BUILDING CLOSED
Please note that Emanu El will be close at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, and remain closed through Wednesday, January 1. The building will reopen on Thursday, January 2.
Please note that Emanu El will be close at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, and remain closed through Wednesday, January 1. The building will reopen on Thursday, January 2.
Shabbat evening worship services feature a diverse rotation of 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 […]
Join us for Gems of Torah, an in-depth exploration of the weekly Torah portion. For more information, please contact Shira Moses in Rabbi Silk's office at 713.529.5771, ext. 212, or email her at shiram@emanuelhouston.org.
Our chapel service is an informal participatory service where all are invited to share reading, singing and being part of a warm and welcoming community. At the same time, the worship service in the Barish Sanctuary is led by young adults who are becoming bar or bat mitzvah To help guide you in our worship, […]
Join us for our warm, participatory Shabbat morning Proler Chapel service, then stay for a chance to schmooze and enjoy a schmear. No RSVP required! Mark your calendar and plan to attend an engaging and spiritual prayer service on the first Shabbat morning of the month at 10:30 a.m., and stay after services for a […]
***Please note registration for this class has met capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Shira in Rabbi Silk’s office at shiram@emanuelhouston.org. What is the role of gratitude in our lives? Is forgiveness important? How do we present ourselves to the world? Who am I responsible for? What is my relationship with God, […]
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 […]
We are excited to bring Work of Our Hands back into the building! Join us on the second Thursday of the month as we host a group that enjoys companionship while knitting and/or crocheting shawls, bonnets, booties, lap blankets etc. for patients in the Texas Medical Center. The beauty of this mitzvah covers neo-natal infants […]
Join us for the first Tot Shabbat Dinner of 2025! 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 […]
Shabbat evening worship services feature a diverse rotation of 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 […]
Join us for the first Tot Shabbat Dinner of 2025! 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 […]
Our chapel service is an informal participatory service where all are invited to share reading, singing and being part of a warm and welcoming community. At the same time, the worship service in the Barish Sanctuary is led by young adults who are becoming bar or bat mitzvah To help guide you in our worship, […]
Sunday mornings from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 6 sessions beginning on January 12 Curious to learn more about Jewish practice and belief? Wanting to understand the layers of Jewish wisdom literature and text? Interested in reviewing the highlights of Jewish history? Join our clergy for Basic Judaism, a multi-session beginning-level course open to those […]
Our beginning adult Hebrew class focuses on learning the Hebrew aleph bet and acquiring the skills to decode simple words and phrases. The course cost is $180. Try the first couple of sessions at no cost to decide if it is a good fit for you. Learn more and register for these classes by contacting […]
Calling all caring volunteers looking for a monthly volunteer/mitzvah opportunity which will bring you immense personal satisfaction while 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 […]
Join Emanu El’s newest lunch club designed to build on friendship and community. Whether you’re retired, a stay-at-home dad, or in need of a change of scenery at lunch time, Food for Thought has space for you. Bring your lunch and we will provide desserts and drinks. Register online and join us!
Join Sisterhood for an evening of tiles and smiles! We’ll enjoy a light dinner for $7, then play mah jongg. Registration is a must. Please register online or by contacting the Sisterhood office at 713.529.5771, ext. 233 or sishood@emanuelhouston.org.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 | 7:30 p.m. $25 General Admission Heading into MLK weekend, step back into the glamorous era of swing for a night of big band music, dancing, desserts, and drinks! Experience the influence of jazz legends: Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington and Count Basie performed by Phillip Hall (piano), Ernesto Vega (sax), […]
Shabbat evening worship services feature a diverse rotation of 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 […]
Our chapel service is an informal participatory service where all are invited to share reading, singing and being part of a warm and welcoming community. At the same time, the worship service in the Barish Sanctuary is led by young adults who are becoming bar or bat mitzvah To help guide you in our worship, […]
Please note that the building will be closed on Sunday, January 19, due to the Chevron Houston Marathon limiting access to the building.
LOCATION: Feeding the Lone Star (1000 Fondren Rd.) Calling all chefs and volunteers! Emanu El Cares! is launching the 2025 volunteer season with a strong commitment to supporting food-insecure individuals in our community. We invite you to join us for this all-ages volunteer opportunity! For children ages four and under, Feeding the Lone Star will […]
Please note that the building and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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, all that we ask are that you are required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status as we prepare the lunches. To get […]
***This event has been postponed due to inclement weather - Registrants will be contacted regarding the new date*** Wednesday, January 22, 1:00 p.m. Nancy & Rich Kinder Building - Lynn Wyatt Theater (5500 Main Street, Houston, TX 77004) The Sisterhood of Congregation Emanu El invites you to Judaism Through the Arts. Alison de Lima Greene, […]
The Women of Gen-X invite you to attend Invigorating Your Glamour for the New Year!, a free informative session hosted by Glamour Med Spa. At the event, guests will be joined by Dr. Bachilo and team to address concerns or questions people may have about their individual aesthetic goals. Glamour Med Spa offers a personalized, […]
Shabbat evening worship services feature a diverse rotation of 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 […]
Join Rabbi Fixler, Cantor Simmons and their live band for Warehouse Shabbat! This rocking, adults-only worship event has been designed to be a dynamic, lively and musical prayer experience to rejuvenate your heart and uplift your spirit. Come enjoy local desserts and drinks during this exciting Shabbat program! All adults, young professionals and/or young at […]
Our chapel service is an informal participatory service where all are invited to share reading, singing and being part of a warm and welcoming community. At the same time, the worship service in the Barish Sanctuary is led by young adults who are becoming bar or bat mitzvah To help guide you in our worship, […]
Sunday mornings from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 6 sessions beginning on January 12 Curious to learn more about Jewish practice and belief? Wanting to understand the layers of Jewish […]
Weir Park (3012 Nottingham St., West U) Come connect with other young families while we enjoy playtime at Weir Park. Feel free to come for the whole time, or just […]
Our beginning adult Hebrew class focuses on learning the Hebrew aleph bet and acquiring the skills to decode simple words and phrases. The course cost is $180. Try the first […]
SEARCH Houston’s Mobile Outreach team distributes snack packs and sack lunches to individuals who are experiencing homelessness and living on the streets. Our team of volunteers meets on the fourth […]
This novel is a kaleidoscopic portrait of one family’s displacement across four countries. Kantika – “song” in Ladino—follows the joys and losses of Rebecca Cohen, feisty daughter of the Sephardic […]
Shabbat evening worship services feature a diverse rotation of musical accompaniment and worship styles. Our Friday evening service is available online through our streaming video page. Most Friday evening services may […]
Our chapel service is an informal participatory service where all are invited to share reading, singing and being part of a warm and welcoming community. At the same time, the […]