Temple Emanu-El Happenings

Announcements

Legacy Rock Shabbat January 24 // 7:30pm Join us for a special Shabbat Service that you don't want to miss! We are partnering with Yavneh Day School for this year's Legacy Rock Shabbat. There will be an appetizer recpetion starting at 6:30pm, with the service to follow at 7:30pm. More info here

Service & Event Times

Appetizer Reception for Legacy Rock Shabbat Service Fri., Jan. 24th 6:30 PM

Legacy Rock Shabbat Service with Yavneh Day School Fri., Jan. 24th 7:30 PM

Bar Mitzvah of Adam Pawliger Sat., Jan. 25th 10:30 AM

Mishpacha Sheli Sun., Jan. 26th 9:30 AM

Kabbalat Shabbat Service Fri., Jan. 31st 6:30 PM

Bar Mitzvah of Logan Timpson Sat., Feb. 1st 10:00 AM

Neighborhood Havdalah Sat., Feb. 1st 7:30 PM

Israeli Dancing Tues., Feb. 4th 7:30 PM

Congregational Shabbat Dinner Fri., Feb. 7th 6:00 PM

Erev Shabbat Family Service Fri., Feb. 7th 7:00 PM

Baby Shabbat Sat., Feb. 8th 9:00 AM

Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Magat Wed., Feb. 12th 12:00 PM

Israeli Dancing Tues., Feb. 18th 7:30 PM

Tot Shabbat with Free Dinner Fri., Feb. 21st 6:00 PM

Erev Shabbat Services Fri., Feb. 21st 7:00 PM

Highlights

Neighborhood Havdalah February 1 // 6pm Join your neighbors for a unique Havdalah experience. You will be matched with other Jewish families in your area to celebrate the end of the week while meeting new friends. More Information Here

Important Upcoming Events

Israeli Dancing February 4 // 7:30pm 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. More info here!

M is for Mah Jongg & Mitzvah! February 9 // 1:30pm Come play at Temple Emanu-El from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The cost is $25 &(proceeds will go to Sisterhood’s Tikkun Olam Mitzvah Projects) There will be appetizers, desserts and prizes! This is not a tournament, just a fun day with friends! Click here to register!

Hillel of Silicon Valley L'Dor V'Dor Celebration February 9 // 2pm Join us as we recognize and honor Temple Emanu-El members Dr. Edward and Marjorie Cahn, and Lori Ghan for their support of the Jewish Community! Details here!

Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Magat February 12 // 12pm Join the Rabbi for lunch, and bring your opinion! Bring a sack lunch and join Rabbi Magat to share in a stimulating discussion of recent events, political happenings, and current events. This event is open to the community. Details here!

Baby Shabbat February 8 // 9:00am 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 and Torah talk! Kiddush, motzi, and a bagel oneg sponsored by Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood follows this fun-filled program.  More info here!

Gala - Save the Date! We are proud to honor Rabbi Magat and his 20 years at Temple Emanu-El! We are having 2 great opportunities to celebrate the Rabbi and his service! Mark your calendars for April 24th & 25th! Details to come soon!

Sisterhood Gift Shop Need a Bar or Bat Mitzvah Gift? A special present for your B'shert? The gift shop has something for you. Information Here

Community Events

Janka - A play by Oscar Speace January 24-26 - 2pm & 7pm  The Janka Project and the Fresno Arts Council in conjunction with the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts present Janka, an eyewitness account of the Holocaust journey of Janka Festinger. This powerful performance will put you into the middle of Hitler’s Final Solution.  More Info here

Jewbilee Day of Jewish Learning January 26 // 1pm The Stories That We Dance - Immerse yourself in a Jewish learning experience. Jewbilee is an annual day of Jewish learning at the JCC. Additionally, our very own Phil Hankin, TEE Education Director, is offering a unique experience! He will explore the history of Israeli dance and the stories that the early Chalutzim (pioneers) told. Prepare to schvitz! Click here for tickets & detailed schedule

International Holocaust Remembrance Day January 28 // 1:30pm  Local Holocaust survivor Tamar Jacobs and Council Member Sergio Jimenez will join Mayor Sam Liccardo in proclaiming a week of remembrance in San Jose during the Ceremonial Items portion of the regular meeting of the San Jose City Council. More details

Violins of Hope January 28 // 5:30pm The Violins of Hope Project is a rare assemblage of string instruments played by European Jews before, during, and after the Holocaust. These priceless historic instruments are touring the world, bringing together people of all faiths, nationalities and beliefs. More info here

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