Membership Office
For questions about membership options, High Holy Days seating, or special financial arrangements, please contact the Membership Office at 212-507-9514 or membership@emanuelnyc.org.About Membership at Emanu-El
Temple Emanu-El welcomes all who wish to participate in Jewish life: singles, couples, and families in all their forms, interfaith couples, individuals with disabilities, and we embrace people of every age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or financial means.
Benefits of Membership
High Holy Days
- Tickets for High Holy Days services, including formal worship and vibrant offerings for families
- Option to upgrade to reserved seating with select membership levels
- Eligibility for reciprocal tickets at URJ-affiliated synagogues nationwide
- Guest tickets for an additional charge
Community & Connection
- Build life-long relationships and connections to our clergy, teachers, and other members
- Enjoy members-only events, milestone celebrations, and special trips designed to build community and create lasting memories.
- Volunteer opportunities with our Tikkun Olam and Sunday Lunch Programs
- Participation in community-building groups, including Men’s Club, Women of Emanu-El, Community as Family, and Young Members Circle (20s/30s)
- Join a Gather group (or start your own) to connect with members with similar interests
- The support of a warm, multigenerational community rooted in tradition, learning, and service
Family & Youth Engagement
- Access to our award-winning Nursery School
- Innovative programs, classes, and events for families with young children (newborn to 5 years old)
- Enrollment in our growing Religious School (pre-K – 8th grade)
- Family-centered Shabbat and holiday celebrations
- Individual Bat/Bar/Bnei Mitzvah ceremonies at Temple Emanu-El
- Participation in our groundbreaking teen programs including Confirmation, leadership, internships, and travel (9th – 12th grade)
- Opportunities to participate in specialized travel to Israel and other Jewish destinations with clergy and fellow congregants
- Family-centered learning and meaningful Jewish experiences for children of all ages
Pastoral Care & Lifecycle Events
- Personalized clergy support for pastoral care and life-cycle events, marking moments of celebration and sadness
- Use of our majestic sanctuary and other event spaces for weddings, baby namings, b’nei mitzvah, and funerals.
- Access to burial at Salem Fields and Beth-El Cemeteries
Learning & Exploration
- Torah and Talmud study with our rabbis and visiting scholars – connecting ancient texts to the modern experience
- Discounts on classes, lectures, and special programs at the Streicker Cultural and Outreach Centers
- Participation in The Well, our popular intergenerational women’s study group
- Join the new Center for Interfaith Dialogue for inventive programs, lectures, and events in partnership and fellowship with Christians, Muslims and other people of faith
