Kabbalat Shabbat Patio Service
Friday, July 6 at 6:30 PM
Kabbalat Shabbat Patio Service
Friday, July 13 at 6:30 PM
Kabbalat Shabbat Patio Service - Sisterhood Shabbat
Friday, July 20 at 6:30 PM
Membership Renewal
If you have yet to do so, please log in to your Temple account and set up recurring payments via ACH or Credit Card.  You may also mail in your check to Temple Emanu-El. If you have questions about your online account, please contact stephanie@templesanjose.org.  If you have questions about your membership commitment, please contact Stephanie at 408-292-0939.  
Rabbi Magat's Israel Blog
Rabbi Magat is traveling in Israel with some members of our Congregation.  We are so excited to follow along with their journey as they explore The Holy Land!  Hear about Jerusalem, Masada, The Dead Sea, Tel Aviv and more from Rabbi Magat's perspective!  Click here to read the blog posts and check back frequently for new posts!
Religious School Registration
Early Bird Ends July 15
Early Bird is simple!  Register and pay by July 15 and you will receive the discounted rate.  Beginning July 16, you will pay the regular price.  Registration can be found here.  If you need your member log-in and password, please contact Megan at megan@templesanjose.org.
Jews and Brews
Tuesday, July 17 at 7:30 PM
Join Temple Emanu-El for Jews and Brews - a friendly night out. Meet new people and make new friends as we relax with good drinks and tasty snacks - the first round is on us! All 21-and-up adults in their 20s and 30s are welcome. Meet at Taplands, 1171 Homestead Road, Santa Clara.  RSVP to admin@templesanjose.org. 
Sisterhood Shabbat
Friday, July 20 at 6:30 PM
Members of Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood participate in leading an Erev Shabbat service once a year. Our women come together to lead Friday night service, chanting their favorite Hebrew blessings, and sharing special poems and readings.
Shabarbecue
Friday, August 3 at 7:30 PM.  RSVP by July 27.  
Shabbat + Barbecue = Sharbarbecue!  Join us on the patio following our 6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service for delicious barbecue food, mingling, and enjoying the end of summer.  Fun and free for singles, couples, and families!  Open to non-members.  To ensure we have enough food for everyone, please RSVP online or to admin@templesanjose.org by July 27.
In the Community
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Equipped to Learn Backpack Drive
June 25-July 25
Temple Emanu-El is once again partnering with Jewish Family Services to collect backpacks and school supplies for preschool through adult learners. This year we are expanding the drive to include gift cards for back to school shoes from Target and DSW.   It makes a world of difference for a needy student to have back-to-school supplies, new shoes and be ready to learn. With your help, these students will be off a great start to a successful 2018-19  school year!

There are several ways you and your family can help someone be equipped to learn and succeed.  Look for the Back-to-School boards and bins in the synagogue lobby.  You can turn in your donation at the synagogue Back-to-school bin or at JFS SV at the Levy Family Campus.  This year you can donate a full backpack for a needy student based from a requested supply list, you can purchase Target or DSW gift cards, or buy from JFS' Target online registry.  Check JFS web site for details.  Any questions or if you would like to volunteer with your children (over 10 years old please), contact loric@jfssv.org.