Temple Emanu-El Happenings

Highlights

Second Night Community Seder - Order TODAY! Sunday, March 28th // 5:00pm We are so pleased to be able to offer online Community Seder and Passover In A Box again this year! We will still share a meal and retell the story of the Exodus from Egypt. The deadline to order your meal is MARCH 19TH! Place your order and then join us online for the Seder. Order Today!

Rosh Chodesh - Eating Jewishly Sunday, March 14th // 1:00pm Calling all ladies of Temple Emanu-El! Please join Cantor Amanda Edmondson, the Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood, and special guest, Cantor Tifani Coyot of Temple Isaiah in Los Angeles for a truly inspiring Rosh Chodesh zoom session. We'll explore the Jewish values that go into the food we eat. Kashrut, or kosher law, is what has guided our Jewish eating habits for centuries.  Register Here

Announcements

Special 1 Year At Home Havdalah Saturday, March 13th // 6:00pm Join Rabbi Magat and Cantor Edmondson for a special Havdalah service to mark the one year anniversary of our community shifting completely online for services and events. On this Havdalah service, we invite you to use the Havdalah candle from your High Holy Day gift bag. Come sing with your fellow congregants, clergy and friends! Be sure to bring your own Spices and Grape Juice/Wine. Sign Up Here

Service & Event Times

Zig Zag Passover Food Thurs., Mar. 11th 7:00 PM

Interfaith Environmental Action Workshop Thurs., Mar. 11th 7:00 PM

Streaming Erev Shabbat Service Fri., Mar. 12th 7:00 PM

Bat Mitzvah of Cassie Schneider Sat., Mar. 13th 10:00 AM

Special Not-Together Havdalah Sat., Mar. 13th 6:00 PM

Jews of Lithuania Sun., Mar. 14th 10:00 AM

Great Questions Discussion Group Sun., Mar. 14th 12:30 PM

Rosh Chodesh - Eating Jewishly Sun., Mar. 14th 1:00 PM

Sefer Club Sun., Mar. 14th 5:00 PM

Chat with the Rabbi Tues., Mar. 16th 12:00 PM

Kreplach & Dim Sum Tues., Mar. 16th 2:00 PM

Intro to Judaism Tues., Mar. 16th 7:00 PM

Basic Home Gardening Workshop Thurs., Mar. 18th 7:00 PM

Streaming Tot Shabbat Fri., Mar. 19th 6:00 PM

Streaming Erev Shabbat Service Fri., Mar. 19th 7:00 PM

Important Upcoming Events

Kreplach and Dim Sum: Yes, There Are Jews in China! Tuesday, March 16th // 2pm Celebrate the extraordinary presence of Jews in China via Zoom! Through lively stories, photos, videos and music, Robin Helzner shares an irresistible enthusiasm for both the ancient and modern Jewish communities of Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Kaifeng. This event is jointly organized by the synagogues of the South Bay: Congregation Beth David, Congregation Shir Hadash, Congregation Sinai, Temple Emanu-El, and Jewish Silicon Valley. Register Here

ZIG ZAG: You Won't Believe It's Passover Food Thursday, March 11th // 7:00pm In this ZIGZAG event, the presenters will share easy-to-make recipes for Passover food that tastes so good you can serve it even when it's not Passover! You'll be surprised at how easy these recipes are to cook, and what foods you can eat year-round. Join Us Here

Interfaith Environmental Workshop Thursday, March 11th // 7:00pm Come learn how some local faith-based organizations are addressing the climate crisis, share your ideas for environmental action, and link up with a growing interfaith movement. Speakers include: Marianna Grossman, of Minerva Consulting, who will speak about our relationship with Nature, Jim Thompson, from "This Is What We Did" on how to answer the Ultimate Question, and former Santa Clara County Supervisor Rod Diridon, Sr. who will share insights from organizing thousands of Rotary Club members. Join Here

Streaming Erev Shabbat Service Friday, March 12th // 7:00pm Join us tonight for Streaming Kabbalat Shabbat Services. For right now, we will continue to host services online. Rabbi Magat & Cantor Edmondson will be be streaming them so you can participate and hear Refuah Shlemah & the Yahrzeit list. They will be leading services as normal, providing cues on which page to turn to, and when you should rise, if you are able, for prayers. Announcements will also be shared towards the end of service, just as it would in person.  Register Here

Jews of Lithuania Sunday, March 14th // 10:00am Join Shirley Lee on the next stop on her worldwide adventure! This time, she takes us on a tour of Lithuania to visit Jewish historical sites & more! Be sure to register for this unique experience! This virtual tour is FREE and open to everyone! Invite your friends from around the world to come join us! Sign Up Here

Sefer Club Sunday, March 14th // 5pm Join your fellow congregants for our next Sefer Club meeting! This month, we'll be reading "Black, White and Jewish", by Rebecca Walker. In this book, Rebecca Leventhal Walker attempts to define herself as a soul instead of a symbol—and offers a new look at the challenge of personal identity, in a story at once strikingly unique and truly universal. Sign up Here

Chat with the Rabbi Tuesday, March 16th // 12:00pm Want to Chat with the Rabbi? Want to catch up with your fellow congregants? Bring your lunch for a relaxing lunch & chat session. Register Here

Secrets of a Home Garden Thursday, March 18th // 7:00pm Enjoy the bounty of a home garden. Learn the secrets of planning and planting a garden from Master Gardeners Rabbi Marv Goodman and Louise Christy. The Rabbi will share his thoughts on the spiritual and social justice aspects of gardening. How gardening can make a difference in our world. Louise will share the "Top Ten Habits of Happy and Successful Gardeners". The gardening workshop hosted by the Temple Emanu-El Green Team. Register Here

Cemetery Sales Team We are looking for compassionate individuals to join our cemetery sales team. If you are interested in learning more, please contact stephanie@templesanjose.org.

Community Events

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