Tot Shabbat with Catered Dinner
Friday, March 17 at 6:00 PM
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Erev Shabbat with Torah Service
Friday, March 17 at 7:00 PM
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, March 24 at 6:30 PM
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Rock Shabbat
Friday, March 31 at 7:30 PM
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Tot Shabbat with Catered Dinner
Friday, March 17 at 6:00 PM
Worried that your little ones will squirm and make noise during services? No need to worry at Tot Shabbat!
Led by Rabbi Magat and Cantor Amanda Edmondson, families with young children will enjoy upbeat songs, a short story, and a talk with the Rabbi on the bimah during these brief services. The perfect way to introduce your little ones to the tradition of Friday nights. Following services, enjoy a delicious dinner provided by Sisterhood, of course at no charge!
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Israeli Dancing
Tuesday, March 21 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.
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Help San Jose Flood Victims
It's been a busy week at the Seven Trees Community Center shelter for displaced flood victims.
They still need your assistance in this effort. This week's urgent needs include: Volunteers to provide and serve meals throughout the week, Donations of new blankets, new towels, toiletry items, and laundry pods (hypoallergenic), Donations of new men's and women's undergarments and ankle socks, Gifts of cash, stock, or other support
Volunteer groups can contact
rtravers@homefirstscc.org to join our meal service calendar. Donations of wish list items should be made at the Boccardo Reception Center, 2011 Little Orchard Street, San Jose 24/7, and our Administrative Office, 507 Valley Way, Milpitas from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, M - F.
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Sisterhood Game Night
Saturday, March 25 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: $2.50/person, $7/family
Non-Member Prices: $3/person, $10/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
anitajmed@yahoo.com
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Rosh Chodesh
Sunday, March 26 at 12:30 PM
Ladies, please join us on Sunday, March 26, for a relaxed lunch and spiritually uplifting experience, as Cantor Edmondson helps us welcome the new month of Nisan. Thts Rosh Chodesh experience, co-sponsored by the Temple Ritual Committee and Sisterhood, is open to all adult women in the congregation and will take place from 12:30 PM until about 2:00 PM. Each Rosh Chodesh experience will focus on different ideas and have different activities, and in this one we'll celebrate Miriam and the Exodus from Egypt. We will embrace the new month that brings us the holiday of Passover. Please come and see what this relaxing and rewarding experience is all about! Also enjoy lunch, generously provided by he Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood. Please RSVP to
admin@templesanjose.org. Please bring a $10 donation to cover the fee for supplies.
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Wine and Cheese Honoring Annual Campaign Donors
Friday, March 31 at 6:30 PM
Please join us for a very special wine and cheese honoring all our generous annual campaign donors. This year's annual campaign was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who has RSVP'd. If you have yet to do so, please let us know if you will be joining us by March 29 at
admin@templesanjose.org. Rock Shabbat Service to follow.
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Rock Shabbat
Friday, March 31 at 7:30 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 Amanda Edmondson 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.
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Passover 2017
Tuesday, April 11. Reserve Your Seat(s) by April 3
It's time to read from the Haggadah, enjoy a warm clergy-led 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. Vegetarian meals available upon request.
Register here.
Have A Seat? Need A Seat?
If you have extra seats at your first night seder or are looking for a place to spend the first night of Passover, please e-mail
admin@templesanjose.org. Please include your neighborhood, how many seats you have or need, and any dietary restrictions! First night seder match-ups will be notified on April 5.
Help Make Other's Passover Great!
Please help JFS collect and distribute Passover Food to families and seniors in our community by placing food in the JFS bins in our lobby. We appreciate your contributions of Matza, Horseradish, Matzah Ball Soup, Tea, Gefilte Fish, Grape Juice, Macaroons, Cakes, Cookies, Fruit, Honey, Matza Meal, and any other Passover foods that you choose to give! Barrels will be at Temple Emanu-El through April 5.
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Meeting on Immigration
Thursday, March 23 at 7:00 PM
As we prepare to re-tell our Passover story of liberation, immigrant families fear "expulsion" through deportation. Join us as we share stories of our own journeys and learn concrete steps we can take to protect immigrants against injustice. The conversation will be Thursday, March 23rd from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
RSVP to
marci.gerston@gmail.com for location or more information.
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SJWeBelong: A Community Action and Dialogue for Housing Justice
Thursday, March 30 at 6:15 PM
Join
PACT and other community members
at Most Holy Trinity Church
,
2040 Nassau Drive San Jose, CA, 9512
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on
Thursday, March 30
, from
6:15 - 8:00 PM
, as we
seek our goal of an
inclusive and affordable San Jose
. We will particularly address the issues of displacement/relocation and unjust evictions.
We will be joined by Councilmembers Sylvia Arenas, Sergio Jimenez and Tam Nguyen
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Spots Are Filling Up!
Sign-up By April 1!
Hillel is taking a lucky group of students to Israel for free!
We're teaming up with Israel Outdoors to lead a Birthright trip this summer. Students ages 18-26 who attend San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, Foothill College, De Anza, West Valley, or any other campus in the area are welcome to apply to our summer Birthright trip taking place July 2-13!
For more questions, or if you are not eligible for this trip and want to explore more ways to see Israel, contact Maya Jacobson at
mjacobson@hillelsv.org.
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Friendship Circle Summer Camp
Early Bird Registration by April 1
Summer will be here before you know it and Friendship Circle is offering a one of a kind two week summer day camp experience specifically for Children and Teens with Special Needs. Camp will be held at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto from July 31st to August 11th! An early bird registration discount for our fun-filled summer camp is available until April 1st!
Register now (space is very limited) for our action packed typical day camp filled with activities, entertainment, field trips and more including our amazing teen volunteers and an onsite therapist.
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Hadassah Game Tournament
Friday, May 12 at 10:00 AM
Our Game Day Tournament is scheduled for Friday, May 12 at 10:00 A.M. at The Villages Clubhouse. We have a very nice luncheon selected including tomato-basil soup, Chinese chicken salad and, of course, our trifle dessert. You may reserve now if you wish by e-mail or phone. For the tournament, contact Bernice Vitcov, 408-832-6390 or
bvitcov@hotmail.com. For open play contact Janet Truman, 408-238-3803. Games of your choice/open play $34; Tournament $39. Lunch included, bring your friends. The Villages is located at 5000 Cribari Lane, San Jose, CA 95135.
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