Temple Emanu-El is Kosher for Passover. If you plan to be at Temple from now through Friday, April 29 at sundown, please make sure all food you bring in is Kosher for Passover.

Saturday, April 23 at 5:00 PM

Why is this seder different from all other seders?  Enjoy a warm seder and have a joyous time with your friends, family and loved ones at Temple Emanu-El as we explore the story of the Exodus from Egypt. Passover dinner served; bring your own wine to share. Registration is closed.

Friday, April 22

The 2016 Temple Emanu-El Directory is here!  Be sure to pick yours up at the Second Night Seder on April 23, during Religious School on April 24 or May 1, or at the Oneg following services on April 29.  You may also pick up your Temple Directory from the Temple Administrative Office during regular business hours.  One Directory per family.  Our Online Member Directory will be launching on Monday, April 25.

Our Fiscal Year ends June 30.  Please take a moment to make sure your Temple financial account is up to date.  If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Pollock, [email protected] or 408-292-0939.

We are looking for volunteers in the Temple Administrative Office.  If you are interested in helping us for a couple hours during the day with phone calls, organization, mailings, and other projects, please contact Megan at [email protected] or 408-292-0939.

Sunday April 3, April 24, and May 1 at 11:30 AM

The April 24 meeting of this Adult Education Course will take place at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

This three-course series that began April 3 will continue to investigate traditional and Reform Jewish practices, customs, and concepts surrounding death.  We will also discuss some of the important issues that surround bereavement and the grieving process.  Finally, we will investigate some modern theories concerning the stages of grief.  We will also spend time discussing life after death and how death relates to our beliefs. This three-course Adult Education opportunity is taught by Rabbi Dana Magat and is free and open to members and non-members.  RSVP to [email protected].

Monday, April 25 at 6:00 PM

Bring your sisters, mothers, daughters, friends, and share the delicious food, camaraderie, and uplifting ritual!  Come and enjoy the food and festivities!  Bring a Kosher-style salad, side dish, or dessert to share.  Dinner and ritual foods provided.  $8 for Sisterhood Members and $12 for non-Members.  RSVP by April 20 by sending a check to Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood, 1010 University Ave., San Jose, CA 95126.

Wednesday, April 27 at 12:00 PM

Need a better way to spend your lunch hour?  Join Rabbi Magat on the fourth Wednesday of each month for an informal study and discussion session of a selected Torah portion. We will navigate through traditional interpretations and modern applications of our historic teachings.   Bring your Kosher for Passover lunch and be ready to get a new perspective on Torah. Open to members and non-members and no previous Torah study is required.

Friday, April 29 at 6:00 PM

Relay for Life is here!  Whether you or your child are looking for community service hours, a way to help the community, or just wants a fun way to hang out with friends, EESY's Mitzvah Maker team is here to help.  The event will be from April 29-30 from 6:00 PM-6:00 PM at Dartmouth Middle School, 5575 Dartmouth Drive.  To join our team or make a donation, click here.

Friday, April 29

The Temple Administrative and Preschool offices will be closed on Friday, April 29 in observance of Passover.

Friday, April 29 during the Oneg

Brotherhood is once again providing the congregation with Yom HaShoah/Holocaust Memorial candles. Please pick up your candle during the Oneg on Friday, April 29.  Religious School families will receive their candles on May 1.

Saturday, April 30 at 10:00 AM

Join Ritual Committee for an outdoor, music-filled service at the Ramada Picnic Area of Alum Rock Park in San Jose. Enjoy a 10:30 AM service followed by hiking on the trails, playing on the playground, and time with Temple Emanu-El family and friends.  Bring a dish to share for a potluck lunch.  Parking is $6.  This service is open to all!

Sunday, May 1 at 12:30 PM

Join our religious school families for an end-of-the-school-year delicious BBQ lunch and musical fun for the kids. Come tour the Temple and facilities, meet our clergy, leadership, and congregation, and have fun in the process. Prospective members are welcome and we'd love to see you there. No RSVP is required.

Saturday, May 14 at 7:00 PM

You're invited to attend the 2016 Hooray for Hollywood Temple Emanu-El Gala. Enjoy an elegant dinner buffet, dessert extraordinaire, and be dazzled by "celebrity" performers and entertainment. Be prepared to walk the red carpet and bid at the silent and live auctions.  THE BOX OFFICE IS NOW OPEN: Get the hottest ticket in town!  Tickets are  available for purchase here.  Can't attend the Gala but still want to support Temple Emanu-El?  Purchase a Wall of Fame Star for only $25 by clicking here.

Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00 PM

Hear from author Marty A. Brounstein, author of Two Among the Righteous Few, a story of courage in the Holocaust, for a storytelling program and presentation. Held at the APJCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos.  This speech is to honor Yom HaShoah as we remember our relatives and Jewish ancestors who perished in the Holocaust. 

Wednesday, May 4 at 7:00 PM

Jewish students from around Silicon Valley, in their studies of the Holocaust, will design and conduct a moving memorial service on behalf of the community.  Our own Teen Jewish Studies (TJS) students, along with Rabbi Magat and Phil Hankin, will be participating in this event.  Congregation Sinai, 1532 Willowbrae Ave., San Jose.

Sunday, May 22 at 10:30 AM

Run or walk with The Friendship Circle. Games, entertainment, and surprises along the route.  A show featuring Mickey the Baboon and other animals. Enjoy a huge inflatable slide, face painting, balloon artist, and more.  Kosher BBQ, cotton candy, popcorn, and other snacks available.   Register online here.  Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto.