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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Rabbi Chaiken and Cantor Reef-Simpson on the bimah
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The Calendar

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

Featured

Saturday, June 10 @ 7:00 pm

Cantor’s Coffeehouse presents Sue Horowitz

Friday, June 23 @ 6:00 pm

Annual Meeting & Volunteer Recognition Shabbat

Monday, Jul 31 @ 11:30 am

2023 Temple Emanuel Summer Golf Outing & Reception

Join for Shabbat!

Shabbat Evening Service

Fridays @ 6:30 pm
Sanctuary | Zoom | Facebook

Shabbat Morning Service

Saturdays @ 9 or 10:30* am
Chapel or Sanctuary | Zoom
*see full schedule

Sunday Morning Family Service

Sundays (Sept – Jun) @ 11 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. 08 Jun

    Taste of Torah

    10:30 am - 11:30 am
  2. 08 Jun

    Mah Jongg

    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Next dates: 15 Jun | 22 Jun | 29 Jun |
  3. 08 Jun
  4. 08 Jun

    Soul Sisters Rehearsal

    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Next dates: 22 Jun |

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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 Max Chaiken, 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

Navigating Infertility: Resources, Reflections, and Rituals

Navigating Infertility: Resources, Reflections, and Rituals jemerman June 1, 2023

When you’re experiencing infertility, it can be all too easy to feel like you’re completely alone. As the world moves around you, bustling with adorable children and pregnant friends, you may feel like you’re the only person who wants to be a parent and has yet to see it happen.

Modern-Day Yenta Makes The Perfect Match On Netflix

Modern-Day Yenta Makes The Perfect Match On Netflix jemerman May 19, 2023

As someone who mostly steers clear of reality television in favor of more premium (read: snobbier) fare, I was a little hesitant to check out Netflix’s new reality series, "Jewish Matchmaking."

Together At Sinai: Four Conversion Stories

Together At Sinai: Four Conversion Stories jemerman May 18, 2023

On Shavuot, many of us study the Book of Ruth. Lauded by Rabbinic tradition as a righteous convert, Ruth’s story continues to resonate with the experiences of many Jews-by-choice today.

In The Wilderness: Numbers in Haiku

In The Wilderness: Numbers in Haiku jemerman May 10, 2023

These Haikus focus on weekly Torah portions.