Membership in our congregation is open to single, married, and intermarried Jewish families who embrace our Jewish religion, rituals, and heritage. Temple Emanuel offers the services of a full time Rabbi, Cantor, Executive Director, Director of Congregational Education and Director of Early Childhood.
Membership in Temple Emanuel brings many rewards:
• A place for worship during the year, including the High Holy Days
• Our clergy’s assistance in celebrating life cycle events
• The opportunity to be part of our lay leadership
• An excellent Religious School that is integrated into our synagogue
• The opportunity to be a minyan leader, Torah reader, or gabbai
• Monthly learning service and ongoing Adult Education lectures and classes, including instruction in how to lead minyan, read Torah, or act as gabbai.
• Notice of yahrzeits
• Service leaders and prayer books during Shiva (if needed)
• Youth Group programming, including age-appropriate Shabbat services and Kadima, the international Conservative youth movement for middle-school students
• Active Sisterhood, Men’s Club, and Keruv (Interfaith Outreach)
• Personal counseling by our Rabbi, as well as hospital visits
• Outreach from the Community of Caring committee in times of serious illness or crisis
• A well-stocked Judaica Gift Shop managed by our Sisterhood
• Our weekly email and bi-monthly printed bulletin to keep you informed
• The right to vote at our annual congregational meeting
• Member rates and advance reservations for our elegant, versatile, and spacious catering facilities