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

Making The World A Better Place

Simon Greer

Building a Vibrant Grass Roots Jewish Community
Wednesday, February 22nd, 7:30 p.m.

Simon Greer, President and CEO of the Progressive Jewish Alliance and Jewish Funds for Justice, will engage us in addressing issues we face as a reflection of core Jewish values in our nation. He’ll explore how we can help direct the financial, human and institutional capital of American Jews to support the common good.  more about the series…
 

Am Yisrael Chai – The Jewish People Live

Cantor Vadim Tunitsky presents a concert,
Am Yisrael Chai – The Jewish People Live
Tuesday, January 31st, 7:00 p.m.

Holocaust survivors are living proof of it and we are honoring them with this program of Liturgical Music – Yiddish, Russian, Italian, Opera and Broadway.
 

Torah Study, Saturdays at 9:15 a.m.

Opportunities for life-long enrichment through Torah study.
 
“Untold Torah Stories”-new-Jan. 7, 21 & 28
Join Rabbi Kahn for a Shabbat Torah study that delves into the challenging texts we usually avoid. Learn everything you were never taught in religious school – Texts of Tears, Terror & Hope.
“Word By Word” – Study with Rabbi Scott
“Genesis” – Study with Rabbi Walter
 

Celebrate Purim, Wednesday, March 7th

PTA Purim Carnival, 5-7 p.m.
Buy your tickets here!
 
Megillah Mia
Our All-star Show, 7 p.m.
 
Find all the details here…
 

Speaker Series

 

“Making The World A Better Place”

Congregation Emanu El Endowment Fund
presents the 2011-2012 Series

Click for more details and to hear these presentations…
 
 
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Rabbi Lynne Landsberg

The Wake-Up Call
 

Thursday, January 12, 2012, 7:30 pm
Rabbi Niles Goldstein

Tikkun: Healing Wounds Within and Without
Rabbi Goldstein will also speak January 13 and 14.
 
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 7:30 pm
Simon Greer
Building a Vibrant Grass Roots Jewish Community

 
 

Upcoming Events

Cantor s Concert

Cantor Vadim Tunitsky presents a concert, Am Yisrael Chai – The Jewish People Live – Tuesday, January 31st, 7:00 p.m. Holocaust survivors are living proof of it and we are honoring them with this program of Liturgical Music – Yiddish, Russian, Italian, Opera and Broadway.
Participants in the program are Cantor Marina Shemesh of Brotherhood Synagogue in Manhattan, Robert Brewer, piano; Julie Sacks, syntheciser; Patrick Sloan, bass, cello and bass guitar; and Greg Sherman, percussion.

Date and Time: January 31, 2012 at 7:00 pm

Becker Open House

Date and Time: February 1, 2012 at 9:30 am

Wednesday With The Rabbis

Discover what Judaism has to say about friendship, parent-child relationships, life after death, and many more relevant subjects on Wednesdays from 12:30- 1:30 p.m. Study with our rabbis and a devoted group of learners and you’ll be astounded by the relevance and practicality of ancient Talmudic and Midrashic texts. Come see what tradition has to say, and add your voice to the ongoing discussion. This class is for everyone, the experienced adult learner and those new to Jewish study.

Date and Time: February 1, 2012 at 12:30 pm

Bar and Bat Mitzvah Parents

Bar and Bat Mitzvah Parents' Meeting

Date and Time: February 1, 2012 at 5:30 pm

Torah Over Easy

At Corner Bakery on 59 at Kirby.
Brotherhood invites YOU to join them for breakfast on the first Thursday of the month for an opportunity to eat, schmooze and study a little bit of text with Rabbi Scott on what Judaism teaches us about being a man.

Date and Time: February 2, 2012 at 7:00 am

Hot Topics with Rabbi Kahn

Date and Time: February 2, 2012 at 9:30 am

TOT Shabbat

Date and Time: February 3, 2012 at 6:00 pm

Grandparents Shabbat

Date and Time: February 4, 2012 at 9:30 am