Adult Bar / Bat Mitzvah Classes It's never too late to become a bar or bat mitzvah. Learn more.
Adult Hebrew Classes It's never too late to learn or continue learning Hebrew. Learn more.
Discovering Judaism For those interested in learning more about Judaism and/or considering conversion. Learn more.
Mussar The traditional practice of examining your character traits and how they affect your relationships. Learn more.
Torah Study It's the longest ongoing discussion in human history - and here's your chance to join the conversation. Each week the group reads, discusses and learns from the Torah. Learn more.
Women's Torah Study Looks at the Torah and other Jewish texts from a women's perspective. Learn more.
Activities
Brotherhood Men of Emanuel (MOE) The men's club provides male members with social, service and religious activities keeping with Jewish values and traditions. Learn more.
Chavurah (Circle of Friends) Subgroups of congregants joining together to socialize, celebrate holidays and build friendships. Learn more.
Emanuel Seniors (For ages 50+) Meets every first Thursday and third Thursday for fellowship, fun and Jewish learning. Meetings include movies, speakers, lunches and often learning with Rabbi Straus. Learn more.
Giving Circle This group is for women to come together to try and make a difference in the community at large by discussing and getting involved with agencies that are in need of assistance. Learn more.
Habimah Emanuel (Theatre Group) Combine your love of theatre with your love of Judaism. As a member of this amateur theatre group, take part in acting classes and help bring Jewish holidays to life through special performances. The group also stages one major show a year with costumes, sets and lights. Learn more.
Sisterhood An opportunity for women 21 and over to put their talent, time and gifts to work for a variety of causes, all while developing greater fellowship with other contemporary Jewish women. Learn more.
Twisted Saturday Night Movies We start with the lighting of the twisted Havdalah candle. After a brief, it's time to enjoy an edgy foreign film - usually Israeli - with an adult theme. Everyone 21 and older is welcome to join us for some twisted fun. Learn more.
Women's Book Group Women's Book Group: Meets monthly for a discussion on a new book (fiction and non-fiction) with a Jewish theme or connection. Learn more.
Yarn Yentas (Knitting) For those who love to knit, crochet or needlepoint - or would love to learn - please join this informal group on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 in the Temple lobby. Learn more.
Yedidim (Empty Nesters) For those whose kids have left home or for those adults who wish to meet and socialize with others with similar interests this group meets every other month for dinner at local restaurants. Learn more.
Parent/Child Programs
Temple Tots Temple Tots is a FREE playgroup for children ages 0-36 months and a significant adult. Bring a snack for your child and spend some time getting to know other parents while the kids enjoy playtime, art... Learn more.
Tots 'N Torah Bring Shabbat to life. Families with children 5 years old and younger gather for a Shabbat service filled with music geared towards young children. Services are followed by an Oneg Shabbat. Learn more.
Chaverim Tovim Summer Camp Summer camp for kids ages 12 months through 6 years old will learn, play and make a lot of Jewish friends while having lots of fun. Learn more.
Committees
Adult Education Committee Plans and implements educational programs for the congregation at large. Learn more.
Library Lend your skills by helping to assemble and catalogue a growing collection of adult, children and teen books. Learn more.
Membership Welcomes new and prospective members into the Temple community and helps to plan, organize and lead a variety of membership events throughout the year. Learn more.
Outreach This committee works with interfaith couples and families to help them feel welcome and at home at Temple Emanuel. Also, assistance is provided to those interested in conversion or learning more about Judaism. Learn more.
Personnel Helps provide support and guidance on personnel issues including recommending employment policies and coordinating the Temple's Brit Kodesh (sacred partnership) between the Board and Executive Staff. Learn more.
Preschool Programming Help plan programs for our youngest members who attend the Syndi Scheck Yad b'Yad Preschool. Also assist in planning parent/child programs, with Chaverim Tovim (summer camp programs) and Boker Babies. Learn more.
Religious School Plans activities and retreats for students; reviews curriculum and policies. Learn more.
Ritual Makes policy recommendations to the Rabbi and Board on issues of prayer and ritual/worship for our religious services. Learn more.
Social Justice Through a range of programs including Café Emanuel, I-HELP, Project Cure and Mitzvah Day the Social Justice committee provides members a way of building friendships while helping to build a stronger, healthier community. Learn more.
Music
Adult Choir Singers perform during Shabbat and Holiday Services. Learn more.
Junior Choir Singers perform during Shabbat and Holiday Services. Learn more.
Children's Choir Singers perform during Shabbat and Holiday Services. Learn more.
Additional Worship Opportunities
Saturday Study Group Join the Saturday study group for lively conversation about a book relating to spirituality. Learn more.
Volunteer Opportunities
Front Desk Support Help to answer phones and greet potential members and congregants at various times during the week or Sunday morning. Learn more.
Judaica Shop Join a staff of volunteers and help out during holidays or on a weekly basis to provide support to the primary Judaica shop in the East Valley. Learn more.
Religious Service Greeters A warm welcome always makes a difference. Volunteer to greet congregants and potential new members upon arrival to Shabbat services Friday evening or Saturday morning. Learn more.
