Saturday, March 31 at 9:00 AM
After being gone on Erev Shabbat, we're celebrating Shabbat and Passover at Temple Emanu-El's Saturday morning Minyan.  Led by the clergy, everyone is invited to participate in a lively discussion of the weekly Parasha (Torah Portion) and holiday.

Join us in dance! Our very own Loui Tucker leads this Israeli dancing class, a tradition practiced all over the globe - and one you're sure to enjoy. Open to all levels, this class is held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Thursday, April 5 at 6:00 PM
Calling all sisters, mothers, daughters, and friends - come share in a delicious women's Seder hosted by Sisterhood. Join in the camaraderie and uplifting ritual by bringing a Kosher for Passover style salad, side dish or dessert to share (e ntrée and ritual foods provided). Event is $8 for Sisterhood members, and $12 for non-sisterhood members. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 3: email melenie.pearson@gmail.com, or call Melenie at (408)506-7253. Learn more   

 about Sisterhood here .

Yizkor, a special memorial prayer for the departed, is recited in the synagogue four times a year, following the Torah reading on the last day of Passover, on the second day of Shavuot, on Shemini Atzeret and on Yom Kippur. 

It's been a week of unleavened bread, gefilte fish and matzah ball soup - what better way to end it than with pizza?  All are welcome to join our congregational family for a free Shabbat dinner to break Passover with free pizza.

Wednesday, April 11 at 7:00 PM

Join in a community-wide memorial service, hosted by Congregation Beth David (19700 Prospect Road Saratoga, CA 95070),  to commemorate the lives and heroism of Jewish people who suffered, fought and died in the Holocaust between 1933 and 1945. For more information, click here. 

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. From March 4 to April 16, there will be a box located in the sanctuary foyer where you 

can bring your donations.Thank you so much for your help!

Author Laura Rosenzweig presents her book Hollywood Spies: The Undercover Surveillance of the Nazis in Los Angeles.  This presentation is hosted by the Silicon Valley Holocaust Survivors Association and will include brunch. Book your tickets here. 

Sunday, April 15
The Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley Community is looking for volunteers to make the celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut - 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 .

Looking for your next big, romantic adventure? Join Honeymoon Israel SF Bay Area for a 9-day luxurious trip through Israel. Explore all of Israel's ownders while meeting 19 other young couples from the community. Open to all eligible couples with at least one Jewish partner, with trips in December 2018 and February 2019. Cost to participate is $2,200 per couple, all inclusive of flights and ground costs. To learn more about the experience and eligibility requirements, click here. 

Saturday, 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.