It is no secret that our temple staff has worked extremely hard under unprecedented circumstances this year. In recognition of their amazing contributions this year, our congregational leadership has decided to close the temple offices for during a typically quiet week between two national holidays, in order to provide some much-needed respite and renewal to […]
Join Jewish Family Service of Houston and Congregation Emanu El in shifting the focus and igniting the spark illuminating what we do have in this new year. During January, you will have an opportunity to be mindful of three things for which you are grateful. Inspire your friends and your community by sharing on a […]
Shabbat evening worship services feature a diverse rotation of musical accompaniment and worship styles. This evening service may be found on our Barish Sanctuary broadcast through our streaming video page. To help guide you in our worship, please utilize the CCAR's flip book for Mishkan T'filah by clicking here.
We feel deeply blessed to be part of such a warm and loving community that has watched our children grow through the years. We are thrilled to be celebrating Ava’s Bat Mitzvah next month. Nothing will make our simcha sweeter than to share it with you. We sincerely hope you will join us for Shabbat […]
Sisterhood hosts bi-monthly book reviews throughout the year that are open to the public. January's book review will be led by our congregant, Susana Paoloski. Please Note: This book review will be held by Zoom, and the information to access will be emailed ahead of time to those who register. A summary of our January […]
Make plans to join us on Shabbat Shirah, the Sabbath of Song. As our Torah portion and the accompanying extraordinary music highlight Moses and Miriam leading the Israelites across the Red Sea and out of Egypt, we will add in our own celebratory tune to honor Barbara Loeser as she steps down after more than […]
The EE Runners started as a group of people looking for a little community through fitness. Since that first Wednesday morning, friendships have grown and we have started to participate in events as a group. But now, we have taken the next step… We're excited to announce that the EE Runners are participating in the […]
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 […]
***This event has been canceled. Stay tuned for more upcoming Sisterhood programming. Whether you are an art aficionada or not, you won’t want to miss Sisterhood’s docent-led tour of the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH). The Kinder Building is the MFAH’s beautiful new showcase for an […]
***This event has been canceled. Stay tuned for future Sisterhood programming!
Congregation Emanu El, in collaboration with the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston and created by the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, will offer a class entitled "American Idol" taught by Rabbi Hayon. The prohibition on idol-worship has always been a central idea in Judaism. But what exactly does this mean in […]
***Registration for this event is now closed. Nobody does it better than The Classics! Join The Classics (Emanu El's social group for members in their 50s and 60s) for dinner after Friday night services at Common Bond Bakery, Brasserie & Bistro (Medical Center location at 2278 W. Holcombe Blvd). The restaurant, located on the NE […]
Join us for an evening of conversation with Emanu El member and community leader Beth Merfish. She will speak about the intersections of her professional work, her community activism, and her Jewish identity. Beth will share the ways that her personal journey has shaped her transformative leadership on issues including gender equity, reproductive freedom, and […]
***Registration for this event is currently closed, as we have reached our capacity. For more information or to get on a waitlist, contact Jason Plotkin at 713.535.6414 or jasonp@emanuelhouston.org. 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 […]
***Registration for this event is currently closed, as we have reached our capacity. For more information or to get on a waitlist, contact Jason Plotkin at 713.535.6414 or jasonp@emanuelhouston.org. 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 […]
