Temple Emanuel is a warm, independent thinking, and unique reform Jewish congregation located in Lowell, Massachusetts. We believe in opening our doors to any and all people interested in Judaism. We do not, nor have we ever, charged for High Holiday service seats, relying instead on voluntary donations by those who attend. Our eternal light is solar powered, our services are small and intimate, our members are warm and friendly, and our new Rabbi is very approachable. We have an excellent one-day-per-week Sunday morning Religious school and offer a variety of Adult educational opportunities.
During the year, we hold Shabbat services Friday nights at 8:00 PM, a monthly 7:00 PM service geared towards families with small children, and several Saturday morning services as well. During the summers we hold small, intimate, lay-led services about every 2 weeks. Consult our current schedule for this month's service times and topics.
Our members come from near and far; some live in Lowell and towns nearby, others come from as far away as Atkinson, Arlington, and even Newton some 20+ miles away.
Take a look around our web site and learn more about us. Give us a call or drop us an email. Or better yet, stop by and meet us in person; come see for yourself!
Our Welcoming Community
The temple is open to all who are committed to exploring Judaism: parents and their children, people of all sexual orientations (we have been recognized as a LGBT welcoming congregation by the Institute for Judaism and Sexual Orientation at Hebrew Union College), couples where both are Jewish and couples where one - or both - is not, people with extensive Jewish knowledge and beginners. We welcome everyone to worship with us.
The mission of the Temple, as stated in its bylaws, is "to provide a welcoming atmosphere which encourages Jewish spirituality, learning, and community, and to share these values with others." Inclusion is a core belief of the members of Temple Emanuel, and we extend a truly welcoming hand to all.
