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Mission Statement

Temple Emanu-El, a traditional, egalitarian congregation affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, is dedicated to cultivating, developing, and sustaining Judaism and Jewish living in consonance with the ideals and standards of the Conservative Movement.

The Temple seeks to encourage and stimulate higher levels of knowledge, ethical practice, and ritual observance among our members, and to transmit these traditions to the next generation. Within our supportive community, we strive to foster meaningful worship experiences and a sense of being connected to God. The synagogue provides a welcoming environment which values feelings of kinship, a sense of belonging, and spiritual enrichment both in daily living and in times of transition. We are committed to life-long learning; the performance of mitzvot; support for the local Jewish community, the State of Israel, and Jews around the world; outreach to the unaffiliated; and dialogue and understanding among Jews, as well as between Jews and our neighbors.

Through religious, educational, cultural, service, and social opportunities, we endeavor to meet the needs of our diverse, thriving community of Jews.

Congregational History