Temple Emanu-El Happenings
Highlights
Shabbat in Nature
Saturday, October 30th // 10:00am

We are excited to for our special Fall Shabbat In Nature experience! This gives us an opportunity to come together on Shabbat, sing together and spend time outdoors in nature as a community. Join us either for the hike, or just Shabbat services at Foothills Nature Preserve in Palo Alto (3300 Page Mill Road, Los Altos Hills)
Service & Event Times
Sun., October 24th
7:00 PM
Mon., October 25th
7:00 PM
Tues., October 26th
12:00 PM
Tues., October 26th
7:00 PM
Thurs., October 28th
7:00 PM
Fri., October 29th
6:30 PM
Sat., October 30th
10:00 AM
Mon., November 1st
7:00 PM
Tues., November 2nd
7:00 PM
Tues., November 2nd
7:30 PM
Wed., November 3rd
11:30 AM
Wed., November 3rd
6:30 PM
Sat., November 6th
9:00 AM
Sun., November 7th
10:00 AM
Mon., November 8th
7:00 PM
Tues., November 9th
7:00 PM
Wed., November 10th
6:30 PM
Thurs., November 11th
12:00 PM
Fri., November 12th
7:00 PM
Important Upcoming Events
Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat at Home Service
Friday, October 22nd // 6:30pm
Zoom

Shabbat Shalom. We invite you to join Rabbi Magat and Cantor Shafritz on Zoom for Shabbat services tonight. This will be an at home experience, and you will be able to join in with other congregants on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there.
Mussar Torah Study Group
Sunday, October 24th // 10:00am
Zoom

Temple Emanu-El Adult Education invites you to join an interactive course on The Mussar Torah Commentary: A Spiritual Path to Living a Meaningful and Ethical Life.
Sisterhood Virtual Bingo
Sunday, October 24th // 7:00pm
Zoom

Looking for a fun evening with you friends? Sisterhood is hosting Bingo night and everyone is invited! It will be hosted on Zoom. Click here to contact Joy Powell for more details.

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2nd Level Adult Hebrew
Monday, October 25th // 7:00pm
Zoom

The 8-session, 1-hour class will learn some basic biblical Hebrew vocabulary and grammar. We will keep reinforcing decoding skills while starting the process of learning to recognize root letters of some Hebrew words, and how prefixes and suffixes work together to help us make sense of various words. There will also be some time to look at "traditional" liturgy vs Reform liturgy.
ZIGZAG: Grown & Flown
Thursday, October 28th // 7:00pm

Mental Health in Teens and Young Adults

Join us on Thursday, October 28th at 7:00pm as we explore the mental health issues our teens and young adults are facing and the ways families are addressing these issues. We’ll talk about mental health
pre & post COVID, as well as discuss strategies for coping and healing.
Also, mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 16th at 7:00pm when our topic will be young adult children (teens and college-aged), sex and sexuality! 
Brotherhood Membership Dinner
Saturday, October 30th // 6:00pm

Attention Brotherhood members & friends! You are invited to our Brotherhood Dinner, catered by Sienna Bistro. All paid-up Brotherhood members will be allowed to attend, and bring a gust. Please RSVP by October 25th!

If you would like to join Brotherhood, now is a great opportunity! You will be invited to this dinner. Apply here!

PACT's Virtual Leadership Luncheon
Wednesday, Nov. 3 // 11:30am

Connect and celebrate PACT's 36th year of social justice leadership! Join faith leaders, business and non-profit execs, philanthropists, elected officials and grassroots community leaders at PACT's virtual Leadership Luncheon. Encourage emerging justice leaders, uplift local sports icon and racial justice activist Dr. Harry Edwards and hear about philanthropic role model Heising-Simons Foundation. Help PACT create a more just and equitable future in Santa Clara County!
Are you Registered for Religious School?
Although school has already started, you can still register your child to join our Temple Emanu-El Religious School family. We look forward to having them learn with us in person this year!

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Temple Covid Protocols
Let's be sure to help keep everyone healthy and review the Temple Covid Safety Protocols so you are prepared when you come! These protocols are subject to change.
Community Events
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!
Shabbat Cooks and Sponsors for Hillel of Silicon Valley
Now's your chance to take part in the Hillel of Silicon Valley and support the students in our community. They are looking for Shabbat cooks who can help provide home cooked meals, Challah and more. Or, if you would like to sponsor a mean, the cost is between $250 & $1,000.
Intro to Judaism
Tuesdays, October 12 - April 5, 7:00pm

Want to learn more about being Jewish? Have questions about the Jewish religion? Join local Rabbis each week for the Intro to Judaism class. An overview of the Jewish life-cycle, holidays, and ritual. During the course of the year, students will gain an understanding of Jewish belief, history and calendar and gain exposure to important Jewish books including the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud.

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