Our Mission
Temple Emanuel strives to be a place of Keruv, of closeness to God and Jewish culture.
Temple Emanuel’s mission is to bring its congregants closer to:
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Tikkun Olam: The commitment to repair God’s world through the pursuit of justice;
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Tikkun Nefesh: Personal and spiritual growth as a Jew and as a human being;
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Talmud Torah: Life-long study of Torah and of Jewish history and tradition;
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Am Yisrael: The Jewish people, in Greensboro, the United States, Israel, and worldwide;
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Eretz Yisrael: The land, people, and state of Israel;
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Mishpacha: A sense of extended family through a warm and supportive atmosphere;
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Reform Judaism: Its principles and values.
Diversity and Inclusivity Statement
Temple Emanuel is committed to inclusivity: Hachnasat Orchim (Hospitality) means welcoming people of different cultural backgrounds, races, nationalities, sexual orientations, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, physical and mental abilities, and ages.
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We recognize Jewish identity from both matrilineal and patrilineal descent.
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Our Rabbis are open to officiating at Jewish ceremonies for interfaith marriages.
Appreciating the critical role played by non-Jewish parents in the upbringing of
Jewish children, we encourage full participation in congregational and religious life
by interfaith families.