HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES

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Join us for meaningful High Holy Days with services and events for all ages. Experience the majesty of our worship and the warmth of our community as we come together to celebrate, reflect and connect.

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GIVING

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Fund for Emanu-El

Invest in the future of Temple Emanu-El and ensure our congregation continues to thrive for generations to come.

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NURSERY SCHOOL

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for 2025-2026

Our play-based curriculum nurtures a lifelong love of learning and emotional skills that children carry through life.

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LEARNING

Join Us for Religious School

At Temple Emanu-El, we are cultivating a passion for Jewish life in our families. By building a community filled with love and gratitude, our children grow spiritually, intellectually and socially.

YOUNG FAMILIES

Programs for Families with Young Children

Share the wonders of Jewish culture and holidays together as a family. We invite you to find community and support with us as you navigate the journey and joys of parenthood.

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THE STREICKER CENTER

Our New Fall Catalog is Here

Join us for the spring harvest holiday of Shavuot, commemorating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. We invite you to our First Fruits Festival for families Downtown on June 9 and the Confirmation ceremony for our high school students Uptown on June 11.

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THE STREICKER CENTER

Herzl Exhibition

The centerpiece of "All About Herzl" is an exhibition in our Bernard Museum, showcasing a collection of original Herzl artifacts and memorabilia. Join us for a year-long series of programs and educational events to explore Theodor Herzl's legacy and celebrate his pivotal role as the father of modern Zionism.

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ISRAEL

We Stand with Israel

Temple Emanu-El stands firmly with Israel, we pray for the safety and wellbeing of the people of Israel and we pray for peace.

Watch Rabbi Davidson's "Reflections on the Recent Congregational Mission to Israel" Resources

This Week at Emanu-El

Join us for worship, cultural programs, volunteering, social events and more.

Livestream

Experience the warmth and majesty of our Daily Sunset Service, Shabbat and holidays online.

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A warm community that prays, learns, and celebrates together, and provides comfort in times of need.

Giving

Your donations support our service to New York City’s Jewish community and beyond.

“Our Vision of Truth, Our Faith in Tomorrow”

In his Rosh Hashanah sermon, “Our Vision of Truth, Our Faith in Tomorrow,” Rabbi Davidson reflects on the challenges and hopes facing Israel, America and the Jewish people as we enter a new year.

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Interfaith Service of Solidarity

Join us for Shabbat worship on Friday, October 4, at 6:00 PM as we commemorate October 7th with special guests: Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, and Pastor Jared R. Stahler.

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Temple Emanu-El in the News

The Jewish Week features a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the the temple’s planning and preparations for the High Holy Days.

Mitzvah Day, 2018

December 12, 2018

High Holy Days Guide

September 13, 2018

The Story of Temple Emanu-El

Established in 1845, Temple Emanu-El is more than an architectural landmark; we are a leader within Reform Judaism and a warm community devoted to lifelong learning, spiritual growth and social justice.

Our Legacy

Hosting Your Event at Emanu-El

Temple members have access to a variety of magnificent spaces for lifecycle events and private celebrations with support and guidance from our clergy and special events office.

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Events, Classes, Trips! The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center is a home for all things Jewish in this shtetl we call New York.

The Bernard Museum’s exhibitions and collections offer a vivid perspective on the diversity of Jewish history and culture throughout the ages.

Explore the latest from Jewish authors of fiction and nonfiction in the welcoming space of Stettenheim Library.

Temple Emanu-El’s Lifelong Learning programs provide a comprehensive foundation for how we live our lives as Jews at home and in the world.