Temple Emanu-El Happenings
Highlights

Join Rabbi Magat for a new Torah segment called " A Bissel of Torah". This is an opportunity for a 2 minute Torah Study with Rabbi as we look at the Parasha of the week, and see how we can apply it to our life and learn any teachings. 

Service & Event Times

For the safety of others, we are strongly recommending that all attendees wear a mask when not actively eating or drinking.

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If you're coming to visit during business hours Monday-Friday, please enter through the kitchen door, down at the end of the parking lot, on Myrtle St.


If you are attending services or events, please enter through the front doors on University Ave.


Questions? Contact us at admin@templesanjose.org

Shabbat at Home

Fri., Feb 24th

6:30PM

Sisterhood Board Meeting

Sun., Feb 26th

10:00AM

Mussar Torah Study

Sun., Feb 26th

10:00AM

Sisterhood Game Night

Sun., Feb. 26th

6:00PM

Chat with Steve Krandel

Tues., Feb. 28th

12:00PM


Sisterhood Hamentaschen Baking

Thurs., Mar. 2nd

6:00PM

Erev Family Shabbat Service led by Mechina

Fri., Mar. 3rd

7:00PM

Purim Shpiel and Carnival

Sun., Mar. 5th

9:30AM


Jewish Non-Fiction Book Club

Sun., Mar. 5th

7:00PM

Purim Adult Experience

Mon., Mar. 6th

6:00PM

Chat with the Rabbi

Tues., Tues. Mar. 7th

12:00PM

Israeli Dancing

Tues., Mar. 7th

7:30PM

Hybrid Lunch & Learn

Wed., Mar. 8th

12:00PM

Erev Shabbat Service

Fri., Mar. 10th

7:00PM


Baby Shabbat Service

Sat., Mar. 11th

9:00AM

Important Upcoming Events

Mishloach Manot - LAST DAY TO SPONSOR IS TOMORROW!


The 5783 Confirmation Class is excited to be providing Mishloach Manot to all Temple Emanu-El Members. As we celebrate Purim, in the scrolls of Esther (9:19), we're instructed to send gifts (called Mishloach Manot) to one another so the entire community can celebrate Purim together.


Contribute here!

Shabbat at Home Service

Friday // February 24th, 7:00pm // In Person & Streamed



Shabbat Shalom. Tonight is our 4th Friday of the Month, Zoom Shabbat at Home Service. You are invited to register below and you will be sent a Zoom link to attend services. Cantor Shafritz will be leading services, and providing page numbers, just as they would for in-person services. Follow along in our Shabbat Slides here.


Pray with us here

Sisterhood Game Night

Sunday // February 26th, 6:00pm // In Person



Many games available such as Up Words, Mexican Train, Mah Jongg, Blackjack, Wits and Wagers, Uno, or bring your favorite. Bring your Mah Jongg Card in case we can make a game! Member prices $ 2.00 per person/ Non-sisterhood guests $3.00 per person. PLUS  Bring a NON DESSERT snack (can be sweet, just no cookies, cakes, pies, etc) to share.


Play Games With Us Here

Chat with Steve Krandel

Tuesday // February 28th, 12:00pm // Zoom


Come spend your lunch hour hanging out with the Temple President, Steve Krandel. There's a lot going on at Temple and Steve can help to answer any questions that you may have. We look forward to seeing you there.


Hang Out With Steve Here

hamentaschen

Hamentaschen Baking

Thursday // March 2nd, 6:00pm // In Person



Calling all Hamentaschen bakers: Join Sisterhood on Thursday, March 2nd at 6:00 PM to help bake for the Purim Carnival. All ages are welcome. Bring your own rolling pin.


Details Here

Purim Shpiel &Carnival

Sunday // March 5th, 10:30am // In Person



Celebrate our annual Purim Shpiel and Carnival for all Temple Emanu-El Religious School families, and also Temple Emanu-El Members. Come play Carnival games, win prizes, and more!


Lunch will be available for purchase ($5 per person, cash only) thanks to Brotherhood, and Hamentaschen will be available for sale thanks to Sisterhood.


Be sure to pick up Misloah Manot while you're attending the Carnival!


Shpiel & Carnival Details Here

Jewish Non-Fiction Book Club

Sunday // March 5th, 7:00pm // Zoom



In this New York Times Bestseller, the author discusses Yiddish and how it relates to Diaspora Jewish Culture over history. The book provides a fascinating insight into the interaction between Jewish language and culture. The author, a leading figure in Yiddish, has a wealth of information on a wide variety of Yiddish words and expressions.


Join Us Here!

Purim Adult Purim Experience

Monday // March 6th, 6:00pm // In Person


Purim is coming! We hope you'll join us for our Adult Purim celebration and Megillah reading on Monday, March 6th at 6pm. Come dressed in your best costume & bring drinks for everyone to share.




If you are interested in volunteering to do a creative and fun interpretation of a chapter of Megillah (in English!), please reach out to Cantor Shafritz at cantorshafritz@templesanjose.org with any questions and/or to sign up. First


Celebrate with us here!

Baby Shabbat

Saturday // March 11th, 9:00am // In Person


Temple Emanu-El presents a Shabbat experience geared towards families with children ages 1-30 months. Little ones will enjoy a service full of Shabbat songs and Torah talk! Kiddush, motzi, and a bagel oneg, sponsored by Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood, follows this fun-filled program.


Sign Up Here

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. Email us at admin@templesanjose.org to sign up


Please check date availability here


Community Events

Hillel of Silicon Valley - L'Dor V'Dor 2023

Sunday // February 26th // 5pm // Online



We will again gather virtually on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. This year, we will be honoring our Executive Director, Sarita Bronstein, for her ten years of devoted service and for her many accomplishments at leading an organization that has become known locally and around the world. Because of Sarita’s efforts, Hillel of Silicon Valley is a welcoming community for students and which cares about each students’ well-being, their intellectual curiosity, their zest for Jewish life and their need for belonging.


Register here!

Women's Economic Freedom Community Seder

Wednesday // March 15th // 6pm // In Person


Join JCRC and Trinity Cathedral for an Interfaith Community Seder focused on Women's Economic Freedom. All are welcome.


As we experience the rituals of the Passover Seder, we will also explore how the story of the Exodus, particularly the message of the universal quest for freedom, is relevant to the fight for Women's Economic Freedom today. We will be joined by special guest speakers who are local leaders in the fight for Women's Economic Freedom.


Register here!

Holocaust/Tolerance Education Exhibit at Temple Emanu-El - Free Museum

April 13 - 20th// 10am // In Person


CHAIM will be at Temple Emanu-El for 3 weeks during the month of April. The purpose of CHAIM is to teach about tolerance and empathy through the lens of the Holocaust. The CHAIM exhibit is appropriate for Jews 5th grade and up, and non-Jews 7th and up. This is an important topic for our times.

More Info Here!

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