We are a Family of Families

Temple Emanuel is a Reform Jewish community in Andover, MA committed to honoring our legacy while embracing new traditions, opening our hearts to all who wish to join, and actively engaging in Jewish life together.

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The Calendar

Events and opportunities to learn, celebrate, connect, and worship with your Temple Emanuel family.

Featured

Friday, May 2 @ 6:30 pm

Shabbat Service, Consecration Ceremony & Yam HaAtzmaut Celebration

Sunday, May 4 @ 9:30 am

Braverman Brunch & Lecture with Scholar Michael Satlow: Ancient Israel & the Origins of the Bible

Sunday, May 4 @ 6:00 pm 

Sisterhood Spring Soirée: A Night of Barbra

Join for Shabbat!

Shabbat Evening Service

Fridays @ 6:30 pm
Sanctuary | Zoom | Facebook

Shabbat Morning Service

Saturdays @ 9 am*
Chapel | Zoom
*See Shabbat Dates + Details

Sunday Morning Family Service

Sundays (Sep – Jun) @ 9 am
Sanctuary

Can’t make it in person? There are opportunities to join via Zoom or tune in on Facebook. Click the link below to learn more!

What else is coming up?

  1. 24 Apr

    Mah Jongg

    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Next dates: 01 May | 08 May | 15 May |
  2. 25 Apr
  3. 26 Apr

    Shabbat Morning Service

    9:00 am - 10:00 am

    Next dates: 03 May | 10 May | 17 May |
  4. 26 Apr

    Bat Mitzvah of Eva Hersom

    5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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Be(come) a Member

I’m a member.

Visit the Member Portal, our members-only hub where you can view and manage your Temple Emanuel membership – make a dues payment, update your contact info, check on an upcoming yahrzeit, and more!

I’d like to join.

Great! We’d love for you to be a part of our family of families. You can read a bit more about what it means to be a member of our community at the link below and we’re here to answer any questions. Just reach out whenever you’re ready.

Get Involved

There’s a place for you here – explore some of the ways we come together to learn, grow, and build community.

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The Preschool

A safe, loving environment where children feel free to explore and learn.

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Religious School

Helping youth build strong Jewish identities and prepare for B’nai Mitzvah.

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Social Action

Opportunities to strengthen your Jewish identity by repairing our world.

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Music

Music plays an integral part in our community life – explore how you can lift your voice.

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Adult Education

Discover and strengthen your connection to Judaism through lifelong learning.

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Social Opportunities

Connect with your Temple Emanuel family – explore our social groups and events.

We’re here for you.

Rabbi David Wilfond, Cantor Rachel Reef-Simpson and your entire Temple Emanuel family are here for you. We are here to celebrate your joys, support you in moments of transition, challenge, or loss, and partner with you as you seek meaning and purpose in our world.

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

The Nevas Family's Enduring Passover Tradition: A Celebration of Freedom, Justice, and Community

The Nevas Family's Enduring Passover Tradition: A Celebration of Freedom, Justice, and Community sdolgov

The Nevas family's history is deeply rooted in their desire to make a positive impact on the world. This year's Seder, marked the next chapter in the family's tradition.

Five Ways Adults Can Support Jewish Teen Mental Health

Five Ways Adults Can Support Jewish Teen Mental Health sdolgov

Here are five key takeaways from the study, “Strength, Stress, and Support: A Portrait of Jewish Well-Being,” for adults looking to support teens’ mental health.

Building Bridges, Not Walls: A Passover Message

Building Bridges, Not Walls: A Passover Message jemerman

As we gather around the Seder table this year, let's defy the divisions of our polarized world and model a different way of being together.

Welcoming Baby

Welcoming Baby sdolgov

A brand-new baby is an astonishing being! How a tiny human could emerge from a mere bundle of cells, and the simple fact that any human being exists earthside, is truly remarkable.