free dinner at the Catholic Center after this Sunday’s 5:00 p.m. mass (note the time change). Excited to see everyone.
Faith Formation: Catholicism 101 - Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at Cannon Chapel in room 105 D. Dive deeper into your understanding of Catholicism with Father John on Sundays after Mass. Click here to sign up or request more information.
Graduate Student Dinner - Thursday, September 14, 7:00 p.m. at the University Catholic Center. Graduate students are invited for dinner, drinks, and conversations about faith.
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Orthodox Christian Fellowship: Wednesday Bible Study
Wednesdays starting September 6, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 314
Welcome back to campus. We’re beyond excited to kick off this school year with Orthodox Christian Fellowship.
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Bread Coffeehouse: Welcome Back Events
First DBS of the Semester
September 7, 7:15 p.m., Bread Coffeehouse, 1227 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30307
Free Dinner, Band, and Storytelling
Contact: Bread Affiliate Alicia Marshall, alicia@breadcoffeehouse.org. Learn more here. Sign up for our Espresso Shot Weekly Email to stay in the loop for all things Bread with the below link.
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RUF: Wednesday Large Group
Wednesdays beginning August 30
Love God. Love People. Love Emory.
Join us Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Brooks Commons in Cannon Chapel for weekly Large Group gatherings.
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Interfaith Atlanta: Interfaith Festival
Sunday, September 10, 2:00-5:30 p.m., Columbia Theological Seminary, 701 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
We are so excited to present our 3rd annual Interfaith Festival. We look forward to celebrating 20 years of Interfaith Atlanta with the Atlanta community. Learn more here.
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Maritial and Sexual Ethics in Islamic Law: Rethinking Temporary Marriage with Dr. Roshan Iqbal and Reed Bailony
Tuesday, September 12 at 12:00 p.m., Chairs Book Store
Come enjoy a lunch followed by a book talk with Dr. Roshan Iqbal and Reed Bailony as they discuss the topics of Dr. Iqbal's book, "Marital and Sexual Ethics in Islamic Law: Rethinking Temporary Marriage".
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Compassionate Atlanta: Compassion Con
Saturday, September 30, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Legacy Park, 500 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
Discover organizations who promote kindness and compassion and enjoy music, art, wellness activities, food trucks, and more. Visit the website here for more information.
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Georgia Interfaith Power and Light presents: Intown Family Garba
Saturday, September 30, 5:00-8:30 p.m., Ebster Recreation Center in Decatur, GA
All are invited to celebrate Navarati at this year's Fourth Annual Intown Family Garba. There will be music, dancing, food, and popsicle treats. All proceeds from the event will benefit Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL) to support work with faith communities across Georgia to embrace environmental stewardship and ecological sustainability.
General Admission tickets are $5 for everyone ages 2 and over [food, drinks, and treats are extra]. Our goal is to make this a Zero-Waste event. Please bring your own water bottles.
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Welcoming Day of Service
Saturday, September 9, 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., ESC MPR 4-6
Volunteer Emory is hosting our annual Welcoming Day of Service, on Saturday, September 9, 2023. This event is a great opportunity for all Emory students to come together and volunteer around Atlanta followed by a short on-site reflection. We will be meeting all volunteers in the Emory Student Center Multipurpose Rooms 4, 5, and 6 at 11:00 a.m. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Race and Difference Colloquium Series
Drawing Deportation: Art and Resistance Among Immigrant Children
Monday, September 11, Noon, Jones Room, Woodruff Library
The Race and Difference Colloquium Series, a weekly event on the Emory University campus, features local and national speakers presenting academic research on contemporary questions of race and intersecting dimensions of difference. The James Weldon Johnson Institute is pleased to have the Robert W. Woodruff Library and the Stuart A. Rose Manuscript and Rare Book Library as major co-sponsors of the Colloquium Series.
Presentations take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. every Monday in the Jones Room of the Robert W. Woodruff Library. Lunch is provided and an RSVP is requested.
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BCJ Open Houses
September 11-15, Noon-2:00 p.m., Third Floor, Cox Hall
Mark your calendars for a week of exciting Open Houses that promise connection, community, and fun. Join us for delicious food, giveaways, and activities and meet the incredible staff members who are here to support you every step of the way.
Learn more about BCJ here.
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Sustainable Transportation Fair
Tuesday, September 12, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Cox Bridge and Asbury Circle
The Sustainable Transportation Fair will provide teaching and resources on different ways to get around campus and Atlanta, and how to reduce your carbon footprint. Follow the link here to learn more.
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Emory National Suicide Prevention Week
September 12-14, 2023
Organizations around Emory are coming together to recognize National Suicide Prevention Month. Stop by the CAPS booth at Wonderful Wednesday for a chance to get a special giveaway and enjoy a guest speaker at the Harland Cinema on Friday, 9/14, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. See flier or visit the Emory Hub for more details.
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The Trans Sounds of Black Freedom
Thursday, September 14, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Candler School of Theology, RARB 447
Join us for a conversation and shared meal with artist, activist, and scholar Michael Roberson. Michael will speak about the history of the House Ballroom community as a Black Trans-Womanist theological discourse, a freedom movement, and a spiritual formation responding to race, class, sexuality, and gender oppression.
His talk will explore the community's use of the art of performance as a hermeneutics of the body, situating its history of resistance in conversation with other historical struggles. This event is supported with funds from the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence. Questions? Contact letitia.campbell@emory.edu.
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Launch of the Religions in the Americas Colloquium at Emory (RACE) With Lecture by Dr. Alexis Wells-Oghoghomeh
Thursday, September 14, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Candler School of Theology, RARB252
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Religions in the Americas Colloquium at Emory (RACE). Beginning this semester, Fall 2023, RACE will gather an interdisciplinary group of faculty and graduate students at Emory and the greater Atlanta region.
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Carnatic Music Concert: Ramana Balachandran
Friday, September 15, 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 9:30 p.m. at White Hall room 208
Swara Emory is hosting a live concert. Enjoy live Carnatic music and dinner following the concert.
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Morgan Forum 2023: Bible in Translation
Thursday, September 21, 11:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Pitts Theology Library
Pitts Theology Library invites you to our inaugural Morgan Forum, entitled “re:Wording: A Forum on the Past, Present, and Future of the Bible in Translation.” This event brings together the public and top Biblical scholars to consider where the English Bible came from and where it is headed in the digital age. The two major portions of the day will include a panel discussion of the recently-published NRSVue translation and the Manfred Hoffmann Lecture from Dr. Timothy Beal, entitled “The End of the Word as We Know It: The Story of the Bible, from the Print Revolution to the Digital Revolution and Beyond.”
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TAM Institute for Jewish Studies: Jewish Studies Welcome Dinner
Wednesday, September 27, 5:30 p.m., Jones Room, Woodruff Library
All are welcome. Come experience a catered kosher sushi dinner, meet fellow students interested in Jewish Studies and learn about an exciting, heavily subsidized summer study abroad opportunity in Poland.
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Opportunities and Resources
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You Belong Here: Place, People, and Purpose in Latinx Photography
Opens September 9, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Carlos Museum
Explore the new exhibit at the Carlos museum containing photography by Latinx artists. These pieces will tell stories of Latinx culture, identity, community, and more. Learn more on their website.
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Emory SHINE: Semester Volunteer Sign-up
Sign-ups for the fall 2023 semester are now open. Visit the link in our bio to join. Scan the QR code for more information. We hope to see you all as SHINE volunteers this semester. Learn more here.
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EMORY Mehfil
Apps are now open. Mehfil is an interfaith and intercultural group, specializing in Qawwali. We sing in several languages including Hindi-urdu, Arabic, Persian, etc. though speaking the language is not required.
Check out some of our performances on Instagram.
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Emory Holistic Hub
Emory Holistic Hub is an organization that values holistic well-being through mindfulness, meditation, movement, and positivity.
Executive board applications are live through September 9, 2023. Apply to join the Holistic Hub team here.
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Emory Counseling and Psychological Services Resources
Groups will be meeting in person. CAPS is located at 1462 Clifton Road, Suite 235, 404-727-7450.
Fall 2023 Therapy Groups
- Undergraduate All-Gender Interpersonal Process Group, Thursdays 12:30-2:00 p.m.
- Graduate All-Gender Interpersonal Process Group, Tuesdays 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Fall 2023 Support Groups
- Students of Color Support Group, Fridays 1:00-2:00 p.m.
- International Student Support Group, Thursdays 11:00 a.m.-Noon
To learn more, please click here.
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Weekly Spiritual Gatherings
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There are a plethora of weekly religious and philosophical gatherings offered at Emory. Many of them are listed here and at the button below.
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Annual Major Religious Holidays List -- Academic Year 2023-24
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As planning begins for courses, programs, and meetings for the 2023-24 academic year, OSRL seeks to provide guidance for the Emory community regarding upcoming religious holiday observances that may impact large numbers in our community. These dates are provided to assist community members with avoiding potential schedule conflicts, and can be found below. Please give special attention to the bolded holidays, as they often require accommodation. In some cases, it is ideal to avoid assignments and programs on these dates to be most equitable.
Below are lists of major religious holidays observed by sizeable religious demographic groups within the Emory community.
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Upcoming Religious Holidays
These events are drawn from the multifaith calendar maintained by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life at Harvard Divinity School. To see more upcoming religious holidays and festivals, please click here.
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Krishna Janmashtami (Sri Krishna Jayanti or Janmashtami)
Wed., Sep. 6, 2023
Tradition: Hinduism
Celebrates the birthday of Krishna. According to the Hindu epics, Krishna was the eighth incarnation of the God Vishnu, opposed to the demon Kansa, who was responsible for the increase of evil in the world. Worship of Krishna is characteristically expressed in dance and song.
Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
Fri., Sep. 8, 2023
Tradition: Christianity-Orthodox
Paryusana Festival
Mon., Sep. 11 – Tue., Sep. 19, 2023
Tradition: Jainism
Considered the holiest period of the year, these eight days are marked for Jains by fasting, meditation, prayer and public readings of the life story of Lord Mahavira. Observed especially by the followers of the Shvetambara sect, Paryusana concludes on Samvatsari, the most solemn occasion of self-scrutiny and forgiveness. On this day, Jains ask for forgiveness from their relatives and friends for any offense they may have committed by deed, word or thought.
Ghambar Paitishem
Tue., Sep. 12 – Sat., Sep. 16, 2023
Tradition: Zoroastrianism
Celebrates the creation of plants, the sowing of the winter crop and the return of herds from pasture
Rosh Hashanah
Fri., Sep. 15 – Sun., Sep. 17, 2023
Tradition: Judaism
The Jewish New Year and the anniversary of the creation of the world, Rosh Hashanah is the first of the Ten Days of Awe (also known as the Ten Days of Repentance) that conclude on Yom Kippur. It marks the beginning of the holiest time of the year for Jews.
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Emory OSRL ENews is published weekly during term by the Emory University Office of Spiritual and Religious Life publicizing Atlanta-campus spiritual life programs. It is not a comprehensive listing. For Oxford College spiritual life, please click here. To submit information or to update your preferences, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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