Temple Emanu-El

Temple Emanu-El is a vibrant Reform Jewish congregation dedicated to nurturing a caring and inclusive community that enriches the spiritual and social lives of our members and strengthens the bonds within our community and with the state of Israel, ensuring continuity as a people and a religion. Our congregation fosters a love and understanding of our Jewish heritage, traditions, and values while promoting interfaith fellowship, celebrating diversity, and taking action to heal the world. We explore innovative approaches to worship and holiday celebrations; seeing Judaism through a “fresh set of eyes" enables us to gain a better understanding of its teachings and better serve the needs of our diverse community.In order to achieve our mission, we have established the following goals:As a House of Assembly, we welcome everyone to participate in our religious, social, educational and community programs and life-cycle events.As a House of Learning, we cultivate a lifelong love of Torah, Jewish heritage, ethics, and values through innovative and engaging educational programming for all ages and backgrounds.As a House of Worship, we create a sacred space where our congregation gathers to pray and experience a sense of Kedushah (holiness).As a caring and active community, we reach out to promote fellowship and support each other; ensuring our members feel a deep sense of Kesher (connection) to our warm, extended family and a need to participate in Temple activities.Beyond our synagogue walls, we are committed to Tikkun Olam (repairing our world) through proactive leadership and participation in social justice and social action initiatives.