Meet our JFS Counseling Team

In partnership with Alexander Jewish Family Service, Emanu El offers mental health support, healing, community, and connection for congregants in our spiritual home through The Shalva Project.

Our clinician, Anna Ashburn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas.

Our case manager, Adele Croft, serves as a Case Management Specialist with Alexander JFS.

Emanu El Cares… and Volunteers!

Emanu El Houston has a long, rich history of volunteer work in the Houston community. We believe that volunteering is how we live our values — through tikkun olam, repairing the world, and strengthening our community one mitzvah at a time. Each of us can have a significant impact far beyond the walls of our synagogue.

Thanks to everyone who joined us in June for volunteer opportunities focused on food insecurity in our Houston community. 

The Gathering Place is also in need of volunteers a few hours each month. This year-round program provides a warm, welcoming space for individuals living with early to moderate Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss to enjoy music, conversation, laughter, and connection in an environment where they feel safe and at ease. At the same time, family caregivers receive three invaluable hours of respite and support. 👉 More information

Come volunteer with us!