Temple Emanu-El Happenings
Announcements
Happy Thanksgiving!

We hope that everyone has a fantastic long weekend and enjoys the Thanksgiving Break.
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Please note that the Temple Offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving Break.
GivingTuesday and the Annual Campaign
In case you missed the announcement, we're proud to have Branden and Rebecca Frederick as the matching donors for the Annual Campaign on #GivingTuesday.

We are very thankful for their generosity to help support the Annual Campaign. If you haven't gotten involved yet, now's your chance!

 We have raised just over $47,000 of our $75,000 goal to provide opportunities for families and our community. We use this money to provide programming, opportunities and safety measures for our congregants.

100% of Donations on GivingTuesday will go to support the Annual Campaign. Mark your calendars for December 3rd, and remember to help support Temple Emanu-El.

Service & Event Times
Tues., Dec. 3rd
7:30 PM
Wed., Dec. 4th
7:00 PM
Sat, Dec. 7th
4:00 PM
Sun., Dec. 8th
5:30 PM
Wed., Dec. 11th
7:00 PM
Fri., Dec. 13th
7:00 PM
Sat., Dec. 14th
9:00 AM
Sun., Dec. 15th
9:30 AM
Sun., Dec. 15th
10:00 AM
Tues., Dec. 17th
7:30 PM
Fri., Dec. 20th
6:00 PM
Fri., Dec. 20th
7:00 PM
Highlights
Latkes & Laughs
December 8 - 5:30pm

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

Get your seat for the best show in town before they are sold out!
We will provide a fantastic latke dinner while you enjoy our hilarious comedians.

Important Upcoming Events
Temple Emanu-El Lunch & Learn Update
We had a great Fall Session with Rabbi Magat, discussing politics, culture and current events related to Israel, Judaism, and Temple Emanu-el. We are taking a brief winter hiatus, and will be back with class with Rabbi on January 22, 2020 at 12pm. We look forward to seeing you then! Thank you for your understanding.
Second Harvest Food Bank Dinner Drive
We are partnering with our friends at Second Harvest Food Bank to help support our Silicon Valley community this Thanksgiving season. Over 30 years, our Temple Emanu-El family has provided nearly 30,000 meals to families in need. If you are willing or able to help, any support is greatly appreciated. For every $1 that is donated, Second Harvest provides 2 meals.

JFS: Embrace a Family
November 15 - December 15

Each year JFS makes Hanukkah brighter for those in need. You can help us make this year special. Look for our dreidel boards in the temple lobby from November 15th through December 15th. Here's how the program works: pull a dreidel tag, purchase the specific gift on the tag, return the gift and tag to the JFS SV office. You'll receive a letter of thanks from JFS. We'll wrap your gift and see it goes to the person who asked for it.


Add'l info & volunteers, please email Lori Cinnamon or call 408-357-7456
Annual Holiday Fair
December 15 - 10am

Needing to do some holiday shopping? We've got you covered. We will have many different vendors selling a wide range of holiday gifts.

If you stick around during lunch time, there is a chance to support our EESY Youth Group.

Additionally, there's an opportunity to help support recent Bat Mitzvahs Ellie & Graycie through Confections for Cancer. Their donations support the Silicon Valley Breast Cancer Association.

We look forward to seeing you at the Holiday Fair!
Chinese Food Game Night
December 24 - 6pm
Need plans for Christmas? We got you covered. BIG fun for a SMALL price! Enjoy family game night. We will have lots of board games available to play!

Member Prices: $10/person, $7.50/child (12 and under)

Non-Member Prices: $15/person, $10/child (12 and under)

You may bring other liquid refreshments.
Coffee, Shmear & Schmooze
December 29 - 10am

Coming home for the winter break? Looking to catch up with friends? Rabbi Magat is hosting an event for college age TEE members who want to hang out during the break. It's a great opportunity to chat with old friends about college & plans after graduation. Let your college age kids know about this great event!

It will be held at Noah & Leo Michel's house in San Jose.

RSVP by calling the Temple: 408-292-0939 or emailing admin@templesanjose.org
Sisterhood Gift Shop
Hanukkah in coming and we’re gearing up. Stop in and check us out.

·    Menorahs
·    Candles
·    Giftware for adults
·    Children’s gifts
·    Men and Women’s Jewelry, both costume, sterling silver and 14k gold
·    New items arriving daily


Mah Jongg Cards 2020
Calling all Mah Jongg Players!

Time to reorder cards for 2020! Get the call out to all your Mah Jongg friends! Please gather all information and monies, and remit to HARRIET SALTZMAN or to the Temple Office, earmarked for Sisterhood.

Remember that this is a Sisterhood fundraiser, and the more individual cards ordered, the more that we make. Please make out all checks to:
TEMPLE EMANU-EL SISTERHOOD .

The price of the cards are the same price. $8.00 for the standard (small) card and $9.00 for the large print card. Hooray for that!

The deadline for all information is Junary 30th, 2020. The final listing is due in the National Mah Jongg Office in New York by February 1, 2020.

So you Mah Jongg Mavens, Let's get busy!

If you have any questions, please email Sisterhood@templesanjose.org or admin@templesanjose.org
Community Events
Temple Israel Holiday Fest
December 8 - 10am

Temple Israel in Alameda is holding its  Annual Holiday Fest  on Sunday, December 8, from 10am to 4pm (3183 Mecartney Rd, Alameda). Forty vendors are participating. Kindly share attached flier with your members for their holiday shopping convenience.

Menorahs and Miracles
December 8 - 12:00pm

Menorahs and Miracles is part of the museum’s cultural celebration series. The series is designed for families of all backgrounds to explore different cultures and traditions that are found in the South Bay.

Build a LEGO Menorah at the APJCC
December 12, 4:30-6:30pm

Help build a Hanukah menorah out of 5000 LEGO® pieces, with the APJCC, PJ Library, Yavneh Day School, and Play-Well TEKnologies to build the largest LEGO Menorah in California! At the Addison-Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos.

More info: mayat@apjcc.org
Latkes & Ladoos: A Celebration of Light
December 21 - 5:30pm

Please join us for an evening of dancing and delicious, traditional food in a joint celebration of Chanukah and Diwali!

Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126

Need help? Contact us!


(408) 292-0939