Celebrate the joy of Sukkot together this season as we gather for food and fun for the whole family, delicious barbecue and a beautiful service in our new Sukkah. The fun will include all the favorites, including our rock-climbing wall, hayrides, bounce houses, crafts, and much more. The evening will feature a delicious barbecue dinner, […]
Two terrific yearlong adult Hebrew classes are about to begin, and you are invited to participate. The beginning adult Hebrew class focuses on learning the Hebrew aleph bet and helping students acquire the skills to decode simple words and phrases. The intermediate adult Hebrew level class is for students who are familiar with the Hebrew […]
Two terrific yearlong adult Hebrew classes are about to begin, and you are invited to participate. The beginning adult Hebrew class focuses on learning the Hebrew aleph bet and helping students acquire the skills to decode simple words and phrases. The intermediate adult Hebrew level class is for students who are familiar with the Hebrew […]
Bring your cards and friends and play mah jongg with Sisterhood! Refreshments will be provided. Please register online or by contacting the Sisterhood office at sishood@emanuelhouston.org or 713.529.5771 ext. 233.
***Registration for this event is now closed*** Join Emanu El Young Professionals as we celebrate Sukkot with a night of theater. At 6:00 p.m. we will enjoy dinner together in the Emanu El Sukkah, then we will drive to the Main Street Theater in Rice Village to see their production of the play What the […]
Join us for a special Shabbat as we also celebrate Simchat Torah! As part of our Shabbat service, we will unroll the Torah as a community and highlight well-known stories and moments with popular songs. Our service will be followed by a community dinner. Dinner is $5 per person. Click "register now" to join us […]
The congregation’s observance of the Simchat Torah will include the prayers of Yizkor on October 7 at 10:30 a.m., and take place in the Proler Chapel. No reservation needed. Those unable to join us are encouraged to tune in online as the service will be broadcast on our streaming video page (select Proler Chapel), Facebook, […]
Come connect with other Young Families while we celebrate our love of art! Please join us at the children’s playground at Discovery Green for the Young Families Park Playdate School Year Series. Come for the whole time, or just drop in when you can. Snacks, drinks and fun will be provided! If your child is […]
The Texas Vaccine Institute will be in the board room at Emanu El to give flu shots at the cost of $30. High dose flu shots will also be available for $80. Participants with Medicare as their primary insurance do not have to pay; others will be given a receipt to claim reimbursement with their […]
Hone your baking skills with Sisterhood and learn to make challah with expert challah maker Phyllis Berman! Enjoy a fun-filled evening baking, then have dinner with friends. No challah-making experience is necessary. In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast radiologist Dr. Kelli Ha will discuss women’s health and breast cancer. Couvert is $20 for […]
Enjoy a light dinner and wine for $7 and play mah jongg! Please register online or by contacting the Sisterhood office at sishood@emanuelhouston.org or 713.529.5771 ext. 233.
Join us in the conference room for coffee, casual conversation, and connection with other Emanu El congregants and Rabbi Silk. We’ll provide the coffee and the nosh, you bring the conversation.
You are invited to attend a discussion of "21st Century American Judaism: Unpacking What it May Mean for Congregation Emanu El.” Join us as our guest, Dr. Steven Windmueller, American scholar and Jewish communal professional, shares insights about the current and future American Jewish landscape. The discussion will be thought-provoking and insightful. Drinks and desserts […]
$18 GENERAL ADMISSION Join our beloved Phillip Hall and his legendary choir as they fill our spirits with their songs. The Phillip Hall Singers, joined by Emanu El's Volunteer and Youth Choirs, will bring us all together with the power of music. Register today and join us. Click here to learn more about MUSIC AT […]
As the world continues to respond to recent events in Israel and Gaza, we have seen a precipitous rise in antisemitism, some of it blatant and some of it subtle, including in discourse from some people in the far left. Project Shema is an independent nonprofit organization that trains and supports the Jewish community and […]
The death of a loved one. Divorce. Estrangement. Job loss. Retirement. Communal tragedy. And so much more. Each is a catalyst for grief: the undesired journey that we may either embrace, despite the pain; or, that we may ignore, risking our long-term health - physical, emotional, and spiritual. Thursday mornings through November 16, we invite […]
Lester and Sue Smith Campus 5401 Caroline St. Houston, TX , 77004 There are many Jewish legends about the golem – a creature formed from clay and brought to life using mystical knowledge to serve the Jewish community. Often the golem is portrayed protecting the Jews from pogroms and blood libels. Since the Holocaust, many […]
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a new monthly lunch-and-learn opportunity with Rabbi Silk. This eight-session class will meet on the first Wednesday of the month, beginning in November. Sexuality and intimacy are central to our identities and experiences as human beings, yet we have few opportunities to speak about them in a frank, […]
November is a time of togetherness and gratitude. In that spirit, the theme for the November Tot Shabbat is Thanksgiving. 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, geared toward families with little ones ages 0-6. […]
Seventh grade Helfman families, join us for a delicious dinner following Kabbalat Shabbat services on Friday, November 3. Advance registration for dinner is required.
November is a time of togetherness and gratitude. In that spirit, the theme for the November Tot Shabbat is Thanksgiving. 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, geared toward families with little ones ages 0-6. […]
Join us for a fun evening of programming for the whole family! We'll start with dinner and Havdalah together, then the kids will watch a movie accompanied by some of our teachers and TAs, while parents enjoy adult beverages and trivia games hosted by "Geeks Who Drink." Teams will be by grade level so you […]