Temple Emanuel of Kensington, MD

Temple Emanuel of Kensington, MD A warm, welcoming, creative, enthusiastic community of Reform Jews and those who journey with us ✡️

Temple Emanuel, the oldest Reform Congregation in Montgomery County, was formally organized in August 1952, and affiliated with the Reform Movement in March 1953. Rabbi Leon Adler became our first full-time rabbi in July 1953, and he continued to serve the congregation until his death in 1998 years later, after which Rabbi Warren Stone was installed as its second spiritual leader. Upon Rabbi Stone's retirement in June 2020, we installed Rabbi Adam Rosenwasser as the Temple's third Senior Rabbi. The congregation is a partnership between its members and its professional staff. Volunteers serve on Temple committees dealing with the range of Temple activities: fund raising, publicity, the Religious School, the Early Childhood Center, buildings and grounds, religious services, adult education, social action, Green Shalom and others, as well as Women of Reform Judaism and the Temple Brotherhood. For our teenage members there is KESTY, with a youth adviser and its own lounge on the lower level. Whatever the talents or interests you bring, there is a place for you in the Temple family.

Temple Emanuel is ready to march!! Come cheer us on at the Kensington Labor Day Parade and stop by the booth to say hi!
09/07/2026

Temple Emanuel is ready to march!! Come cheer us on at the Kensington Labor Day Parade and stop by the booth to say hi!

Happy Labor Day from Temple Emanuel!Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of those who strengthen our communi...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Temple Emanuel!

Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of those who strengthen our communities every day. As we enjoy this holiday, we hope you take time to relax, recharge, and appreciate the people who make a difference through their work and service.

Wishing our entire Temple Emanuel community a happy, safe, and restful Labor Day!

09/05/2026

B'nai Mitzvah 9-5-2026

09/04/2026

Erev Shabbat Service 09-04-2026

There’s still time to join Temple Emanuel in the Kensington Labor Day Parade! Come march with us as we celebrate our com...
09/03/2026

There’s still time to join Temple Emanuel in the Kensington Labor Day Parade! Come march with us as we celebrate our community, connect with our neighbors, and show everyone what makes Temple Emanuel such a welcoming and inclusive Jewish home.

Bring the whole family: kids, strollers, and wagons are welcome! Let’s fill the parade route with Temple Emanuel spirit!

Labor Day • September 7 • Meet at 9:30 AM • Parade begins at 10:00 AM

Sign up today—we’d love to march with you! Use the QR code or visit the sign-up link in Grapevine.

09/01/2026

Cantor Emily Short delivered an amazing rendition of L’cha Dodi set to the tune of Dolly Parton’s iconic “I Will Always Love You.” A beautiful tribute that brought together the spirit of Shabbat, the joy of music, and a little Dolly magic. Thank you, Cantor Short, for such a memorable and heartfelt performance!

We proudly installed our new Board of Directors during Friday night’s service and officially unveiled our beautiful new ...
08/30/2026

We proudly installed our new Board of Directors during Friday night’s service and officially unveiled our beautiful new lobby art installation.

Congratulations to our Board, and thank you for your commitment to our Temple Emanuel community! A huge thank you as well to the Art Installation Committee for all of their creativity, hard work, and dedication in bringing this special project to life.

We invite you to come by Temple Emanuel and see the installation for yourself—we think you’ll love it!

08/28/2026

Shabbat service 28 Aug 2026 / 16 Elul 5786

What a wonderful afternoon getting to know Cantor Emily Short! Congregants gathered for a successful BYO Lunch Meet & Gr...
08/28/2026

What a wonderful afternoon getting to know Cantor Emily Short! Congregants gathered for a successful BYO Lunch Meet & Greet, sharing a meal, introducing themselves, and welcoming her to the Temple Emanuel community. We loved seeing new connections being made and are so excited for all that’s ahead with Cantor Short!

CALLING ALL 6TH AND 7TH GRADERS!The Global Mitzvah Team puts Temple Emanuel’s commitment to tikkun olam into action by s...
08/27/2026

CALLING ALL 6TH AND 7TH GRADERS!

The Global Mitzvah Team puts Temple Emanuel’s commitment to tikkun olam into action by supporting communities in need around the world. Since 2007, the team has completed 53 projects in 24 countries, focusing on areas including health, education, clean water, food security, and economic opportunity.

Join the Global Mitzvah Team in 2026–2027 as a Religious School Class Representative! Student representatives attend monthly Sunday meetings, help make decisions, share information with their classmates, and take on additional leadership roles. Students can earn 13–20 SSL hours and receive a Global Mitzvah Certificate of Appreciation.

Interested? Talk with your parents about attending the meetings, complete the application, and return it to Tal, Director of Youth Engagement/Community Shaliach.

Link to application is here: https://tinyurl.com/4ty54va8

Please apply by September 23rd!

Address

10101 Connecticut Avenue
Kensington, MD
20895

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+13019422000

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