Emanu El Houston's Congregant of the Year Award, named in loving memory of Ernest Krautkopf, a long time member and devoted volunteer, is given to each year to a congregant who exemplifies his legacy of community and synagogue involvement, leadership, and a love of Judaism. This year’s Congregant of the Year is Marlene Rubin. She […]
THE SHEPHERD SCHOOL OF MUSIC CONCERT: SH’MA, HEAR HER VOICE: CELEBRATING JEWISH WOMEN COMPOSERS Discover the beauty of instrumental chamber music by trailblazing Jewish women composers. Shepherd School of Music students will perform works by composers from Israel and the Diaspora, spanning the 19th century to today. $18 general admission.
Sundays through May 18, 2026 Intermediate Adult Hebrew: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. This year-long adult Hebrew class is beginning on September 14, and you are invited to participate! The intermediate adult Hebrew level class will focus on reading to increase prayer reading fluency. The course cost is $250 and includes materials.
Sundays through May 18, 2026 Beginning Adult Hebrew: 10:30 a.m. – Noon This year-long adult Hebrew class is beginning on September 14, and you are invited to participate! The beginning adult Hebrew class will focus on learning the Hebrew aleph bet and acquiring the skills to decode simple words and phrases. The course cost is […]
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 […]
In the next installment of the Biblical Leadership Series, Rabbi Oren Hayon will explore what it meant to lead in times of uncertainty, transition, and change during the days of the early rabbis. In past sessions, we have learned about King David’s bravery, King Solomon’s wisdom, and the Hebrew prophets’ campaigns for justice. Wisdom in Action: Leadership […]
Dinner 5:45 p.m. | Service 6:15 p.m. 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 by Houston Catering […]
Shabbat evening worship services feature diverse 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 congregational communications for the most up-to-date information. […]
Join us on May 1 for Kabbalat Shabbat services at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner and schmoozing. We will take time together to express our gratitude for Elizabeth's and Becca's years of dedicated service to our community and to wish them well as they head off on new adventures. This all-school event is also a […]
The Mindfulness Meditation group integrates Jewish values into a practice of gaining awareness of yourself and others. All levels are welcome. The first Saturday of each month is dedicated to beginners and includes an introduction to mindfulness.
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are only available in person. Please review our weekly email newsletter, Emanu El Connects, for the most up-to-date information on our services.
Sundays through May 18, 2026 Intermediate Adult Hebrew: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. This year-long adult Hebrew class is beginning on September 14, and you are invited to participate! The intermediate adult Hebrew level class will focus on reading to increase prayer reading fluency. The course cost is $250 and includes materials.
Sundays through May 18, 2026 Beginning Adult Hebrew: 10:30 a.m. – Noon This year-long adult Hebrew class is beginning on September 14, and you are invited to participate! The beginning adult Hebrew class will focus on learning the Hebrew aleph bet and acquiring the skills to decode simple words and phrases. The course cost is […]
Calling all caring volunteers looking for a monthly volunteer/mitzvah opportunity 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 Houston non-profit with which Emanu El has partnered […]
Congregation Emanu El and the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC are excited to collaborate on our next installment of the Endowment Speaker Series. Join us for a deliciously engaging evening with celebrated chef and author Adeena Sussman as she shares her stories, flavors, and inspiration behind her latest cookbook, Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes. In […]
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 […]
In the next installment of the Biblical Leadership Series, Rabbi Oren Hayon will explore what it meant to lead in times of uncertainty, transition, and change during the days of the early rabbis. In past sessions, we have learned about King David’s bravery, King Solomon’s wisdom, and the Hebrew prophets’ campaigns for justice. Wisdom in Action: Leadership […]
Shabbat evening worship services feature diverse 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 congregational communications for the most up-to-date information. […]
The Mindfulness Meditation group integrates Jewish values into a practice of gaining awareness of yourself and others. All levels are welcome. The first Saturday of each month is dedicated to beginners and includes an introduction to mindfulness.
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are only available in person. Please review our weekly email newsletter, Emanu El Connects, for the most up-to-date information on our services.
