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

Wednesday, Jul. 22 @ 7:00 pm

Tisha B’Av Joint Service with Congregation Beth Israel

Monday, Aug. 3 @ 11:30 am 

Temple Emanuel Summer Outing

Friday, Aug. 14 @ 5:00 pm

Tot Shabbat with Clergy and PJ Library

Join for Shabbat!

Shabbat Evening Service

Fridays @ 6:30 pm
Sanctuary | Zoom 

Shabbat Morning Service

Saturdays @ 9 am
Chapel | Zoom

Sunday Morning Family Service

Sundays (Sep – Jun) @ 9 am
Sanctuary

Can’t make it in person? Join us via Zoom. Click the link below to learn more!

What else is coming up?

  1. 17 Jul

    Shabbat Evening Service

    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Next dates: 07 Aug | 14 Aug | 21 Aug |
  2. 18 Jul

    Shabbat Morning Service

    9:00 am - 11:00 am

    Next dates: 25 Jul | 08 Aug | 15 Aug |
  3. 20 Jul

    Monday Night Mah Jongg Summer Session

    6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

    Next dates: 27 Jul | 10 Aug | 17 Aug |
  4. 22 Jul

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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 Caitlin McLaughlin 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 Jewish Art of Giving

The Jewish Art of Giving jemerman

Discover Judaism's culture of giving and the different ways you can participate.

Camp Built One of My Most Important Relationships

Camp Built One of My Most Important Relationships jemerman

After freshly graduating high school and getting ready for the transition to college, I made sure to connect with my school's Hillel early on so that when I got to campus it would feel like an easier transition away from home.

Sending My Son to Camp Taught Me What Statistics Couldn’t

Sending My Son to Camp Taught Me What Statistics Couldn’t jemerman

At URJ OSRUI Camp, Israeli counselors helped my son understand Israel beyond the headlines.

Camp and Jewish Joy: Antidotes to Antisemitism

Camp and Jewish Joy: Antidotes to Antisemitism jemerman

Learn how camp gives young people the tools to confront antisemitism.