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 […]
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, and who is the God I may or may not believe in? In this class we will explore the big questions of life as […]
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 Rabbi Fixler for a discussion over dessert of the hit Netflix show Nobody Wants This. Though the show is a light romantic comedy about a rabbi who finds love in an unexpected place, we’ll take some of the questions it raises seriously, like: What are the experiences of interfaith/Jewish+ couples in our community? Are […]
Join us for the final Tot Shabbat Dinner of 2024! 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 an optional dinner provided […]
Congregation Emanu El looks forward to welcoming Rabbi Nancy Wiener during the weekend of December 6-December 8, for the Rabbi Robert I. Kahn Scholar in Residence. Rabbi Nancy Weiner is the Founding Director of the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Center for Pastoral Counseling at HUC-JIR. Throughout the weekend, congregants are encouraged to join Rabbi Nancy […]
Join us for the final Tot Shabbat Dinner of 2024! 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 an optional dinner provided […]
Congregation Emanu El looks forward to welcoming Rabbi Nancy Wiener during the weekend of December 6-December 8, for the Rabbi Robert I. Kahn Scholar in Residence. Rabbi Nancy Weiner is the Founding Director of the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Center for Pastoral Counseling at HUC-JIR. Throughout the weekend, congregants are encouraged to join Rabbi Nancy […]
Congregation Emanu El looks forward to welcoming Rabbi Nancy Wiener during the weekend of December 6-December 8, for the Rabbi Robert I. Kahn Scholar in Residence. Rabbi Nancy Weiner is the Founding Director of the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Center for Pastoral Counseling at HUC-JIR. Throughout the weekend, congregants are encouraged to join Rabbi Nancy […]
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 […]
Congregation Emanu El looks forward to welcoming Rabbi Nancy Wiener during the weekend of December 6-December 8, for the Rabbi Robert I. Kahn Scholar in Residence. Rabbi Nancy Weiner is the Founding Director of the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Center for Pastoral Counseling at HUC-JIR. Throughout the weekend, congregants are encouraged to join Rabbi Nancy […]
Congregation Emanu El looks forward to welcoming Rabbi Nancy Wiener during the weekend of December 6-December 8, for the Rabbi Robert I. Kahn Scholar in Residence. Rabbi Nancy Weiner is the Founding Director of the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Center for Pastoral Counseling at HUC-JIR. Throughout the weekend, congregants are encouraged to join Rabbi Nancy […]
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 […]
Congregation Emanu El welcomes author, speechwriter, and speaker Sarah Hurwitz on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Sarah’s latest book, Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life -in Judaism shares profound insights Sarah discovered on everything from Jewish holidays, ethics, and prayer to Jewish conceptions of God, death, and social justice. Sarah Hurwitz […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
A MAGICAL JOURNEY OF IMAGINATION Join us on a journey through imagination celebrating magical places and times past and present including music from Pippin, Anastasia, Camelot and The Beatles. Fun for all ages!
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 […]
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 […]
Struggling with grief as the holidays approach? You're not alone—bring your feelings of sadness and loss to a place of support and understanding. Join our bereavement group to find comfort, connection, and ways to navigate this challenging season. This session will be led by experienced grief support group facilitators from Alexander JFS, Judy Young and […]
Join Cantors Kenneth Feibush (Congregation Beth Israel), Rachel Goldman (Congregation Beth Yeshurun) and Rollin Simmons (Congregation Emanu El) as they share selections celebrating Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Light, as well as music to bring light. This is part of an ongoing series to celebrate the exhibition Living with the Gods: Art, Beliefs, and Peoples. […]
Service 6:00 p.m. | Dinner immediately following Experience the joy of the season at Emanu El with our Chanukah Shabbat service, which is filled with light and love. Congregants are encouraged to bring their chanukiyot and candles for this special service to illuminate the Barish Sanctuary together as a community. Following the all-ages-friendly service, come […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
