קהילת עמנו אל
K’hilat Imanu El – Our Emanu-El Congregation
תורה
Torah
Study
עבודה
Avodah
Celebration
תקון אולם
Tikkun Olam
Mending the World
Shalom and thanks for visiting our Temple Emanu-El website
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.
Coming Up at Temple Emanu-El
Chevre Torah Study Group In-Person and Online
Sat, Feb 15, 9am at the JCC and via Zoom
Morning Shabbat Service
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am in the TechAge Room at the JCC
Adult Education Brunch – Judy Livingston – Start with YES
POSTPONED due to weather advisory
Temple Emanu-El Board of Trustees Meeting Online
Tues, Feb 18, 7pm via Zoom
Shabbat Service
Fri, Feb 21, 7pm at the JCC
Chevre Torah Study Groups Online
Sat, Feb 22, 10am and 11:05am via Zoom
Hamentaschen Baking
Sun, Feb 23, 10am at the JCC
Sit ‘n Stitch
Tues, Feb 25, 10:30am at the JCC
See Our Full Calendar of Services and Events
Rabbi Drorah Setel’s Feb 12 Message
In Judaism, trees hold profound spiritual significance, symbolizing life, growth, and the interconnectedness of creation. The Torah frequently references trees, starting with the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden, which represents divine wisdom and the potential for spiritual enlightenment. This imagery underscores the belief that trees are not merely physical entities but also embody deeper spiritual truths.
Covid
During our services, holiday celebrations, and events, masks and social distance seating are available upon request.
California Wildfires
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.