Temple Emanu-El Happenings
Highlights
Pesach Yizkor Zoom Service
Friday, April 22nd// 10:00 AM

We invite you to join Rabbi Magat and Cantor Shafritz for our Passover Yizkor Service and to finish celebrating Pesach. The service will be held on Zoom and you are welcome to register below. We hope that you had a happy and safe Passover with your family.

Service & Event Times
Temple Offices Closed
Fri., Apr. 22nd
Pesach 7th Day
Fri., Apr. 22nd
10:00 AM
Sat., Apr. 23rd
9:00 AM
Sun, Apr. 24th
5:00 PM
Tues., Apr. 26th
12:00 PM
Wed., Apr. 27th
12:00 PM
Fri, Apr. 29th
6:30 PM
Sat., Apr. 30th
5:00 PM
Sun., May 1st
10:00 AM
Tues., May 3rd
12:00 PM
Tues., May 3rd
12:00PM
Thurs., May 5th
5:00 PM
Fri., May 6th
7:00PM
Sat., May 7th
10:30AM
Important Upcoming Events
Annual Meeting Save the Date
Sunday, May 15th 9:00am

Get ready for our Annual Meeting, being held IN PERSON this year! We're excited to welcome everyone back as we heard about Temple Updates, elect new board members, and check out the End of the Year Video.

We will have a brunch for everyone at 9am, with the meeting starting at 10am.
Shabbat at Home Service
Friday, April 22nd // 6:30pm

Shabbat Shalom. We invite you to join Rabbi Magat and Cantor Shafritz on Zoom for Shabbat services this Friday. Join in with other congregants on Zoom and worship together from the comfort of your home.
Non-Fiction Jewish Book Club
Sunday, April 24th // 7:00pm

Do you enjoy book discussions? Are you interested in nonfiction books that focus on different aspects of Jewish life? If so, The Nonfiction Jewish Book Club, led by Nat Cohen, is for YOU! The first meeting will be held on Zoom at 7:00 PM on April 24 and will feature a discussion of Edith Edgar’s riveting memoir, The Choice. 

Yom Hashoah Events
Throughout the month of April, there will be a variety of Yom HaShoah events that are being hosted by the various South Bay Synagogues and community. More information about each event can be found here:
Take Me Out to the Ballgame with TEPS
Saturday, April 30th // 5:00pm

Tickets are on sale NOW for the Temple Emanu-El Preschool (TEPS) Night with the San Jose Giants! This is a great fundraiser, and a way to hang out with all of your friends. TEPS receives a portion of every ticket sold, and Ms. Barb will throw out the first pitch, with Cantor Shafritz will sing the National Anthem! Mark your calendars & get your tickets today!
Brotherhood Social Event with Shir Hadash
Wednesday, May 4th // 6:00pm

Temple Emanu-El’s Brotherhood and Shir Hadash’s Men’s Club have been getting together on an annual basis for well over 10 years. We always start with dinner followed by a sporting event. This year’s event is taking place on Wednesday, 5/4. We will be meeting for dinner at 6PM (most likely at Double D’s in Los Gatos) and enjoying some friendly games of bocce ball at Campo de Bocce in Los Gatos.  
Celebrate Israel's Independence Day
Thursday, May 5th // 5:00pm

Live Music/Activities/Israeli Food
Explore and learn about different sites and cities of the Jewish state through a fun and interactive event. This year Temple Emanu-El is hosting the Tel Aviv booth!
Temple Emanu-El's is joining San Jose's Climate Smart GoGreen Team Program
Monthly, Wednesdays,
starting May 11th

The GoGreen Teams program is a simple, easy and fun way to learn about climate and sustainability solutions, emergency preparedness and resilience and take actions! It is designed around 7 monthly hour long meetings with an intro meeting and a celebration meeting at the end.
 
The meetings will take place from 7-8PM on the second Wednesday of the month beginning in May
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you looking for ways to get involved in the Temple Emanu-El family? Are you looking to do Mitzvah?

Opportunities including helping out on Friday afternoons to prepare the Oneg Platters for Shabbat Services.

If you want to help out, please email us and we pair you up with the perfect opportunity.
Community Events
Who Are The Tamien?
Wednesday, May 18th // 7:30pm

Do you know who lived on Santa Clara Valley lands prior to California’s statehood? Join this session to learn about the history of the Tamien Nation whose aboriginal homeland is Santa Clara Valley. Chairwoman, Quirina Luna Geary will explore Tamien Nation history, culture, and how we can help them reach their aspirations to reacquire land to rebuild their Nation.
URGENT: JFS Assistance with the Refugee Crisis

Help today!
Help Respond to the Current Refugee Crisis: Did you know that in Santa Clara County, Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley is one of only two nonprofits providing refugee resettlement and connected services for families and individuals?

Currently, JFS SV is assisting refugees from Afghanistan and other locations. If you are interested in learning more, have questions or ideas, or would like to provide support to refugees in other ways, please contact JFS SV volunteer and refugee housing committee member, Debbie Michels, debbiemichels@yahoo.com, 408-507-1282. Thank you!
Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
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