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It is time for our Annual Back to Shul Shabbat
Friday, August 25th at 6:00 pm!
Meet – Pray – Nosh
Our beloved annual “Back to Shul Shabbat” provides an opportunity for current congregants, their friends, and potential members to welcome in Shabbat and to check in with one another after a summer that hopefully included some rest and travel. We encourage everyone in the congregation, of all ages, to join us for services followed by a little nosh in the foyer, just for the sake of being together. We hope congregants will bring friends of all ages, genders, colors and religions to share Shabbat with us. We also love to welcome those who are curious and might want to consider Temple membership. Especially since Covid, we do not take for granted our opportunities to find joy in our community.
5:00pm – Program Fair (Meet)
6:00pm – Shabbat Service (Pray)
7:00pm – Schmooze and Nosh in Foyer
To best ensure we can provide a safe and sacred experience, please note the following:
- Full vaccination status is required for those eligible when participating in our programs (including booster for those eligible). Consistent with city, state, CDC and other public health authority guidance, COVID-19 vaccines are the most important and effective tool in preventing COVID-19 disease, especially severe illness and death.
- Masking is optional at all services and events taking place inside Emanu-El or for outdoor events, including in the courtyard.
- For those ineligible for vaccination, testing is required within 24 hours of the event (rapid antigen or PCR).
- Although masks are not required, we understand that many people will continue to mask for a variety of reasons. We fully support those who choose to mask and invite all in our community to act in a spirit of non-judgmental kindness as we navigate this landscape together.
- Please review our COVID-19 on-site event protocols.
- We, along with our COVID-19 Advisory Team, will continue to monitor case rates in San Francisco and other important factors and respond to the changing circumstances accordingly.
- Our services will continue to be held virtually on our Livestream page and Facebook Live.
Tot Shabbat
Join us in our new location at St. John's! Just across the street from our beloved temple. Come by at 5:00 pm to connect with fellow families while children nosh. Followed by a joyful and engaging 30-minute service from 5:30 – 6:00 pm.
PJs highly encouraged!
No membership required! ALL kids 6 and under, their adults and older siblings are welcome, free of charge.
*Registration required, preferably in advance but, if unable to register, please come and we will take your information at the gate.*
To best ensure we can provide a safe and sacred experience, please note the following:
- Advance registration is required. If for any reason you are not able to register in advance, you are still welcome to attend and we will take care of registration at the gate.
- Please have your proof of vaccination and ID ready before approaching the front gate at Emanu-El. All individuals ages 5+ must show proof of vaccination. All ineligible for vaccination must provide proof of negative Covid test within 24 hours of the event.
- Masking is voluntary.
- Please review our COVID-19 on-site event protocols so you’ll know what to expect. We're so excited to welcome you back into our beautiful sanctuary.
We understand rules and norms are changing quickly. Our COVID advisory team continues to monitor legal requirements and best practices and may change requirements as the environment changes.
Join us for In-Person Shabbat Services this Friday, September 1st at 6:00 pm!
Led by Rabbis Jonathan Singer and Sarah Joselow Parris with Cantor Arik Luck.
To best ensure we can provide a safe and sacred experience, please note the following:
- Advance registration is required. If for any reason you are not able to register in advance, you are still welcome to attend, and we will take care of registration at the gate.
- Full vaccination status is required for those eligible when participating in our programs (including booster for those eligible). Consistent with city, state, CDC and other public health authority guidance, COVID-19 vaccines are the most important and effective tool in preventing COVID-19 disease, especially severe illness and death.
- Masking is optional at all services and events taking place inside Emanu-El or for outdoor events, including in the courtyard.
- For those ineligible for vaccination, testing is required within 24 hours of the event (rapid antigen or PCR).
- Although masks are not required, we understand that many people will continue to mask for a variety of reasons. We fully support those who choose to mask and invite all in our community to act in a spirit of non-judgmental kindness as we navigate this landscape together.
- Please review our COVID-19 on-site event protocols.
- We, along with our COVID-19 Advisory Team, will continue to monitor case rates in San Francisco and other important factors and respond to the changing circumstances accordingly.
- Our services will continue to be held virtually on our Livestream page and Facebook Live.
Tot Shabbat
Join us in our new location at St. John's! Just across the street from our beloved temple. Come by at 5:00 pm to connect with fellow families while children nosh. Followed by a joyful and engaging 30-minute service from 5:30 – 6:00 pm.
PJs highly encouraged!
No membership required! ALL kids 6 and under, their adults and older siblings are welcome, free of charge.
*Registration required, preferably in advance but, if unable to register, please come and we will take your information at the gate.*
To best ensure we can provide a safe and sacred experience, please note the following:
- Advance registration is required. If for any reason you are not able to register in advance, you are still welcome to attend and we will take care of registration at the gate.
- Please have your proof of vaccination and ID ready before approaching the front gate at Emanu-El. All individuals ages 5+ must show proof of vaccination. All ineligible for vaccination must provide proof of negative Covid test within 24 hours of the event.
- Masking is voluntary.
