Baruch Ha-Ba - Welcome!

These Hebrew words of welcome, which have been used for centuries, literally mean, “Blessed are you who have come.” Here at Temple Emanu-El, we are truly blessed with many new members who have chosen to affiliate with our congregation in recent years. I am sure that those who have joined have already found meaning in our Temple life because of who we are.

Temple Emanu-El is more than just a synagogue or congregation; we are a community. We are the young and old, traditional and nontraditional seeking meaning to our Jewish identities. That meaning may be found in the diverse programs that we offer which span the religious, educational, cultural and social aspects of Jewish life.

If you are already a member of our community, I hope you will take advantage of all that we offer and become even more active. If you have not yet joined, I hope you will consider affiliating Temple Emanu-El and become part of our growing enthusiastic community.

As always, my office and my time are yours. Please feel free to call upon me for any reason. I look forward to getting to know everyone so that together we seek meaning in our Jewish lives and together build a strong community!

Ira L. Korinow, DD
Rabbi

Religious Observance

Rabbi Ira Korinow leads us in celebration of Shabbat with Friday Evening Worship Services, Saturday Morning Services, Creative Youth Service, Musically Shabbat Services, monthly Family Services and Holiday Service. Special community interfaith services commemorating Yom HaShoah and Martin Luther King Jr. bring us together to strengthen our ties with the community outside out temple. Our Cantorial Soloist, Mindy Harris, brings joy and warmth to all of our services.

Rosh Hashanah is observed for two days and the congregation is encouraged to participate in celebrating all the festivals. Bringing our congregation together through the High Holy Days, dancing with joy inside and outside or sanctuary as we celebrate Simchat Torah, and spending time together in our beautifully decorated Sukkah are only some of the many memorable times in which we share. The joy of Chanukah and merriment of Purim become special times to worship and celebrate together.

Life-cycle ceremonies reflect the sense of community and family, which Rabbi Ira Korinow and our congregants share.