Sunday mornings from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 6 sessions beginning on January 12 Curious to learn more about Jewish practice and belief? Wanting to understand the layers of Jewish wisdom literature and text? Interested in reviewing the highlights of Jewish history? Join our clergy for Basic Judaism, a multi-session beginning-level course open to those […]
Buddy Carruth Playground for all Children Hermann Park Come connect with other young families while we enjoy playtime! Feel free to come for the whole time, or just drop in when you can. Snacks, drinks and fun will be provided! If your child is five years old or younger, we would love to meet up […]
Our beginning adult Hebrew class focuses on learning the Hebrew aleph bet and acquiring the skills to decode simple words and phrases. The course cost is $180. Try the first couple of sessions at no cost to decide if it is a good fit for you. Learn more and register for these classes by contacting […]
$18 GENERAL ADMISSION SHEPHERD SCHOOL OF MUSIC CONCERT AN AFTERNOON OF KLEZMER SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 $18 General Admission 2:00 p.m. Experience behind-the-scenes learning as Klezmer Conservatory Band Founder/Director Hankus Netsky and composer/performer Eden MacAdam-Somer lead a master class workshop in ‘oral tradition’ with Shepherd School students. 3:00 p.m. Reception sponsored by Kenny & Ziggy's 4:00 […]
SEARCH Houston’s Mobile Outreach team distributes snack packs and sack lunches to individuals who are experiencing homelessness and living on the streets. Our team of volunteers meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. to fill bags with an assortment of non-perishable snack items. Often, the packs provide the only food our […]
There’s no need to purchase expensive airfare; just sign up for Sisterhood’s virtual trip around the world! This fun program will include travel trivia and advice on “packing light” and “decluttering” your luggage. Bring an interesting item you purchased on a prior trip and share the story behind it with your sisters. If you are […]
Motherhood Together is an ongoing program for families who have welcomed new babies through birth and adoption which provides a supportive community and conversation for moms and babies during the first 12 weeks of the child's life. The program offers: Weekly sessions facilitated by a certified postpartum doula with visits from postnatal specialists and Emanu […]
Shabbat evening worship services feature a diverse rotation of musical accompaniment and worship styles. Our Friday evening service is available online through our streaming video page. Most Friday evening services may be found on our Proler Chapel broadcast; however, on some occasions it can be found on our Barish Sanctuary broadcast. Please review our weekly congregational communications for the most […]
Join us for our warm, participatory Shabbat morning Proler Chapel service, then stay for a chance to schmooze and enjoy a schmear. No RSVP required! Mark your calendar and plan to attend an engaging and spiritual prayer service on the first Shabbat morning of the month at 10:30 a.m., and stay after services for a […]
Sunday mornings from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 6 sessions beginning on January 12 Curious to learn more about Jewish practice and belief? Wanting to understand the layers of Jewish wisdom literature and text? Interested in reviewing the highlights of Jewish history? Join our clergy for Basic Judaism, a multi-session beginning-level course open to those […]
Emanu El is thrilled to invite you to a fabulous day of celebration that includes the Purim Spiel and Purim Carnival. We hope you will join us. Spiel 10:00 a.m. | Carnival 11:00 a.m. We will start with the megillah reading, then jump into our high-energy performance. Come in costume and get ready for silliness […]
Calling all caring volunteers looking for a monthly volunteer/mitzvah opportunity which will bring you immense personal satisfaction while providing an enjoyable morning for family caregivers and individuals living with mild to moderate memory loss due to Alzheimer’s or other dementias. The Gathering Place is staffed by Emanu El volunteers and professional staff from CarePartners, a […]
***Please note registration for this class has met capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Shira in Rabbi Silk’s office at shiram@emanuelhouston.org. What is the role of gratitude in our lives? Is forgiveness important? How do we present ourselves to the world? Who am I responsible for? What is my relationship with God, […]
Motherhood Together is an ongoing program for families who have welcomed new babies through birth and adoption which provides a supportive community and conversation for moms and babies during the first 12 weeks of the child's life. The program offers: Weekly sessions facilitated by a certified postpartum doula with visits from postnatal specialists and Emanu […]
Families with young children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for Rodeo Tot Shabbat and usher in one of the most joyous times in Houston - Rodeo Season! Our Rodeo Tot Shabbat will begin in Feld Hall with an optional barbecue dinner (vegetarian and gluten-free options also available). The cost of dinner is $8 […]
Please plan to join us in honoring Congregation Emanu El's Sisterhood's 82nd anniversary, for a special Shabbat service followed by a festive oneg buffet. If you would like to contribute to the dessert table, please contact the Sisterhood office at 713.529.5771, ext. 233 or sishood@emanuelhouston.org. For this special contribution we are requesting donations of 3-4 […]
Families with young children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for Rodeo Tot Shabbat and usher in one of the most joyous times in Houston - Rodeo Season! Our Rodeo Tot Shabbat will begin in Feld Hall with an optional barbecue dinner (vegetarian and gluten-free options also available). The cost of dinner is $8 […]
Due to a CenterPoint neighborhood transformer replacement, Congregation Emanu El will be closed next week on Monday, March 10. Should you need pastoral care during that time, please call the main temple line at 713.529.5771 and follow the prompts.
