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News and Programs 09.15.22
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The Jewish High Holidays begin this month and include Rosh Hashanah (9/25-27) and Yom Kippur (10/5). 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, seeking forgiveness, and atonement.
There are a number of ways to observe the Jewish High Holidays at Emory. Please see below for some of the upcoming programming and check our website for updates.
OSRL Rosh Hashanah Hike
Sunday, September 25, 5:30 p.m., Arabia Mountain
The Office of Spiritual and Religious Life is collaborating with Ma’alot, Moishe House, and 18 Doors to create a nature-based Rosh Hashanah celebration on Sunday evening September 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Arabia Mountain. This event is open to all in the Emory community and will be co-led by Rabbi Jordan Braunig and Rabbi Ariel Root-Wolpe. Registration is required and free. Find more info here: https://www.maalotatlanta.com/events/rosh-hashannah-hike-5783
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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 (1526 N Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30307)
RSVP Required by texting 404-999-7787. For questions, please reach out via the Emory at Chabad website.
Rosh Hashanah
- Night 1, Sunday, September 25, 7:00 p.m.
Uplifting New Year services 7:00 p.m. followed by a Brisket Dinner. There is an $18 cost for dinner.
- Day 1, Monday, September 26
Services 11:00 a.m., Shofar at 12:30 p.m., followed by a delicious Rosh Hashana holiday lunch at 2:00 p.m., Tashlich 3:00 p.m.
- Night 2, Monday September 26, 7:00 p.m.
Uplifting New Year services 7:00 p.m. followed by a Brisket Dinner. There is an $18 cost for dinner.
- Day 2, Tuesday, September 27
Services 11:00 a.m., Shofar at 12:30 p.m., followed by a delicious RoshHashana holiday lunch at 2:00 p.m., Tashlich 3:00 p.m.
Yom Kippur
- Kol Nidrei
Tuesday, October 4, 7:15 p.m.
Begin the Holiest day of the year with an uplifting KolNidrei service.
- Yom Kippur Day
Wednesday, October 5, 11:00 a.m.
Join us for uplifting and engaging service with song, insights and meaning. Yizkor memorial service at 1:00 p.m. - Neilah and Break-Fast
Wednesday, October 5, 6:30 p.m.
Wrap up the Holiest day with special prayers & Shofar followed by a delicious Break-Fast of NY Bagels, soup, etc.
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Midweek Musical Meditation
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Wednesdays during term, 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 through the link below or through our website. Like us on Facebook to recieve updates on the Livestream.
Below is a recording of this week's musical meditation.
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Midweek Musical Meditation - 9.14.22
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Emory Buddhist Chaplaincy Fall Retreat
Saturday, October 1-Sunday, October 2, The Mountain Retreat Center, Highlands, North Carolina
We are hosting our free semesterly off-campus Buddhist retreat back at the beautiful Mountain Retreat and Learning Center in North Carolina. We will dive deeper into our practice of mindfulness and meditation as a group while fostering community. You don’t want to miss out. Space is limited, and there are approximately 10 spots left, so please apply today. Priority will be given to Emory undergraduate students, but all Emory students are welcome to apply. It will be led by Emory Buddhist Chaplain Ven. Priya Sraman; please contact him for more information at priya.rakkhit.sraman@emory.edu.
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International Community Friday Lunch
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Fridays during term, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel Brooks Commons, RSVP Required Each Week
Do you like free food and making friends from all over the world? ISSS and the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life invite you to our weekly International Community Friday Lunch (ICFL) beginning September 9. Free meals are limited to the first 100 students and scholars; therefore, please register in the Hub for each week you plan to attend. To RSVP, please click here.
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TONIGHT: Emory Buddhist Club Guided Meditation
Thursday, September 15, 6:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join the Buddhist Club for Buddhist meditation this Thursday at 6:00 p.m. You may also come as early as 5:30 p.m. for a period of community and snacking while we prepare for the meditation session at 6:00 p.m. This week's meditation will be led by Emory’s Buddhist Chaplain, Venerable Priya Sraman.Please feel free to enjoy the provided snacks and tea before and/or after the session.
EBC Executive Board Applications
Emory Buddhist Club is currently recruiting members to join our Executive Board. Applicants may be undergraduates of all years, especially underclasspersons, to help run and manage our operations and events. If you are interested in becoming part of the team that makes EBC events possible, this opportunity is for you. Applications due September 30, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.Click here to apply. To view The Emory Buddhist Club's resources, click here
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Muslim Jumu'ah Prayers
Fridays, 1:55 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join Emory OSRL for Friday Prayers.
