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Welcome to Congregation Emanu El, a vibrant Reform synagogue in Redlands, CA, serving the Jewish community since 1850s.

Join us for spiritual growth, lifelong learning, Shabbat services, and community events. All are welcome in the Greater Inland Empire! Welcome to Congregation Emanu El, a vibrant and inclusive Jewish community in the heart of Redlands, California. We are a Reform synagogue dedicated to fostering spiritual growth, lifelong learning, and meaningful connections among our members. At Congregation Eman

u El, we embrace people of all ages, backgrounds, and stages of their Jewish journey. Our mission is to create a warm, welcoming environment where tradition meets innovation, and faith meets action. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of Judaism, participate in our lively events, or connect with like-minded individuals, you'll find a place here. Join us for Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, and a variety of programs that cater to families, young professionals, and older adults alike. We’re passionate about building a strong, supportive community and actively partnering with local organizations to make a positive impact in Redlands. Discover more about our upcoming events, community initiatives, and how you can get involved. Follow us to stay updated and be part of our journey towards spiritual enrichment and community building.

06/26/2026

📅 The July 2026 Bulletin has arrived!

As we enjoy the summer season, we invite you to spend time in community with us. From weekly Shabbat celebrations and Torah study to special gatherings throughout the month, there's something for everyone at Congregation Emanu El.

We hope you'll join us this July.

📖 Read the full July Bulletin:
https://emanuelsb.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/153/2026/06/July-2026-final-6-25-26.pdf

06/22/2026

Looking for a meaningful summer listen?

Thank you to Sisterhood member Lisa Wise-Wolk for sharing this wonderful resource with our community.

Just For This, the podcast from Women of Reform Judaism, is back for Season 5 with thoughtful conversations featuring rabbis, advocates, storytellers, and leaders from across the Reform Movement.

From spirituality and leadership to social justice, community, and Jewish life, each episode offers fresh perspectives and inspiring stories from women making an impact in the world around them.

Perfect for a summer walk, road trip, or quiet moment with a cup of coffee.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts and learn more through Women of Reform Judaism.

06/21/2026

In Jewish tradition, we often learn that responsibility is measured not by what we say, but by what we do.

Showing up. Again and again.

For a child learning to ride a bike.
For a friend going through a difficult season.
For a loved one who needs help moving, fixing, building, carrying, listening.

Some people teach us what commitment looks like not through grand gestures, but through steady presence.

On Father's Day, we honor the people who have shown up in our lives.

The fathers, grandfathers, mentors, coaches, uncles, neighbors, and friends whose actions taught us that care is something we do.

Today, we celebrate that kind of presence.

06/20/2026

☀️ As we prepare to welcome summer, we're reminded that longer days often bring opportunities to slow down, connect with loved ones, and enjoy the simple moments that make this season special.

Whether your plans include family gatherings, travel, time with friends, or quiet evenings close to home, we hope the weeks ahead bring joy, renewal, and meaningful connection.

Wishing everyone a wonderful summer season.

– Congregation Emanu El

06/19/2026

Juneteenth is often called Freedom Day.

But one of the most striking things about Juneteenth is that it isn't the story of freedom arriving.

It's the story of freedom being delayed.

When emancipation was declared in 1863, many enslaved people remained in bo***ge. In Texas, some would not learn they were free until more than two years later.

That reality raises a question that still feels relevant today:
What happens in the space between a promise and its fulfillment?
Between what is true and what people are allowed to experience?

Juneteenth reminds us that progress is not only measured by the moment a change is announced. It is measured by whether that change reaches people's lives.

Today we honor the resilience, strength, and contributions of Black Americans, and we reflect on the ongoing responsibility to help build communities where dignity, opportunity, and belonging are not reserved for some, but shared by all.

Because freedom matters.
And so does making sure it reaches everyone.

06/15/2026

Today marks Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, the beginning of a new month in the Jewish calendar.

There’s something deeply human about beginning again.

A new month arrives and suddenly we’re invited to pause for a second. To check in with ourselves. To notice what feels heavy, what feels hopeful, and what we want to carry forward.

In the Jewish calendar, Tammuz marks the beginning of a more reflective season. Not one that asks us to be perfect or endlessly positive, but honest. Present. Connected to one another.

Maybe that’s something all of us need right now.

06/14/2026

Children have a way of reminding us what matters most.

They find wonder in ordinary moments, ask the questions we never think to ask, laugh freely, and dream without limits.

Their curiosity, creativity, and joy make our communities brighter every day.
On National Kids Day, we're celebrating the children who fill our lives with imagination, kindness, energy, and hope.

They inspire us to see the world with fresh eyes and believe in the possibilities of tomorrow.

Here's to the dreamers, explorers, creators, and future changemakers among us.
Thank you for the laughter, the lessons, and the wonder you bring to the world.

Happy National Kids Day from Congregation Emanu El. 💙

06/12/2026

There’s an old Jewish teaching that invites us to carry two truths at the same time.

In one pocket:
“The world was created for me.”

In the other:
“I am dust and ashes.”

At first, they seem impossible to hold together. One reminds us that every life has value. That your voice, your choices, your presence matter.

The other reminds us that we are not the center of everything. That we are part of something far larger than ourselves.

And yet both are true.

Some days we forget our own worth so completely that we shrink ourselves to survive. Other days we hold too tightly to our importance and lose sight of everyone around us.

Maybe wisdom is not choosing one truth over the other. Maybe it is learning to carry both. To know your life matters beyond measure. To know it is not only about you. There is something relieving about that.

You do not have to carry the whole world. But you do have a place in it.

And perhaps that is enough.

06/10/2026

Community Resource

UC Davis researchers are seeking California-based Jewish mothers with children born between September 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023 to participate in a study focused on Jewish identity, culture, family life, and experiences with antisemitism.

Please see the attached flyer for eligibility requirements and participation details.

06/08/2026

One of the gifts of community is watching friendships grow up alongside the people who share them.

From religious school classrooms and holiday celebrations to b'nai mitzvahs and beyond, some of life's most meaningful friendships begin simply by showing up in the same place, year after year.

On National Best Friends Day, we're celebrating the friendships that have grown here, the memories they've created, and the people who make this community feel like home.

And here's to the friends who grew up together, the friends who found each other later in life, and the friendships still to come.

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1495 Ford Street
Redlands, CA
92373

Telephone

+19093070400

Website

http://www.emanuelsb.org/

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