Welcome to Temple Emanu El

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4x5 Color_for_Internet_Uram_0013Welcome to Temple Emanu El. We are a reform congregation conveniently located to encompass the Jewish community in the eastern suburbs of Cleveland. Our doors are open to you and your family. Please come join us for Shabbat services, for learning opportunities, for fun and spirituality. We are a family centered congregation and strive to provide opportunities for members of all ages and interests to be meaningfully engaged.

At Temple Emanu El, we believe that learning is life-long. We know that our children are our future, but we also know that our parents and grandparents may want to gain knowledge and insight as well. Our religious school is outstanding with a child-centered approach and an active, participatory learning environment that has been recognized nationally. Our students are active in youth group, activities, camp and family retreats.  Our pre-school is a warm and nurturing environment for our little ones. And for the adult learner, we have much to offer. Whether you love to cook, have a passion for music, are an avid reader or enjoy Torah discussion, we have a spot for you.

We strive to be your Jewish home away from home. Come visit us and find out more.

Judy Uram, President

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Rabbi's Study

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“Three Things” for Our Time
There exists a human affinity to the number three. Comedians know that they must “tell you about three…” A joke about just ‘two guys playing golf ‘ is not enough and a story about ‘four clergy on an airplane’ would be too much. We do many things on the ‘count of three’ and Goldilocks would simply not be the same if any bears were added or left out. Read More.

Cantor's Corner

Cantor Library_editedCantor Diane Yomtov brings spirituality and warmth to our congregation through her music as well as the voices of our congregation. Her musical menu includes:

Friday Night Chai - a lively, participatory, musical Shabbat service held monthly. Cantor Diane leads both the youth choir and the Chai band in this wonderful Shabbat experience.

Youth Choir - Religious School children are invited to participate in this choir which practices on Sunday mornings before Religious School performs during Friday Night Chai as well as other times during the year.

High Holy Days - Cantor Yomtov's voice along with our Holy Day choir adds richness to our most holy days of the year. Check back soon to find recordings of Cantor Yomtov's High Holy Day music.

Adult Education - Opportunities for learning with Cantor Yomtov are offered through our Adult Education programming. Previous courses have included such topics as Yiddish Theater, The Golden Age of the Cantorate, Trope and many more.

Purim Spiel - Cantor Yomtov leads a group of talented congregants in an engaging and often funny presentation of the Purim story.

In addition to her love of music, Cantor Yomtov is an animal lover and holds an annual Simchat Chayot (blessing of the animals).

Click here to read more about Cantor Yomtov's background and experience.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, June 13 ~ Brotherhood 23rd Annual Dinner & Sports Night ~ 6:30 pm/7:30 pm
Hear Chris Tabor, Special Teams Coordinator of the Cleveland Browns, review the upcoming 2013 season. Click here for details on pricing and to RSVP.
Saturday, June 22 ~ 2nd Annual Simchat Chayot ~ 10:30 am
Join Cantor Yomtov and Rabbi Denker for the Celebration of Animals service where we honor our pets. For information, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 216/454-1215.
Friday, June 28 ~ Union Prayerbook Shabbat Service ~ 7:30 pm
Filled with angelic music and lofty prose, this service will stir the inner depths of your soul.  For those who grew up with the UPB, it's a return to the services of your youth.
For a full listing of TEE events, programs and services, check out the latest weekly TEEmail or visit the calendar.

Press Room

News about Temple Emanu El can frequently be found in the pages of the Cleveland Jewish News, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, The Solon Times, Chagrin Valley Times as well as others. Some recent articles include:

May 2013: TEE Brotherhood Receives Men of Reform Judaism Programming Award [link]

April 2013: Paint the Night Features Speed Painter [link]

March 2013: Remembering The Exodus From Egypt [link]

March 2013: TEE Adds Infant Care Room To Preschool [link]

February 2013: TEE Celebrates Fourth-Generation Member [link]