Back to Shul: The Magic of Emanu-El

Schedule

Fri Aug 28 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

Congregation Emanu-El | San Francisco, CA

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Experience the magic of Emanu-El at Back to Shul. Connect, explore community, and find your place for the year ahead.
About this Event

Back to Shul is a joyful entry point into community life: a time to reconnect, explore, and deepen your sense of belonging. Whether you’re new to Emanu-El or have been part of this community for years, this evening is designed to help you engage with the people, spaces, and ideas that make it so vibrant.


What to Expect

Come early to explore, connect, and get a feel for all that Emanu-El has to offer:

  • Meet fellow congregants who are shaping and leading meaningful programs
  • Learn about ways to get involved in social, spiritual, and justice-focused initiatives
  • Connect with clergy, staff, and community leaders
  • Explore our spaces and experience how they come alive through community

Enjoy food from our incredible chef, along with offerings from local partners, as you mingle and learn more about what’s happening across Emanu-El.

Before services, make sure you visit the Beit Midrash — Amir Magal, a visual artist whose caligraphy adorns the columns found in our lobby, Ulam, and Moadon, as well as the designer of the Beit Midrash’s L’dor Vador artwork, will be creating henna-style Judaic body art for congregants of all ages.

From 6:00 - 7:00 PM, we’ll gather for a Shabbat service led by our clergy team, with beautiful music from our cantors, creating a space for reflection, connection, and community.


Find Your Way In

There is no single path into Emanu-El, there are many.

Throughout the evening, you’ll have the chance to learn about a range of community groups and initiatives, including:

  • Tzedek Collective
  • Sage
  • Tribe for Men
  • Millenni-El
  • Women’s Lounge
  • Young Adults / YALC
  • 40s, 50s & 60s
  • Kehillah Circles
  • …and more

Each offers a different way to connect through shared interests, values, life stages, and passions.

Because the magic of Emanu-El isn’t just in what we offer — it lives in what our community creates together.

Join us to explore, connect, and imagine what your Emanu-El experience could look like this year.

We can’t wait to welcome you.

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Where is it happening?

Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake Street, San Francisco, United States

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