Join Emanu El’s newest lunch club designed to build on camaraderie and community. Whether you’re retired, a stay-at-home dad, or in need of a change of scenery at lunch time, Food for Thought has space for you. Bring your lunch and we will provide desserts and drinks. Register online and join us!
The Dressmakers of Prospect Heights, by Kitty Zeldis, is a mesmerizing historical novel about three women in 1920s New York City and the secrets they hold. This novel moves from the bustling streets of early twentieth-century New York City to late nineteenth-century Russia and the lively quarters of New Orleans in the 1910s. This is […]
Join us on the second Thursday of the month as we host a group that enjoys companionship while knitting and/or crocheting hats and scarves, shawls and lap blankets for SEARCH Homeless Services and patients in the Medical Center. If you don’t know how to knit but want to learn, let us know. We’ll be happy […]
Please join us for a Purim preneg preceding Shabbat services on Friday, March 14. To get everyone in the spirit, we will offer adult beverages along with an array of hamantaschen and other sweet delights.
Our most vivid memories of cultural traditions, family celebrations, and milestone events in our lives are often strongly connected with what we wore. We will look back at some of those unforgettable occasions with a presentation of Nora and Delia Ephron’s play, Love, Loss and What I Wore, which was based on the bestselling book […]
Motherhood Together is an ongoing program for families who have welcomed new babies through birth and adoption which provides a supportive community and conversation for moms and babies during the first 12 weeks of the child's life. The program offers: Weekly sessions facilitated by a certified postpartum doula with visits from postnatal specialists and Emanu […]
We welcome new members who have joined Congregation Emanu El as of May 1, 2024, to join us for a catered dinner following Shabbat services. For information about membership, contact Anna Shabtay, Director of Congregational Advancement, at annas@emanuelhouston.org.
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Donovan Park (700 Heights Blvd) Come connect with other young families while we enjoy playtime! Feel free to come for the whole time, or just drop in when you can. Snacks, drinks and fun will be provided! If your child is five years old or younger, we would love to […]
Our beginning adult Hebrew class focuses on learning the Hebrew aleph bet and acquiring the skills to decode simple words and phrases. The course cost is $180. Try the first couple of sessions at no cost to decide if it is a good fit for you. Learn more and register for these classes by contacting […]
Film Screening: “Colleyville” Directed by Dani Menkin (80 Minutes) Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center (5601 S. Braeswood Blvd.) Emanu El is excited to join as a community partner for the annual Houston Jewish Film Festival. New, promising, entertaining and exceptional award-winning films are featured this year, bringing Jewish lives and stories to the big screen. […]
Nancy & Rich Kinder Building – Lynn Wyatt Theater (5500 Main Street, Houston, TX 77004) Reception: Isabel Brown Wilson Boardroom The Sisterhood of Congregation Emanu El invites you to Judaism Through the Arts. Alison de Lima Greene, the Isabel Brown Wilson Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art will be speaking about the art and life of […]
We are excited to announce a very special adult travel opportunity led by Rabbi Silk and Rabbi Fixler. Join Congregation Emanu El for a Civil Rights Journey to the American South, March 27-30, 2025. This amazing trip will offer an opportunity to learn about the struggles of African Americans to gain equality in the 1950’s and […]
Motherhood Together is an ongoing program for families who have welcomed new babies through birth and adoption which provides a supportive community and conversation for moms and babies during the first 12 weeks of the child's life. The program offers: Weekly sessions facilitated by a certified postpartum doula with visits from postnatal specialists and Emanu […]
