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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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, March 5, 7:30 p.m., Erev Shabbat Services, Volunteer Choir Sings. Services led by Cantor Jennifer Bern-Vogel and Rabbi Kohn. Dedication of new names on Wall of Perpetual Memorial. Bar Mitzvah weekend of Garrett Byrd, son of Becky Byrd. Oneg Shabbat following Services sponsored by Becky Byrd in honor of Garrett.
Saturday, March 6, 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Services. Bar Mitzvah of Garrett Byrd , son of Becky Byrd. Torah study preceding Services at 9:15 a.m. Kiddush following Services sponsored by Becky Byrd in honor of Garrett.
Next Shabbat:
Friday, March 12, 6:30 p.m., Erev Shabbat Services, Services led by Cantor Jennifer Bern-Vogel (Rabbi Kohn will be in Los Angeles at Temple Isaiah as a guest speaker addressing themes from his book). Snack & Shmooze preceding Services.
Saturday, March 13, 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Services. Torah study preceding Services at 9:15 a.m. Kiddush following Services. Bar mitzvah Workshop follows Services.
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March 7, Sunday, SJL/Jewish Living Project, 9:00 a.m.
March 9, Tuesday, RJCC Discussion Group, Marie Callendar’s Redlands, noon
March 10, Wednesday, Hebrew School, 4:00 p.m.
March 10, Wednesday, Introduction to Judaism, 7:15 p.m.
March 11, Thursday, Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Please click here for information on the Interfaith Holocaust Commemoration Day Observance.
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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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Special Congregational Meeting at the Temple
to see the plans for the NEW TEMPLE BUILDING
Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Meet the architects and other consultants that night too.
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Congregation Emanu El hosts Temple Beth El of Riverside for a joint Shabbat Service in Redlands
Friday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. – NOTE SPECIAL TIME
Plan to join for worship and to welcome our neighbors from our sister congregation!
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To Be a Human Being–What it Means, According to our Wisest Sages
March 23, 7:00 p.m.
"From Heschel’s God in Search of Man"
See Rabbi Kohn for more information.
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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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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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