Rabbi Magat will be extending his stay in Israel for a conference and will continue his blog through the end of the month here:  https://templesanjose.org/IsraelBlog

Saturday, February 27 at 6:00 PM

Brotherhood Members - Please be our guest, with your significant other, for our annual paid-up member dinner on Saturday, February 27th in the Temple House starting with appetizers and a blind wine tasting at 6:00pm. If you would like to participate in the judging, please bring a bottle of wine (between $12-$18 or more) to share. You will vote on your favorites, with the winner receiving a bottle of wine as your prize. A Buffet Dinner will follow the judging. This promises to be a very fun night. RSVP to [email protected] no later than February 20th and indicate if you are bringing wine.  This event is free for Brotherhood Members.

Deadline is February 27, 2016

We are thrilled to be able to offer Camperships (scholarships for Jewish Summer Camps).  Act now-- applications are due in the Religious School Office no later than 1:00 PM, February 27, 2016.   Campership Form Available Here.

Friday, March 4 at 6:16 PM

Everyone is welcome to join our congregational family for a Shabbatluck Dinner.  These potluck dinners take place throughout the religious school year on the first Friday of the month before the Erev Shabbat Service.  On March 4, our service will be led by our 2nd Grade Class with participation from our Bet Hebrew Class.  Meet and schmooze with our students, their families, and our congregation during a friendly potluck dinner and stay for a wonderful service.  

Please bring a dish to share.  These designations are based on your last name:

A-L: Salad, side dish, fruit 

M-Z: Main Dish

Saturday, March 5 at 6:30 PM

Sunday, March 6 at 10:30 AM

Join the Israel Action Committee in welcoming Vlad Khaykin to Temple Emanu-El to discuss the situation for Jews in Europe at this time and how ADL is working there and also how ADL is working with Hillel and the students on university campuses in the US to combat bullying and harrassment.  Refreshments at 10:30 AM, speaker begins at 11:00 AM.  RSVP to [email protected].

Saturday, March 12 at 9:00 AM

Saturday, March 12 at 10:00 AM

The Tea and Torah program includes study of the week's Torah portion over tea and noshes.  Utilized are commentaries reflecting a variety of perspectives.  Open and welcome to all who would like to learn about the history, thought process, and fast evolving freedom of expression, from a contemporary Reform Judaism approach. This week, Tea & Torah is preceded by our Shabbat Morning Minyan study with our Gimmel Hebrew Students.

NEW THIS YEAR!  Send Mishloach Manot online.

Deadline is Wednesday, March 16

Purim Shpiel and Carnival

Sunday, March 20 at 11:00 AM

Come join in the celebration with lots of Purim fun!  

11:00-11:30 AM Shpiel, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Carnival.  Carnival games, prizes, crafts, costumes, popcorn, cotton candy, hamantaschen, and more.

Adult Intensive Purim Study Session and Megillah Reading

Wednesday, March 23 at 7:00 PM

Enjoy a really big (and we mean HUGE), very intense, and super deep study session for adults only with Rabbi Schnitzel and Cantor Hummus.  A Megillah reading will happen so be prepared to cheer, boo, and have fun!  Costumes are encouraged!  Enjoy pizza and hamantaschen, bring your own wine.  RSVP to [email protected].  Interested in reading a part?  Contact Cantor Simerly at [email protected].

Deadline is April 2, 2016

Friday, February 26 at 12:00 PM

A once-a-month get together at the APJCC.  Enjoy a catered hot lunch followed by entertainment. 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. $6 Members, $8.50 Non-members, $10 at the door.

Monday, March 7 at 7:30 PM

Join us for a visit from Anat Hoffman, Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) and board chair of Women of the Wall.  One of the Jerusalem Post's 50 Jews to Watch.  Hoffman will speak about the work of IRAC and her log time work with Women of the Wall.  Held at Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos.

Register by Thursday, March 31

Early Bird Registration is now open for Camp Shalom, JCC's Summer Camp in Los Gatos.  Register by March 31 for Early-Bird Prices.  Camp Shalom is open to kids ages 18 months to 16 years.   Click here for more information, or to register.