Welcome to Congregation Emanu El
Since 1851 serving the community one mitzvah at a time
We hope members and visitors alike take advantage of the information you’ll find here, about our history and mission; our worship opportunities; our schools, camps and youth programs; our cultural, educational and social action programs; our approach to lifecycle events; our rabbis and their wisdom; and much more.
If you would like to visit our congregation click here for directions.
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 PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Directions obtained from the internet and navigation systems are incorrect!
Please follow these directions to reach us: Congregation Emanu El is located off of I-10 in Redlands. Exit Ford Street (If approaching from the West, turn right. If approaching from the East, turn left.) Go through the intersection of Ford St. and Redlands Blvd. Make the next left into the Ford Business Plaza. We are the second to the last building on the left 1473 Ford Street
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Disaster Relief for Haiti
A severe earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter devastated Haiti on January 12, 2010. This is the most severe earthquake to hit that impoverished country in 200 years.
The Reform community has a long history of generosity when natural disasters devastate communities. The Union for Reform Judaism is a member of the Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief, which allows a unified Jewish response to natural and man-made crises that occur outside of North America.
Please follow this link to donate through the URJ website.
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Mazal Tov! to our Congregation for receiving a 2009 Irving J. Fain Social Action Award, presented to Dr. Asher Sheppard, Social Action Committee Co-Chairperson, and Rabbi Douglas Kohn at the Reform Movement’s biennial Social Action convention, the Consultation on Conscience on Monday in Washington, D.C., in recognition of our Tu B’Shevat Gleanings Project! Pictures of the award presentation, and of Rabbi Kohn with Senator Barbara Boxer, below.
 
Left: Dr. Asher Sheppard, Temple Social Action Committee Co-Chair, with Rabbi Douglas Kohn, receiving the Fain award from Dr. Cheryl Guttman, Chairperson of the Commission on Social Action, April 20.
Right: Rabbi Douglas Kohn was asked to welcome Senator Barbara Boxer (middle) at the Consultation on Conscience, in the Russell Senate Office Building, April 21
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Updated February 4th
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This Shabbat:
Friday, February 5, 7:30 p.m., Erev Shabbat Service, led by Rabbi Kohn & Cantor Jennifer Bern-Vogel. Volunteer Choir sings. Oneg Shabbat follows Services sponsored by Lori Fenster.
Saturday, February 6, 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Services. Torah study preceding Services at 9:15 a.m. Snack & Shmooze preceding Services sponsored by Michele Zipperstein.
Next Shabbat:
Friday, February 12, 6:30 p.m., Erev Shabbat Service, led by Rabbi Kohn & Cantor Jennifer Bern-Vogel. Evolution Shabbat – focusing on the natural link of religion and science. Oneg Shabbat follows Services sponsored by Lori Fenster.
Saturday, February 13, 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Services. Torah study preceding Services at 9:15 a.m. Kiddush following Services sponsored by Cheryl Sukenik.
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February 7, Sunday, SJL/Jewish Living Project, 9:00 a.m.
February 9, Tuesday, RJCC Discussion Group, Marie Callendars, Redlands, noon
February 10, Wednesday, Hebrew School, 4:00 p.m.
February 10, Wednesday, Feldheym Lecture, First Congregational UCC, SB, 7:30 p.m.
February 11, Confirmation Academy, 7:00, Highland Starbucks
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Save the Date!
Saturday evening, February 20 For Annual Food & Wine Ecstasy! Mark your calendars so you don’t miss the fun!
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Keep up with Congregation Emanu El with Rabbi Kohn's weekly email. Each week this email newsletter includes a D'var Torah, Temple Tidings, Upcoming Events and Programs. Simply email your request to join the list to the Temple Office.
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Sisterhood’s wonderful new cookbook, Kvelling in the Kitchen, is now available! Chocked full of great recipes, tested in the kitchens of our talented Sisterhood ladies, it is a must in our own kitchens.
$25 - proceeds benefit Sisterhood and our Congregation
Copies are available in the Temple office.
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“Memories of Emanu El” DVDs
from last weekend’s TempleGateways events are still available for order/purchase, at only $18.00 per DVD.
Each DVD includes the slide show which was presented last weekend, excerpts from the Erev Shabbat and Shabbat Morning Services, dinner, Shir Simchah!, Israeli dancing, Saturday’s “One-Minute Memory” presentations and Havdalah. Call the Temple Office at 909-307-0400 to place your order.
DVD’s will be available for pickup in the Temple Office.
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Travel to Israel with Rabbi Kohn and Reva Bloom
  
June 20-July 2, 2010
Experience the sites of our people: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Galilee and the Negev.
Click here for the Registration Flyer with prices, hotels and more. Also, feel free to view the official Arza World trip site as well.
The deadline is March 8th. Ask Rabbi Kohn for more information!
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Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Lecture
Featuring Rabbi Mark Diamond
Executive Director, Board of Rabbis of Southern California
Interfaith Relations: Challenges & Opportunities
Wednesday, February 10, 7:30 p.m.
First Congregational United Church of Christ
3041 Sierra Way, San Bernardino
All are invited to join to study the joy of interfaith relations!
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Congregation Emanu El and our Sisterhood Welcome
Maggie Anton
Novelist and Author of the acclaimed series: Rashi’s Daughters: Yocheved, Miriam and Rachel
 
Sunday, February 21 at 9:30 a.m.
$8.50/person - Sisterhood Paid-Up Member Brunch: Free to all Sisterhood paid-up members, or those who pay at the door.
Brunch served at 10:00. Presentation begins at 10:30.
Babysitting is available, though requests for babysitting are requested by February 11th
Copies of Rashi’s Daughters will be available at the Temple, and at local bookstores
R.S.V.P to the Temple: (909) 307-0400
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To Be a Human Being–What it Means, According to our Wisest Sages
Tuesdays, January 26, February 23, March 23, 7:00 p.m.
First Session: From Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning January 26, at the Temple. See Rabbi Kohn for more information.
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Introduction to Judaism Class
Class meets weekly on Wednesday evenings
The series lasts from January 20 into May
Designed for those interested in becoming Jewish, or for Jews to enrich their Jewish knowledge and experience.
There is a book fee (five books come with the class), and a fee for non members of the Congregation.
For information on fees, books and syllabus, contact Rabbi Kohn at the Temple: 909-307-0400
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DON'T FORGET YOUR SCRIP!
Scrip is available for grocery stores, retail stores, dining out, and much much more, at no additional cost to you! Scrip is great for everyone on your list! It's quick and easy. E-mail scrip@juno.com, contact Julie Strain or Phil and Carol Wizer, or...
Click here for details AND a list of retailers
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Your contributions to our synagogue are always greatly appreciated! For your convenience, we have made it possible to download the donation form online. Please mail this form to the tem ple with your check enclosed. Of course, you are still welcome to call the temple office to make your donations.
Thank you so much for your generosity!
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