1. How can I become a member?

Join us for services, lectures, children's programs or special events! Anshe Emes was founded in 1948 with the philosophy that participation makes a person a member of a synagogue, and that we form more than a place to discharge our obligations to G-d, but rather we fuse ourselves into a community to bond to each other as well. We invite your participation and welcome your presence. PLUS there is a form in the office for new members to fill out, or fill out our online form, so we can enter you into our database. Membership dues are:

• $850 per family (2 seats for High Holiday services and additional seats are $150 each.)

• $450 family associate membership (without High Holiday seats)

• $450 per individual (1 High Holiday seat)

NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS.  Please talk to Rabbi Summers directly with your individual concerns.

2. How do I find out more about lectures and special events?

• Homepage at www.anshe.org

• Infoline: (310) 276-6617

• Pick up the calendar in shul any weekday.

• Office: (310) 275-5640

3. How do I get involved?

There is a sign-up list on the bulletin board in the entry hall of the synagogue. Sign up or call the board members. Please consult the Wish and the Volunteer lists.

4. When is the shul office open?

Call first to be sure. But usually, someone is in the office from 9 am to 1 pm, Monday through Thursday.

5. How much does it cost to sponsor kiddush or shalosh seudos?

Kiddush ($350 w/Cholent; $200 w/o Cholent)

Standard shalosh seudos ($225)

Payment for kiddushim and shalosh seudos due one week before event.

6. When can I reach the rabbi with shailos?

Call the office between 9 am and 1 pm and leave a message. In an emergency, Rabbi Summers can be paged. Email sent to webmaster@anshe.org will be forwarded to Rabbi Summers by Aaron Gross, the webmaster.

7. Who makes the decisions at Anshe Emes?

There is a board of directors, an office staff, and members who volunteer to help.

8. How do I make suggestions?

Call the board member who is in charge of whatever area is of concern to you.

9. How do I ask kashrus questions?

Call Rabbi Eliezer Eidlitz, of the Kosher Information Bureau. He can advise you as to product information and which items are currently kosher. Please use online resources (Rabbi Eidlitz's webpage has an EXTENSIVE searchable database.)

Phone: (818) 762-3197
Email: eeidlitz@kosherquest.org
Home Page: www.kosherquest.org

10. My employer has a "matching funds" donation program for charitable organizations? Can this help?

Anshe Emes is a tax-deductible charity, and therefore is qualified to receive matching funds from corporate charitable donation programs.

11. Where is the keylim mikveh?

Anshe Emes has a mikveh for utensils open during daylight hours located behind the shul with access through the gate immediately north of the shul building. There is a mail drop for donations.

12. Where is the tape library?

Anshe Emes has a cassette tape library which is open to the public when the shul is open. For a list of tapes click here.

13. What is Anshe Emes' Tax ID?

Charitable donations can be given to Anshe Emes:

Federal ID #: 95-1792260-221

Full Name of Organization: Anshe Emet Synagogue

Address: 1490 S. Robertson Blvd.

City, State, and Zip: Los Angeles, CA 90035

Phone #: (310) 275-5640 (synagogue)

Fax #: (310) 275-9531

Web site address: http://www.anshe.org

General Email: info@anshe.org