Temple Emanuel is a Reform Jewish congregation serving the Jewish community of Central Massachusetts. Located in Worcester, MA, Temple Emanuel is a leader in the Reform Movement in Judaism. A dynamic regional and spiritual center, our congregation is dedicated to serving an integrated, multi-generational community of members and friends.
We feature the finest Jewish religious school and early childhood center in Worcester, joyful worship services, festive holiday programs, engaging adult education, meaningful social justice work and social programs that are fun for all!
Temple Emanuel is a welcoming congregation, committed to helping all those interested in Judaism, including interfaith families, to find a comfortable synagogue home. We believe that our unique blend of traditional and liberal Jewish practice provides a nurturing environment for all those who seek to explore the richness of our tradition and find spiritual meaning in our modern world.
Words cannot express the gratitude and honor I feel as I write these words. I am deeply thankful for your invitation to serve as Temple Emanuel’s rabbi. I am humbled to follow in the sacred footsteps of the rabbis and spiritual leaders before me, yet ready to assume the sacred task that you have bestowed upon me.
At this moment we now become one family – entering into a b’rit or sacred covenant made in the presence of God and this congregation. I will hold myself to this covenant. I am aware of its depth and magnitude, and sincerely pledge to work on behalf of you, my future congregants and friends.
May God bless each of us as we enter into this sacred partnership. May Temple Emanuel continue to grow and blossom with life and enthusiasm, guided by the wisdom of Jewish tradition, touched by God’s presence. And may we, together, continue to weave the rich and colored tapestry that links us to our past and provides the inspiration to an even brighter future. Amen.
