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 […]
Join us for Becker's annual Scholastic book fair! Becker’s annual book fair will launch with dinner for Becker families sponsored by Bootin & Savrick Pediatric Associates along with an opportunity for early-bird book shopping afterward! Click here to register for Becker Family Night & Dinner on Sunday, November 5, at 5:00 p.m. Click here to view […]
Join us for our annual scholastic book fair! More info coming soon! The book fair will launch with dinner and early book fair shopping. Registration for dinner is required and will be available soon!
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.
Liza Wiemer's The Assignment was inspired by a real-life high school class in which students were made to role play Nazis and argue for the Final Solution at the 1942 Wannsee Conference. As the school administration addresses the teens’ refusal to participate in the appalling debate, the student body, their parents, and the larger community […]
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. | Service at 8:00 p.m. 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 […]
Come connect with other Young Families while we celebrate our love of story time! Please join us at the children’s playground at Evergreen Park in Bellaire 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 […]
Songs Without Words $18 GENERAL ADMISSION Our partnership with Rice University's Shepherd School of Music continues. Join these extraordinary students as they perform chamber works by Jewish composers that demonstrate how Judaism influenced their music and lives. Tickets available online. Click here to learn more about MUSIC AT EMANU EL. Click here to become a […]
This year’s Jewish Book & Arts Festival will be covering the timely issue of book banning, along with censorship and its effects on society for an illuminating panel discussion. Each of the panelists brings his or her own unique perspective on how book banning affects so many different parts of our society. Panelists will include […]
Join Sisterhood for a fascinating guided tour, then indulge your inner artist during a hands-on art project at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, located at 4848 Main Street in the Museum District. Following the tour, the group will enjoy a Dutch treat lunch at a nearby restaurant. This event will be limited to 30 […]
Join us for Heritage Shabbat featuring Cantor Simmons, Emanu El's professional octet and our organist, Ann Frohbieter. We will share the treasured music of our heritage with classical settings that convey the majestic tranquility and joy of Shabbat. Our Friday evening service is available online through our streaming video page. Most Friday evening services may […]
Congregation Emanu El welcomes our newest members to join us for a delicious dinner following Shabbat services. If you've joined Emanu El since January 2023, be on the lookout for your personal invitation. During this time of togetherness, those who are new to the congregation will be joined by members of the clergy, committees and […]
Emanu El's administrative offices will be closed on Thursday - Friday, November 23 - 24, in observance of Thanksgiving. The business offices will reopen on Monday, November 27.
Second in a series, please join us for the next guest of "Desserts and Discussion," Dr. Joshua Furman, Founding Curator of the Joan and Stanford Alexander South Texas Jewish Archives and Associate Director of the Program in Jewish Studies at Rice University. Recognizing the need to preserve historical materials that tell the narrative of South […]
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. Tot Shabbat will begin in Feld Hall with an optional dinner provided by Houston Catering Concepts, and vegetarian and gluten-free […]
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. Tot Shabbat will begin in Feld Hall with an optional dinner provided by Houston Catering Concepts, and vegetarian and gluten-free […]