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We are a Reform Jewish Congregation in Rochester, New York. Our members are Jews by birth, Jews by choice, and those drawn to Judaism, including multiracial, LGBTQ+, and interfaith households. We see ourselves as a family, where everyone’s participation is sought and appreciated. We invite you to attend our services and events, and share in our warm, informal approach to Reform Judaism.
Join us for a warm and joyful Hanukkah gathering for all ages!
Join us on December 14th at 4:00 pm in the Erdle Lounge at the JCC as we celebrate with crafts, music, light programming, plenty of latkes and donuts, and a communal candle lighting to bring in the season together.
This year, we’ll also take a moment to honor and say goodbye to Rabbi Drorah as she prepares to conclude her time with us at the end of the year. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating the light we share as a community and in offering her our heartfelt thanks.
This week at Temple Emanu-El
Open Music Rehearsal
Monday at 7:00 pm in the TEE Library at the JCC. See our calendar for details.
Men’s Club
Tuesday at 9:00 am at Riki’s Family Restaurant.
Spiritual Practices Team Meeting
Tuesday at 7:00 pm via Zoom.
Shabbat Service
Friday at 7:00 pm in the Lipson Lounge at the JCC,
Chevre Torah Study
Saturday at 10:00 am via Zoom,
Sit N Stitch
Sunday at 11:00 am in the TEE Library at the JCC.
Hanukkah Celebration & Farewell to Rabbi Drorah
Sunday at 4:00 pm in the Erdle Lounge at the JCC. See our calendar for details.
See Our Full Calendar of Services and Events
Blanket & Coat Drive
“This is the fast I desire…when you see the naked to clothe them.” — Isaiah 57
Rochester Food Not Bombs is sponsoring a blanket and coat drive to assist unhoused people as the weather gets colder. If you have a gently used blanket or coat to donate, please bring it to our Hanukkah party on Dec. 14th. It will be put to good use and greatly appreciated.
Protecting Our Health
During our services, holiday celebrations, and events, masks and socially distanced seating are available upon request.
TigerChat
TigerChat is a phone app that allows you to converse with or listen to another person or group using automatic speech recognition (ASR) technology that converts spoken words into typed text. The app was designed to work on the RIT campus, and RIT has extended it so that it now also works in the JCC.