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Graduate Muslim Students Council: Ice Cream Social
Thursday, September 15, 6:00 p.m., Candler Library Room 114
Join the GMSC tonight for pizza, drinks, and an ice cream social. Get to know GMSC leaders and members. GMSC is an inter-school religious, educational, cultural and professional organization.
Contact: Isam Vaid, Muslim Religious Life Scholar, Emory OSRL
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Hindu Students Situation X Saraas Garba Workshop
Thursday, September 15, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Harris Parlour
Interested in learning how to do the Garba dance steps before Garba on September 24? The HSA and Emory’s Garba team Saraas will be hosting a Garba tutorial workshop in Harris Hall on September 15 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Harris Parlour. For more information please contact Hindu Chaplain Shweta Chaitanya.
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Hindu Students Association
Friday, September 16, 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join Emory's Hindu Students Association for weekly Aarti prayers and community.
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Muslim Students Association: Welcome Back Dinner
Friday, September 16, 6:00 p.m., ESC Rooms 4, 5, and 6
Emory MSA invites the community to the annual Welcome Back Dinner. MSA will be fundraising, and all proceeds are going to Pakistan flood relief efforts. Join MSA for a night of photo booths, free food from Zyka restaurant, and more.
RSVP here
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This Week at Hillel at Emory
Check out what’s happening at Hillel at Emory this week.
Contact Hillel Rabbi Ilan Schwartz with your questions and inquiries. RSVP here.
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Hillel at Emory: Shabbat Services and Dinner
Fridays, 6:00 p.m. Services, 7:00 p.m. Dinner, Marcus Hillel Center
Shabbat is a great way for students to get to know their new peers and enjoy a delicious Shabbat meal with the students and staff of Hillel.
Contact Hillel Rabbi Ilan Schwartz with your questions and inquiries. RSVP here.
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Emory Catholic Community Sunday Mass
Sundays at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join the Emory Catholic community for Sunday Mass. Coffee and breakfast goodies are shared after the 9 a.m. Mass in Brook Commons.
Catholic Student Union Bible Study
Thursday, September 15, 7:30 p.m., University Catholic Center
Join the Emory Catholic Center as they dive into the upcoming Sunday Gospel reading and focus on growing in faith and following Christ. They meet at the University Catholic Center every other Thursday at 7:30 p.m. during the school year.
Graduate Student Social: Wine and Cheese Tasting
Friday, September 16, 6:00 p.m.; Sunday September 18, 7:00 p.m., University Catholic Center
Hang out, relax, and enjoy a selection of wine and cheese with fellow Catholic graduate students from across multiple disciplines.
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Beloved Community Christian Worship and Lunch in Cannon Chapel
Sundays, 11:00 a.m Service., Noon Lunch, Cannon Chapel
Emory Beloved Community is a weekly progressive ecumenical Protestant worship service for the campus community, held in Cannon Chapel and followed by a free lunch. All are welcome.
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Mindfulness and Wellbeing Circle
Mondays, 12:30 p.m, Cannon Chapel Room 106
Mindfulness and Wellbeing Circle is a space for cultivating and engaging in mindfulness practices for our individual and collective wellbeing. It is a place for community, rest, and learning. All are welcome to the circle for group meditations, contemplations, and reflections facilitated by Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya Rakkhit Sraman. For more information, please contact Venerable Priya Sraman. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Hindu Students Association: Garba Saturday, September 24, 7:00 p.m., ESC Rooms
Join us as we celebrate the festival of Navaratri with a joyous Garba dance. Garba is an Indian regional dance form in which people perform traditional, joyful steps in a circular formation to celebrate the divine feminine. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Hindu Chaplain Shweta Chaitanya.
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Collegiate Black Christians: Freshman Mixer
Sunday, September 18, 5:00 p.m., Freshman Quad
Join Intervarsity's Collegiate Black Christians on the Freshman Quad for a time of food, games, and free giveaways. CBC intends to create a space of fellowship for all freshmen, and the chance to meet the team and one another.
While the event is catered to freshmen, Oxford continuees, and transfer students, all are welcome to come.
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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta New Meetinghouse Grand Opening and Blessing
Sunday, September 18, 11:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m., 2650 N. Druid Hills Road NE
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta is celebrating the opening of their new meetinghouse. All are invited to celebrate and worship with the community. Learn more here.
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TheoEd Atlanta: The Cander Foundry
Sunday, September 18, 5:00 p.m., Center Stage Theatre Atlanta
The Candler School of Theology and First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta host TheoEd Atlanta. The event features five short, TED-Style talks on spirituality and faith. Join in person or online by registering here.
