Sounds of the Sephardic Diaspora $18 GENERAL ADMISSION Enjoy an afternoon of music by composers who were influenced by their Jewish or Sephardic heritage, featuring Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. We are honored to be joined by his granddaughter, Diana Castelnuovo-Tedesco, who will teach us about her grandfather’s life, music and legacy. This program is presented in partnership […]
Two terrific yearlong adult Hebrew classes are about to begin, and you are invited to participate. The beginning adult Hebrew class focuses on learning the Hebrew aleph bet and helping students acquire the skills to decode simple words and phrases. The intermediate adult Hebrew level class is for students who are familiar with the Hebrew […]
Two terrific yearlong adult Hebrew classes are about to begin, and you are invited to participate. The beginning adult Hebrew class focuses on learning the Hebrew aleph bet and helping students acquire the skills to decode simple words and phrases. The intermediate adult Hebrew level class is for students who are familiar with the Hebrew […]
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 […]
Registration for this event is now closed. Stay tuned for more upcoming Sisterhood events! Join the Sisterhood for Women’s Day 2024! Be “the hostess with the mostest” as Sisterhood presents three experts who delve into the latest entertaining trends. Panelists Rebekah Graves Cunningham of Dream Bouquet and Adrienne Wagenheim, owner and event designer of Ideal […]
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 $5 […]
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 Rodeo Tot Shabbat and help us usher in one of the most joyous times in Houston - Rodeo Season! 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. […]
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 contact Shira Moses in Rabbi Silk's office at 713.529.5771, ext. 212, or email her at shiram@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, […]
Helfman PreK-1st graders and their families are invited to join us for a Havdalah service with a member of our clergy followed by a family dinner. Dinner will begin at 5:15 p.m. with Havdalah to follow. Register online and join us!
Two terrific yearlong adult Hebrew classes are about to begin, and you are invited to participate. The beginning adult Hebrew class focuses on learning the Hebrew aleph bet and helping students acquire the skills to decode simple words and phrases. The intermediate adult Hebrew level class is for students who are familiar with the Hebrew […]
Two terrific yearlong adult Hebrew classes are about to begin, and you are invited to participate. The beginning adult Hebrew class focuses on learning the Hebrew aleph bet and helping students acquire the skills to decode simple words and phrases. The intermediate adult Hebrew level class is for students who are familiar with the Hebrew […]
It’s official! The Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff is now the largest kosher food event in Houston - and it's BACK! The 11th Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff will be held on Sunday, March 3, at Beth Yeshurun! There will be MORE cooking teams, MORE food, MORE money raised for local charities, and MORE fun! At 12:00 […]
Join the Becker Boosters for a Spring Fundraiser at Betsy's in Evelyn's Park! Betsy's will donate 20% of all proceeds back to Becker School – just mention Becker when you order your food. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon of delicious food and playground fun while supporting Ms. Jennifer & Ms. Sharon by […]
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 […]
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a new monthly lunch-and-learn opportunity with Rabbi Silk. This eight-session class will meet on the first Wednesday of the month, beginning in November. Sexuality and intimacy are central to our identities and experiences as human beings, yet we have few opportunities to speak about them in a frank, […]
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 […]
Join us for Gems of Torah, an in-depth exploration of the weekly Torah portion. For more information, please contact Shira Moses in Rabbi Silk's office at 713.529.5771, ext. 212, or email her at shiram@emanuelhouston.org.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for Gems of Torah, an in-depth exploration of the weekly Torah portion. For more information, please contact Shira Moses in Rabbi Silk's office at 713.529.5771, ext. 212, or email her at shiram@emanuelhouston.org.
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, […]
We are pleased to note that Rabbi Walter continues to make progress in his treatment for cancer. At the present time, congregants wishing to support him are invited to consider donating blood. Donations of blood in Rabbi Walter’s name will enable him to accrue “credits” towards the supply of blood needed during his treatment. In […]
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 […]
Enjoy a light dinner and wine for $7 and play mah jongg! Please register online or by contacting the Sisterhood office at sishood@emanuelhouston.org or 713.529.5771 ext. 233.
