Temple Emanu-El Happenings |
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We hope that you enjoyed High Holy Days Services! Don't forget, they continue with Sukkot this week and Simchat Torah next week! Be sure to RSVP to join our clergy & congregation.
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Thurs., Oct. 8th
12:00 PM
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Tues., Oct. 13th
12:00 PM
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Important Upcoming Events |
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Shana Tova! We hope you joined us for Rosh Hashanah services & heard from Temple Emanu- President Steve Krandel about the Annual Campaign. We have an aggressive goal of $100,000 this year to help provide health and safety at Temple Emanu-El, in addition to programming for our congregants.
Want to make your donation be more impactful? Steve Krandel will personally match all donations made between now and the end of High Holy days (October 10th).
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Erev Sukkot & Shabbat Experience |
Friday, October 2nd // 6pm
Join the clergy for this special zoom Shabbat & Sukkot experience. Members will be making their own mini-Sukkah using the kits they have received. Non-members - feel free to create your own mini-sukkah with whatever you might have at home!
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Tuesday, October 6th // 12pm
Here's your opportunity to chat with your fellow congregants and talk to the Rabbi about whatever is on your mind. Bring your lunch & hang out for an hour with everyone!
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Thursday, October 8th // 12pm
Love movies? Want to talk about Jewish films and topical events? Join Rabbi Magat & Phil Hankin for their movie discussion. This session is now bi-weekly, so be sure to check the calendar for upcoming dates!
This week, they will be talking about
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A friend of a Temple Emanu-El community member is needing a Bone Marrow donor. Jordan was recently diagnosed with leukemia and needs to find a bone marrow donor match. Jordan is 24 years old, bi-racial (Black and white), and Jewish, which is a hard match to find. If you are able to support him or can help out, please click the link below.
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APJCC Nature, Nurture & Sustainability |
Monday, October 5th // 5pm
Join our webinar celebrating the holiday of Sukkot with a multicultural flavor! Locally and abroad, Jewish and Hindu traditions have joined in common purpose around sustainability practices. Register and reserve a Sukkot Chaat Snack Box for contactless pickup at the APJCC as part of the celebration!
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Tuesday, October 6 // 7pm
Proposition 15: The lack of funding for California’s schools and essential local services is a profound problem in California. Is Proposition 15 a good solution? What does the measure actually do? What Jewish perspectives might inform this vote?
RAC-CA is not taking a pro or con position on Prop. 15, rather we are planning our biggest action yet to shed light on the proposition and the issues it addresses with clear information, Jewish wisdom, and dialogue. RAC-CA’s Forum on Prop 15 will be on Tuesday, October 6 at 7 p.m.
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California State Senate Virtual Forum |
Wednesday, October 7 // 7pm
The African American Community Service Agency (AACSA), Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley (JCRC), and Latinos United for a New America (LUNA) are hosting a virtual candidate forum for the California District 15 State Senate seat, for which Dave Cortese and Ann Ravel are candidates. Please join us for a discussion centered around issues related to equality to learn more about the upcoming election.
3 WAYS TO WATCH
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Thursday, October 8 // 8pm
LGBTQ in Israel: When Tel Aviv Meets the Rabbinate
Matan Zamir Deputy Consul General in SF grew up in Jerusalem where his family has lived for nine generations. He is a lawyer; he received his L.L.B. from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem in 2008 and like any passionate Israeli, Matan enjoys his basketball, and upon moving to San Francisco he became a proud Golden State fan. Zamir and his American partner Dylan Chuilli, are excited to be in San Francisco and the couple, who are avid wine connoisseurs, enjoy exploring California's wine country. As an interfaith couple — Chuilli is a non-practicing Christian — Zamir told the Bay Area Reporter during an interview earlier this month that he looks forward to working with the San Francisco Bay Area's large interfaith community.
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The General Election is coming up soon, on November 3rd. It's important to have your voice be heard, for any issue that you support. Here are different ways that you can register to vote and have your voice be heard. How will you encourage others to vote this election?
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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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