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Temple Emanu-El
Synagogue or Prayer Group
Reform
808-595-7521
2550 Pali Highway
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

About

Temple Emanu-El is a dynamic Reform congregation that has served as a gathering place for Jews on O’ahu for over 85 years. At Temple Emanu-El, guided by our principle of hachnasat orchim (audacious hospitality), we believe that everyone should have an open and welcoming Jewish home in Hawai'i, as well as an inspirational source of Jewish learning, culture, and social interaction – no matter their specific Jewish identity, how much they earn, how long they've lived in Hawai'i, how long they intend to stay, or where they currently are on their spiritual journey.

Listing Details

Organizational Policies

  • Benefits such as health insurance, parental leave, etc. are gender-neutral and LGBTQ+ inclusive
  • Participation in gender-specific programs is based on gender identity
  • All registration forms have been updated for LGBTQ+ belonging (i.e. adult 1 / 2 , parents or guardians, expansive gender options, pronouns, etc)

Programming

  • Has regular programming on LGBTQ+ themes
  • Observes LGBTQ+ days of significance (such as Pride, National Coming Out Day, Transgender Day of Visibility, etc)
  • Speakers/presenters/scholars in residence include LGBTQ+ people

Ritual

  • Offers and frequently uses gender-expansive ritual language
  • Celebrates LGBTQ+ life cycle events

Spaces

  • Has all-gender restroom/s and locker/changing rooms (if applicable) available

Staff & Leadership

  • LGBTQ+ people are represented in our senior leadership