Congregation Emanu El will host a mobile blood drive with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. In honor of Emanu El congregants living with blood disorders, please sign up to donate blood and help make a difference in the lives of others. With the severe shortage of blood supply, every donation counts! Anyone over 120 lbs. […]
Join us for an informal education session to learn about pre-planning for yourself and your loved ones over breakfast. Guests will have an opportunity to speak with three Jewish funeral homes about their futures and purchase plots from Emanu El Memorial Park. This event is open to the public. RSVPs are requested by October 24. […]
O My G-d: Exploring the Divine Through Music Please join Dan Nichols for a deep dive into song craft and explore singer-writer's (Jewish and secular) perspectives on the meaning of time, love, place, purpose and “more-than-me-ness.” Click here to learn more about our Music at Emanu El series.
November 1, 8 & 15 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Our lifespans are longer than ever. And yet, TOO OFTEN older adults are put (or put themselves) “out to pasture,” merely existing instead of truly living. Meanwhile, we’ve come to treat natural stages of decline and death as medical dilemmas, to be dreaded and avoided. […]
Enjoy a light meal for $7 and have a fun evening playing mah jongg with your friends. Please register online or by contacting the Sisterhood office at sishood@emanuelhouston.org or 713.529.5771, ext. 233.
Do you want all the benefits of a book discussion group without the need to commit to extensive reading ahead of time? Do you want to connect with both your Judaism and a fun group of people? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then join us for A Taste of Talmud, […]
Emanu El is going to Israel this summer! Come to an information session that will cover the details of all the amazing opportunities and experiences in store for you on this unforgettable adventure.
All currently enrolled 7th graders and their families are invited to join us for 7th Grade Family Shabbat. Our evening will consist of attending services, Shabbat dinner, and viewing and discussing 13: The Musical. Following our programming, 7th graders will stay overnight. Please contact Becca Schwartzberg at beccas@emanuelhouston.org with any questions.
Dinner: 5:45 p.m. Service: 6:15 p.m. Families with young children will join Congregation Emanu El for this monthly event to share a special Shabbat led by a member of our clergy, geared toward families with little ones ages 0-6. Our Tot Shabbat will begin with dinner in Feld Hall at 5:45 p.m. This optional dinner […]
Dinner: 5:45 p.m. Service: 6:15 p.m. Families with young children will join Congregation Emanu El for this monthly event to share a special Shabbat led by a member of our clergy, geared toward families with little ones ages 0-6. Our Tot Shabbat will begin with dinner in Feld Hall at 5:45 p.m. This optional dinner […]
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 […]
Join us for our warm, participatory and hamish 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 […]
Join us for Gems of Torah, an in-depth exploration of the weekly Torah portion. For more information, please call Rabbi Silk’s office at 713.529.5771, ext. 212, or email her at rabbipbs@emanuelhouston.org.
Are you interested in reducing stress, enhancing your performance, and gaining insight and awareness of yourself and others? Consider joining Emanu El’s mediation group on Shabbat mornings. Jewish values and influences are often incorporated, and many find that it enhances their own practice of Judaism. Certified and experienced leaders include Ann Friedman, Jan Silver, Susan […]
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, […]
Emanu El’s congregation-wide, Sisterhood-led social action initiative mirrors the Torah’s teaching “The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as one of your citizens; you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I the Lord am your G-d.” We are welcoming strangers by working with Interfaith […]
Jewish Singles over 50 are invited to for a fun afternoon of pickleball at Congregation Beth Yeshurun. At no cost, you can play, nosh and meet other Jewish singles from across Houston. No experience required - you’ll receive lessons from professional instructors. Register online today and join us!
Bring your cards and your friends and enjoy the fun with lots of noshes. All levels of players are welcome and, if you don't know how to play, we will teach you! There is no charge. Please register online or by contacting the Sisterhood office at sishood@emanuelhouston.org or 713.529.5771, ext. 233.
November 1, 8 & 15 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Our lifespans are longer than ever. And yet, TOO OFTEN older adults are put (or put themselves) “out to pasture,” merely existing instead of truly living. Meanwhile, we’ve come to treat natural stages of decline and death as medical dilemmas, to be dreaded and avoided. […]
We are excited to bring Work of Our Hands back into the building! Join us on the second Thursday of the month as we host a group that enjoys companionship while knitting and/or crocheting shawls, bonnets, booties, lap blankets etc. for patients in the Texas Medical Center. The beauty of this mitzvah covers neo-natal infants […]
Fern Bernstein illustrates the benefits of Monday mah jongg, threading the mental challenge, support, and deep bonds of devoted friendships. This heartwarming story illustrates the wonderful things that can happen when five women are destined to come together to play an old Chinese game, sitting around a table with tiles, dice and a mah jongg […]
Our annual Confirmation retreat is designed to help our 10th grade students prepare for their Confirmation service, a time when they affirm their covenant with God and their commitment to Judaism and the Jewish community. During this retreat, teens will participate in study, worship and social activities with our Rabbis, educators and retreat staff.
