Friday, May 13th // 7:00pm

Shabbat Shalom! We are excited to have you back joining us for services tonight. This is a special service today since it is the installation for Cantor Shafritz. We are honored to have her as our Cantor, and this service is a dedication to her.

Tonight's experience will be a multi-access service, with options to either attend in person, or watch online.  

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Sunday, May 15th // 9:00am

Get ready for our Annual Meeting, being held IN PERSON this year! This is an important meeting and we need your voice. This year's annual meeting will be a little different and will include breakout groups to discuss and collect feedback on important topics and potential changes for the Temple's future.



We will have a brunch for everyone at 9am, with the meeting starting at 10am.

More info about the Annual Meeting here!

Saturday, May 14th // 9:30am

Join the Rabbi, Cantor, members of our Ritual Committee and your fellow congregants for our next Shabbat in Nature, today at 9:30am at Monte Bello Open Space Preserve in Los Altos. You're invited to attend this 3 mile loop with everyone! Details and more below.

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Saturday, May 15th // 5:00pm

Our next book (for the May 2022 meeting) is Color Me In by Natasha Diaz. Nevaeh wants to get to know her extended family, but one of her cousins can't stand that Nevaeh, who inadvertently passes as white, is too privileged, pampered, and selfish to relate to the injustices they face on a daily basis as African Americans. In the midst of attempting to blend their families, Nevaeh's dad decides that she should have a belated bat mitzvah instead of a sweet sixteen, which guarantees social humiliation at her posh private school. Read more below!

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Saturday, May 15th // 5:00pm

Our next book (for the May 2022 meeting) is Color Me In by Natasha Diaz. Nevaeh wants to get to know her extended family, but one of her cousins can't stand that Nevaeh, who inadvertently passes as white, is too privileged, pampered, and selfish to relate to the injustices they face on a daily basis as African Americans. In the midst of attempting to blend their families, Nevaeh's dad decides that she should have a belated bat mitzvah instead of a sweet sixteen, which guarantees social humiliation at her posh private school. Read more below!

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Tuesday, May 17th // 12:00pm

Want to hang out with the Rabbi over lunch? Want to talk about what's happening at Temple or in the Community? Sign up for Rabbi Magat's Weekly chat!

We look forward to having you join us for a great discussion!

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Tuesday, May 17th // 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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Thursday, May 19th // 5:00pm

Our next book (for the May 2022 meeting) is Color Me In by Natasha Diaz. Nevaeh wants to get to know her extended family, but one of her cousins can't stand that Nevaeh, who inadvertently passes as white, is too privileged, pampered, and selfish to relate to the injustices they face on a daily basis as African Americans. In the midst of attempting to blend their families, Nevaeh's dad decides that she should have a belated bat mitzvah instead of a sweet sixteen, which guarantees social humiliation at her posh private school. Read more below!

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Friday, May 20th // 7:00pm

Shabbat Shalom! We are excited to have you back joining us for services tonight. Tonight's experience will be a multi-access service, with options to either attend in person, or watch online.  We invite you to spend your Shabbat with our congregation and clergy. 

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Friday, May 20th // 6:00pm

Shabbat Shalom! We are excited to be hosting in-person Tot Shabbat services! This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to experience Shabbat with Rabbi Magat and Cantor Shafritz. Ths service is designed for families with young children.

Afterwards, feel free to enjoy a dinner, provided by our Sisterhood.

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Sunday, May 22nd //  10:00am

Please join us for our annual Donor Brunch which will be held in person in our Temple House on May 22 from 10:00am - 1:00pm. It will be amazing to finally be together after such a long absence. We will have our Raffle, Silent Auction and an amazing brunch for everyone to enjoy. This year we will be honoring Beverly Mendel as our Woman of Valor and Joy Powell will receive the Lee Axelrad Malich Award.

Details and More Here

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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Charlotte is an animated drama that tells the true story of Charlotte Salomon, a young German-Jewish painter who comes of age in Berlin on the eve of the Second World War. Fiercely imaginative and deeply gifted, she dreams of becoming an artist. Her first love applauds her talent, which emboldens her resolve. But the world around her is changing quickly and dangerously, limiting her options and derailing her dream.

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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.

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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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