You are invited to join Emanu El's newest program: Read with Me. Led by Rabbi Silk, this spring’s Read with Me will discuss and explore The Little Liar by Mitch Albom. Wine and refreshments will be provided. No time to read? This group is for you as we will read at a nice slow pace […]
***Registration for this event has reached full capacity and is now closed. For more information call the Sisterhood office at 713.529.5771, ext. 233*** Luncheon 11:30 a.m. This event will honor Rabbi Pam Silk with a tribute for her 20 years of service to Congregation Emanu El and will feature renowned Chef Alon Shaya of New […]
Join us for an evening of bite-sized, fast paced Purim conversations and activities, featuring Rabbi Hayon, Rabbi Fixler, and Cantor Simmons. In honor of the "Fast of Esther," we will enjoy breakfast-for-dinner and mimosas. This program is for 20- and 30-somethings and will be held at Congregation Emanu El. Please register in advance so that […]
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 contact Shira Moses in Rabbi Silk's office at 713.529.5771, ext. 212, or email her at shiram@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, […]
Spiel 10:00 a.m. | Carnival 11:00 a.m. Join us for this year’s Purim Spiel, Deep in the Heart of Shushan: A Country-Western Purim! We will be line dancing our way across the bimah in our finest western wear, yodeling and two-stepping to upbeat country tunes we all know and love. We hope you will join the […]
Two terrific yearlong adult Hebrew classes are about to begin, and you are invited to participate. The beginning adult Hebrew class focuses on learning the Hebrew aleph bet and helping students acquire the skills to decode simple words and phrases. The intermediate adult Hebrew level class is for students who are familiar with the Hebrew […]
Two terrific yearlong adult Hebrew classes are about to begin, and you are invited to participate. The beginning adult Hebrew class focuses on learning the Hebrew aleph bet and helping students acquire the skills to decode simple words and phrases. The intermediate adult Hebrew level class is for students who are familiar with the Hebrew […]
Emanu El is a community partner for the 20th Annual Houston Jewish Film Festival. The selected film, Children of Nobody, will stream from the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC on Monday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. Register online by March 20 and join us! Ticket purchases are offered at a discount rate through Emanu El’s partnership in […]
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 […]
Featuring Renee Wizig-Barrios, CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, & Rabbi Hayon, Senior Rabbi of Congregation Emanu El Do not miss this opportunity to be in the room for this conversation between Rabbi Hayon and Bret Stephens on Israel since October 7. Renee Wizig-Barrios, President & CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, will […]
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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 Gems of Torah, an in-depth exploration of the weekly Torah portion. For more information, please contact Shira Moses in Rabbi Silk's office at 713.529.5771, ext. 212, or […]
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 […]
You are invited to join Emanu El's newest program: Read with Me. Led by Rabbi Silk, this spring’s Read with Me will discuss and explore The Little Liar by Mitch Albom. Wine and refreshments will be provided. No time to read? This group is for you as we will read at a nice slow pace […]
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a new monthly lunch-and-learn opportunity with Rabbi Silk. This eight-session class will meet on the first Wednesday of the month, beginning in November. […]
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 […]
Our lifespans are longer than ever, and yet so many older adults are merely existing instead of truly living. Meanwhile, we’ve come to treat natural stages of decline and death […]
The Women of Gen X Kehillah invite you to join in sharing your favorite Passover recipes and learning new ones! Come to schmooze and share recipes while also enjoying wine […]
The Thread Collectors, by Shaunna J. Edward and Alyson Richman, is about a young black woman from New Orleans and a Jewish woman from New York who risk everything for […]
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, geared toward families […]
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 […]
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, geared toward families […]
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 contact Shira Moses in Rabbi Silk's office at 713.529.5771, ext. 212, or […]
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 […]
