Temple Emanu-El of Rochester

09/09/2026

For temple members unable to join us in person for Rosh Hashanah services, some events will be accessible via a Zoom link on the TEE website.

>> Friday, Sept. 11, 8 p.m. - Erev Rosh Hashanah in Auditoriums A & B at the JCC and on Zoom
>> Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 am. - Rosh Hashanah in Auditoriums A & B at JCC and on Zoom, AND
>> Saturday, Sept. 12: Rosh Hashanah Children’s Programming in Auditoriums A & B at the JCC and on Zoom.

Click on the High Holidays link on the temple website for more details.

09/02/2026

Planning to join us for Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre, and/or Yom Kippur services? It really helps if you complete the online RSVP form. This enables us to plan, and you don't need to print tickets. Once you register, you’re done. Your name will be on a list at the door; just bring a form of ID. You do not need to register more than once.

Here's the link: https://emanuelrochester.org/highholidays/

We'll gather together in Auditorium A & B at the Rochester JCC this year.

08/26/2026

Our High Holiday observance begins Friday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. with Erev Rosh Hashanah evening service. This year, we will be in Auditorium A & B at the Rochester JCC. Admission is free, but -- as with most congregations -- we're mindful of safety and security, so we need you to 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆.

Please follow this link to register online and see our full schedule of services: https://emanuelrochester.org/highholidays/

And, here's an article full of Rosh Hashanah food ideas: https://www.ifcj.org/learn/resource-library/rosh-hashanah-food-dishes-for-a-sweet-new-year

08/18/2026

Here's a good essay on the upcoming High Holidays, from Unpacked Media (follow link):
https://unpacked.media/i-am-for-my-beloved-and-my-beloved-is-for-me-why-is-the-month-of-elul-so-important-in-judaism/

And a gentle reminder: Rosh Hashanah begins the evening of Friday, September 11, followed by Yom Kippur beginning the evening of Sunday, September 20. Whether you're joining us for one service or the whole season, we'd love to welcome you.

Our full schedule, updates, and registration information are available at
emanuelrochester.org/highholidays. Registration is required, so please sign up in advance.

If you have any questions, contact the office at [email protected].

It may be the middle of summer on the Gregorian calendar right now, but on the Jewish calendar, we are approaching the end of the year. The month of Elul

08/17/2026

Have fun and relax with our members and friends at TEE's Annual Summer Picnic. Hot dogs and veggie dogs, water, and plates will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass and an ingredient list to help those with dietary concerns. Bring games, if you’d like.

This year our congregation picnic take place Sunday, August 23 from 12:00-3:00 pm at the Buckland Pavilion in Buckland Park in Brighton. The pavilion is located near the playground and accessible bathrooms. Bring a snack, side dish or dessert to pass. Any questions, please email Jon Rubin at [email protected]

08/12/2026

It's time to think about joining us for the High Holidays in September! We'd love for you to join us for services, at no cost. Please register online at: https://emanuelrochester.org/highholidays/

Our Erev Rosh Hashanah services begin Friday, September 11, at 8 pm. A full schedule appears on the High Holidays page listed above. Yom Kippur services take place Sept. 20 and 21. We will be in Auditorium A & B at the Rochester JCC this year.

Questions? Please contact our office at [email protected].

(Photo by Anthony Coles via the Unsplash web site.)

07/23/2026

On Friday, July 24, our Shabbat service takes place at 6 p.m. in the Youth Lounge at Temple Sinai, 363 Penfield Rd. Rabbinic Intern Liz Ornstein and cantorial soloist Charlene Sommers will lead our service. We are often joined by one or more accompanists, including Rabbi Sandra Katz and Bob Dietch. Shabbat Shalom!

Photo by Evgeni Tcherkasski via Unsplash.

04/09/2026

Friday's Shabbat Service (April 10) takes place at 6 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. Join us for Rabbinic Intern Liz Ornstein's first TEE service, with cantorial soloist Charlene Sommers and pianist Bob Dietch. Shabbat shalom!

(𝘗ℎ𝘰𝑡𝘰 𝘣𝑦 𝑆𝘢𝑙𝘷𝑎𝘵𝑜𝘳𝑒 𝐹𝘢𝑣𝘢𝑡𝘢 𝘷𝑖𝘢 𝘜𝑛𝘴𝑝𝘭𝑎𝘴ℎ.)

03/19/2026

Shabbat Services take place on Friday (March 20) at 7 pm in the Lipson Lounge at the JCC. Join us for Rabbi Jim Egolf’s inaugural Shabbat Service, with cantorial soloist Charlene Sommers and pianist Bob Dietch.

Shabbat Shalom!

(Image by David Holifield via the Unsplash website.)

03/11/2026

Joining us at our famous family Passover Seder on April 4 at 5 p.m.?
Of course you are!

Please take a moment now to RSVP, so we know how many matzoh balls to make! Use this link: https://emanuelrochester.org/calendar/seder/

(photo by Rimsha Noor via the Unsplash website)