Temple Emanu-El Providence, RI

01/15/2026

Providence USY is proud to take part in the MLK Weekend of Service in partnership with Repair the World. This Sunday, January 18, our teens will be volunteering at a local food pantry to help support our community.

Sign up here: teprov.org/event/usy-volunteering1.html

11/14/2025

Celebrating our Chapter’s Success! 🎉 We are incredibly proud to announce that our USY chapter, Providence USY, has been awarded a USY grant! 🌟 This support will help us continue to provide meaningful Jewish experiences for our youth. Thank you, USY, for this amazing opportunity!

Providence USY is hosting an event this Sunday, November 16, at Level 99! Level 99 is a first-of-its-kind social gaming playground featuring over 50 real-world physical and mental challenges and games. Email [email protected] with any questions and register at teprov.org!

10/28/2025

Please Join the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center for this incredibly important program tomorrow night.

Please Join Us this Wednesday at 7pm! All are welcome!

08/11/2025

Rabbi Fel and Shoshana Jacob loved visiting our 21 amazing campers at Camp Ramah New England last week!

07/10/2025

Presidential Press: Summer Edition is now live! Head to our YouTube page to watch Jeff Levy’s latest update.

07/04/2025

Temple Emanu-El is back On the Rhode! Join us throughout July and August around Rhode Island, seeing old friends, making new ones, and having fun with clergy and staff! Head to teprov.org/summer for all the details and to register.

06/23/2025

We are thrilled to share that our new Rabbi, Alex Friedman has received this honor! Help us wish him a Mazel Tov!

Mazel Tov to 🎉Rabbi Alex Friedman🎉on being a USY Alumni Double Chai honoree! Visit usy.org/honoree25 to find out more about Rabbi Friedman and his outstanding accomplishments, to send Rabbi Friedman a Mazel Message, and to make a donation to USY.

The Jewish Theological Seminary - JTS

06/10/2025

Last Sunday was a fantastic day for Boomers & Beyond as they explored the Cape Verdean Museum's exhibit, "The Jews of Cape Verde"! A huge thank you to Carlos Spinola, the museum's Director of Community Engagement and a member of Temple Emanu-El, who helped curate this incredible Jewish Heritage exhibit. Alongside the museum director and librarian, he guided the group through an unforgettable tour, sharing stories that truly brought the displays to life.

05/21/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Sunday at our Centennial Gala!

From the cocktail hour and silent auction to the reflections from clergy and community leaders during dinner to the Providence USY Reunion, every moment was meaningful and full of joy. A special thank you to our incredible volunteers, organizers, donors, and staff. Your dedication and generosity made this unforgettable evening possible.

Want to hear more about Temple Emanu-El's Centennial? Visit our YouTube page to watch full interviews with clergy and community leaders reflecting on our history and legacy.

05/08/2025

Kibbitz and Bits' improv showcase was a smashing success with an amazing crowd! Thank you to Corey Finkle, Jonathan Pearlman, and our phenomenal cast of community talent for filling the room with laughter — and to everyone who showed up, supported the Mitzvah Mensches' Food Drive, and made the night truly unforgettable.

04/23/2025

Curious about what the 2025–26 Religious School year has in store? Join us at Open House this Sunday, April 27 at 10:00 AM for a chance to explore all that we offer.

Everyone is welcome—members and non-members alike. Come see what makes the Temple Emanu-El Religious School so special. Scan the QR code to RSVP.

02/12/2025

Join us this weekend as we welcome second clergy candidate Rabbi Alex Friedman!
Rabbi Friedman will join us for the following programs:
Friday 2/14
Family First meet and greet at 5:00pm
Shabbat B'ma'agal service and dinner at 5:45pm
Shabbat Morning 2/15
Shabbat morning services, deliver the d'var Torah, and an ask the candidate session after kiddush (at 12:45)
Sunday 2/16
Minyan at 8:30am
Teaching at 10:00 am