Events

Gather with friends and loved ones before services to celebrate the new year together over refreshments and hors d’oeuvres.

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

Designed for children 8 and under and their families, this lively and fun service highlights the themes and rituals of the holiday. Immediately following our Children’s Service, join us for a sweet treat and chance to greet friends at the Rosh HaShanah Morning Family Reception

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 Simmons, with accompaniment on organ and piano. 3rd through 5th grade students are invited to pray with their […]

We set aside some time as Rosh HaShanah concludes to gather at Bill Coates Bridge (located in Hermann Park) and symbolically cast our sins into the water while singing and reflecting together. Click here for Bill Coates Bridge location and parking information.

To complement our High Holy Day Children’s Services, families with children in 2nd grade or younger are invited to join Emanu El clergy and staff for an in-person outdoor experience featuring PJ Library Story Walk™. We will be gathering at the Nature Discovery Center in Bellaire for this very special event. Arrive at your convenience […]

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 Days season.

This service, on the holiest night of the year, will feature the contemplative prayers and stirring music unique to this holiday. They 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 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 Silk 3rd through 5th grade students are invited to pray with their parents for the first half of […]