Temple Emanu-El is thrilled to be streaming our High Holy Day Services again this year.  You can find the link on our High Holy Days page on our website, or by clicking here.

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. 

Prospective members are welcome to join our religious school families for an opening day of school delicious BBQ lunch and open house. 

Sunday, September 20

First Day of Sunday Classes

8:00 AM Brotherhood Pancake Breakfast

9:00 AM Confirmation Class

9:00 AM Hebrew

10:15 AM Judaic Studies

Wednesday, September 30

First Day of Wednesday Classes
4:30 PM Hebrew

5:00 PM B'nai Mitzvah Prep Class

6:30 PM Teen Jewish Studies (TJS)

Please note that the San Jose Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon is taking place Sunday, September 27  near the Temple. Please allow extra time to get to Religious School as some roads will be closed.  For a map of road closures, click here.

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. 

Erev Rosh Hashanah marked the beginning of our Annual Campaign.  All gifts to the Annual Campaign at any level will be recognized in Connections and make a difference in the lives of your fellow congregants.  Thank you for your support of our Temple and our community.  You can also make a contribution by donating online here.

Bring your dinner and decorate the Sukkah with your Temple family followed by a special Sukkot experience!

Sunday, October 4 

Erev Simchat Torah

5:00 PM Pizza Dinner for the entire congregation.  Appetizers and drinks sponsored by Sisterhood.

5:30 PM Erev Simchat Torah Service, Consecration of students (grades K and up) who are new to our Religious School, and Israeli Dancing

Monday, October 5

Simchat Torah

9:00 AM Simchat Torah Morning and Yizkor Services in the Chapel

Beginning the Friday after Yom Kippur, Friday, September 25th, we will be starting a new Refuah Shlayma (Healing) list in honor of the new year.  Please submit names even if they are currently on the list!

The Caring Committee is made up of volunteer members of the congregation who provide caring to families in crisis, whether related to death or illness, with particular attention to the elderly who may not have a support system. Activities may include phone calls, home and hospital visits, helping with food, and transportation. The committee's goal is to be there when needed, so that no one walks alone.
Contact [email protected] to volunteer!

Saturday, October 10 at 9:00 AM
Little ones will enjoy a program full of Shabbat songs, Torah stories, and parachute play.  Kiddush, motzi, and a bagel oneg sponsored by Sisterhood will follow.

Saturday, October 10 at 10:30 AM at Ed Levin County Park in Milpitas

A Shabbat morning service led by Dana Magat with a potluck to follow.  There are beautiful trails to walk around while engaging in discussions with others as well as volleyball courts, horseshoe games, and more!

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!

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.