About Us
Play. Explore. Learn. with Emanu-El Downtown!
Emanu-El Downtown is a vibrant, welcoming Jewish community. Founded in 2022, Emanu-El Downtown is Temple Emanu-El’s downtown hub for babies, kids, and their grown-ups. Exploration, play, and learning is at the heart of everything we do, creating joyful experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection. Most importantly - we have a lot of fun!
In winter 2026-27 we will be moving to our permanent home at 39 W. 19th. Street. As we continue to grow, we will be expanding our programming to fit the needs of Downtown community members. Please email downtown@emanuelnyc.org if you are interested in joining us on this journey.
For fall 2026, all of our regular programs including Religious School Lab will be hosted by the Corlears School at 324 W 15th St. We can’t wait to welcome you into our new location this winter!
OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS
Our programs bring Jewish traditions to life through hands-on experiences, creativity, and discovery. Throughout the year, we offer:
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Shabbat programs
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Immersive holiday experiences
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Weekly early childhood music classes
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Let's Play!, our marquis program for 2-year-olds and their grown-ups
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Religious School Lab for children in Pre-K through 7th grade
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Emanu-El Unplugged, our free outdoor concert series for families
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Adult learning, social gatherings, and community events
From intimate Shabbat dinners and festive holiday celebrations to outdoor concerts and creative educational experiences, we create opportunities for families to connect—with Jewish tradition, with one another, and with the vibrant downtown community they call home.
Whether you're looking for your first Jewish community, searching for fun and meaningful experiences for your family, or hoping to build lasting friendships, you'll find a warm welcome at Emanu-El Downtown.
We can't wait to welcome you!
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