Temple Emanu-El Happenings |
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Second Night Community Passover Seder |
Saturday, April 16th // 5:00pm
We are excited to bring back our in-person Second Night Community Seder! We have missed sharing in this tradition over the past 2 years, and can't wait to have everyone together again. Everyone is invited to join us at Temple Emanu-El for this tradition! We will share a meal and retell the story of the Exodus from Egypt. Rabbi Magat and Cantor Shafritz will be leading the Passover Seder.
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Thurs., March 31st
7:00 PM
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Tues., Apr. 12th
12:00 PM
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Thurs, Apr. 14th
12:00 PM
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Tues., Apr. 19th
12:00 PM
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Important Upcoming Events |
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Erev Shabbat Family Service - Led by Shomrim |
Friday, April 1 // 7:00pm
Shabbat Shalom! We invite everyone to this special Erev Shabbat Service, being led by our Shomrim (6th & 7th Grade) Religious School students. Everyone is welcome to attend this unique Shabbat experience.
For those at home, you will be able to watch on our YouTube Channel.
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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.
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ZIGZAG Passover Cooking Show |
Thursday, March 31st // 7:00pm
Mark your calendars and get ready for a STAR STUDDED cast of cooks! The theme of the show is “Lotsa Matzah,” and every recipe will feature matzahs as a main ingredient. Get ready to be informed and entertained on Zoom by short videos of delicious dishes prepared by both Co-Presidents of Sisterhood, the President of Brotherhood, the Cantor and the Rabbi. Our Star Studded Cast of Cooks will be on Zoom to introduce their videos and answer your questions. You don’t want to miss this, so register today!
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Sunday, April 3rd // 10:00am
Mussar teachers through the centuries have sought deep, accurate, and useful insights into human life. The commentary looks to the Torah as a source of fundamental guidance for human living. The authors - distinguished rabbis – focus their lessons on specific Middot: A Hebrew term for “inner traits,” or measures. What makes us unique individuals (and what carves out a specific path for each of us) is the fact that these inner traits reside within each of us in different measure. ”
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Tuesday, April 5th // 7:30pm
Great exercise! Great fun! Great chance to meet new people! Put on your dancin' shoes and come to our free Israeli dance class taught by our very own Loui Tucker. No dance experience necessary and we welcome everyone from the community to join in the fun.
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New Member Reception & Oneg |
Friday, April 8th // 8:00pm
We are excited to be hosting a New Member Reception after Shabbat Services on April 8th at 7:00pm. We want to show our appreciation to all the new members who have joined the Temple Emanu-El family since 2019.
We would like to give you an official welcome to our congregational family.
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Thursday, April 14th // 12:00pm
We invite you to join us today as Rabbi Magat & Phil Hankin, Director of Education for Temple Emanu-El, for monthly discussions, where they review and break down current & relevant TV shows.
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Shabbat in Nature - Calero Reservoir |
Saturday, April 16th // 9:30am
Join us for a Shabbat in Nature Passover experience this morning at Calero Reservoir. This an opportunity to enjoy nature with your Temple Emanu-El family, as we also think about what Passover means to each of us individually. Make sure to register to learn about the meeting location/parking for the walk.
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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.
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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!
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Hidden in the Haggadah: The Seder’s Meaning Revealed |
Tuesday, April 5th // 11am
A presentation by Aviv Matzkin, Jewish Studies Teacher, Hausner Jewish Day School. Though the Pesach evening ceremony and meal are called “order” (seder), the steps of the service and the text of the Haggadah seem haphazard and disjointed. If you’d like to know the secret narrative running through the Haggadah, join us here.
For more information contact Maya Tripp at mayat@jvalley.org
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PJ Library in Silicon Valley Presents: A Pre-Passover Family Concert! featuring Cantor Elana Jagoda |
Sunday, April 10th // 3:30pm
Run, or dance, to an afternoon of singing, connecting, and remembering the music of the Seder! Elana Jagoda is a Bay Area musical gem, an inspirational Jewish songwriter, and PJ Library acclaimed artist. BYO picnic blanket and instruments - guitar chords can be provided. All ages are welcome!
Complete with Passover crafts and chocolate covered Matzah!
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Celebrating Ramadan and Passover Together |
Sunday, April 10th // 6pm
A group of Jews and Muslims have developed a special opportunity to share our personal holiday experiences and learn about others'. The event is titled, "Liberation and Revelation: Celebrating Passover & Ramadan Together." Thanks to Islamic Networks Group, Pacifica Institute, Beth Am, and friends Dana Grietzer Gottlieb, Ellen Stromberg, and the amazing Diane Fisher for the thoughtful planning to bring our communities together.
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URGENT: JFS Assistance with the Refugee Crisis
Help today!
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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!
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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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