The Emanuel Synagogue – The Emanuel Synagogue in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a vibrant egalitarian, Jewish Conservative congregation that 21st century Jews find meaningful, inspirational and welcoming and serves a diverse population including adults, children, families, seniors and teens.

Welcome to The Emanuel Synagogue!

Our doors open wide to welcome people of all backgrounds. We celebrate Jewish tradition, participation, observance and study, and emphasize Jewish values, personal growth and a genuine sense of community. Our down-to-earth atmosphere is a welcome break from the social pressures of daily life. Learn more about us.

Rosh Hashanah Begins!

Wednesday, Sept. 20
6:00 PM Service
Main Sanctuary

After services, join us in the Banks Garden Lobby for apples & honey to usher in the new year!

Sept. 26: CEO of ADL at Emanuel!

On Tuesday, September 26th at Emmanuel Synagogue, the Greater Hartford community will have the unique opportunity to hear Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), speak about “Charlottesville: Lessons Learned and What’s Next?” ADL’s Center on Extremism was at the forefront and on the ground of the Unite the Right story. Jonathan will share his thoughts and answer questions about white supremacy, racism, anti-Semitism, and free speech in the United States. And more importantly, share what we as a community and individuals can do.

Attendees will need to preregister for security reasons. CLICK HERE to enroll on-line. Questions? Contact: Terry Sidera at 203-780-0209 or email her at tsidera@adl.org.

Calling All Veterans

In anticipation of a special Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day Shabbat, we are compiling a list of names of our Emanuel Synagogue veterans to be recognized on that day.

To submit information, Contact Veteran’s Day Shabbat chair: Dr. Robert Rudnicki, 860.242.8915.

Sunday Oct 1: Family Sukkot Day

Bring the family and help us to decorate the Synagogue Sukkah! Learn about the significance of the holiday, and enjoy a light snack with your Emanuel friends!

10:30 – Noon: FREE

All ages welcome

Oct. 3 in the Sukkah: Sisterhood Reception

Get to know The Emanuel Sisterhood! Join us for a member reception:

Tuesday, Oct. 3
7 p.m
Speaker: Elysa Graber-Lipperman, Emanuel Synagogue President

Elysa will speak on the importance of ‘Followership,‘ the process of engaging others in order to achieve a leadership vision. For more information, Click to Email Audrey Yanofsky, Sisterhood President

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