Welcome to Temple Emanu-El of San Diego

A home, a family and warmth to tradition.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

See upcoming events on our calendar page – from services and classes to Bnai Mitzvot and festivals. Stay up to date by following our events calendar on Google, iCalendar and Outlook.

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Pride 2026

Click the button below to learn more about this year’s San Diego Jewish Pride events and how to participate…including registration for this year’s Big Gay Brunch!

Update: Registration for Parade participation is live.

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Rosh Chodesh

Rosh Chodesh is a chance for women to get together with old friends and to make new ones by participating in the ancient Jewish custom of celebrating the new moon each month.

All women are invited to this free monthly gathering. This month we will be learning about tallitot. If you are able to attend, please bring your own tallit.

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Upcoming Events

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The Community Trip to Israel

Learn more about the Community Trip to Israel in one of two informational meetings hosted by Temple Emanu-El on Wednesday, July 22 at 6pm or Sunday, August 9 at 10:30am.

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Music with Michelle

Join Music Director Michelle Jirkovsky on Tuesday mornings at 11 am for a new weekly series exploring the stories, songs, and soundtrack of Jewish life.

Whether you love Debbie Friedman, Neil Diamond, synagogue choir music, or simply enjoy great conversation over coffee, all are welcome—no musical experience required!

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Pack a lunch and join Rabbi Devorah Marcus and Rabbi Benj Fried for Zionism 101. They will look at the origins of Zionism as an idea, explore the debates between Zionism and anti-Zionism in classical Reform Judaism, and then discuss the contemporary situation and the challenges that many Jews currently have with Zionism as an idea, particularly in the aftermath of 10/7 and the War in Gaza.

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Movie Matinees

Join temple member Andy Friedenberg, a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, for cinematic journey of Jewish stories based in Europe during the mid-1900s. Andy will a lead discussion after the screening.

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Mitzvah of the Month

Each month our Social Action Committee presents a new Mitzvah of the Month. Check out this month’s Mitzvah!

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A REFORM JEWISH SYNAGOGUE

As a Reform Jewish synagogue, affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism, Temple Emanu-El is dedicated to foster a strong sense of community and a family within our congregation. Our goal is to create meaningful connections and provide enriching experiences for you and your family during your time with us.