Saturday, April 29 at 9:00 AM
Ladies, please join us on Saturday, April 29th, for a relaxed brunch and spiritually uplifting Shabbat experience, as Cantor Edmondson helps us welcome the new month of Iyar. This 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 9:00 AM until about noon. Each Rosh Chodesh experience will focus on different ideas and have different activities, and in this one we'll embrace the month that is traditionally a month of healing. We'll get to know each other with a guided meditation, study, and exploration of faith on this lovely Shabbat morning. We'll also have the opportunity to learn about the healing power of crystals by making our own crystal grids. Please come and see what this relaxing and rewarding experience is all about!  And also bring a copy of your challah recipe--whether it's the one your grandmother made and handed down to you, one you created, or one you just found on the internet! Also enjoy brunch, generously provided by the Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood. RSVP is a MUST to admin@templesanjose.org BY FRIDAY AT NOON, APRIL 28TH.

Tuesday, May 2 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.

Wednesday, May 3 at 12:00 PM

Join the Cantor for lunch, and bring your thirst for Jewish knowledge!  Bring a sack lunch and join Cantor Edmondson on the first Wednesday of each month to share in a stimulating discussion of Jewish liturgy and music. This event is open to the community.

Friday, May 5 at 6:00 PM

Everyone is welcome to join our congregational family for a Shabbatluck Dinner.
Meet and schmooze with our Religious School 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!

Friday, May 5 at 7:00 PM

This service includes the participation of our 4th Grade Class with leadership from our 2nd Grade Class. We're proud of our students and their participation and leadership in our service. Most Family Services are preceded by a congregational Shabbatluck potluck dinner.  We hope you share in this delightful Shabbat service with us that will also recognize the amazing teaching staff of both our Religious School and Preschool.  The MazelTones, our new junior choir, will also be singing during the service!

Sunday, May 7 at 11:30 AM

The honor of your presence is requested on Sunday, the seventh of May, two thousand and seventeen, at 11:30 in the morning for the reaffirmation of wedding vows of Marvin & Joan Fox and Robert & Ruth Fox in the sanctuary of Temple Emanu-El.  This community and congregational event is a wonderful part of the Fifth Grade Religious School life cycle curriculum.  We hope you plan to attend.  Everyone is welcome to attend a light reception following the ceremony in the Temple House.

Friday, May 12 at 7:00 PM

Cantor Kay Greenwald will be singing with Cantor Edmondson, and Rabbi Margie Slome will participate in the installation.
Rabbi Marjorie Slome is the rabbi at West End Temple in Neponsit, New York. Rabbi Slome was an integral part of Cantor Edmondson's journey to the cantorate through her mentorship and guidance. Cantor Kay Greenwald, as the Director of Placement for the American Conference of Cantors, has played an important role in Cantor Edmondson's career. She has been there to guide the way, answer questions, and give advice as Cantor Edmondson transitioned from school to her first full-time cantorial position and finally to her new home here at Temple Emanu-El.  Join us for a special service and a celebratory oneg to follow in honor of Cantor Edmondson.

Saturday, May 13 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 17 through May 3, 2017

The purpose of the project is to educate the community not only about the Holocaust but also about the importance of tolerance and genocide prevention. The museum is 'living' and new ideas & stories are added each year. Congregation Beth David is located at 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga, CA 95070.   More info here.

Friday, May 12 at 10:00 AM

Option 1: Join us and bring your friends. Play your favorite card or tile game: Mah Jongg, Mexican Train Dominoes, Poker, Bridge, Canasta, Pinochle.  You name it and you may play it.  $34.00-Call Janet Truman 1-408-238-3803 or email bubbetruman@gmail.com.
Option 2: Special Round Robin $39.00-Call Bernice Vitcov
1-408-832-6390 or email bvitcov@hotmail.com.  Enjoy morning coffee and pastry. Then our catered-by-the-Clubhouse fabulous luncheon of soup, Oriental chicken salad or eggplant parmigiana and dessert. Indicate your choice when you make your reservation.  Pre-pay with your personal check made out to Villages Hadassah or charge it to your house number. (Checks are preferred.)  Please send check to 3241 Lake Lesina Drive, San Jose, CA 95135 made payable to Villages Hadassah.  Please indicate your choice for lunch.