YL+E Back to School Bash

Temple Emanu-El Strauss Esplanade

Slide into the school year with waterslides and dancing. See old friends and make some new friends before YL+E starts back up in the fall. Come prepared with a bathing suit and towel to enjoy waterslides, a slip-and-slide, snacks and drinks. We welcome you to pack a picnic lunch and share with friends during the...

Tishah B’Av: An Invitation to Lamentation

Temple Emanu-El Stern Chapel

Tishah B’Av offers the invitation to express the many emotions we have felt as Jews about Israel since October 7. Our time together will include an exploration of "Qinat Be’eri," a magnificent and heartbreaking lament written by Yagel Harush in the weeks following the massacres on the kibbutzim and Nova Festival. We will consider the...

August 16: Shabbat Evening Service

Temple Emanu-El Stern Chapel

This service features the extended Kabbalat Shabbat format, a lively, music-centered experience without prayer books and all prayers and music lyrics provided on screens. Kabbalat Shabbat is the traditional Friday evening service that begins with a series of psalms, each representing a day of the week. We look forward to celebrating Shabbat with warmth, reflection...

August 17: Shabbat Morning Service

Temple Emanu-El Lefkowitz Chapel

with Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen and Cantor Leslie Niren Supplemental materials found here. 

Honoring Our Own: Hot Dog Social

Temple Emanu-El Tobian Auditorium

All veterans, active-duty service members, or reservist from the USA military or the IDF are invited to join Temple and the Jewish War Veterans Post 256 Dallas for this year's Hot Dog Social! Families of all ages will have the opportunity to enjoy hot dogs, drinks, sides and children's activities while connecting with other Jewish...

Event Series Choosing Judaism: Summer 2024

Choosing Judaism: Summer 2024

Temple Emanu-El Ackerman Conference Room

Choosing Judaism is an eight session class for those pursuing conversion. The students will explore their own personal reasons for converting, learn more about integrating Judaism in their lives, conversion rituals, and Israel, among other topics.

August 23: New Member All-In Shabbat

Temple Emanu-El Stern Chapel

One of three welcome Shabbat celebrations to get to know our new Temple Members! Enjoy an all-ages friendly service with a relaxed vibe followed by a picnic-style pizza dinner. With Rabbi David Stern, Cantor Leslie Niren and Rabbi Michael Lewis