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. 

In observance of the last day of Passover, the Temple and Preschool offices will be closed.

It's been a week of unleavened bread, gefilte fish and matzah ball soup - what better way to end it than with pizza and Temple Emanu-El?  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 at 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. 

Saturday, April 14 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!

Tuesday, April 17 at 7:30 PM

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 exprience levels, this class is held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Friday, April 20 at 6:00 PM

Worried that your little ones will squirm 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. This is the perfect way to introduce your little ones to the tradition of Friday nights. Following services, enjoy a delicious dinner provided by Sisterhood, of course at no charge!

Sunday, April 22 at 11:30 AM

Join us for the reaffirmation of wedding vows of Pauline and Jacob Braunstein in the sanctuary at Temple Emanu-El. This community and congregational event is a wonderful part of the Fifth Grade Religious School life cycle curriculum. We hope you plan to attend, everyone is welcome! Reception will immediately follow the ceremony in the Temple House. 

Sunday, April 22 at 4:00 PM

Grab your favorite Disney dress and sing your heart out at Disney Sing-Along! Be ready to enjoy some delicious treats and wonderful songs along with our clergy, Rabbi Magat and Cantor Edmondson.

Sunday, April 29 at 10:00 AM

Come out for Temple Emanu-El's annual Mitzvah Day! A  family-friendly day of service and community engagement. Open to all members and non-members, please join in this day of caring and service for your Temple and community. You can donate books, bikes, eyeglasses and more, or do hands-on activities such as no-sew blankets, beautification projects at Temple, put together blessing bags for refugees and more! Learn more and sign up here.

Saturday, May 5 at 6:00 PM

Spy Headquarters is now open for Temple Emanu-El's Casino Royale Gala 2018! The night will be full with dancing, an elegant dinner buffet, a silent auction, casino games, and of course - intrigue. Sit down for an elegant dinner, partake in some espionage among fellow international spies, and sip cocktails with Temple Emanu-El on this special evening. To learn more or purchase tickets or even to up the ante and become a sponsor, 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. 

It's Chai time for the 2018 Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival! Showing contemporary films that explore diverse Jewish identities/perspectives and promote cross cultural appreciation and respect. Uplifting stories of tolerance, compassion and hope will be shown. Opening Night Reception to be held at Temple Beth El JCC (3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos) on Saturday, April 14 at 5:45 PM. For more information and full schedule, click here.

Sunday, April 15 at 11:00 AM
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. 

Calling all teens ages 13-16: be a part of the Silicon Valley JCC delegation to this summer's JCC Maccabi Games & ArtsFest! This nationwide sports and arts event will be held in Orange County from August 5-10. To learn more, click here, and to sign up for the Games or ArtsFest, contact diana@apjcc.org.

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.