Sisterhood of Congregation Emanu El warmly invites you to Opera in the Heights at Emanu El — a beautiful morning of community, celebration, and live music. Join us on Wednesday, May 13 at 11:00 a.m. as we install our new Sisterhood officers, honoring the dedicated women who give so much to our congregation. The morning […]
Mental illness affects many people and families in our community. Congregation Emanu El welcomes Michael Wiesenthal on Thursday, May 14, to discuss his personal experiences, including his life-long struggles with mental health. He will be joined by Anna Ashburn, Clinician for The Shalva Project, and the two will hold space to help participants understand that […]
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 […]
Our member, and medical ethicist Rebecca Lunstroth, will be leading a discussion for our Young Professionals (20- and 30-somethings) called The Conversation You SHOULD Be Having (but probably aren't). We will meet over a delicious dinner, and we’ll discuss the myriad of moral dilemmas and legal barriers inherent in medical decision-making. In this engaging discussion, […]
In the next installment of the Biblical Leadership Series, Rabbi Oren Hayon will explore what it meant to lead in times of uncertainty, transition, and change during the days of the early rabbis. In past sessions, we have learned about King David’s bravery, King Solomon’s wisdom, and the Hebrew prophets’ campaigns for justice. Wisdom in Action: Leadership […]
Shabbat evening worship services feature diverse 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 congregational communications for the most up-to-date information. […]
The Mindfulness Meditation group integrates Jewish values into a practice of gaining awareness of yourself and others. All levels are welcome. The first Saturday of each month is dedicated to beginners and includes an introduction to mindfulness.
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are only available in person. Please review our weekly email newsletter, Emanu El Connects, for the most up-to-date information on our services.
Join us for an enjoyable afternoon of community, connection, and flavor at our Israeli-themed potluck! Whether you're sharing a recipe passed down through generations, or coming to be social, all are welcome at our table! Cooking experience not require- store bought treats and just as welcome! Come hungry and bring a friend. Together, we will […]
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. To get on the volunteer mailing list, please contact Donnie Bundman. Emanu El’s involvement with Kids’ Meals is made possible through the generosity […]
Enjoy a fun evening of mah jongg and a light dinner for $7. Players of all abilities are welcome. Please register using the link above, by contacting the Sisterhood office at sishood@emanuelhouston.org, or 713.529.5771, ext. 233.
Emanu El welcomes Reverend Katey Zeh, CEO of Religious Community for Reproductive Choice (RCRC), for a conversation about the intersection of religious freedom and reproductive rights. Join us for an engaging discussion about the surprising history of faith communities supporting abortion access, including RCRC’s precursor, the Clergy Consultation Service. Learn about the ways that […]
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 diverse 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 congregational communications for the most up-to-date information. […]
The Mindfulness Meditation group integrates Jewish values into a practice of gaining awareness of yourself and others. All levels are welcome. The first Saturday of each month is dedicated to beginners and includes an introduction to mindfulness.
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are only available in person. Please review our weekly email newsletter, Emanu El Connects, for the most up-to-date information on our services.
Kristin Harmel's novel, The Sweetness of Forgetting, is a fascinating story of a young woman, Hope McKenna-Smith, and her beloved grandmother, Mamie. Mamie is drifting away in a haze of Alzheimer's, but in a rare moment of clarity, Mamie realizes that she must finally tell her granddaughter the secrets that she has held onto for […]
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 diverse 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 congregational communications for the most up-to-date information. […]
The Mindfulness Meditation group integrates Jewish values into a practice of gaining awareness of yourself and others. All levels are welcome. The first Saturday of each month is dedicated to beginners and includes an introduction to mindfulness.
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are only available in person. Please review our weekly email newsletter, Emanu El Connects, for the most up-to-date information on our services.
Join us on Sunday, May 31 for Jewish Heritage Night at the Sugar Land Space Cowboys! Tickets are $30 each and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Calling all caring volunteers looking for a monthly volunteer/mitzvah opportunity 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 Houston non-profit with which Emanu El has partnered […]
The Summer Movie Series is back! Lights, Camera, L’Chaim celebrates Jewish life, culture, and storytelling through the magic of cinema. Each screening offers a chance to connect over stories that explore our community, identity, tradition, and resilience. Footnote is the story of a father and son who are rival professors in Talmudic Studies who share a complicated relationship. Grab some nosh, […]
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 […]
Dinner 5:45 p.m. | Service 6:15 p.m. 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 by Houston Catering […]
Shabbat evening worship services feature diverse 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 congregational communications for the most up-to-date information. […]
The Mindfulness Meditation group integrates Jewish values into a practice of gaining awareness of yourself and others. All levels are welcome. The first Saturday of each month is dedicated to beginners and includes an introduction to mindfulness.
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are only available in person. Please review our weekly email newsletter, Emanu El Connects, for the most up-to-date information on our services.