Friday, September 15 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!

Friday, September 15 at 7:00 PM

Shabbat Nachamu (Sabbath of comforting) takes its name from the haftarah from Isaiah in the Book of Isaiah 40:1-26 that speaks of comforting the Jewish people for their suffering. It is the haftarah of consolation leading up to the holiday of Rosh Hashanah.  

Saturday, September 16 at 9:00 AM
Missed services Friday night or can't get enough of Shabbat?  Celebrate Shabbat at Temple Emanu-El's Saturday morning Minyan.  Lead by our clergy, everyone is invited to participate in a lively discussion of the weekly Parasha (Torah Portion).  

Saturday, September 16 at 7:00 PM

Temple Emanu-El presents a beautiful introduction to the High Holy Days. The evening begins with a film and discussion followed by a special oneg.  The evening concludes with the Selichot Service-a time for reflection that will help prepare you spiritually for the upcoming holidays.

7:00 PM - Film and Discussion

8:00 PM - Special Oneg

9:00 PM - Selichot Service

Under the direction of Cantor Amanda, the MazelTones will lead 2-3 musical pieces during each Family Shabbat service, once a month. Upcoming rehearsal dates include September 17, October 15, and October 29.  We will have lunch in the Temple House ( please send your child with a bag lunch) followed by a rehearsal in the Sanctuary. Our first Family Shabbat service will be October 6 and the next Family Shabbat service will be November 3. If your child is unsure, please encourage him/her to give a rehearsal a try to see if s/he would like to continue to participate. Please contact Cantor Amanda at cantoramanda@templesanjose.org to sign up or to ask questions.

Tuesday, September 19 at 7:30 PM
Great exercise! Great fun! Great chance to meet new people!
Put on your dancin' shoes and come to our free Israeli 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.

Temple Emanu-El is thrilled to be streaming our High Holiday Services again this year.  You can find the link on our webiste, or by watching live on our Facebook page.

Wednesday, September 20 

7:30 PM - Congregational Service at The Heritage Theatre *NOTE NEW TIME

Thursday, September 21

9:00 AM - Children's Service at The Heritage Theatre

10:00 AM - Childcare Program (2 years - 2nd Grade)  at The Heritage Theatre.  

10:00 AM - Congregational Service  at The Heritage Theatre

5:00 PM - Tashlich at Oak Meadow Park Sites 1 and 2

Thursday, September 21 at 5:00 PM at Oak Meadow Park, Sites 1 and 2,  233 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Tashlich is a ritual that many Jews observe during Rosh Hashanah. "Tashlich" means "casting off" in Hebrew and involves symbolically casting off the sins of the previous year by tossing pieces of bread or another food into a body of flowing water.   Don't forget to bring a picnic dinner for your family and a dessert to share.  

September 22-30
Help us build our sukkah by dropping off freshly cut palm fronds between September 22 and 30!

Sunday, September 24 at 1:00 PM at Oak Hill Memorial Park, Chapel of the Roses.  

Please join Rabbis Dana Magat and Philip Ohriner and Cantor Amanda Edmondson for a traditional custom of visiting the graveside of parents or close relatives and praying there. 

Friday, September 29
7:30 PM - Kol Nidre Congregational Service *NOTE NEW TIME

Saturday, September 30

9:00 AM - Children's Service (Preschool - K)

10:00 AM - Childcare Program (2 years - 2nd Grade)

10:00 AM - Congregational Service

12:30 PM - Sermon Discussion with Rabbi Magat

1:00 PM - Social Action/Tikkun Olam Discussion

1:00 PM - Teen Discussion with Randy Levinson

2:00 PM - Yoga

2:45 PM - Study session with Phil Hankin, Director of Education

3:30 PM - Afternoon Healing Service with Haftarah, led by Ritual Committee

4:15 PM - Musical Interlude

5:00 PM - Yizkor, Neilah, and Havdalah Services

6:30 PM(approx) - Break the Fast

Saturday, September 30

Temple Emanu-El will sponsor a Break the Fast at The Heritage Theatre (1 West Campbell Ave., Campbell) at approximately 6:30 PM on Saturday, September 30 to conclude our Yom Kippur Day.  To RSVP and/or become a sponsor, click here.

We can not have the High Holy Days without your help! We are looking for volunteers at each service to help with the following: Greeting, Ticket Checking, Ushering, and Handing Out Prayer Books! We need about 10 volunteers per service and volunteers need to arrive one hour before the service they are helping with. Please e-mail us at admin@templesanjose.org with which services you may be available to help with. *NEW THIS YEAR: we need volunteers to help with Break the Fast.  Let us know if you would like to help set up the food, or help with clean up after.

Wednesday, October 4 at 4:30 PM

Bring your own dinner and decorate the sukkah with your Temple family followed by a special Sukkot festival service.

Tuesday, October 10 at 6:00 PM

20s and 30s are welcome to join Cantor Amanda Edmondson for sushi in the sukkah!  RSVP is a must to admin@templesanjose.org by October 6.  BYOB if you'd like!  Schmooze and hang out with your Temple friends while enjoying delicious vegetarian and fish sushi options in our beautiful sukkah!

Saturday, September 16 at 9:00 AM
The Teal Run is a 5k run and walk whose net proceeds are used to support ovarian cancer research and support services locally.  Please join us for a day of hope, love, and support.  Trophies for the top finishers, kids activity center, free raffle, and more!  Dogs are welcome too!  Register at:   WWW.THETEALRUN.ORG