Women of Emanu-El

Founded in 1922 as the Women’s Auxiliary, Women of Emanu-El is both a social and civic organization open to all women of the congregation. The Women of Emanu-El Program Committee plans numerous lectures and outings throughout the year, in addition to sponsoring a variety of activities that benefit the greater New York City community.

Contact Us

Email:

President
Dr. Florence Milch
212-744-1400 ext. 236

Temple Contact
Dionne Gorbea
212-744-1400 ext. 355

Events

Women of Emanu-El organizes several flagship events throughout the year, from tours of historic New York City landmarks to community Sabbath dinners with our clergy.

*NEW* Bridge is Coming to Temple Emanu-El 
Join Women of Emanu-El for a Bridge courses for Beginners or a Refresher level course. Peter Steinberg, the only bridge teacher endorsed by several World Champions,
will be teaching Beginner Classes starting on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, and Refresher Course starting Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Beginners: Wednesday mornings, 10:30 am to 12:15 pm
• Learn to play bridge with little or no memorization.
• Students deal out and play hands from the very first lesson.
• Learn by playing and not by rote.

Refresher Course: Thursday mornings, 10:30 am to 12:15 pm
• Perfect for people who want to get back into the game.
• A review of modern Standard American Bidding.
• Includes dummy play and defensive techniques.

All materials, including pre-typed notes, will be provided for both courses.

Women of Emanu-El Canasta Tuesdays
Free/Unsupervised Play: 11:00 AM – 1 PM

We welcome all skill levels and are pleased to offer this exclusively to our temple members.

A suggested donation of $15 per session to help support our ongoing initiatives is greatly appreciated.

Registration is required. CLICK HERE to register.

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Tribute Fund

The Women of Emanu-El Tribute Fund supports critical services and programs such as: our Veterans’ Event, monthly breakfast and dinner at Ronald McDonald House, Book Club, and the Art Center for Seniors.

Contributions in honor of a special occasion (birth, bar/bat mitzvah, marriage or milestone anniversary/birthday), or in memory of someone who touched your life, support these worthwhile causes. Your thoughtful gift will be acknowledged and the recipient will receive notice of your contribution.

The names of all donors and honorees are listed in “Window on Emanu-El”, the quarterly publication prepared by the Congregation’s Development department.

Book Club

Join our monthly email list for invitations to upcoming Bok Club meetings.

Volunteering Opportunities

Women of Emanu-El organizes many community service programs throughout the year, including:

Art Center for Seniors

Art Center for Seniors

Through the Art Center for Seniors at Emanu-El, 50 or more senior citizens meet at Temple Emanu-El each Monday from October through May to participate in art projects and exercise classes, as well as to socialize. Professional art instructors oversee the activities and are assisted by Women of Emanu-El volunteers. Each year’s program ends with an annual art show.

Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald House

Women of Emanu-El provide breakfast and dinner for families that are staying at Ronald McDonald House of New York, a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill children undergoing treatment. Breakfasts and dinners generally are organized on a monthly basis.

Click here to read about our outreach to Ronald McDonald House in 2021.

To learn more about these programs, click on each title above.