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WELCOME

As a diverse congregation, we explore Jewish traditions, culture, rituals, and history in a warm environment that is inclusive, relevant, and inspirational. Preschooler or retiree, teen or mother, survivor or corporate climber, there are meaningful services, ceremonies and engaging events for everyone.

Welcoming You Home

Temple Emanuel strives to be a place of Keruv, of closeness to our Jewish community and culture.

ABOUT
TEMPLE EMANUEL

We are a vibrant and diverse Reform Jewish congregation and a member of the Union for Reform Judaism. As a diverse congregation, we explore Jewish traditions, culture, rituals, and history in a warm environment that is inclusive, relevant, and inspirational.

WORSHIP

Led by our dynamic rabbis, Andy Koren and Libby Fisher, worship services are joyous, musical, informative and very welcoming. You will be delighted by the beauty of our sanctuary as we celebrate the many life-cycle events in our community.

GET INVOLVED

At Temple Emanuel, we are excited to explore and celebrate our Jewish heritage together. We warmly welcome new members and believe that every person enriches our congregation with their own unique talents, perspectives, and contributions. Whether you are interested in music, Tikun Olam, rituals, Jewish learning, or social events...Temple Emanuel has something for you!

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Some of our Upcoming Events

  • Sep 18, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Mimi's Cafe, 3322 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Join the Rabbi(s) at Mimi's Cafe on Wednesday, September 18 at 12noon, for a Schmooze with the Rabbis. The lunch is restricted to 20 people. Please note an 18% gratuity will be added to your bill.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sep 18, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Join us the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays a month for Mahjong, from 6:30-8:30pm!
  • Multiple Dates
    Sep 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Zoom
    Connect with Temple Members through casual conversation during Coffee & Connections every Friday at 10:00a on Zoom. Grab your beverage of choice and join us!
  • Multiple Dates
    Sep 20, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Join us for a warm, lively and music-filled Friday night Shabbat Service! You can attend in-person or watch the livestream on Temple's Facebook page.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sep 21, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    This weekly Torah study group meets in the Board Room at Temple Emanuel's Jefferson Road Campus. The study group is led by one of our rabbis and explores the weekly Torah portion. No prerequisite knowledge is needed and all, regardless of background, are welcome to attend.
  • Sep 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Whole Foods, 3202 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408, USA
    The Run for Their Lives, walking group will be meeting on Sunday, September 15 at 3:30pm near the Whole Foods in the Friendly Shopping Center.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sep 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Zoom
    Connect with Temple Members through casual conversation during Coffee & Connections every Friday at 10:00a on Zoom. Grab your beverage of choice and join us!
  • Multiple Dates
    Sep 27, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Join us for a warm, lively and music-filled Friday night Shabbat Service! You can attend in-person or watch the livestream on Temple's Facebook page.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sep 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    This weekly Torah study group meets in the Board Room at Temple Emanuel's Jefferson Road Campus. The study group is led by one of our rabbis and explores the weekly Torah portion. No prerequisite knowledge is needed and all, regardless of background, are welcome to attend.
  • Sep 28, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    This year on S’lichot join the Temple Emanuel community as we watch and discuss the short film The Last Repair Shop, which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film in 2024.
  • Oct 02, 2024, 5:00 PM – Oct 12, 2024, 6:15 PM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Temple Emanuel is offering babysitting for Erev Rosh Hashanah Services, Rosh Hashanah Morning Services, Erev Yom Kippur/ Kol Nidre Services, Yom Kippur Morning Services, Yom Kippur Afternoon Services for children age 1 thru 5.
  • Oct 12, 2024, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Enjoy a delicious dairy Break-the-Fast with your Temple Family immediately following the Concluding Service on Yom Kippur.
  • Multiple Dates
    Oct 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Welcome to Temple Emanuel’s second opportunity for those of you who want to learn the fabulous game of Mah Jong. We’re back by popular demand and we can’t wait to meet you and show you what a wonderful – and possibly addictive – game you’ll learn.
  • Oct 30, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Introduction to Judaism is a beginner class for those who are considering/seeking to become a Jew by Choice (conversion) or those who know little about Judaism. The start date has been pushed back for this course until after the High Holidays.
  • Multiple Dates
    Nov 02, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Join us for a warm, lively and music-filled Saturday Morning Shabbat Service! You can attend in-person or watch the livestream on Temple's Facebook page.
  • Multiple Dates
    Nov 06, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Join us the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays a month for Mahjong, from 6:30-8:30pm!
  • Multiple Dates
    Nov 20, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Join us the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays a month for Mahjong, from 6:30-8:30pm!
  • Multiple Dates
    Dec 04, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Join us the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays a month for Mahjong, from 6:30-8:30pm!

Learn about what we've done recently

Click here to read a New Year's Message

from Rabbi Andy Koren:

2022 Year in Review from a Jewish Perspective

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2023 Confirmation Shabbat Booklet

on Friday May 12, 2023

Special Pride Shabbat with Ellen 'Lennie' Gerber

We were fortunate enough to host Ellen 'Lennie' Gerber, on June 28, 2024. If you missed the discussion with her, please watch it below.

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Rabbi Andy Koren adding messages of support to the Temple Hanukkiah was featured in the News & Record on December 23, 2022.

"Rabbi affixes community support on giant Hanukkah menorah"

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