Order Online Today!

Passover arrives in Late-March, but it is not too late to order your Passover candy.  Place your orders on-line (PLEASE USE SCHOOL CODE 704652) or the old-fashioned way.  Either way, this is an important fundraiser for the school.  We receive 35% of the profits from all the sales.  This year all the profits will be added directly to the TEE Scholarship Fund.  So go out and sign up your relatives and friends.  ** Directions for on-line: Go to: ONLINE STORE, then: STUDENT SIGNUP.  Register at STUDENT SIGNUP by using the school code above.**

Friday, March 9 at 7:00 PM

Join Temple Emanu-El during the Erev Shabbat Service on March 9 for the Baby Naming of Evelyn Mae Edmondson, daughter of Cantor Amanda and Ted Edmondson.  A special oneg will follow the service.

Saturday, March 10 at 9:00 AM
Babies and bagels and blessings, oh my! Join other parents on the second Saturday of every month for a Shabbat experience geared towards families with children ages 0-30 months.  Little ones will enjoy a service full of Shabbat songs, Torah stories, and parachute play!  Kiddush, motzi, and a bagel oneg sponsored by Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood will follow this fun-filled program.  This is a great opportunity for parents of young children to meet and form groups with their peers-maybe even lifelong friends!

Saturday, March 10 at 5:00 PM
All 8th -12th graders! Please join Temple Emanu-El's Senior Youth Group, EESY, for our annual Casino Night, combined with our Shul In filled with casino games, karaoke, dinner, and much more! Arrive at Temple Emanu-El on March 10 at 5:00 PM, stay the night, and leave at 8:00 AM! If you have any more questions, feel free to speak with an EESY board member or contact us through our email! Hope to see you there!

Apply by Sunday, March 11
Applications for scholarships for Jewish summer programs are now being accepted by the Youth Enrichment Fund Committee through March 11.  All who apply will receive a minimum of $100 and we will be awarding two $1000 merit scholarships which, when matched by Newman, will cover the ENTIRE cost of a 10 day session.  Need based awards are also available.  Applications are available on our website.

Don't be late for Religious School! Be sure to set your clocks an hour ahead and we can't wait to see everyone for school this week.

Join Cantor Amanda for lunch, and bring your opinion!  Bring a sack lunch and join Rabbi Magat on the second Wednesday of each month to share in a stimulating discussion of Passover and its meaning in your home. This event is open to the community.

Friday, March 16 at 6:00 PM
Worried that your little ones will squirm and fidget during services? No need to worry at Tot Shabbat! Led by Rabbi Magat and Cantor Edmondson, 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, at no charge!

Saturday, March 17 at 6:00 PM
Enjoy Havdalah, Dinner, and a Movie with the Temple Emanu-El Green Team.  Dinner is on us!  RSVP to To@Templesanjose.org or 408-834-9725.  Wearing green to this 'green' event is encouraged for St. Patrick's Day and the Green Team!

Sunday, March 18 at 12:30 PM
Ladies, please join us on Sunday, March 18, for a relaxed lunch and a spiritually uplifting experience as Cantor Edmondson helps us welcome the new month of Nisan. This Rosh Chodesh experience, co-sponsored by the Temple Ritual Committee and Sisterhood, is open to all adult women in the congregation. We will take this opportunity to celebrate and honor Miriam - the woman who brought song and dance to our ancestors after being freed from Egypt - by making our own timbrels! Please come, enjoy lunch lovingly provided by Sisterhood, and see what this relaxing and rewarding experience is all about! A $15 donation for supplies is encouraged. RSVP is a MUST to admin@templesanjose.org or by calling the Temple office BY FRIDAY AT NOON, MARCH 16TH.

It's time to read from the Haggadah, enjoy a warm clergy-led seder, and have a joyous time with your friends, family, and loved ones at Temple Emanu-El as we explore the story of the Exodus from Egypt in a family-friendly setting. Vegetarian meals available upon request.  Register here by March 23!

Get your new Temple roster.

Our 2018 Temple Roster is available for pick-up.  Be sure to get the most up to date contact information for your Temple family and friends.  One roster per family and distribution will happen at Friday night services and Sunday during Religious School throughout March.

Recent B'nai Mitzvah students, Rachel Weinberg of Temple Emanu-El and Sylvie Loh of Shir Hadash, are running a drive to collect gently used or new kitchen supplies for refugees in need. The collected items will be donated to the Jewish Family Services for refugee families. These families are in desperate need of kitchen items like pots and pans, spatulas, utensil sets, etc. Donated items must all be in good condition or new. There will be a box located in the sanctuary foyer where you can bring your donations.  Thank you for your donations!

Please help JFS collect and distribute Passover Food to families and seniors in our community by placing food in the JFS bins at Temple Emanu-El.  We appreciate your contributions of Matzah, Horseradish, Matzah Ball Soup, Tea, Gefilte Fish, Grape Juice, Macaroons, Cakes, Cookies, Fruit, Honey, Matzah Meal, and any other Passover foods that you choose! 

The Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley Community is looking for volunteers to make the celebration of Yom HaAtzmaut - Israel at 70 come to life. The day will be full of joy of arts and crafts, comedians, and music. The event needs volunteers for face painting, fashion shows, and much more. Be a part of making this special day and celebration happen by signing up to volunteer here.

April 28, 2018 at 10:00 AM
By joining Take Steps, you will become part of the IBD community, who not only provide support to each other, but who, together, are actively raising money to support the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation fund research into better treatments and ultimately cures for IBD. Join the Take Steps movement to raise funds for IBD and we can celebrate together at your local Take Steps event.  To join or support a team that is connected to Temple Emanu-El, click here.