Services & Events
Friday, May 27
6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Friday, June 3
6:30 PM Wine and Cheese Reception
7:30 PM Rock Shabbat 

Friday, June 10
6:30 PM Pride Shabbat Service at Shir Hadash, no service at Temple Emanu-El
Saturday, June 11
9:00 AM Baby Shabbat
7:00 PM Erev Shavuot and Confirmation Service
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TEAMYs
Sunday, June 5 at 12:00 PM
Mark your calendar for the 2016 Temple Emanu-El Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition.  View the year end highlights video and enjoy lunch on us!  This is an important meeting to hear about the accomplishments of Temple Emanu-El over the last year and hear about exciting programs and opportunities in the coming year!   Childcare will be available for children ages 5-12.  Please RSVP to admin@templesanjose.org for the meeting and/or childcare by May 30.

Closed
Please Note, We Are Closed
Monday, May 30
The Temple, Clergy, and Preschool offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 30.

Gala
Hooray for Hollywood
Saturday, May 14 at 7:00 PM
Thank you to everyone who supported Temple Emanu-El through our Gala.  We still have a few amazing items available for auction. For a list of the amazing items we have, and directions on how to bid, click here.  Have your bids in by 3:00 PM Friday, May 27. 
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Cleaning
Spring Cleaning
Our Fiscal Year ends June 30.  Please take a moment to make sure your Temple financial account is up to date- all balances are paid in full.  If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Pollock, stephanie@templesanjose.org or 408-292-0939.
Directory
New Temple Directory
The 2016 Temple Emanu-El Directory is here!  You may pick up your Temple Directory from the Temple Administrative Office during regular business hours.  One Directory per family. Now is the perfect opportunity to add your photo to your Temple account online.  Our online roster allows you to see people's photos!
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Israeli Dancing
Tuesday, May 31 at 7:30 PM
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 and we welcome everyone from the community to join.

Rock
Rock Shabbat
Friday, June 3 at 7:30 PM, wine and cheese reception at 6:30 PM
Featuring the musical stylings of our Rock Shabbat Band!  An innovative and joyous worship experience with musicians (piano, percussion, guitars, trombone, etc.) and singers joining Cantor Meeka Simerly and Rabbi Dana Magat. Congregational singing is definitely encouraged, as is dancing in the aisles.  Join us as we welcome the Sabbath in a fun and lively manner.  All members and non-members are invited to a service like you've never been to before.  We will also be honoring all of our graduating seniors at this service.  Our Rock Shabbat service is preceded by a wine and cheese reception that is open and welcome to all.
Pride
Community Pride Shabbat
Friday, June 10 at 6:30 PM at Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95032.
Join Temple Emanu-El, Rabbi Dana Magat, and Cantor Simerly together with the clergy of Congregation Shir Hadash, Congregation Beth David, and Congregation Sinai for Pride Shabbat.
We welcome the LGBTQ Jewish community, along with allies, family and friends, to celebrate Shabbat with an inspiring service of celebration, remembrance, and hope with inclusive and affirming liturgy. There will not be a service at Temple Emanu-El on Friday, June 10.
Baby
Baby Shabbat
Saturday, June 11 at 9:00 AM
Babies, and bagels, and blessings, oh my!  Join us on the second Saturday of every month for a Shabbat experience geared towards families with children ages 0-30 months.  Little ones will enjoy a service full of Shabbat songs, Torah studies, and parachute play!  Kiddush, motzi, and a bagel oneg sponsored by Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood will follow this fun-filled program.  This is a great opportunity for parents of young children to meet and form groups with their peers!
Shavuot
Shavuot
Saturday, June 11 to Sunday, June 12

Erev Shavuot and Confirmation Service
Saturday, June 11 at 7:00 PM
We hope that you will join us for this powerful service led by our clergy and the Confirmation Class of 2016.  Mazel Tov to all of our students achieving Confirmation.

Community Tikkun Leil Shavuot at Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga.
Saturday, June 11 at 10:00 PM, participate in the Community Shavuot event at Congregation Beth David. Rabbis Alexander, Aron, Baird, Magat, Ohriner, Pressman, Seid-Valencia, and Cantor Felder Levy will lead study sessions throughout the evening.  Study sessions continue until Sunday, June 12 at 7:00 AM.   Sign up here.

Sunday Morning Study and Yizkor Service
Sunday, June 12 at 8:00 AM
Shavuot Breakfast and Study Session, at Temple Emanu-El.
Sunday, June 12 at 9:00 AM
Shavuot Yizkor Service, at Temple Emanu-El. 

Camp
Camp Newman Shabbat
Friday, July 15 at 4:00 PM
Join Rabbi Dana Magat and your Temple Emanu-El community for a Shabbat at URJ Camp Newman! Festivities include a reception with our Camp Directors, Shabbat dinner, singing, and dancing. Parents, you are welcome to visit camp on Shabbat this summer with one exception: you may not have a child/grandchild/relative at camp during your visit because it causes homesickness and issues within the cabin.  Held at URJ Camp Newman, 4088 Porter Creek Rd., Santa Rosa.   Please register for your visit by clicking here .

Community
In the Community
Summer Internship Opportunity
Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley is looking for a Summer intern to work in supporting the Manager of Community and Volunteer Engagement at Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley.  Qualified applicants should have prior social media and event organizing experience - and a "can do" attitude.   Internship is 15-20 hours per week at our offices at the Levy Family Campus in Los Gatos.  Experience in social media and communications desired. Mostly business hours and some evening and weekends. Call Lori Cinnamon at 408-357-7467 or e-mail loric@jfssv.org.
Temple Emanu-El | (408) 292-0939 | stephanie@templesanjose.org | http://www.templesanjose.org
1010 University Ave
San Jose, CA 95126