Open House & Meet-the-Teacher Event All current and prospective Helfman Religious School students are invited to an Open House and Meet-the-Teacher event! Come celebrate our return to in-person classes; find […]
This innovative service features a joyful, creative, contemporary prayer experience, suitable for all ages, with unique musical additions to encourage singing and participation. Sermon by Rabbi Oren Hayon View the […]
Designed for children 8 and under and their families, this lively and fun service highlights the themes and rituals of the holiday. This service will be available on-demand beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7.
Congregation Emanu E will open the doors of the Proler Chapel and host members from its three Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) sister synagogues in the greater New Orleans area - Gates of Prayer, Sinai and Touro - for a Rosh HaShanah morning service. The service will be led by Gates of Prayer Rabbi Emeritus […]
This intergenerational service combines familiar music and prayers with beautiful liturgical writing and stirring poetry, along with full translation and transliteration of Hebrew texts. You’ll also experience an inspiring and engaging collection of music led by Cantor Rollin Simmons, with accompaniment on organ and piano. Sermon by Rabbi Joshua Fixler View the Service Online Click […]
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 […]
Hear a message of inspiration to deepen your spiritual and moral explorations on this very special Shabbat between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Every year during Shabbat Shuvah, our congregation is given the opportunity to learn from a member of the community who shares their own perspectives on the themes of the High Holy Days: […]
**This event has reached its capacity, and registration is now closed. To complement our High Holy Day Children’s Services, which this year will be on streaming video, families with children in 2nd grade or younger are invited to join Emanu El clergy and staff for an in-person outdoor experience featuring a PJ Library Story Walk™. […]
We invite all to join together in the beautiful, serene surroundings of Emanu El Memorial Park to remember their dear ones during the High Holy Day season. Location: 8431 Bissonnet St.
Play Mah Jongg at Emanu El and be a Winner. Crack your card open, and bam, watch the winds blow jokers your way. All are invited to join us on the second Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. for afternoon of fun with snacks and friends. Bring friends and enjoy! We plan to meet […]
This service, on the holiest night of the year, will feature the contemplative prayers and stirring music unique to this holiday. It will be accompanied by Ann Frohbieter on organ and our professional choir and include the poignant setting of Kol Nidre played by Brinton Smith, Principal Cellist of the Houston Symphony. Sermon by Rabbi […]
This service, on the holiest night of the year, will feature the contemplative prayers and stirring music unique to this holiday. It will be accompanied by Ann Frohbieter on organ and our professional choir and include the poignant setting of Kol Nidre played by Brinton Smith, Principal Cellist of the Houston Symphony. Sermon by Rabbi […]
Designed for children 8 and under and their families, this service offers engaging music, prayers and stories that will encourage families to reflect on how we can be our best selves. This service will be available on-demand beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 16.
This service will be led by our clergy, accompanied by Ann Frohbeiter on organ and our professional choir. Through stirring music and meaningful prayer, we will reflect on the themes of repentance and forgiveness. Sermon by Rabbi Pamela Silk View the Service Online Click here to access our streaming page Click here to follow along with […]
Perspectives on Sacred Belonging What does it mean to be a part of sacred community? In what ways do we value the experiences of people who are different from us? How can we ensure that every person in our congregation is seen, included, and valued? Join us for an engaging afternoon experience, delving into these […]
Find restoration and strength through poetry, song and prayer. Led by Cantor Rollin Simmons & Rabbi Pamela Silk View the Service Online Click here to access our streaming page Click here to follow along with the Mishkan HaNefesh flipbook Click here to access captioning
Through meaningful readings and soul-stirring music, we will journey through varied expressions of grief and memory. Sermon by Rabbi Roy Walter View the Service Online Click here to access our streaming page Click here to follow along with the Mishkan HaNefesh flipbook Click here to access captioning
We will bring our holidays to a close with the sweetness of Havdalah, the separation between the penitential season and the promising new year ahead. View the Service Online Click here to access our streaming page Click here to follow along with the Mishkan HaNefesh flipbook Click here to access captioning
Join us Saturday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m. for Sukkot Under the Stars! Click here to read more and register.
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 […]
Sisterhood hosts bi-monthly book reviews throughout the year that are open to the public. September's book review will be led by our congregant, Ed Septimus. Please Note: This book review will be held by Zoom and the information to access will be emailed ahead of time to those who register. A summary of our September […]
The Texas Vaccine Institute will be at Emanu El to give flu shots at the cost of $26. High dose flu shots will be available for those 65 and older. Participants with Medicare as their primary insurance do not have to pay; others will be given a receipt to claim reimbursement with their insurance provider. […]
Join us for a special Sukkot gathering at Emanu El for all ages. Our evening will get underway at 7:00 p.m. on the east side of our campus with an opportunity to set up your seating arrangements and take advantage of the delicious treat offerings including popular movie theater fare. The program will begin at […]
The congregation is invited to join us online for a lively musical celebration of endings and beginnings as we celebrate Consecration and the beginning of Helfman Religious School education for our youngest learners. Please note that only those who live in the household of our consecrants are allowed to attend in-person in the Barish Sanctuary. […]
Join our movement, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) for a joyous Erev Simchat Torah celebration online. Whether by Vimeo or Facebook, enjoy an hour-ish long program featuring: music from a few of the most energized musicians and artists of our movement; a brief Torah reading of the end of Deuteronomy and the beginning of […]
The congregation’s observance of the Simchat Torah festival service which will include the prayers of Yizkor will take place in the Barish Sanctuary. No reservation needed. Those unable to join us are encouraged to tune in online as the service will be broadcast on our website through our streaming video page (Barish Sanctuary), YouTube, Facebook, […]
Every Wednesday morning, the EE Runners meet for an invigorating lap on the trail around Rice University. The groups steps off at 7:45 a.m. from the west parking lot. In addition to the weekly runs, the EE Runners also hosts walks and runs in some of the most scenic parks around the city. They range […]
**Registration for this event has met capacity and is now closed. Families with young children will join Congregation Emanu El for this monthly event to share a special Shabbat led by a member of our clergy, geared toward families with little ones ages 0-6. Please note that due to capacity considerations, advance registration is required […]
Emanu El will host a bereavement group on Saturday mornings at 9:15 a.m. The group will meet for 8 sessions, concluding on November 19. Participants are not required to attend all sessions but are strongly encouraged to attend as many as possible. The group will be facilitated by Mallory Mincberg, M.Ed., LPC, who currently works […]