- Please review our COVID-19 on-site event protocols so you’ll know what to expect. We're so excited to welcome you back into our beautiful sanctuary.
We understand rules and norms are changing quickly. Our COVID advisory team continues to monitor legal requirements and best practices and may change requirements as the environment changes.
Congregation Emanu-El is thrilled to announce the return of Anshei Mitzvah, our adult bnei mitzvah training program. Content will include practical Torah/Haftarah chanting skills, as well as continued academic study and enrichment with our cantors and rabbis.
Students do not have to know the Alef-Bet when entering the class, although it will help.
The Anshei Mitzvah Ceremony will take place in February 2025!
This program is made possible by The Laszlo N. Tauber Family Foundation, reflecting the dynamic, generous, and enduring spirit of Dr. Laszlo N. Tauber.
Join Emanu-El clergy to learn about the breadth and wonder of Jewish tradition. This class is a pathway for the adult learner who wishes to discover or deepen Jewish knowledge, non-Jews who are marrying a Jewish partner, and those who are considering conversion to Judaism. Participants register for each trimester separately.
Tot Shabbat
Join us in our new location at St. John's! Just across the street from our beloved temple. Come by at 5:00 pm to connect with fellow families while children nosh. Followed by a joyful and engaging 30-minute service from 5:30 – 6:00 pm.
PJs highly encouraged!
No membership required! ALL kids 6 and under, their adults and older siblings are welcome, free of charge.
*Registration required, preferably in advance but, if unable to register, please come and we will take your information at the gate.*
To best ensure we can provide a safe and sacred experience, please note the following:
- Advance registration is required. If for any reason you are not able to register in advance, you are still welcome to attend and we will take care of registration at the gate.
- Please have your proof of vaccination and ID ready before approaching the front gate at Emanu-El. All individuals ages 5+ must show proof of vaccination. All ineligible for vaccination must provide proof of negative Covid test within 24 hours of the event.
- Masking is voluntary.
- Please review our COVID-19 on-site event protocols so you’ll know what to expect. We're so excited to welcome you back into our beautiful sanctuary.
We understand rules and norms are changing quickly. Our COVID advisory team continues to monitor legal requirements and best practices and may change requirements as the environment changes.
Help our Neighbors at St. John's: Food Bank Volunteers
When: November 11, 7:30am-9:30am
Where: St. John's Presbyterian Church, 25 Lake St
Come join our Emanu-El community and help our neighbors support local families! All ages are welcome to join our Tzedek Collective in a meaningful volunteer opportunity with our neighbors, St John's Presbyterian Church. Each week, St. John's hosts a food pantry in collaboration with SF-Marin Food Bank on Saturday mornings. Food is distributed to 200 families that live in the zip code surrounding Congregation Emanu-El.
Families welcome, no age minimum to volunteer!
Please reach out to Sarah Balagey ([email protected]) for more details.
Tot Shabbat
Join us in our new location at St. John's! Just across the street from our beloved temple. Come by at 5:00 pm to connect with fellow families while children nosh. Followed by a joyful and engaging 30-minute service from 5:30 – 6:00 pm.
PJs highly encouraged!
No membership required! ALL kids 6 and under, their adults and older siblings are welcome, free of charge.
*Registration required, preferably in advance but, if unable to register, please come and we will take your information at the gate.*
To best ensure we can provide a safe and sacred experience, please note the following:
- Advance registration is required. If for any reason you are not able to register in advance, you are still welcome to attend and we will take care of registration at the gate.
- Please have your proof of vaccination and ID ready before approaching the front gate at Emanu-El. All individuals ages 5+ must show proof of vaccination. All ineligible for vaccination must provide proof of negative Covid test within 24 hours of the event.
- Masking is voluntary.
- Please review our COVID-19 on-site event protocols so you’ll know what to expect. We're so excited to welcome you back into our beautiful sanctuary.
We understand rules and norms are changing quickly. Our COVID advisory team continues to monitor legal requirements and best practices and may change requirements as the environment changes.
Tot Shabbat
Join us in our new location at St. John's! Just across the street from our beloved temple. Come by at 5:00 pm to connect with fellow families while children nosh. Followed by a joyful and engaging 30-minute service from 5:30 – 6:00 pm.
PJs highly encouraged!
No membership required! ALL kids 6 and under, their adults and older siblings are welcome, free of charge.
*Registration required, preferably in advance but, if unable to register, please come and we will take your information at the gate.*
To best ensure we can provide a safe and sacred experience, please note the following:
- Advance registration is required. If for any reason you are not able to register in advance, you are still welcome to attend and we will take care of registration at the gate.
- Please have your proof of vaccination and ID ready before approaching the front gate at Emanu-El. All individuals ages 5+ must show proof of vaccination. All ineligible for vaccination must provide proof of negative Covid test within 24 hours of the event.
- Masking is voluntary.
- Please review our COVID-19 on-site event protocols so you’ll know what to expect. We're so excited to welcome you back into our beautiful sanctuary.
We understand rules and norms are changing quickly. Our COVID advisory team continues to monitor legal requirements and best practices and may change requirements as the environment changes.
