COVID-19 Update
Temple Emanuel is committed to the health and safety of our community – within and outside of our Temple walls – and seeks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. In the interest of public welfare, most in-person events have been suspended. We will announce changes to our operations online and through email.
Find out about online activities and how Temple Emanuel leadership can support you.
Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Center (ECC): Limited Enrollment Available
Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Center has limited availability in its in-person, full day, Reggio-Inspired child care program for children ages 2 – 5. Hours of operation are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
The program strictly adheres to CDC, MSDE and Montgomery County government Covid-19 guidelines. As an integral part of the larger Reform Jewish Temple Emanuel community that honors spiritual and intellectual growth, the program’s pedagogy reflects a commitment to social action, a deep respect for the diversity of our community and a deep appreciation of the natural environment. The Reggio-inspired program offers enriching experiences for children that foster creativity and collaborative learning while supporting children’s social-emotional development and growth.
For more information, contact Melissa Williamson, Director of Early Childhood at mwilliamson@templeemanuelmd.org or (301) 942-2000.
We believe in maintaining a caring, inclusive community based on Jewish values and principles,
encouraging Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).
We believe in promoting Jewish learning as a lifelong process for ourselves, our families, and
our children.
We believe in strengthening our Jewish faith, commitment, and observance.
We believe in fostering the love of Judaism and the preservation of Judaism and the Jewish people.
As a Reform Jewish Congregation, affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism, we believe in adherence to the concepts of God, Torah, and Israel.
Temple Emanuel
Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Temple Emanuel opens its doors to every person who comes to celebrate, pray, visit, learn, and participate with our community. We strive to build a caring, inclusive community based on Jewish values and principles in the spirit of our mission statement and bylaws. As a people who have struggled to be accepted throughout history, we embrace our commitment to be welcoming and celebrate the strength we gain by joining together. We must and will continue to learn and expand our efforts even as we keenly recognize that there is always more work to be done. Temple Emanuel is determined to make our membership, our leadership, our staff, and our activities more diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
Travel with Temple Emanuel
We are excited to share two opportunities for meaningful travel experiences with Rabbi Adam and your Temple Emanuel community! Civil Rights tour to the South, February 10-13, 2022 We will visit sights and hear from people in Atlanta, Montgomery, Birmingham, and Selma who played an important role in the struggle for civil rights in our […]