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In his two decades of membership, Ben has dedicated himself to bringing Temple Emanu-El members together. With the Men’s Club, Ben has organized events about...
The first time Barry attended a Daily Sunset service at Temple Emanu-El, he felt at home. He would come to the neighborhood for regular meetings...
When Marc returned to New York City after a few years living outside the city, there was no question. He would rejoin Temple Emanu-El, his...
As the Days of Awe approach, many of us seek ways to prepare our minds and hearts for the season of reflection, repentance, and renewal....
For Rick and Janine’s family, there is nothing quite like the magic of Family Havdalah with Temple Emanu-El’s Religious School. During Havdalah, the hustle of...
A few days after her 90th birthday, Bettijane was called to the Torah in honor of her 90th birthday in the Beth-El Chapel. For 68...
For years, Amanda and her husband thought there would be an obvious place for them to find a Jewish community in their downtown neighborhood. They...
Brian and Bianca’s journey at Temple Emanu-El began with a suggestion. They were new to New York City looking to join a temple. Originally from...
The day Brian and his wife Lisa visited Temple Emanu-El, their search for a synagogue stopped. On that summer night in the Beth-El Chapel, Brian...
For as long as he can remember, Temple Emanu-El has been part of Steven’s life. “I was born into it,” he said on a sunny...
For 30 minutes every week, Jessie does something unusual for someone her age. She talks on the phone for pleasure. The weekly phone call, part...
Above: Molly, left, with Cantor Sara Anderson and Kyle S at a Young Members Circle Event. In her first years after graduating college, Molly was...
