Program Guide 5785

This year we moved our Program Guide online to be more environmentally aware and enable more real-time updates. Please reach out with any questions. 

We hope to see you soon!

About Temple Emanuel

Membership

Why Temple Emanuel 

FAQs for Prospective Members

If you are seeking a congregation that is warm, caring and proudly inclusive, one that will enrich your spiritual life through prayer and study, volunteering, or getting involved with social action, you have come to the right place. If you are interested in learning more about membership, please complete this brief form and we will be in touch.

Worship

We strive to create meaningful worship for all our members and guests, whether you are coming to celebrate blessings in your life or looking for comfort and compassion from our caring and warm community.

We offer a variety of Shabbat and Holiday services throughout the year as well as Holiday programming.

Learn more about our musical groups.

Learn more about how we celebrate Shabbat, both Friday night and Saturday morning.

  • Special Shabbat observances for 5785 (Guest speakers, annual commemorations for Pride and Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., etc)
  • Tentative Tot Shabbats, Fridays at 5:30: November 8, January 24, February 14, 
    March 14, April 25, May 9
  • Holiday and Festival observances for 5785
  • High Holy Days details for 5785/2024

Check our calendar for the latest schedule updates. 

Lifecycle Events

We are here for you for every moment; from birth to death and everything in between. Our staff and clergy are ready to work with you on making your milestones meaningful. Details on specific lifecycle events can be found here; for any questions, please contact the Temple office by email or call 301-942-2000. 

LiveStream

Many of our services continue to be available by LiveStream. Details and links available here

Save the Date!

Honoring Temple Emanuel Cantors
Friday March 21 2025

Save the date as we honor five cantors who have served Temple Emanuel over the past seven decades. We are thrilled that (now) Rabbi Gershon Silins, Cantor Rosalie Will, and Cantor Lindsay Kanter plan to be in attendance that night as well as Rabbi Emeritus Warren Stone and Rabbi Adam Rosenwasser.

Support Us

Temple Emanuel is a vital, vibrant congregation, bringing people together and doing our part to improve the world and the lives of those who make up our community. By making Temple Emanuel a philanthropic priority, you are enriching our synagogue, today and every day. Your donations enable Temple Emanuel to operate our synagogue, to strengthen Judaism, and to enrich life for our members and the community.