Sunday, April 27 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Oak Forest Park (2100 Judiway St.) Come connect with other young families while we enjoy playtime! Feel free to come for the whole time, or just drop in when you can. Snacks, drinks and fun will be provided! If your child is five years old or younger, […]
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 […]
Join us, as part of the Shalva Project, for a special session for parents of school-aged kids (5-12 years old) as we discuss the brain science and strategies for the issues that parents are most worried about when it comes to kids in elementary school. From juggling academics and extracurriculars to understanding the evolving social […]
Please join us in observance of Yom HaShoah, a day of remembrance for the 6,000,000 Jewish people who lost their lives during the Holocaust. During this annual commemoration, we will mourn the loss of all who perished, honor those who survived and come together as a community to remember and reflect. This event is coordinated […]
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 […]
Wednesdays April 16, 23, 30 8:00 a.m. In this next installment of Rabbi Hayon’s Biblical Leadership Series, we will explore the life of King Solomon. The third king of Israel is renowned in Jewish tradition for his intellectual acumen, his economic accomplishments, and his literary legacy – not to mention his 700 wives! But Solomon […]
It's time for Becker's annual Transportation Fair, and you don't want to miss it! From sports cars to emergency and construction vehicles, we can't wait to explore them with you! PLEASE NOTE: There will be a slight change in Emanu El's campus access and parking protocols during the event. BECKER MORNING DROP OFF: Drop off […]
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are only available in person. Please review our weekly email newsletter, Emanu El Connects, for the most up-to-date information on our services.
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 […]
Merfish Teen Center Thursday, May 1 Dinner 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Join us and celebrate 77 years of Israel! Journey across the Israel nation trail! Experience Israel’s diverse landscapes without leaving Houston! From the snowy mountains to the sunny Mediterranean shores, there’s something for everyone! Enjoy exciting activities including rock climbing, sand art, pita […]
Join us for Tot Shabbat on the first Friday of the month. 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 a delicious […]
Join us for Tot Shabbat on the first Friday of the month. 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 a delicious […]
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, […]
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are only available in person. Please review our weekly email newsletter, Emanu El Connects, for the most up-to-date information on our services.
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 […]
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 […]
Come enjoy a cup of coffee at Emanu El. This is a time for you to get to know your clergy. Be it entertainment, food, hobbies, or travel – the sky is the limit! Join us at 9:00 a.m. in the library. No registration required!
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 […]
***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, […]
Join us on the second Thursday of the month as we host a group that enjoys companionship while knitting and/or crocheting hats and scarves, shawls and lap blankets for SEARCH Homeless Services and patients in the Medical Center. If you don’t know how to knit but want to learn, let us know. We’ll be happy […]
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 […]
Leah Lax is an award-winning author who has also written libretti for some of America’s top composers. Her first book, Uncovered, about her thirty years among the Lubavitcher Hasidim as a mother of seven and closeted lesbian went worldwide and became an opera. Her latest book, Not From Here: the Song of America, presents extraordinary […]
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, […]
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are only available in person. Please review our weekly email newsletter, Emanu El Connects, for the most up-to-date information on our services.
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 […]
In this immersive historical tale spanning the life stories of three women, author Sarit Yishal-Levi delivers a multi-layered narrative of multiple generations suffering from loss and family destruction against the backdrops of pre-World War II Macedonia, British-managed Israel, and Yom Kippur War-era Tel Aviv. The Woman Beyond the Sea traces the paths of a daughter, […]
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.
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 […]
Congregation Emanu El is pleased to provide support to women and families experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss, and/or stillbirth. Rabbi Silk and Anna Ashburn, LCSW, our Alexander JFS Shalva Project clinician, will educate participants about the Jewish perspective while providing a safe space for participants to share, according to their comfort level.
BATL Grounds (1431 W 20th St) Join Congregation Beth Israel’s H-Town Jews and Congregation Emanu El’s Young Professionals for a night of axe throwing! Together, we’ll celebrate Lag B’Omer, a holiday full of joy and celebration. Tickets are available at a cost of $25 per person.
Special Oneg Shabbat immediately following services Please join us on Friday, May 16 following Shabbat services for a special Oneg showing gratitude to Emanu El leadership.
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, […]
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are only available in person. Please review our weekly email newsletter, Emanu El Connects, for the most up-to-date information on our services.
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 […]
The historic process to complete our campus gets underway when we break ground for the Jerold B. Katz Family Center for Jewish Learning on Sunday, May 18—you won't want to miss it! Register today to join us for: Lunch Construction-themed activities for adults and kids Fun photo opps and games Ceremonial moments and more! Plus, […]
Brought to you by the Jewish Baseball Museum: Join the Sugar Land Space Cowboys for Jewish Heritage Night on May 18 – where the spirit of baseball meets vibrant cultural celebration! Ticket Options: $30 Ticket: Includes $15 loaded value for concessions or merchandise! Just scan your game ticket barcode at checkout and enjoy $19 Kosher […]
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 […]
Please plan to join Sisterhood to witness the installation of new officers and board members for 2025-2026 as we celebrate the past year and the beginning of a new one! The installation service will be led by our clergy in the chapel. Afterward, join us for a scrumptious spring luncheon catered by Houston Catering Concepts. […]
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 […]
Weingarten Building at ERJCC (5601 South Braeswood Blvd.) Join Chef Emily from Hell’s Kitchen for a hands-on culinary experience where you'll craft a beautifully arranged charcuterie board featuring a variety of cheeses, vibrant vegetables, and gourmet accompaniments. Then, roll up your sleeves to make light and pillowy ricotta gnocchi from scratch, perfectly paired with a […]
Shabbat evening worship services feature diverse 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 up-to-date information. […]
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, […]
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are only available in person. Please review our weekly email newsletter, Emanu El Connects, for the most up-to-date information on our services.
The Mindfulness Meditation group integrates Jewish values into a practice of gaining awareness of yourself and others. All levels are welcome. The first Saturday of each month is dedicated to beginners and includes an introduction to mindfulness.
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 Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. to fill bags with an assortment of non-perishable snack items. Often, the packs provide the only food our […]
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 […]
Shabbat evening worship services feature diverse 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 up-to-date information. […]
The Mindfulness Meditation group integrates Jewish values into a practice of gaining awareness of yourself and others. All levels are welcome. The first Saturday of each month is dedicated to beginners and includes an introduction to mindfulness.
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, […]
Shabbat morning worship services feature diverse musical accompaniment and worship styles, and are only available in person. Please review our weekly email newsletter, Emanu El Connects, for the most up-to-date information on our services.