Temple Emanu-El Happenings
Announcements
Highlights
Mishloach Manot
Celebrate Purim with a double mitzvah! Send Purim greetings to your fellow congregants, Temple Emanu-El Staff, Clergy and teachers while helping the 5780 Confirmation Class complete a mitzvah project (usually a gift to the Temple or a charitable donation to a cause of their choice) Bags will be available for pick up on March 6th - 9th. Order them here & get all the details.

Service & Event Times
Fri., Feb. 28th
6:30 PM
Sat., Feb. 29th
9:00 AM
Sat., Feb. 29th
10:30 AM
Tues., Mar. 3rd
7:30 PM
Thur., Mar. 5th
6:00 PM
Fri., Mar. 6th
6:00 PM
Sat., Mar. 7th
9:00 AM
Sun., Mar. 8th
10:30 AM
Mon., Mar. 9th
6:00 PM
Wed., Mar. 11th
12:00 PM

Wed., Mar. 11th
6:30 PM
Fri., Mar. 13th
7:00 PM
Sat., Mar. 14th
9:00 AM

Sat., Mar. 14th
10:30 AM
Sun., Mar. 15th
10:30 AM
Tues., Mar. 17th
9:00 AM

Fri., Mar. 20th
10:30 AM
Fri., Mar. 20th
7:00 PM
Important Upcoming Events
World Zionist Congress Elections
The WZC, also known as the Parliament of the Jewish People, comprises 500 delegates and meets in Jerusalem every five years. It enables delegates to exert ideological influence on both Israeli society and the global Jewish agenda, as well as allocate financial and other resources to various organizations – including the Reform Movement – in Israel. 

The elections take place from:
January 21 to March 11, 2020.


Kabbalat Shabbat with Shira Kline
February 28 // 6pm

Join us for a musical, meditative Shabbat evening service on Friday, February 28th, at 6:30PM with special guest artist, Shira Kline.Shira will bring us her own unique, creative service to inspire both personal reflection and communal bonding through music and meditation. A co-founder of Storahtelling and Lab/Shul NYC, Shira’s work as Director of Worship is to ignite expression of spirit and heart through the medium of the musical soul.

Yoga Shabbat with Rabbi Laurie Matzkin
February 29 - 9am

Join Rabbi Laurie Matzkin for a Shabbat yoga class combining mindful movement, creative ritual and reflective study. Makom Yoga provides a refreshing mix of Jewish learning (with themes flowing from the weekly parsha, upcoming holidays, and beyond) with guided meditation, breath work and asana practice. 

Adult Education: The Real (Adult) Purim Story
March 1 // 10:15am

It is Purim, the time of costumes, children’s carnivals and the reading of the Magillah. It is a happy holiday and traditionally the original Jewish gift giving holiday. However, is there a darker side hidden in all the noisy merrymaking? Learn the true story with Rabbi Schwab! Register for class below.

Sisterhood Events
Hamentashen Baking

March 5 // 6pm
Love baking? Love Purim? Come join the Sisterhood as they bake Hamentashen for Purim! Save the date!
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Sisterhood Mahjong is happening every month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 6:30-9:00pm in Religious School Room 21.
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Save the date & RSVP for the Sisterhood Passover Seder on April 14th. Details here
Purim Carnival
March 8 // 10:30am

Come celebrate Purim with all your friends and congregants! Hear the story of Hamen and dress up in your best costume! Don't forget the BBQ that is being provided by Brotherhood! See you there!

Erev Purim Adult Experience
March 9 // 6pm

Celebrate Purim with your fellow adult congregants. This will be a BYOB event, but snacks will be provided. Join us as we read the Book of Esther and your fellow congregants will read different parts! Be sure to dress up in your best costume for this great event!

Lunch & Learn
March 11 // 12pm

Join the Rabbi 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 recent events, political happenings, and other relevant topics related to current events.

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!

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

Visit us during Religious school hours or by appointment!

Call Us: 408-292-0939
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Lost and Found
  1. Black tallit with gold colored stripes (with kippah and bag)
  2. 3X Grey Calvin Kline zippered sweatshirt
  3. Youth 14 grey, pullover cashmere sweater
  4. Youth 10, blue rock and roll zippered sweatshirt.
  5. SF cap #25
  6. GS Warriors cap – black
  7. Women’s hat – Betmar – cream with brown stripes
  8. YSL lookalike make up bag full of make up.
  9. Grey scarf with paisley design
  10. Assorted water bottles

Please call the office at 408-292-0939 to claim any of these items. All unclaimed items will be donated.
Community Events
SVHSA Brunch
March 8 // 10:30am 

The Silicon Valley Holocaust Survivors Association gathers once a month, usually on the second Sunday of the month, for a bagel brunch, then following announcements and meeting remarks we offer a one-hour educational or entertaining program 
AAI Cook & Serve
March 15 // 1pm

Looking to give back to the community? Come participate in our next interfaith cook and serve event with the Abrahamic Alliance. This is an opportunity to work with your neighbors from Evergreen Islamic center and Most Holy Trinity Church to help the homeless.

Cruise to Alaska with APJCC Senior Trippers
Have you been to Alaska before? Here's a great opportunity to see the beauty while vacationing with your friends! Enjoy a great 10-day getaway on the Star Princess! Travel dates are Aug 31 - Sept. 10. Costs start at $1,179 for double occupancy

However, RSVP by March 31!

Call Fagie Rosen at 408-357-7533
Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126

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(408) 292-0939