Temple Emanu-El Happenings
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Annual Campaign Update!
Dear Families and Friends of Temple Emanu-El,
There are a lot of exciting programs planned for the new year and the Annual Campaign is an important part of our budget. As you can see, we are nearly halfway there -- we have now reached $32,607!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated. We know we can reach this goal with the support of each and every one of you!
Click below to donate, or call the Administrative Office at (408) 292-0939 if you have any questions.
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Fri. October 12th
7:00 PM
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Sat. October 13th
9:00 AM
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Sat. October 13th
11:00 AM
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Sun. October 14th
10:00 AM
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Tues. October 16th
7:30 PM
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Fri. October 19th
6:00 PM
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Fri. October 19th
7:00 PM
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Sat. October 20th
9:00 AM
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Sat. October 20th
10:30 AM
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Sat. October 20th
6:30 PM
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Sun. October 21st
10:00 AM
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Sun. October 21st
10:00 AM
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Wed. October 24th
12:00 PM
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Wed. October 24th
6:30 PM
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Fri. October 26th
6:30 PM
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Fri. October 26th
7:30 PM
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Sun. October 28th
10:00 AM
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Saturday, October 13th at 9:00 AM
Temple Emanu-El presents a Shabbat experience geared towards families with children ages 1-30 months. This special Shabbat will also include Paws Shabbat - bring your pet! Enjoy a walk around the neighborhood after a lovely Baby Shabbat service.
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Sunday, October 14th at 10:00 AM
Join us for an enlightening three session seminar on Judaism designed for prospective members, particularly families who are exploring our congregation and/or the Religious School. The course is $118 per family regardless of size.
Please click here to register or learn more.
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Friday, October 19th at 7:00 PM
Join us in recognition of
L'Dor V'Dor Legacy Society members, as well as supporters of Hillel of Silicon Valley, who will be honored for their commitment to making a Legacy gift to these beloved organizations
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Sunday, October 21st at 10:00 AM
Come schmooze with Temple President Deborah Zimmer at the Temple House. Coffee and tea will be provided. Deborah wants to hear about your thoughts and experiences about Temple.
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EESY Bowling with a Friend
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Saturday, October 13th at 11:00 AM
Teens may join EESY for bowling until 1:00 PM. You may bring a friend. Please contact EESY to RSVP or get more information:
eesy@templesanjose.org
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Tot Shabbat with Catered Dinner
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Friday, October 19th at 6:00 PM
Families with young children will enjoy upbeat songs, a short story, and a talk with the Rabbi on the bimah. All are welcome to these brief services on the third Friday of each month. Stay after services and enjoy a delicious dinner provided by Sisterhood, of course at no charge!
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Saturday, October 20th at 9:00 AM
Join Rabbi Laurie Matzkin for a Shabbat yoga class in the BFR, combining mindful movement, creative ritual and reflective study. This class is gentle and suitable for all levels, with modifications offered to meet individual needs. Come with a beginners mind and an open heart, and get ready to stretch your body into Shabbat!
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Havdalah, Dinner, and Movie with the Green Team
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Saturday, October 20th at 6:30 PM
Join us for the Green Team’s first social and educational event of the year on Saturday, October 20th. We will be serving a delicious vegetarian meal and showing an entertaining, family friendly movie. The festivities begin with Havdalah at 6:30. If you would like to join us please RSVP to
robertlouislevy@msn.com
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EESY Halloween Themed Night
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Wednesday, October 24th at 6:30 PM
Teens may join EESY for a Halloween themed night. Dress up and celebrate! Please contact EESY to RSVP or get more information:
eesy@templesanjose.org
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Wine and Cheese Reception
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Friday, October 26th at 6:30 PM
Our Kabbalat Shabbat Service will include a lovely Wine and Cheese reception for your tasting pleasure! Kindly RSVP to
admin@templesanjose.org
so we can make sure there is enough cheese for you.
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Friday, October 26th at 7:30 PM
An innovative and joyous worship experience with musicians and singers joining Cantor Amanda Edmondson and Rabbi Dana Magat. Congregational singing is definitely encouraged, as is dancing in the aisles. All members and non-members are invited to a service like you’ve never been to before.
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Storytime Friday with PJ Library
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Friday, October 12th at 3:15 PM
At the JCC in Los Gatos (Auditorium at the Levy Family Campus)
Noah's Bed
and
It Could Be Worse
will be read. The children will have the opportunity to make a chain snake or a popsicle stick crocodile. Snacks will be provided, and drop-ins welcome.
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PJ Library Goes to a Puppet Show!
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Sunday, October 14th at 2:00-3:00 PM
Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos
Co-sponsored by PJ Library and Congregation Shir Hadash, this presentation of
The Magic Pomegranate
is ideal for preschoolers, but all ages are welcome! The event is free, but registration is required. Please
click here to register
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Sunday, October 14th at 10:30 AM
At the JCC in Los Gatos
The Silicon Valley Holocaust Survivors Association invites you to hear speaker Edgar Feuchtwanger, who grew up in Munich near Hitler's private residence. He is the author of the book "Hitler, My Neighbor." Free, but suggested contribution $5 (includes brunch). More info:
apjcc.org/svhsa
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Women's Philanthropy Annual Challah Making Event
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Thursday, October 25th at 7:00-9:00 PM
At the JCC in Los Gatos (Auditorium at the Levy Family Campus)
A New Twist, in memory of Susan Stein Gavens. This is ideal for women's havurot and Sisterhood groups. Early bird registration ends on October 11! For more information and to register,
click here
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Rabbi Reuven Firestone Lecture
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Sunday, October 28th at 10:00-11:30 AM
At Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos
Professor Firestone will address the challenge of distinguishing the mainstream from the extreme in all three Abrahamic communities as we pursue justice together in polarized times. Free and open to the community.
Click here to learn more
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Israel's Race to the Moon
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Tuesday, October 30th at 6:30 PM
At the JCC in Los Gatos
Yonatan Winetraub, co-founder of SpaceIL, will discuss his organization’s project to land an unmanned Israeli spacecraft and win the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition. Tickets and more info:
apjcc.org/moon
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Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
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Need help? Contact us!
(408) 292-0939
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