Saturday, February 3 at 8:45 AM at the corner of Santa Teresa Blvd and San Ignacio Ave.  If using a GPS enter 6407 San Ignacio Ave, San Jose CA.

Celebrate Tu B' Shevat with the Green Team and Our City Forests by planting trees this Saturday.  Please arrive by 8:45 AM to sign in. We will begin promptly at 9:00 AM with a brief planting and tool safety demonstration for all volunteers. The event should last until about noon.  Please wear closed toe shoes (this is mandatory), bring a water bottle, and sun/rain protection. We plant RAIN or SHINE.   The minimum age for volunteers is 18 for we will be planting on the median strip.  If you plan on joining us please RSVP to robertlouislevy@msn.com or call/text Bob at 408-834-9725.

Saturday, February 3 at 6:00 PM
Join your Temple Emanu-El neighbors to start the new week at Winter Neighborhood Havdalah.  Gather at a private home in your area to meet, chat, nosh and enjoy this wonderful tradition of saying goodbye to Shabbat under the stars.  The hosts will provide the home, guests will bring an appetizer or dessert, and Temple Emanu-El will provide the ritual materials!  Register here.  Non-members are welcome!  Registration closes tomorrow at noon.

Sunday, February 4 at 11:00 AM
Please join us in reducing the Temple's environmental footprint and assisting the Temple in becoming a green certified house of worship. We are working on an assortment of fun and meaningful projects and can use your help.  Contact Bob Levy at 408-834-9725 or robertlouislevy@msn.com with questions or suggestions.

Sunday, February 4 at 11:30 AM

Join Rabbi Magat for a unique, fun, and informative Adult Education opportunity learning what it means to be Jewish!  Get all your Judaism related questions answered in an informative and fun manner.  Free and open to all!

Tuesday, February 6 from 5:00-7:00 PM

Tuesday, February 6 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.

February 9-10.  Begins with a Camp-Style Shabbat Service at 5:45 PM
We are thrilled to announce a fun and unique opportunity through our on-site Camp Retreat.  Join our clergy, staff, and members of the Temple Emanu-El family for a wonderful weekend at our Temple. This retreat will be filled with camp-style opportunities for everyone. Whether you are part of a family with children or an adult without kids, this is an enriching time together with plenty of activities, including stimulating discussions, inspiring services, singing, schmoozing, eating, and relaxing. Get all the information and register here.

Saturday, February 10 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!

Worried that your little ones will squirm and make noise during services? No need to worry at Tot Shabbat!
Led by Rabbi Magat, 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, February 16 at 7:00 PM

Temple Emanu-El's connection with the Scouting movement remains strong.  Scouts from the Congregation and around the South Bay are invited to attend a Shabbat service, coming in uniform.

Purim Shpiel and Carnival

Sunday, February 25 at 11:00 AM

Adult Megillah Reading and Study Session 

Wednesday, February 28 at 6:00 PM

Log in to your Temple account and follow the link to participate in the joyous Purim custom of sending Mishloach Manot (Purim gift bags full of goodies).  Click here to send today!    For more information on Purim, click here.  

Brotherhood will be holding our annual paid up dinner.  We invite all Brotherhood members and their significant others to attend.  This year we will be enjoying an expertly prepared New Orleans Style New York Strip Roast, Baked Potato, Brussel Sprouts, Dessert and Wine all  included with your Brotherhood membership.  

This event is free for members of Brotherhood and their significant other.

If you haven't joined Brotherhood - it is not too late! Join Here!  

While the event is free we still need to assure we have enough food so please register here or call Roy Vogler at 408-761-3525 to confirm your seat(s).

Join us every month for amazing stories, activities, songs, snacks and more! Open to children 6 months through 8 years old.  This FREE event takes place at Levy Family Campus 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos.  For more information visit jvalley.org or contact Roni Wolfe: roni@jvalley.org 408.357.7508

February is Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month. In recognition of this day, Friendship Circle is offering a unique opportunity for children ages 5-12 to come and learn more about their peers with special needs by participating in our Sunday Circle program. Each participant will be paired with a child with special needs and a Friendship Circle teen volunteer. Together they will experience our program and learn more about friendship, inclusion and acceptance. For more information and to register click here. Registration is required.

Saturday, February 17 at 8:00 PM
Rain tells hilarious and heart-wrenching stories of growing up Black and Jewish in Beverly Hills. Her father was comic genius Richard Pryor, and her Jewish mother was a go-go dancer turned Astronomer! Funny, Compelling, Outstanding! Adult themes and language.
Tickets are $40 and available here.  Held at School of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, Ca 95116.