TEMPLE EMANUEL

We welcome you to join us for worship, education and community in our synagogue. We are a Reform Jewish congregation located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

1250 Bower Hill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Phone: (412) 279-7600

Baking Hamentaschen

Melinda Freed shares her favorite recipe for hamentaschen along with some tips and tricks for making this tasty Purim treat. Join us on Zoom or Facebook Live to bake along! Note From Melinda: Dough must be made in advance and chilled before rolling, filling and baking. OR, you can make the dough with me on Sunday afternoon and bake […]

Event Series Adult Hebrew Class

Adult Hebrew Class

Aleph Isn’t Tough: Adult Beginning Prayerbook Hebrew A learning system especially designed for adults Melinda Freed, Instructor Through this class you will develop the ability to decode (read and understand) written Hebrew words as well as to incorporate that learning in Jewish life, ritual, study, and tradition. Wednesdays:  January 13 through May 5, from 7 PM - […]

Seuss-shpiel the Purim Shpiel

In the town of Seuss-shan, Esther-Lou-Jew and the Mordax attempt to save the Jewish people from the evil Grinchman. This humorous retelling of the Purim story, filmed by Temple rabbis and staff, is appropriate for all ages. Catch the premiere on Facebook and Youtube! View all Purim Events Here

The Only Zoom Purim Ever! (We Hope!) MST3K Shushan Edition

Temple joins forces with congregations throughout the Pittsburgh area for “The Only Zoom Purim Ever! (We Hope!)” MST3K Shushan Edition, where Jewish leaders from across the ‘Burgh narrate a telling of the Purim story in a way sure to delight people of all ages, begins at 5:45pm. Ma’ariv begins at 6:15pm and the Full Megillah (the Whole […]

ECDC Purim-themed Friday Assembly

ECDC teacher and musician extraordinaire leads a special Purim-themed Friday Assembly!  Join us on Facebook. Click here to view all Purim events.

Torah Study: Explore the Book of Esther

Explore the Book of Esther like we would read a portion of Torah, turning the text again and again to uncover whether Mordechai was Esther’s uncle, father, lover, or friend. Join Rabbi Meyer on Zoom.   Click here view all the Purim events.

Event Series Torah Study

Torah Study

Temple’s Shabbat morning Torah Study frequently focuses on a single idea or verse, leaving much on the cutting room floor for further exploration. Curious what else the sages of our tradition were thinking? Join Rabbi Meyer on Zoom by clicking here for a 45 minute sneak peek!

Event Series Torah Study

Torah Study

Temple’s Shabbat morning Torah Study frequently focuses on a single idea or verse, leaving much on the cutting room floor for further exploration. Curious what else the sages of our tradition were thinking? Join Rabbi Meyer on Zoom by clicking here for a 45 minute sneak peek!