Through December 31, 2016

Friday, December 30 at 6:30 PM
On December 30, bring your chanukiah to light the candles with your Temple family and friends.  Celebrate with a Chanukah oneg after services.

Monday, January 2

Please note that the Temple Emanu-El Administrative and Clergy Offices will be closed on Monday, January 2.

Tuesday, January 3 at 7:30 PM

Great exercise! Great fun! Great chance to meet new people!
Put on your dancin' shoes and come to our free Israeil dance class taught by our very own Loui Tucker. No dance experience necessary and we welcome everyone from the community to join in the fun.

Friday, January 6 at 6:00 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 each month before the Erev Shabbat Family Service.

On January 6, our family service will led by our Youth Group, EESY.

Meet and schmooze with these students, their families, and our congregation during a friendly potluck dinner and stay for a delightful Shabbat service.

Please bring a dish to share. The following designations are based in the first letter of your last name:
A-L: Side dish, salad, fruit M-Z: Main Dish

We hope to you see you there!

Sunday, January 8 at 12:15 PM

The Temple Emanu-El Religious School Committee is thrilled to announce that after painting and refurnishing our Temple library, it is ready for use and filled with new books just for you!  Everyone who attends the re-opening will receive a raffle ticket for a great prize.  At 12:15 PM our religious school classes will join Rabbi Magat as we affix a new mezuzah to the door.  Back from Break Lunch to follow.

Sunday, January 8 at 12:30 PM

Join our Religious School families for a back from winter break delicious lunch provided by Brotherhood.  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.  The fun begins at 12:30 PM.

Friday, January 13 at 7:00 PM

Join Rabbi Dana Magat and Cantor Amanda Edmondson for a Shabbat Service honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. that includes an Ask the Rabbi session.

Saturday, January 14 at 9:00 AM

Temple Emanu-El presents a Shabbat experience geared towards families with children ages 1-30 months.  Little ones will enjoy a service full of Shabbat songs, Torah talk, and parachute play!  Kiddush, motzi, and a bagel oneg sponsored by Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood follows this fun-filled program.  What a great opportunity for parents of young children to meet and form groups- perhaps even life long friendships- with their peers.  Everyone is welcome!

April 18-May 2, 2017

Rabbi Dana Magat and Bishop PJ McGrath will be leading an interfaith trip to their respective spiritual homelands: Israel and Rome! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore the roots of two of the most influential and important world religions. Registration is available on our website, or by clicking here.

December 24 to January 1

A local miracle happened in San Francisco in 1975 when community leaders joined together to create the first big menorah public celebration of Chanukah outside of Israel. Today that spark of innovation has spread to annual Chanukah celebrations in over 500 cities worldwide including; Berlin, Paris, Buenos Aires, Brisbane and Ho Chi Minh City. In San Francisco the legacy of innovation to spread the light continues.   Click here to view further event details.

Thursday, December 29 at 6:00 PM

We're celebrating the Festival of Lights at the Levy Family Campus in Los Gatos on Thursday, December 29 at 6 PM.  Join us for an evening of singing, noshing, and catching up with old friends.  The candle lighting will take place at the outdoor portico of the Levy Family Campus, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos.  No need to RSVP - we hope to see you there! 

Saturday, January 14 at 7:00 PM

Join other Jewish singles in their 50s and 60s for a beer tasting event from Firestone Brewery.  This event will take place at Congregation Beth Am,  26790 Arastradero Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022.  RSVP to katevanzanten@yahoo.com.  $18 donation for Shalom Bayit.

Sunday, January 29 at 1:00 PM

Jewbilee is a full afternoon of Jewish-themed classes, workshops, and performances for all ages. The afternoon is divided into sessions, with many classes, workshops and performances happening simultaneously during each session. YOU choose what you want to do. Educators from synagogues and other Jewish organizations around the Bay Area and beyond, will be represented.  Registration is now open.  To get your tickets and view the full schedule, click here.