Thank you for inquiring about membership in Temple Emanu-El.

Temple Emanu-El (which means “God be with us”) exists because of the commitment members have demonstrated for 150 years. Our members make Temple Emanu-El a vital and significant presence in the South Bay, providing a physical and spiritual sanctuary of Jewish values, traditions, and culture in our community.

Holiday celebrations, religious education, life cycle events, social action, outreach to interfaith and non-traditional families, and cultural events are among the ways in which Temple Emanu-El enriches us personally and the community in which we reside. This vitality is made possible through our members’ commitment of time and financial generosity.

The congregational leadership and professional staff work closely to provide meaningful spiritual, religious, intellectual services and programming. Through annual financial commitments, supplemented by additional sources of income such as program fees, tuition, “tribute” donations, sponsorships, and proceeds from fund raising projects, Temple Emanu-El is able to provide a broad range of programs to meet the needs of our diverse membership.

In accordance with Jewish tradition, every family unit contributes to the maintenance of our collective Jewish home. Our mission and how it will affect you as a new member deserve your utmost consideration when you consider your annual membership commitment to your synagogue.