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

Celebrate Purim, Sunday, Feb. 28


The Whole Megillah

Songs

Costumes

Games

Prizes

Food


FUN!





Chicken Soup Cookoff

Our 9th Annual (almost) Chicken Soup Cookoff was a big success!

For a list of winners, photos, videos, media coverage on the Chicken Soup Cookoff visit

www.ChickenSoupCookoff.com

haiti


Help for Haiti

through the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston’s Earthquake Relief Fund


The JimmiesConcert Fundraiser for Becker Early Childhood Center

March 7, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

All the details…

Speaker Series

Judaism: A Tree of Life with Many Branches

Four Rabbis – one Orthodox, one Conservative, one Reconstructionist and one Reform – each share why they chose their branch of Judaism.


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Rabbi Roy A. Walter

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Rabbi Roy A. Walter has been Senior Rabbi of Congregation Emanu EI since 1978. He came to Emanu EI following his ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in 1970. A native of Memphis, Rabbi Walter received his B.A. from Tulane University, and Bachelor and Master of Hebrew Letters, as well as Doctor of Divinity degrees from HUC-JIR in Cincinnati. He is the co­author of Gates of Prayer for Young People published by the CCAR and serves on the faculty of St. Thomas University under the auspices of the Jewish Chautauqua Society.

View the entire series and listen to the presentations…

Upcoming Events

Yom Limmud

"Living Jewishly in a Changing World"
9:00 - 3:30
at Congregation Beth Israel

Date and Time: February 14, 2010 at 9:00 am

Bereavement Group

Have you experienced the death of a loved one? Do you feel overwhelmed? Would you like to join a group led by Susan Altshuler and Arlyne Gimble to talk about feelings of grief and isolation? Sharing with others who are experiencing the same feelings or situation will help you cope.

Date and Time: February 15, 2010 at 5:00 pm