Congregation Emanu El is a Reform synagogue firmly rooted in our covenant with God and the Jewish People.  We are a caring community dedicated to inspiring the love of God, teaching the joys of Jewish living and sharing our mission to be a light unto the nations.

Congregation Emanu El – Houston, Texas

Announcements

Emanu El now has a Facebook Page.

Look for the link above in the header of our pages. We will be posting Temple events, news, photos and other great information. Please help by becoming a fan “liking” Congregation Emanu El on Facebook and suggesting it to all of your friends. Our address is www.facebook.com/emanuelhouston.

Mishkan T’filah

Donating a prayer book in honor or in memory of a loved one can be a wonderful and lasting recognition. Donations should be in the amount of $40 and a permanent label will be placed in a prayer book. To make your donation, send your check to the Temple with the information. You can click on “Donations” to download a donation form.

Pack Your Bags for our Trip to Israel

You can travel with Linda and Rabbi Walter to Israel, leaving Tuesday, October 5th and returning to Houston Friday, October 15th. This journey will take you to Jerusalem, Beit Shean National Park, Safed, Caesarea, Tel Aviv, and more. If you want to be in this group, contact Rabbi Walter’s office.

Hurricane Preparedness


Follow this link for individual and family disaster preparedness information. There are many helpful hints for you and your family during hurricane season.


Speaker Series

Social Justice: Acts of Faith

Congregation Emanu El Endowment Fund announces the 2010-2011 series Social Justice: Acts of  Faith which offers an incredible opportunity to confront some of the most pressing issues of the twenty-first century.

The following experts will offer us a rich experience as we gain insights through practical and though-provoking programs on social issues.

Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010
Rabbi Jill Jacobs
Pursuing Social Justice
Through Jewish Law & Tradition


Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010
Liz Murray
Housing: A Basic Human Right



Thursday, Jan. 24, 2011
Mark Pelavin
Environment:  Preserving Our Earth
for the Next Generation


Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011
Charles Foster
Immigration:  We Were Strangers
In The Land of Egypt


Upcoming Events

7th Grade Opens

Date and Time: September 7, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Rosh Hashanah

First Service 6:00 pm
Second Service 8:45 pm

Date and Time: September 8, 2010 at 6:00 pm

Rosh Hashanah

Family & Children's Service A New Beginning, 9:00 am
Morning at Temple, 10:30 am
Morning (at The Power Center, 12401 South Post Oak), 10:30 am
Tashlich, Across from the JCC, 6:00 pm

Date and Time: September 9, 2010 at 9:00 am

Shabbat Shuvah

Date and Time: September 10, 2010 at 6:00 pm