Temple Emanu-El Happenings
Highlights
Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, January 21st // 7:00pm

Shabbat Shalom! We have missed having in-person Shabbat services over these past few weeks. We look forward to welcoming everyone back together for prayers tonight. As always, there is the opportunity to watch from home if you'd like.
Service & Event Times
Thurs., January 20th
7:00 PM
Fri., January 21st
7:00 PM
Sat., January 22nd
10:30 AM
Sun., January 23rd
10:00 AM
Sun., January 23rd
7:00 PM
Tues., January 25th
12:00 PM
Wed., January 26th
12:00 PM
Fri., January 28th
6:30 PM
Tues., February 1st
12:00 PM
Tues., February 1st
7:30 PM
Fri.,February 4th
7:00 PM
Sun., February 6th
10:00 AM
Tues., February 8th
10:00 AM
Tues., February 8th
12:00 PM
Wed., February 9th
12:00 PM
Thurs., February 10th
12:00 PM
Fri., February 11th
7:00 PM
Important Upcoming Events
New Adult Education Opportunity
For many years, Lehrhaus Judaica was a mainstay in Jewish adult education in the Bay Area. They have now reconstituted using the designation “New Lehrhaus. For Winter semester, they offer an array of mostly NO COST virtual classes.

Programs fall into many different categories, including: the Bible; Contemporary Jewish Life; Jewish History and Thought; Israel; Jewish Practice; Hebrew and Yiddish; Jewish Literature; Religious Life and Spirituality; Text Study and The Arts. 
Parenting With An Accent
Thursday, January 20th // 7:00pm

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with author Masha Rumer, whose new book, Parenting with an Accent, explores multicultural parenting and identity in the US through personal stories and interviews with immigrant families. Our conversation will cover her research and process developing this humorous, heartfelt, and intimate collection of voices, which was driven by her personal experience as a Jewish immigrant from the Soviet Union. 
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Bat Mitzvah of Isabelle Kusanovich
Saturday, January 22nd // 10:30am

Mazel Tov to Isabelle and her family, on her becoming Bat Mitzvah today. We are excited to invite everyone to join Isabelle and her family in our Sanctuary today. Please register below to attend.
Mussar Torah Study
Sunday, January 23rd // 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. 
Sisterhood Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, January 23rd // 7:00pm

The theme for this Scavenger Hunt will be "Jewish Items in Your Home". When everyone signs onto Zoom, they will be shown a list of 25-30 Jewish items that most people should have at home. The items will be given a point value with some of the more difficult items being worth more points.

Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, January 26th // 12:00pm

Come join Rabbi Magat today today for his Lunch & Learn discussion sessions. This week, we will be talking about the current political climate, and how it impacts our Temple and community as a whole. Everyone is welcome to attend this informative and engaging session.
Israeli Dancing
Tuesday, February 1st // 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.
Melton: Community Foundations of Family Living Series
Wednesday, February 2nd // 12:00pm & 7:00pm

Rabbi Magat & Phil Hankin will be
co-teaching the first session, both at 12pm & 7pm.

Parenting is a journey that is better traveled in community. Join fellow parents from Sunnyvale to Morgan Hill as you learn together with Jewish educators and rabbis from eight of our local synagogues and schools. Each class will be based on a variety of Jewish texts and taught by one of our community's educators or rabbis. 
Green Team: Do Not Destroy: Jewish Food and Our Earth.
Wednesday, February 9th // 7:00pm

Sara Eifler from Jewish Veg will be doing a presentation entitled ‘Do Not Destroy: Jewish Food and Our Earth. Sara is the Program Director of Jewish Veg, a national nonprofit that inspires and assists Jews to adopt plant-based diets as an expression of Jewish values, and a rabbinical student at ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal. She believes in a Jewish ethic of responsibility and care toward animals and the earth and is passionate about global food justice.
Tikkun Olam: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion working group has been busy meeting with Clergy, Administration, Education, Membership, and leaders of Brotherhood and Sisterhood, as well as putting together presentations for the Board of Trustees. Each group is setting DEI goals. 

See how the Tikkun Olam Committee is working to help educate out different organizations, and how you can be more aware of what you say.
Video Chat
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!
Silicon Valley Period Equity Project
January 1st - January 31st

It's hard to believe that in today’s modern world, people who menstruate still find themselves unable to go to school or work because they cannot afford the supplies needed during their period. SNAP and WIC do not cover menstrual products in California, and prisons do not supply these items to incarcerated individuals. Let’s work together to ease this burden.
APJCC - The Ritchie Boys
Thursday, January 27th // 5:00pm

The Ritchie Boys: Honoring the Immigrants Who Helped Win World War II

Join the APJCC for this special virtual commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Silicon Valley Holocaust Remembrance Association invites you to learn about the heroes that changed the face of history, as featured in "60 minutes".
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