Welcome to the website of Temple Emanu-El. Whether you are a current or prospective member, we hope that this site is your source for information that is current, complete and easy to find. Wondering whether Religious School is in session this week, or when Shabbat Services start? Check "Quick Info", at the top of our Home Page. Can't remember the time of the next Sisterhood Meeting? Check the Schedule of Upcoming Sisterhood Activities. And there are similar Schedules for about every other part of Temple. Or check the Temple Calendar for a complete Schedule of everything that is happening at Temple.
You will also find interesting and useful features from the URJ, such as its new Reform Blog, at the bottom of our Home Page, or the latest from the Religious Action Center. The URJ information is constantly being updated, so check back often.
The new website is more than a source of information. You can no do things online, like registering and paying for Events--much simpler to register and pay at home in the evening than trying to remember to call your spouse to ask about going to the upcoming Shabbat dinner, and then calling the Office to register, all during Office hours. You can also make Contributions Online to any of our endowments or funds. (Worried about online payments? We're using Google CheckoutTM. Perhaps its Security Center will address your concerns.)
Please explore the new website. And let us know of any ideas you have for improved or different features, or of any problems you find.
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The website is developed and managed using the URJ's RJweb-Builder software and is hosted by the URJ, all without charge, as a benefit of our membership in the URJ. Google Checkout is used for online payment processing. Wufoo is used for online registration and some other online forms. OVI is used for most media (photos, music and video); Scribd iPaper is used for Flash documents.
Parts of the website require Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash or Java software. These are all free, very widely used programs, compatible with all operating systems and browsers. If necessary (you probably already have them), you can download them here:
