Songs for Friday night services can also be found on the Friday link page
You are also welcome to join us in-person
A Temple for All
Congregation Emanu-El Israel (CEI) strives to meet the Jewish needs of our community. We have religious services, educational programs and social activities. Whether you live in a big city, a remote urban area or have some physical issue, CEI can fulfill your religious wishes – regardless of where you live in the country.
Rabbi Lenny Sarko
Our rabbi at CEI.
Click the link to see pictures of a Hebrew Braille Sefer Torah Scroll that was created by the rabbi:
If you would like more information about the braille scrolls please click on the link for Devarim Institute
We also have a home course that teaches Hebrew braille and the Mishkan T’filah Prayerbook as a refreshable braille file – both which are free. Contact Rabbi Lenny for more information.
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Click Here to see a list of all the People of the Week we have done. We are up to 185 people.
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Upcoming Calendar
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Talmud – May 15, Berachot, 5b3
Note – No Talmud May 22
May 16, Friday, Shabbat Service, 7:30 pm, online and in-person
May 23, Friday, Shabbat Service, 7:30 pm, online and in-person
May 30, Friday, Shabbat Service and Shavuot Celebration with special oneg, 7:30 pm, online and in-person
June 22, Sunday, Annual Meeting
No Services July 4
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Summer Early Services
Begins at 5:30 pm
So you can go to the concerts across the street if you like
June 6
June 20
No services July 4
July 11
July 25
August 1
August 22
Welcome to Our Temple
Congregation Emanu-El Israel (CEI) is the center of Jewish activities in central Westmoreland County. CEI is affiliated with the Reform movement under the umbrella of the Union for Reform Judaism whose goals are to strengthen communities that transform the way people connect to Jewish life and to build a more whole, just, and compassionate world. CEI adopts the following goals of the URJ. To practice ‘Audacious Hospitality’, ‘Repairing the World’ and to ‘Invest in the Jewish Future’. However, members familiar with either a Reform or Conservative tradition will find a friendly, comfortable feeling in our Congregation. CEI is the ideal place to renew or strengthen ties with your Jewish identification. CEI supports the traditional family, the non-traditional family and Jewish singles.