Join us for Heritage Shabbat featuring Cantor Simmons, Emanu El's professional octet and our organist, Ann Frohbieter. We will share the treasured music of our heritage with classical settings that convey the majestic tranquility and joy of Shabbat. Join us after for an oneg with light bites and treats.
Join us for Gems of Torah, an in-depth exploration of the weekly Torah portion. For more information, please call Rabbi Silk’s office at 713.529.5771, ext. 212, or email her at rabbipbs@emanuelhouston.org.
Are you interested in reducing stress, enhancing your performance, and gaining insight and awareness of yourself and others? Consider joining Emanu El’s mediation group on Shabbat mornings. Jewish values and influences are often incorporated, and many find that it enhances their own practice of Judaism. Certified and experienced leaders include Ann Friedman, Jan Silver, Susan […]
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, […]
Experience the beauty of instrumental chamber music performed by gifted musicians from The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. We will hear music of Mendelssohn, Mahler, Copland and Prokofiev. Prokofiev? Yes! He wrote a beautiful klezmer-sounding Overture on Hebrew Themes. The concert will be held at Emanu El. Tickets are $18. Students are free […]
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 […]
November 1, 8 & 15 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Our lifespans are longer than ever. And yet, TOO OFTEN older adults are put (or put themselves) “out to pasture,” merely existing instead of truly living. Meanwhile, we’ve come to treat natural stages of decline and death as medical dilemmas, to be dreaded and avoided. […]
***Registration for this event has closed. Stay tuned for more upcoming events with the Sisterhood!*** Celebrate Women’s Day at Congregation Emanu El with the Sisterhood along with Amy Davis from KPRC News, who will moderate a panel of distinguished nonprofit leaders on the problems they are facing and their plans to overcome them. Don’t […]
This event has been canceled. Please stay tuned for future Becker School parent/child events!
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. 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. The next installment will be on Friday, November 18 in the Sawyer Yards […]
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 […]
Join us for Gems of Torah, an in-depth exploration of the weekly Torah portion. For more information, please call Rabbi Silk’s office at 713.529.5771, ext. 212, or email her at rabbipbs@emanuelhouston.org.
Are you interested in reducing stress, enhancing your performance, and gaining insight and awareness of yourself and others? Consider joining Emanu El’s mediation group on Shabbat mornings. Jewish values and influences are often incorporated, and many find that it enhances their own practice of Judaism. Certified and experienced leaders include Ann Friedman, Jan Silver, Susan […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you interested in reducing stress, enhancing your performance, and gaining insight and awareness of yourself and others? Consider joining Emanu El’s mediation group on Shabbat mornings. Jewish values and influences are often incorporated, and many find that it enhances their own practice of Judaism. Certified and experienced leaders include Ann Friedman, Jan Silver, Susan […]
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, […]
Skip the turkey leftovers and join The Classics, Emanu El's social group for ages 50 and up, for an after-Thanksgiving meal at Mia's Table in Upper Kirby! We will give thanks for the many blessings in our lives and give to those in need this holiday season. Please bring a donation in brand new and […]
Join us for Coffee & Conversation where we will learn from Rabbi Oren Hayon about holidays in the home. This is a great time for our Jewish and non-Jewish families to learn all about celebrating Chanukah this season. Please drop off your children in carpool, then park in our west lot or parking garage. We […]
Do you want all the benefits of a book discussion group without the need to commit to extensive reading ahead of time? Do you want to connect with both your Judaism and a fun group of people? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then join us for A Taste of Talmud, […]
Dinner: 5:45 p.m. Service: 6:15 p.m. Families with young children are invited to join Congregation Emanu El for this monthly event to share a special Shabbat led by a member […]
Have you joined Emanu El since September 2021? Mark your calendar and save the date to join us for Shabbat services and dinner on Friday, December 2. It’ll be a […]
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 […]
Join us for our warm, participatory and hamish Shabbat morning Proler Chapel service, then stay for a chance to schmooze and enjoy a schmear. No RSVP required! Mark your calendar […]
Join us for Gems of Torah, an in-depth exploration of the weekly Torah portion. For more information, please call Rabbi Silk’s office at 713.529.5771, ext. 212, or email her at […]
Are you interested in reducing stress, enhancing your performance, and gaining insight and awareness of yourself and others? Consider joining Emanu El’s mediation group on Shabbat mornings. Jewish values and […]
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 […]
