Saturday, May 14 at 7:00 PM

Thank you to everyone who has purchased a sponsorship or ticket for our Gala.  Attendees will 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.  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.

The 2016 Temple Emanu-El Directory is here!  Be sure to pick yours up during the Oneg on May 6.  You may also 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!

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, [email protected] or 408-292-0939.

Friday, May 6 at 6:15 PM

A-L: Side dish, salad, fruit       M-Z: Main Dish

Wednesday, May 11 at 12:00 PM

Join the Rabbi for lunch, and bring your opinion!  Bring a sack lunch and join Rabbi Magat on the second Wednesday of each month to share in a stimulating discussion of recent events, political happenings, and other relevant topics related to current events. This event is open to the community.

Saturday, May 14 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!  Held in Room 20.

Sunday, May 22 at 11:00 AM

The Israel Action Committee and Temple Emanu-El are honored to have Tammi Rossman-Benjamin come and speak at our Temple.  Tammi is the co-founder and director of the AMCHA-initiative, was nominated for Jewish-Hero of the Year, and will speak on the environment for Jewish students on college campuses.  Please join us for bagels at 10:30 AM followed by her speech at 11:00 AM.  RSVP to [email protected].

Sunday, May 22 at 6:30 PM

BIG fun for a SMALL price! Enjoy family game night. We will have lots of board games available to play, and occasionally get a game of Poker or Mah Jongg together.
Member Prices: $3/person, $5/couple, $10/family
Non-Member Prices: $5/person, $10/couple, $15/family
PLUS bring a snack to share!
Cold drinks, coffee and tea, and dessert provided by Sisterhood. You may bring other liquid refreshment.
RSVP to [email protected]

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 .

Sunday, May 8 at 6:00 PM

The Israeli military meets its match in a determined 15 year old girl in Dror Shaul's hilarious satire on volatile Iran-Israel relations.  Nofar works in a falafel truck with her widowed mother near the site of a secret Israeli nuclear program.  This fast-paced, pro-peace comedy is just the right recipe for these troubled times.  OFJCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA.

Tuesday, May 10 at 12:00 PM

We will celebrate the proud history and honor the invaluable contributions Jewish Americans have made in our nation. Jewish Heritage Month in May is a national month of recognition of more than 350 years of history of Jewish contributions to American culture.  This ceremony will also serve as an opportunity to focus on the many ways that Jewish individuals and institutions have helped shape our diverse culture and continue to strengthen our San Jose community.  Held at City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara Street in front of the Rotunda at City Hall Plaza.

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.