Welcome to Temple Emanuel of McAllen, TX online! It is my hope that after you have visited our website, you will have gotten to know the wonderful kehillah (community) that makes up our congregation.

Temple Emanuel is the largest synagogue in the Rio Grande Valley and one of the most unique congregations in the country, with a wonderfully diverse membership of Jewish families from the United States, Mexico, South America and many other parts of the world.

We offer a broad range of spiritual, educational and cultural programming designed to meet the needs of our synagogue’s diverse constituency.

Maria Alonzo is our secretary. The office is open from Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m., and from 2:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m.

Eddie Garza is our maintenance man. His hours are from 8:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Please call the temple if you need to enter the building during the week so that Eddie can let you in.

We offer Sunday school and B'nai Mitzvah preparation for the children of Temple Emanuel. Please visit our education pages to find out more.

Board meetings are held once a month and are open to any member of Temple Emanuel. Check your online calendar for meeting dates and times.

Temple Emanuel Officers & Directors 2008-2009

President Isaac Tawil
Vice President Dan Gurwitz
Treasurer Nora London
Secretary Michael Fallek

Bob Berger
Mike Blum
Phil Brown
Aaron Fox
Paul Gabriel
Jessica Galloso
Lori Goldman
Eli Lizka
Raul Montemayor
Isaac Rabinovich

Ken Fox, Past President
Ofelia Averack, Sisterhood President
Pat Blum, Ex-Officio URJ Regional Board Member