Congregation Emanu El welcomes our newest members to join us for a delicious brunch starting at 11:30 a.m. During this time of togetherness, those who are new to the congregation will be joined by members of the clergy, committees and board of Congregation Emanu El.
Brush up on your skills and join our High Holy Days Shofar Squad with Rabbi Fixler and Jeff Silk annual shofar class. It will blow you away! This program is open to people of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you own a shofar, please bring it with you. A limited […]
Calling all caring volunteers looking for a monthly volunteer/mitzvah opportunity 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 Houston non-profit with which Emanu El has partnered […]
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 […]
Dinner 5:45 p.m. | Service 6:15 p.m. 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 an optional dinner provided by Houston Catering […]
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.
During this in-person Torah study, participants will dive deeply into the portion of the week, reading the text, studying classic and contemporary commentaries, and reflecting on how these ancient words speak to our modern lives. The class will be interactive and discussion-based; your questions, insights, and personal reflections will be a central part of our […]
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.
$18 General Admission for Concert Only Join us for a S’lichot evening of music that invites spiritual contemplation and showcases the beauty of the classical tradition.
We begin the season of repentance with the observance of S’lichot. Each year we gather on the Saturday evening before Rosh HaShanah to reflect on the past year and the changes we wish to make in the upcoming one. Our service this year will include Maya Zemach, cello, and Isaac Foreman, piano, to enhance this […]
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 […]
Join us for a High Holy Day service that blends tradition with inspiration. Featuring the timeless prayers and evocative poetry of our High Holy Day prayerbook, Mishkan HaNefesh, this service will be elevated by the powerful voices of our cantor and a specially assembled vocal and instrumental ensemble. Together, they will lead us in familiar […]
This intergenerational service combines familiar music and prayers with beautiful liturgical writing and stirring poetry. You will also experience an inspiring and engaging collection of music enhanced by our professional choir and organ.
We set aside some time as Rosh HaShanah concludes to gather and symbolically cast our sins into the water while singing and reflecting together. We will ensure our new year gets off to a sweet start by celebrating Tash-LICK, our annual addition of an ice cream truck!
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 outdoor experience featuring a storybook walk.
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. To get on the volunteer mailing list, please contact Donnie Bundman. Emanu El’s involvement with Kids’ Meals is made possible through the generosity […]
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 […]
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 […]
During this in-person Torah study, participants will dive deeply into the portion of the week, reading the text, studying classic and contemporary commentaries, and reflecting on how these ancient words speak to our modern lives. The class will be interactive and discussion-based; your questions, insights, and personal reflections will be a central part of our […]
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.
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 organ and our professional choir. Through stirring music and meaningful prayer, we will reflect on the themes of repentance and forgiveness.
We will bring our holidays to a close with an opportunity to honor and remember our dear ones, the final confessions of N'ilah, and the sweetness of Havdalah that marks the separation between the penitential season and the promising new year ahead.
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 […]
During this in-person Torah study, participants will dive deeply into the portion of the week, reading the text, studying classic and contemporary commentaries, and reflecting on how these ancient words speak to our modern lives. The class will be interactive and discussion-based; your questions, insights, and personal reflections will be a central part of our […]
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.
Bring the family, grab your friends, and join us for a joyful Sukkot Block Party! Come and experience the warmth of the Sukkah, the fun of a neighborhood block party, and the special magic that happens when our community comes together. Schedule: 11:30 a.m.- Registration opens 12:00 p.m.- Service in the Sukkah Lunch and block […]
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 […]
Join us for an evening of sparking conversation filled with bubbly beverages and the art of bonsai. The evening features Japanese-inspired cuisine and hands-on instruction for the most seasoned plant enthusiast or someone who has never shaped bonsai before. Guests will enjoy creating their own miniature masterpiece to take home! Registration includes: Sparkling wine and […]
Join us for a special Simchat Torah celebration! We will unroll the Torah as a community and highlight well-known stories and moments with popular songs, accompanied by our band. This will be a lively and family-friendly service. We will march with the Torah to join in a festive meal together, and engage with Torah through […]
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 […]
In this festival service, we read the end of Deuteronomy and begin again with Genesis as the annual cycle begins anew. The service will include prayers of Yizkor, a beautiful and meaningful way to remember our dear ones.