Explorers Playlist
Check out the Spotify playlist of the music we sing with Cantor Mo.
Join the fun, meet other families and get a view into the Temple Emanu-El Religious School!
Once a month, from October through May, Emanu-El Explorers join our Religious School for vibrant learning experiences! Together we celebrate Jewish holidays and engage in fun activities grounded in ancient traditions. These special sessions are open to parents, relatives and caregivers.
Contact
For more information about Emanu-El Explorers, contact the Religious School: or 212-570-9546. Our address is 1 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065.
Welcome to Emanu-El Explorers
Once a month, from October to May, Emanu-El Explorers join in our school’s vibrant learning experiences. With two sessions, Sunday mornings (9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) or Monday afternoons (4-6 p.m.) parents and children participate in select activities and holiday celebrations.
Contact
For more information about Emanu-El Explorers, contact the Religious School: or 212-570-9546. Our address is 1 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065.
Welcome to Emanu-El Explorers
Once a month, from October to May, Emanu-El Explorers join in our school’s vibrant learning experiences. With two sessions, Sunday mornings (9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) or Monday afternoons (4-6 p.m.) parents and children participate in select activities and holiday celebrations.
Contact
For more information about Emanu-El Explorers, contact the Religious School: or 212-570-9546. Our address is 1 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065.
Explorers Photos
Check out our “Explorer” photos albums on Flickr!
Matzah Making
Hands-on fun! Check out this video of our Explorer families making matzah together.
Explorers Playlist
Check out the Spotify playlist of the music we sing with Cantor Mo.
| Session 1: SHABBAT | Challah braiding | Sunday, October 25 Monday, October 26 |
| Session 2: FAIRNESS AND KINDNESS | Designing Tzedakah boxes | Sunday, November 15 Monday, November 16 |
| Session 3: CHANUKAH | Making menorahs | Sunday, December 13 Monday, December 14 |
| Session 4: ONE WORLD | Planting seeds for Tu BiShvat | Sunday, January 24 Monday, January 25 |
| Session 5: PURIM | Baking Hamantashen | Sunday, February 21 Monday, February 22 |
| Session 6: PASSOVER | Matzah making | Sunday, March 14 Monday, March 15 |
| Session 7: PRIDE | Standing up for yourself and others | Sunday, April 11 Monday, April 12 |
| Session 8: RESPONSIBILITY | Making edible Torah scrolls for Shavout | Sunday, May 2 Monday, May 3 |
What do Explorers parents say about their experience?
“I am so proud of [my son] for joining right in and participating. It says a lot about all of you for offering that warm welcome and personal attention!!!” – Julie
“This has really reconnected me to Judaism … Wish I had started earlier but better late than never.” – Elissa
“Thank you so much for these incredible sessions! Your generosity in opening these up and your amazing approach has completely hooked [my daughter]!” – Whitney
Pricing
Enroll by July 8, 2020 to join at the 2019-20 rates:
- $360 for members for 8 interactive and fun-filled sessions
- $500 for nonmembers; credit of $140 on membership if you join during the year
- Includes complimentary tickets to all open-seating High Holiday services, including Young Family and Family Worship.
- Also includes a video yearbook and a subscription to PJ Library!
Rates after July 8, 2020 will increase as follows:
- $395 for members
- $545 for nonmembers
Staffing
Emanu-El Explorers is led by Saul Kaiserman (Director of Lifelong Learning) and Jackie Schreiber (Associate Director of Lifelong Learning), Cantor Mo Glazman and veteran Religious School teachers.
