Services & Events

 
 
Memories
Friday, September 4
6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Patio Service, Labor in the Pulpit (with a special guest speaker)

Friday, September 11
7:00 PM Erev Shabbat

Rosh Hashanah Schedule
Services will be held at the Heritage Theatre in Campbell, unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, September 13
Erev Rosh Hashanah 
6:00 PM Family Alternative Service  (1st grade and up)
8:00 PM Rosh Hashanah Evening Service

Monday, September 14
Rosh Hashanah
9:00 AM Children's Service (Preschool - K)
10:00 AM La'atid Program (2 years - 2nd Grade)
10:00 AM Congregational Service
5:00 PM Tashlich at Oak Meadow Park, Areas 1&2

Friday, September 18
7:00 PM Shabbat Shuva Service and Board Installation

Slichot
Selichot
Selichot 
Saturday, September 5
6:30 PM Selichot Film and Discussion
9:00 PM Selichot Service
Closed
Holiday Closure
Please note that the Temple offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
lunch and learn
Lunch
Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, September 9 at 12:00 PM
Bring a sack lunch and join Rabbi Dana Magat for a special discussion session.

BBQ
Back to School BBQ
Sunday, September 20 at 12:00 PM
Prospective members are welcome to join our religious school families for an opening day of school delicious BBQ lunch and open house. 

Tickets
High Holy Day Tickets Were Mailed to Members!
High Holy Day tickets were mailed out to all Temple members in good standing (all financial obligations paid through July 2015)!  Be sure to check your mailboxes and call the office if you have any questions.

MishkanHaNefesh
Have You Purchased Your High Holy Days Prayer Books? 
All Temple members are expected to purchase their own prayer books. We will only have copies to loan out to non-member guests and we will not be selling books during the High Holy Days.
If you have pre-ordered prayerbooks, you may pick them up in the Chapel on Friday night during the oneg.  If you have not pre-ordered your prayerbooks, you can purchase them at the Chapel on Friday night or in the Temple admin office during business hours. 
HHDregistration
High Holy Days
The High Holy Days are just over 1 week away. Online registration has closed but we are still accepting orders for will call tickets. Signups for the children's program close September 7.
break the fast BTF
Break The Fast
Wednesday, September 23
Temple Emanu-El is pleased to announce that Sisterhood will be providing a Kiddush style Break-The-Fast following the Neilah service on Yom Kippur. There is no cost to attend, but your RSVP is requested. Click here to RSVP or become a Break-The-Fast sponsor. 

Volunteer
Volunteer at The High Holy Days
Temple Emanu-El is looking for volunteers at our High Holy Day Services!  If you are interested in helping out as an usher, a ticket checker, a greeter, or with prayer books, please contact the office by phone at (408) 292-0939.

Israeli
Israeli Dancing
Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30PM
Put on your dancin' shoes and join our free dancing class taught by our very own Loui Tucker. This class takes place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. No dance experience necessary. 

Israel trip
IsraelTrip
We're Going to Israel!
Join Rabbi Magat on a guided trip to Israel on February 9-21, 2016. Online registration is now open! Click here to learn more and reserve your spot today!
memories
Membership Memories
At our Long-term Members Shabbat, we asked people to share their
memories of Temple Emanu-El. It's not too late to share yours! Please send your memories via e-mail to Shirley Lee [email protected] or by snail mail to 1061 Crosswind Ct. San Jose, CA 95120.

Community
In the Community
Women's Philanthropy Friendship Breakfast
Thursday, September 10, 8:15-9:30 AM at The Levy Campus
Grab a nosh, learn about upcoming Women's Philanthropy events, see your friends on the way to work, or stay and socialize!  Read more here.
Annual 5K Teal Run
Saturday, September 26, 7:30 AM Registration, 9 AM Race at Campbell Park in Campbell
It's a day to express hope, love and support as we raise funds to support ovarian cancer research as ell as the myriad of services offered by local Bay Area organizations to cancer patients at little or no charge.  For more information, or to register for the race, click here.
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1010 University Ave
San Jose, CA 95126