Burbank Temple Emanu El

Burbank Temple Emanu El is a welcoming, inclusive and participatory Jewish community in Burbank, CA that honors traditions, celebrates diversity, and practices authentic and dynamic Judaism.

We are a 77-year old historic synagogue with a vibrant Early Childhood Center and Hebrew School. We invite you to come visit.

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Burbank Temple Emanu El takes pride in fostering an environment that celebrates inclusivity, respect, and understanding.

Interested in learning more about BTEE? Click HERE to hear more about our community or to schedule a tour.

You can also reach out to us anytime by email at shalom@btee.org or by phone at (818) 845-1743.

Upcoming Programs & Events

Jun

BTEE TOT Shabbat with Gitai
Friday, Jun 20 5:30pm

Jun

BTEE TOT Shabbat with Gitai
Friday, Jun 20 5:30pm

Jul

BTEE TOT Shabbat with Gitai
Friday, Jul 11 5:30pm

Jul

BTEE TOT Shabbat with Teacher Allison
Friday, Jul 18 5:30pm

Oct

BTEE Zelda & Bobby Sousa B'nei Mitzvah
Shabbat, Oct 25 5:00pm

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To our neighboring communities whose daily lives have been uprooted by the recent LA fires

At Burbank Temple Emanu El, our hearts go out to those who have been displaced and are facing unimaginable challenges. As part of our commitment to support families we want to extend a helping hand.

Here's how we can help:
- Enrollment in our Early Childhood program, for children aged 2–5 years, part and full-time.
- Start as soon as the required paperwork is complete.
- Tuition assistance available to lighten your financial load.
- No potty training required—our program accommodates all stages.
- Flexible schedule & extended care hours, from 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM.

We hope this can provide some stability and comfort for your child and your family. If you would like more information or have questions, please contact Gaby Katz in our office at gkatz@btee.org or by phone at (818) 845-1734.

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Statement on Israel from Rabbi Lev

In the Heartrending Wake of 10/7

It was Simchat Torah, but it felt like Purim in that the whole Jewish World was upside-down. On that day, the terrorist group Hamas murdered 1200 Israelis, some tortured and raped. Hundreds were taken hostages back into Gaza and most remain there still. We at BTEE, hold Israel in our prayers as the Jewish homeland still reels in the wake of the single worse day of Jewish loss since the Shoah.

We are once again reminded that there is such cruelty and dehumanization in the world and yet we refuse to succumb to those forces. Despite the uptick of antisemitism around the world since that day, BTEE remains united in the Jewish mission of a world with greater: Peace, Justice, Hope, Equality and Freedom. We pray and labor for the universal truths within these values. We do so not just for Israel and for our fellow Jews locally and around the world, but for all good people of every faith and creed. This includes the innocent Palestinians in Gaza who are very much included in our prayers.

"May we see the day when war and bloodshed cease, when a great peace will embrace the whole world.
Then nation will not threaten nation, and the human family will not again know war.
For all who live on earth shall realize that we have not come into being to hate or to destroy.
We have come into being to praise, to labor, and to love…” - A Prayer for Peace, Siddur Lev Shalem