Congregation Emanu El

Congregation Emanu El Congregation Emanu El is a Reform synagogue firmly rooted in our covenant with God and the Jewish People.

Congregation Emanu El is a Reform synagogue affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. Founded in 1944 on principles of support for Israel and the freedom of expression of both pulpit and pew, this Preamble to our By-Laws has remained unchanged to this day.

06/18/2026

“They saw a beautiful land — and then said, ‘We were like grasshoppers in our own eyes.’” How often do we let one tiny “however” shrink our courage and possibility?

Emanu El Cares is supporting organizations throughout June that are focused on food insecurity in our community, and we ...
06/17/2026

Emanu El Cares is supporting organizations throughout June that are focused on food insecurity in our community, and we have a volunteer spot for you! Scan the QR code to learn more and sign up.

06/17/2026

Israeli ambassador in Houston: U.S.-Israel relationship closest in history

06/17/2026

The camp duffel, the packing list, the hug that lasts a little longer than usual: getting ready for camp is its own ritual. What if those chaotic drop-offs are actually sacred moments of sending and being sent?

It's ! We're making such good progress on the new building! Courtyard demo is now complete, and construction crews have...
06/16/2026

It's ! We're making such good progress on the new building! Courtyard demo is now complete, and construction crews have begun to build a new 4-foot wall that will separate the new event lawn from the playground. Bricks now cover most of the exterior. And the interior... wait until you see it!

It's summer and that means it's time for our clergy team to spend time at Greene Family Camp with your campers! First up...
06/16/2026

It's summer and that means it's time for our clergy team to spend time at Greene Family Camp with your campers! First up, Rabbi Fixler, who was there last week as faculty for staff week, helping train the staff — including several Emanu El teens! — in their roles as Jewish educators. URJ Greene Family Camp

06/15/2026

This is the time of year when parking lots fill with minivans, trunks with duffel bags and pillows, and kids who can barely contain their excitement—and their nerves—as they head off to camp.

Rabbi Pam Silk explores the “grasshopper feeling” of standing at a new threshold — whether it’s sleepaway camp, retirement, an empty nest, or learning to live after loss. What does it mean to meet that moment with a ruach acheret, a “different spirit,” like Caleb and Joshua?

Watch and join us in asking: when we look at the land ahead, can we say, “The land is good, and I am capable of meeting it”?

Becker School is going international this summer, just in time for the World Cup! This week, campers are focused on Scot...
06/15/2026

Becker School is going international this summer, just in time for the World Cup! This week, campers are focused on Scotland (perfectly timed, of course, with Scotland's 1-0 win this weekend!), and, through a visit with Houston bagpiper and band director Lyric Todkill, learned about the bagpipes, kilts, sporrans, and how the pipes are played. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Becker School

06/15/2026

Pride is a Jewish value.

06/14/2026

“When the text comes through that simply says, ‘I landed,’ that’s the symbol of a job well done.” Rabbi Oren Hayon reflects on goodbyes and the holy work of stepping back so the people we love can rise on their own. For parents, teachers, and anyone saying tender goodbyes this season.

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1500 Sunset Boulevard
Houston, TX
77005

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