Welcome to Congregation Emanu-El of Waukesha

Our sacred mission is to inspire and affirm our diverse Jewish community by blending progressive thought with tradition, by being accepting and accessible, and by serving greater Waukesha through education, worship and social action.

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Located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Congregation Emanu-El of Waukesha is the second oldest reform Jewish synagogue in the Milwaukee area. Our members come from a wide geographic area that includes Milwaukee, Waukesha, Jefferson and Walworth counties. By mid 2021 our membership totaled approximately 75 households.

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Upcoming Events

  1. Fri 24

    Cantor-led Service

    Sep 24 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  2. Sun 26

    Religious School

    Sep 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
  3. Sun 03

    Religious School

    Oct 03 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
  4. Sun 10

    Religious School

    Oct 10 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
  5. Sun 17

    Religious School

    Oct 17 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
  6. Sun 24

    Religious School

    Oct 24 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

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Message From Cantor Levson

Shalom, and welcome to Congregation Emanu-El of Waukesha! I am Cantor Martin Levson, Spiritual Leader of this growing, vibrant, and egalitarian community of committed Jewish individuals and families. We invite you to visit us. If you wish to make an appointment with me and/or President Laurie Schwartz, feel free to give us a call or send us an e-mail.

Programs

Congregation Emanu-El offers a full range of programs and activities for the Jewish community, in addition to regular Shabbat and holiday services. Our religious school serves students from preschoolers to teenagers, our adult education committee sponsors a range of programs and our social action committee engages our members in activities that benefit the surrounding communities. We also have a gift shop that carries a wide variety of Jewish items, including holiday necessities.

Sisterhood

CEEW Sisterhood is a place for building friendships, and exploring our identity, heritage and spirituality together. 

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Advantages of a small congregation

Synagogues come in all sizes. Some are large, with memberships numbering in the thousands. Some are small, with only a few people worshipping in a member’s home. Each size has its advantages. While there are things a larger congregation can do with its increased resources, many of us find benefits from belonging to a small community that are often lost in larger organization.

  • Stronger sense of family
  • Greater opportunities for each of us to grow individually
  • More opportunities to volunteer
  • More adaptable in facing challenges

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Creation, Chaos, and Children

Creation, Chaos, and Children jstern September 17, 2021

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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was unformed and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters. God said: “Let there be light.” And there was light.

Sukkot Breads in Fall Colors

Sukkot Breads in Fall Colors jstern September 13, 2021

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Decorate your Sukkot table with Ethiopian, North African, and Sephardi breads full of fall colors and tantalizing spice mixes and broaden our palates to the customs of worldwide Jewish communities. Laden with seasonal honey, pumpkin, or orange, they don’t need braiding, and they make perfect gifts.