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Interfaith Atlanta Fall Festival 2022
October 2, 2-6 p.m., Mercer University's Atlanta campus
Interfaith Atlanta's Fall Fest is both indoor and outdoor, free public event, which includes entertainment and participation from diverse communities, so please help them spread the word for the worthy cause. Invite your friends and family to join in the celebration as they will be inviting all artists, and volunteers to join in every possible way. For more information on Emory OSRL's table, please contact Ministerial Intern Liz Martin.
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Latinx Heritage Month
Join Centro for our Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff. We are starting the month with our Open House Thursday, September 15. Come meet our staff, learn about Centro and Latinx student orgs, and get free Centro merch. See you there. Follow @Centro.Latinx on Instagram for more information.
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Race and Difference Colloquium Series
Monday, September 19, 12:00 p.m., Jones Room in Woodruff
On Monday September 19, Robin Morris from Agnes Scott College will be our guest speaker. She will be discussing "Operation Lend-An-Ear: The Georgia Women Behind Nixon's School Policies." RSVP by clicking here.
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Opportunities and Resources
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CAPS Fall Workshops and Resources
Emory Counseling and Psycohological Services is hosting a series of virtual workshops on Imposter Syndrome, Procrastination, Anxiety, and Avoiding Burnout. All sessions will take place on Zoom. Register here.
Skills Groups: This includes our Stress Clinic Classes (4 sessions) and our classes on Coping with Difficult Thoughts & Feelings (5 sessions). For more information or to sign up, students can go to https://thehub.emory.edu/organization/caps
Let’s Talk: Drop-in virtual consultation service for all graduate and professional students. Info is attached and online at: https://counseling.emory.edu/community/index.html.
Support and Therapy Groups: CAPS is offering an International Student Drop-In Support Group (students do not need to be therapy clients in order to access international student support group, nor do they need to be located in the state of GA).
CAPS is also offering therapy groups. Therapy groups require that students are clients at CAPS and reside in GA. This semester’s therapy groups include: Black Graduate All-Gender Interpersonal Process Group, Graduate All-Gender Interpersonal Process Group, Black Girl Her’d Therapy Group, Grief & Loss Therapy & Support Group.
Emory Helpline: This student-run peer telephone line will run nightly from 9 p.m.-Midnight this semester.
TimelyCare: Emory has expanded medical and mental health support capacity to all Emory students, including those residing outside of GA, by offering telehealth via TimelyCare. TimelyCare offers: 24/7 TalkNow services (mental health consultation, anytime, anywhere), scheduled counseling appointments, scheduled psychiatric appointments, and on-demand and scheduled medical care. Students can download the TimelyCare app or go to timelycare.com/emory to set up an account using their Emory email address.
Learn more about programs and resources here.
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Sustainability Funds Applications
Monday, September 26 at 8:00 a.m.
Emory's Office of Sustainability offers funding opportunities for Emory community members to implement new ideas and research that support innovation, knowledge-gathering, and positive behavior changes on campus. The General Sustainability and Social Justice, Green Lab, and Green Office grants are now open for the 2022-2023 academic year. Applications are due Monday, September 26 at 8:00 a.m.
To learn more and apple, click here.
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Snack in a Backpack Service Project
Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church
Snack in a Backpack provides food on Fridays to children who are at risk of hunger on the weekends. The program currently serves over 200 children as well as 38 refugee families. Volunteers gather on Thursday afternoons in the lower level of the Glenn UMC Church School Building behind the Sanctuary to set up, pack food bags, and load food into vehicles for school deliveries. Service shifts are normally 45 minutes and may consist of set up, packing food, cleaning up, loading and delivery. Contact Deborah Marlowe for information.
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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.
For questions, or to add an item to our weekly gatherings page, please email our office here.
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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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Ghambar Paitishem
Mon., Sep. 12 - Fri., Sep. 16, 2022
Tradition: Zoroastrianism
Celebrates the creation of plants, the sowing of the winter crop and the return of herds from pasture.
Mabon
Thu., Sep. 22, 2022
Tradition: Wicca/Paganism
Autumnal equinox and the second harvest festival, celebrating the equivalence of light and dark, the arrival of Autumn, and thanksgiving for the Earth's bounty. (Begins at sundown)
Rosh Hashanah
Sun., Sep. 25 – Tue., Sep. 27, 2022
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.
Navaratri
Mon., Sep. 26 – Tue., Oct. 4, 2022
Tradition: Hinduism
A nine-night (nav-rat) celebration of nine auspicious forms of Shakti/Devi (feminine divine power/the Goddess).
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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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