Join Emanu El Young Professionals for a night at the theatre as we see Main Street Theater’s world premiere production of Memoriam. Written by an Israeli playwright, Memoriam delves into themes of memory and the holocaust. About the Play: In the near future, Memoriam Inc. buys and sells memories, digitizing them for mass-viewership. Customers can […]
Join us for Heritage Shabbat featuring Cantor Simmons, Emanu El’s professional octet, and our choir director, M.J. Gallop. We will share the treasured music of our heritage with classical settings that convey the majestic tranquility and joy of Shabbat. During this Heritage Shabbat service, we will bid a loving farewell to our cherished choir director […]
Our beginning adult Hebrew class focuses on learning the Hebrew aleph bet and acquiring the skills to decode simple words and phrases. The course cost is $180. Try the first couple of sessions at no cost to decide if it is a good fit for you. Learn more and register for these classes by contacting […]
Location: 2525 Washington Avenue This 90-minute, docent-guided walking tour tells the story of some of Glenwood's notable women, whose legacies range from the suffrage movement to the silver screen. Among the featured subjects are Charlotte Allen, the wife of Houston co-founder Augustus Allen; suffragists Annette Finnigan and Florence Sterling; publisher and stateswoman Oveta Culp Hobby, […]
Calling all caring volunteers looking for a monthly volunteer/mitzvah opportunity which will bring you immense personal satisfaction while providing an enjoyable morning for family caregivers and individuals living with mild to moderate memory loss due to Alzheimer’s or other dementias. The Gathering Place is staffed by Emanu El volunteers and professional staff from CarePartners, a […]
***Please note registration for this class has met capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Shira in Rabbi Silk’s office at shiram@emanuelhouston.org. What is the role of gratitude in our lives? Is forgiveness important? How do we present ourselves to the world? Who am I responsible for? What is my relationship with God, […]
Join Sisterhood for an evening of tiles and smiles! We’ll enjoy a light dinner for $7, then play mah jongg. Registration is a must. Please register online or by contacting the Sisterhood office at 713.529.5771, ext. 233 or sishood@emanuelhouston.org.
Join us for a dynamic presentation and discussion led by Anna Ashburn, our Shalva Project clinician. Anna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a decade of experience working with children and adolescents in various settings including schools, summer camps, and therapeutic settings. Through these experiences, she has seen youth from diverse backgrounds grow, change, […]
Motherhood Together is an ongoing program for families who have welcomed new babies through birth and adoption which provides a supportive community and conversation for moms and babies during the first 12 weeks of the child's life. The program offers: Weekly sessions facilitated by a certified postpartum doula with visits from postnatal specialists and Emanu […]
Join us for Tot Shabbat on the first Friday of the month. Families with young children are invited to join Congregation Emanu El for this monthly event to share a special Shabbat led by a member of our clergy and geared toward families with little ones ages 0-6. Tot Shabbat will begin with a delicious […]
Join us for Tot Shabbat on the first Friday of the month. Families with young children are invited to join Congregation Emanu El for this monthly event to share a special Shabbat led by a member of our clergy and geared toward families with little ones ages 0-6. Tot Shabbat will begin with a delicious […]
Please join "The Classics" — Emanu El's affinity group for couples and singles ages 55+, 60s & 70s — on Friday, April 4, for a lovely Shabbat dinner following services. The cost to attend is $15. Kindly RSVP by March 29. We look forward to seeing you there!
Congregation Emanu El Sisterhood announces a laugh-your-socks-off evening followed by a sumptuous dessert reception. Saturday, April 5 7:30 p.m. Underwriters Shelly Cyprus Joan Morgenstern Shelley & Vic Wisner Event Honoree For over 36 years, Sylvia Brody has dedicated herself to Sisterhood. In addition to being a three-time president of Sisterhood she has served on the temple board […]
