Emmis' fab 5

Emmis, the Federation's monthly newsletter, will hit its subscribers' mailboxes today. In it, these stories:

	A framework for the 21st century Federation The month of Elul is the traditional period of self-reflection and introspection. Many of us find ourselves standing at a crossroads, reflecting on what was and considering what might be. For me, this year’s crossroads is especially poignant. More...
	Giving voice to the High Holidays We want to begin this year with something different, a moving poem entitled 'Life is a Journey' by Rabbi Alvin Fine, who used poetic words and the strength of his resonant voice to lead Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco from 1948 to 1964. He was a brilliant teacher and had a tremendous following among people who loved the art of the sermon. More...
	A year of study in Israel Apply now for the Haas/Koshland Memorial Award, granting qualifying students up to $20,000 and the opportunity to learn in Israel. More...
	Parenting Matters We all want our children to grow into good citizens of the world. But where do we begin? More...
	BLC + wine + exhibit Join the Bay Area BLC's for a private wine tasting and exhibit tour of Il Ghetto: Forging Italian Jewish Identities. More...