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 […]
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, […]
Athletes and novices alike are invited to join MOVE with Emanu El: Walking/Running Club on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 a.m. beginning April 2. The group will meet in the West lot and is free to roam from there -- be it the Rice Loop, through Rice Village, or a quiet stroll […]
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 […]
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 […]
***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 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 April 2. We look forward to seeing you there!
Our chapel service is an informal participatory service where all are invited to share reading, singing and being part of a warm and welcoming community. At the same time, the worship service in the Barish Sanctuary is led by young adults who are becoming bar or bat mitzvah. To help guide you in our worship, […]
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 […]
Congregation Emanu El Sisterhood announces a laugh-your-socks-off evening at Congregation Emanu El on Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. followed by a sumptuous dessert reception. Congregation Emanu El will host this remarkable evening, Sunset Blvd Comedy Club, honoring Sylvia Brody. The event, organized by Sisterhood Fundraising Vice-President Kathy Parven, welcomes the community to the evening’s […]
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 […]
TUESDAY, APRIL 8 | 7:00 p.m. $18 General Admission Join Cantor Simmons and her extraordinary cantor colleagues, Josh Breitzer, Arik Luck and Shira Ginsburg as we explore the Jewish experience in America, through the genres of Yiddish and American musical theater, folk music, art song, and more.
Join the Men of Emanu El Lunch Club which is designed to build on friendship 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. Food for Thought is […]
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.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Congregational Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 22, following the Ernest Krautkopf Congregant of the Year Dinner on at 6:30 p.m. Your participation in our Annual Meeting helps shape Emanu El’s future by voting on key items and being a part of the necessary quorum to conduct important […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our chapel service is an informal participatory service where all are invited to share reading, singing and being part of a warm and welcoming community. At the same time, the worship service in the Barish Sanctuary is led by young adults who are becoming bar or bat mitzvah. To help guide you in our worship, […]
***Registration for this event has closed. If you would like to see if there is availability on the waitlist, please contact Allison Hale, Programming & Engagement Associate, at allisonh@emanuelhouston.org.*** Join us as we celebrate the festive ritual dinner during Passover. Seder is at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m. The cost for […]
Wednesdays April 16, 23, 30 8:00 a.m. In this next installment of Rabbi Hayon’s Biblical Leadership Series, we will explore the life of King Solomon. The third king of Israel is renowned in Jewish tradition for his intellectual acumen, his economic accomplishments, and his literary legacy – not to mention his 700 wives! But Solomon […]
Are you in menopause or wondering if you might be in perimenopause? Join Dr. Suzanne Stovall, a board-certified Family Medicine physician with certifications in Integrative and Functional Medicine, for an engaging talk on menopause and perimenopause. Dr. Stovall will discuss what to expect during perimenopause and menopause, including common symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, […]
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 look forward to seeing everyone at the Congregational Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 22, following the Ernest Krautkopf Congregant of the Year Dinner on at 6:30 p.m. Your participation in our Annual Meeting helps shape Emanu El’s future by voting on key items and being a part of the necessary quorum to conduct important […]
Join Rabbi Fixler, Cantor Simmons and their live band for Warehouse Shabbat! This rocking, adults-only worship event has been designed to be a dynamic, lively and musical prayer experience to rejuvenate your heart and uplift your spirit. Come enjoy Kosher for Passover desserts and drinks during this exciting Shabbat program! All adults, young professionals and/or […]
Our chapel service is an informal participatory service where all are invited to share reading, singing and being part of a warm and welcoming community. At the same time, the worship service in the Barish Sanctuary is led by young adults who are becoming bar or bat mitzvah. To help guide you in our worship, […]
As the festival of Passover draws to a close, we invite you to join Cantor Simmons and Rabbi Hayon as they lead us in beautiful festival service including the reflective prayers of Yizkor so that we, as a community, can share in remembering our loved ones. This service will be streamed on our website, Facebook, […]
We look forward to seeing you at the Congregational Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 22, following the Ernest Krautkopf Congregant of the Year Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Your participation in our Annual Meeting helps shape Emanu El’s future by voting on key items and being a part of the necessary quorum to conduct important synagogue […]
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 […]
The Congregant of the Year Award, named in loving memory of Ernest Krautkopf, a long time Emanu El member and a devoted volunteer, is given to honor his commitment to Emanu El, the Jewish community, and to Judaism. Congregants honored as the Congregant of the Year share similar values – leadership, community and synagogue involvement, […]
Wednesdays April 16, 23, 30 8:00 a.m. In this next installment of Rabbi Hayon’s Biblical Leadership Series, we will explore the life of King Solomon. The third king of Israel is renowned in Jewish tradition for his intellectual acumen, his economic accomplishments, and his literary legacy – not to mention his 700 wives! But Solomon […]
Our chapel service is an informal participatory service where all are invited to share reading, singing and being part of a warm and welcoming community. At the same time, the worship service in the Barish Sanctuary is led by young adults who are becoming bar or bat mitzvah. To help guide you in our worship, […]
Sunday, April 27 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Oak Forest Park (2100 Judiway St.) 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, […]
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 […]
Join us, as part of the Shalva Project, for a special session for parents of school-aged kids (5-12 years old) as we discuss the brain science and strategies for the issues that parents are most worried about when it comes to kids in elementary school. From juggling academics and extracurriculars to understanding the evolving social […]
Join us as we prepare close to 1,000 sack lunches as Kids’ Meals works to end hunger amongst children on the third Tuesday of the month. Open to participants of all ages, all that we ask are that you are required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status as we prepare the lunches. To get […]
Wednesdays April 16, 23, 30 8:00 a.m. In this next installment of Rabbi Hayon’s Biblical Leadership Series, we will explore the life of King Solomon. The third king of Israel is renowned in Jewish tradition for his intellectual acumen, his economic accomplishments, and his literary legacy – not to mention his 700 wives! But Solomon […]
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 […]
Friday, May 2 6:00 p.m., with dinner following services Join us on Friday, May 2 for Kabbalat Shabbat services at 6:00 p.m., followed by an evening of dinner and schmoozing. Catch up with your Helfman friends, celebrate the end of the school year, and share summer plans at this all-school event. The optional dinner will […]
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 […]
Our chapel service is an informal participatory service where all are invited to share reading, singing and being part of a warm and welcoming community. At the same time, the worship service in the Barish Sanctuary is led by young adults who are becoming bar or bat mitzvah. To help guide you in our worship, […]
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 […]
