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
Upcoming Events
- Talmud Class – Feb. 2 – no class, we return on Thursday Feb. 9 at 7:30 pm and will begin in the Shabbat Book, Pg. 70
- Friday Feb. 3 Tubishvat Shabbat Service at 7:30 pm, with new chumash book dedication and special oneg
- Wednesday Feb. 15 Board Meeting 7 pm
- Friday March. 3 Purim Shabbat Service at 7:30 pm
- Friday March. 17 Sisterhood Shabbat Service at 7:30 pm, special oneg to follow
- Sunday April 16 Yom HaShoah Program at Seton Hill
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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.