Temple Emanu-El Happenings
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Annual Campaign
Our Annual Campaign launched on Erev Rosh Hashanah and continues through December 31. This is an integral part of the Temple operating budget. It is thanks to generous donors like you, that we are able continue to provide enriching experiences like Neighborhood Havdalah, Rock Shabbat, Shabarbecue and much more. Help us to continue to provide a comforting and save space for worship. Every contribution makes an impact and we invite you to get involved in a way that is meaningful to you and your family.
Support the Annual Campaign here!
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December 8 - 5:30pm
There's nothing better than an evening of comedy and jokes, while enjoying fresh potato pancakes! We invite you and your friends to join us for another year of Latkes and Laughs. Both members and non-members are welcome to attend this hilarious evening!
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Important Upcoming Events
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Second Harvest Food Bank Dinner Drive
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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.
There are 2 ways to donate.
- Participate in the Temple Emanu-El Preschool Turkey & Canned Food Drive. Donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday between 7- 6 p.m. through 11/20.
- Donate by Check to Second Harvest Food Bank.
If you would like to donate by check:
To: Second Harvest Food Bank and write Temple Emanu-El Holiday Dinner Drive on the memo line,
OR mail to:
Temple Emanu-El
Attn
: Holiday Dinner Drive 1010 University Avenue San Jose CA 95126
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Understanding Muslim Neighbors
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November 17 - 9:30 AM
UNDERSTANDING MUSLIM NEIGHBORS is an intensive, in-depth seminar for the Jewish community to build bridges of understanding and respect with Muslims. In two full days with a world-class scholar on Islam, this seminar navigates through a maze of conflicting information and stereotypes to equip Jews with the knowledge and tools to better understand and collaborate with Muslims in tikkun olam. Enjoy an unforgettable learning experience sponsored by Temple Emmanu-El,
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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.
In addition to specific gifts, JFS is also asking for:
- Large new/unused gift bags
- Gas cards
- Gift cards to Target, Walmart, Trader Joes and Safeway to serve our clients throughout the year.
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Adult Education - Finding God
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November 20 - 7:00 pm
Judaism is not a static museum piece. It evolves and responds to the new challenges that changing societal pressures, world views and technology present it. Some elements tend to remain the same, others not. Are you most comfortable with a "Limited Theology?" Do you prefer a theology that has God determining the life of every sparrow and every leaf that will fall from a tree? From Biblical, to Ancient Rabbinic, to Modern, and Post Holocaust, come and explore the ways that Jews have tried to cope with a changing and abiding relationship with God.
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November 24 - 6:30pm
We will be joining our friends for Interfaith Thanksgiving at the United Methodist Chuch in Willow Glen this year. Join Rabbi Magat, Cantor Edmondson, clergy and other religious leaders for this unique experience. Service will be starting at 6:30pm with reception afterwards. Questions? Contact us at
admin@templesanjose.org
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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
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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
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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!
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Become a JFS Friendly Visitor
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As we put our best foot forward during this new Jewish year of 5780, consider taking action to enrich your life and the life of others. JFS is in need of empathetic and committed volunteers to become Friendly Visitors.
A JFS Friendly Visitor is matched up with an isolated senior for a weekly or every other week visit and they form lasting friendships with the senior. Our Friendly Visitors say that they get so much more than they give.
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The Polyphony Quartet in Concert
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November 18 - 7:30 pm
The Polyphony Quartet in Concert
The Oshman Family JCC, November 18th, at 7:30 pm
A participatory evening with young Arab and Jewish musical artists from Israel creating our new reality of face-to-face human engagement
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December 8 - 12:00pm
Menorahs and Miracles is held annually at the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, in partnership with the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center of Silicon Valley.
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.
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Build a LEGO Menorah at the APJCC
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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.
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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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