• Israel at War: Follow Up Conversation for YL+E Parents

    Temple Emanu-El Ackerman Conference Room

    Parents of ECEC and YL+E students are invited to join Rabbi Amy Rossel and Aya Margalit, as well as Meagan Friedman and Andrew Paull, respectively, to reflect, share thoughts and ask questions about how you and your children continue to understand and process the war in Israel. ECEC December 1 @ 9:45 (after Shabbat) -...

    Hanukkah in the Hood: East Dallas

    East Dallas

    This Family Meet-Up will give our families an opportunity to celebrate the joy of Hanukkah together! Enjoy a home-hosted Hanukkah-themed brunch complete with a family scavenger hunt and dreidel spinning. If you live in East Dallas, or even if you don't, we hope to see you there!

    Hanukkah Pajama Party Parents’ Night Out

    Temple Emanu-El Weiss Youth Wing

    Come celebrate Hanukkah with a Youth Emanu-El Pajama Party! We'll enjoy dinner, treats and special Hanukkah activities. Kids can be dropped off starting at 5:45 p.m. in the Weiss Youth Wing and can be picked up between 8 and 8:30 p.m. This is a drop off program for K-4th, so parents can enjoy a night...

    Hanukkah in the Hood: McKinney, Allen, Frisco and Plano

    Home-Hosted | Address Shared Upon Registration

    Celebrate Hanukkah with families from McKinney, Allen, Frisco and Plano. Enjoy pizza and fun with dreidels. Make sure to bring a menorah for candle lighting and get ready to have a spinning time! The address will be sent out to registrants on December 10.

  • Speak ‘n’ Schmooze: All About GFC!

    Temple Emanu-El Barbara Zale Center for Living History

    Greene Family Camp invites you to an info session to learn about the different types of programs, both year-round and summer, that GFC has to offer! Whether you are new to the idea of Jewish sleep away camp or are already a Greene Family Camp family, join Assistant Director Shira Karp for an opportunity to...

  • Speak ‘n’ Schmooze and Shine the Light: Navigating Next Steps for Older Teens

    Temple Emanu-El Linz Hall

    Join this conversation-style format between parents in Youth Learning + Engagement and Temple clergy, discussing how parents navigated mental health crises with their older teens and how they drew upon Temple resources to support their families. The event includes a Q&A and introduces the Navigating Next Steps Mental Health Checklist, designed for teens turning 18...

  • Esther’s Story (Taylor’s Version) Purim Spiel and Carnival

    Temple Emanu-El Stern Chapel

    Families with children of all ages are invited to celebrate with costumes, spiel and carnival fun. Begin with Esther's Story (Taylor's Version) at 10 a.m. followed by carnival games, bounce houses, a climbing wall and more. Food will be available for purchase from local food trucks. New this year, a special tot carnival only for...

  • Kinder/1st Grade Preview Day

    Temple Emanu-El ECEC Lobby

    If you are in Pre-K or Kindergarten, come experience Youth Learning + Engagement. The kids will go off to the classroom while the parents will socialize with each other. This is a great way to sample the day of YL+E.

  • YL+E Summer Sendoff

    Temple Emanu-El Haas Amphitheater

    Let’s splash into summer with waterslides and good company! Current and prospective YL+E families are invited to close out the year with us as we get ready for summer. This event is intended for families to attend together, meaning it is not a drop-off program.

  • McKinney Neighborhood Family Meetup

    Address Shared Upon Registration

    Join Temple families in the Frisco/McKinney area for a fun afternoon in the park! Enjoy the splash pad, playground and picnic snacks while spending time with old friends and meeting new ones, too. Light snacks will be provided, but please feel free to bring your family's favorites! Please note, there is not a restroom on...

  • Coffee and Conversation: Being Jewish on Campus

    Halcyon Coffee 2900 Greenville Ave.

    Local college students and those who are home for the summer are invited to join Rabbi Michael Lewis for a casual discussion on the present realities of being a Jew on campus and process personal experiences and feelings about Israel, antisemitism and more.

  • YL+E Back to School Bash

    Temple Emanu-El Strauss Esplanade

    Slide into the school year with waterslides and dancing. See old friends and make some new friends before YL+E starts back up in the fall. Come prepared with a bathing suit and towel to enjoy waterslides, a slip-and-slide, snacks and drinks. We welcome you to pack a picnic lunch and share with friends during the...