Temple Emanu-El Happenings
Announcements
Bring a dish and your opinion next Friday at 7:30 PM after our Kabbalat Shabbat Service to a Tikkun Olam Potluck Dinner and Discussion. We will be discussing the Israeli elections and other hot topics facing us as Jews. Come hungry and ready to share your thoughts!

Please be sure that your dish is kosher style (no meat and dairy mixed together, no pork or shellfish products).

Your Friends at Temple Emanu-El
Service & Event Times
Shabbat HaNefesh
Fri. May 24th
6:30 PM
Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Fri. May 31st
6:30 PM
Potluck Dinner and Tikkun Olam Discussion
Fri. May 31st
7:30 PM
Shabbat in Nature
Sat. June 1st
10:00 AM
Sisterhood Game Night
Sat. June 1st
6:30 PM
TEAMys Annual Meeting
Sun. June 2nd
11:00 AM
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tues. June 4th
7:00 PM
Israeli Dancing
Tues. June 4th
7:30 PM
Lunch and Learn with Cantor
Wed. June 5th
12:00 PM
Ritual Committee Meeting
Thurs. June 6th
6:00 PM
Pride Shabbat at Shir Hadash
Fri. June 7th
6:00 PM
Bat Mitzvah of Emma Yanowsky
Sat. June 8th
10:30 AM
Shavuot and Confirmation Service
Sat. June 8th
7:00 PM
Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Sat. June 8th
9:30 PM
Shavuot Morning and Yizkor Service
Sun. June 9th
9:00 AM
Lunch and Learn
Wed. June 12th
12:00 PM


Highlights
Shabbat HaNefesh
Friday, May 24th at 6:30 PM
Join us for the last Shabbat HaNefesh of the season! This will be a chance to come together for a soulful Shabbat experience and a delicious feast. The next one won't be until the end of September, so don't miss out! Please call the Administrative Office to register at (408) 292-0939.
Potluck Dinner and Tikkun Olam Discussion
Friday, May 31st at 7:30 PM
Join us after our 6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service for a potluck dinner and Tikkun Olam discussion! Bring a dish to share as we discuss the Israeli elections and hot topics facing us as Jews. Please RSVP to Marci Gerston at marci.gerston@gmail.com.
Shabbat in Nature
Sanborn Park, 16055 Sanborn Rd, Saratoga, CA
Saturday, June 1st at 10:00 AM
Get your nature on with Rabbi Dana Magat, Cantor Amanda Edmondson, and the Ritual Committee at Sanborn Park in Saratoga! The Shabbat service will be followed by a potluck lunch and optional hike. Bring a vegetarian dish to share. Meet at the Sequoia Peterson Grove. Please note that parking is $6.
2019 TEAMys
Sunday, June 2nd at 11:00 AM
Join us for our 2019 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition! A delicious lunch will be served, and you will get a chance to see the premiere of the 2018 - 2019 Highlights Video! Please RSVP to admin@templesanjose.org .
Important Upcoming Dates
Sisterhood Game Night
Saturday, June 1st at 6:30 PM
Open to members and non-members! Join us for a fun night of games for a low price, and bring your Mah Jongg cards in case we can make a game! Member prices are only $2.50/person or $10/family, non-member prices are $3/person or $12/family. Bring a non-dessert snack to share such as cheese, pretzels, etc. Please RSVP to anitajmed@yahoo.com .
Shavuot and Confirmation Services
Saturday, June 8th at 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 8th at 9:30 PM
Sunday, June 9th at 9:00 AM
Join us for a powerful Shavuot Service where you will see how much the confirmation class of 2019 has learned! This will be followed by our special Shavuot Oneg and then our Tikkun Leil Shavuot starting at 9:30 PM , in which we participate in the tradition of Shavuot night study sessions. This year our study sessions will be taught by Rabbi Dana Magat, Cantor Amanda Edmondson, Director of Education Phil Hankin, and members of the Ritual Committee. The following morning at 9:00 AM, we will have our Shavuot Morning and Yizkor Service led by Rabbi Dana Magat and Cantor Amanda Edmondson.
Community Events
2019 Silicon Valley Jewish Music Festival
Sunday, June 2nd at 2:00 PM
APJCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos, CA
Enjoy live music, food, and family activities at this annual festival on the JCC field. This year’s theme will be camping and there will be song circles around an artificial campfire in between the headlining bands that will perform on the main stage.
This year’s performers will be  Eric & Happie , the  Pharaoh’s Daughter  Trio, and  RocKid . Tickets are $10-$18.  Get tickets by clicking here .
Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126

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