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Congregation Emanu El is a vital, vibrant religious community, dedicated to the survival of Judaism and the Jewish people, doing our part to improve the world and the lives of those who make our congregation their home.

By making Congregation Emanu El a philanthropic priority, you are helping us fulfill that mission and helping to enrich our synagogue today and every day. Your donations enable Congregation Emanu El to operate our synagogue, to strengthen Judaism, and to enrich life for our members and the community. Your support ensures Emanu El’s ability to remain a central part of the Houston Jewish landscape for generations to come.

Your dedication to our congregation helps us provide top notch early childhood education, enriching Jewish education for children & adults, and inspiring Jewish ritual practices. Your generosity enables our synagogue programs and services are available for those congregants and community members who need it the most.

Celebrate your simcha, honor or memorialize a loved one with a gift to Congregation Emanu El. A lovely tribute card will be sent with a minimum donation of $18.

There are many ways to support Congregation Emanu El. Donate today, browse through our Ways to Give or be in touch to discuss what makes sense for you.

If you need assistance or would like more information about making a philanthropic gift to Congregation Emanu El, please contact Anna Shabtay, Director of Congregational Advancement at annas@emanuelhouston.org or 713.987.3316.

Ways to Give

Create Your Jewish Legacy

Assuring Jewish tomorrows through planned and estate gifts ensure Congregation Emanu El’s success into the future.

By leaving a legacy, you can be sure that the traditions and institutions that mean so much to you today will exist for future generations. By making a legacy commitment you can:

• Convey your commitment to being Jewish
• Express values instilled in you by your parents and grandparents
• Perpetuate the Jewish traditions you cherish
• Preserve the programs and organizations that support Jewish life at Congregation Emanu El

All of us, regardless of age, wealth, or affiliation, can leave a legacy. Your legacy gift of any size can be customized and structured to fit your dreams, lifestyle, family, and financial needs. You can provide support for a particular organization or area of interest.

Leaving a legacy is simple. Some options include:

• Gift in a will or trust
• Gift of life insurance
• Gift of retirement funds
• Gift of cash or assets
• Charitable Gift Annuity
• Charitable Remainder Trust

Interested in learning more about how to Create Your Jewish Legacy at Emanu El? Please contact Anna Shabtay, Director of Congregational Advancement, at annas@emanuelhouston.org or 713.987.3316.