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Meet The High Holy Days Ushers: Andrew C.

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Congregants and students are engaged in study and learning on computers in a bright, modern library or study space at Temple Emanu-El. The area features large windows, warm wooden ceiling accents, rows of tables with desktop computers, and is filled with natural light and the lively energy of the community.

Caring for our Students on Campus

A Message from Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson Many of us are watching with dismay as events unfold on college campuses around the country targeting Jewish...

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A collage shows teens picking out formal dresses for their proms at Tikkun Olam's Project Prom, which provides young women from schools in low-income neighborhoods with ensembles for prom. The main image features a teen twirling in a flowing blue and purple floral dress, surrounded by displays of elegant attire.

Tikkun Olam Holds its 12th Annual Project Prom

As prom season approaches, the excitement among high school students is palpable. Yet, for some, the anticipation is clouded by worries about the costs associated...

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A smiling volunteer from Temple Emanu-El hands a box filled with toys, such as a teddy bear and board games, to another person in a storage area lined with shelves of donated items.

Supporting HIAS’ Avodah Fellowship: Mid-year Grant Progress Report

Founded to help Jews fleeing pogroms in Europe, today HIAS stands for a world in which refugees of all faiths find welcome, safety, and opportunity....

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A wooden gavel rests on a desk in the foreground, while people in formal attire engage in conversation over documents in the background, evoking themes of justice and ethical discussion within a communal setting.

Giving back through Pro Bono with Family Legal Care

We extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated volunteer attorneys, Lou Briskman, Jessie Beller, and Kyle Satterfeld, for their invaluable contributions in increasing access to...

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A Jewish Perspective on the 2024 Solar Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, the skies over North America will darken as a total solar eclipse crosses from Mexico through the United States and into...

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A group of students sits in a large circle in a well-lit meeting room at Temple Emanu-El, attentively listening to presenters seated at the front. The space features elegant wood-paneled walls, chandeliers, and windows adorned with red curtains.

College Panel Discussion “Being Jewish on Campus Post-October 7th”

Led by Temple teen Ezra Sapadin, the Department of Lifelong Learning hosted a panel discussion with current college students, “Being Jewish on Campus Post-October 7th.”...

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Thank You to Our Volunteers at Mitzvah Day

Tikkun Olam Volunteers and Project Leaders gathered in Wise Hall this past Sunday, March 17, 2024, to assemble over 2,000 packages containing more than 16,000...

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Bold, illuminated letters spell PURIM beneath a sign reading EMANU-EL STUDIOS PRESENTS, set against a dark background featuring elegant architectural accents inspired by Temple Emanu-El.

Emanu-El Studios Presents: Purim

This year, our family Purim celebration Emanu-El Studios Presents: Purim took us on an unforgettable journey through some of Hollywood’s most magical family movies. With...

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A stained glass window illustrates the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac, showing Abraham, crowned and holding a raised arm, standing over Isaac on an altar, framed by vibrant red, blue, and yellow geometric patterns.

Torah Commentary on Ki Tisa by Bettijane Eisenpreis

Torah Commentary by Bettijane Eisenpreis “The Lord spoke unto Moses, ”Hurry down, for your people, whom you brought out of the Land of Egypt, have...

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A group of women from Temple Emanu-El gather around tables in a bright, welcoming room with wooden paneling and large windows, assembling care packages to support those in need.

Tikkun Olam Winter Mitzvahs

Tikkun Olam volunteers came together this February to assemble 75 Mishloach Manot packages for the Jewish Chaplains Council and 96 packages for East Harlem Community...

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A joyful group of Temple Emanu-El teens and adult chaperones gather for a rooftop photo, with a beautiful historic stone building and cloudy sky in the background. One participant takes the selfie from the front.

Returning from Berlin: Temple Emanu-El’s Teen Trip to Berlin, Germany

Our recent Teen Trip to Berlin was an incredible journey filled with inspiration and hope. Two of our teens and I returned home deeply moved...

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Discover the Joys of Grandparenting with Temple Emanu-El

Finding the right balance as a new grandparent can be tricky; you want to be supportive and helpful, but not intrusive and overbearing. It marks...

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