Temple Emanu-El Happenings
Highlights
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Tikkun Leil Shavuot

Saturday, June 4th // 10:00pm // Zoom


On the night of the festival of Shavuot (the first night of Shavuot in the diaspora), it is traditional for Jews to stay up and learn Torah – a centuries-old custom known as Tikkun Leil Shavuot.


Rabbi Magat will be leading a Mussar Torah study this evening and you are invited to attend!


Register Here

Service & Event Times

Erev Shabbat Graduation Service

Fri., June 3rd

7:00 PM

Zoom Tikkun Leil Shavuot

Sat., June 4th

10:00 PM


Zoom Shavuot Yizkor Service

Sun., June 5th

10:00 AM

Chat With The Rabbi

Tues., June 7th

12:00PM

Israeli Dancing

Tues., June 7th

7:30PM

Lunch & Learn with Rabbi

Wed., June 8th

12:00 PM

Green Team Go Green Event

Wed., June 8th

7:00PM

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Fri., June 10th

6:30PM

Great Questions Discussion Group

Sun., June 12th

12:30PM

Sisterhood Game Night

Sun., June 12th

6:30 PM

Non-Fiction Jewish Book Club

Sun., June 12th

7:00PM

Grandparents Group

Tues., June 14th

11:00AM

Chat With The Rabbi

Tues., June 14th

12:00PM

Rock Shabbat Wine Reception

Fri., June 17th

6:00PM

Rock Shabbat Service

Fri., June 17th

7:00PM

Shabbat in Nature - Beach & God

Sat., June 18th

12:00PM

Father's Day

Sun., June 19th


Chat With The Rabbi

Tues., June 21st

12:00PM


Important Upcoming Events
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Religious School Mazel Tov to the Confirmation Class of 5782

Rabbi Magat, Cantor Shafritz & the rest of the Temple Emanu-El Congregation would like to wish a huge Mazel Tov to the Confirmation Class of 5782. They have gone above and beyond, through this past year, and exemplified leadership skills that we hope to see in the future. We are very proud of everything they have endured, and the persistence shown by this confirmation class.


In Alphabetical Order: Benjamin Dedering, Graycie Dedering, Beckett Lee-Messer, Julia Meltzer, Mira Nussbaum, Ari Snider, Dylan Solpon, Kadin Solpon, Eleanor Weinstein

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Religious School Registration Now Open!

We are excited to announce that Registration is now available for our 2022-2023 Religious School year. Our religious school starts as young as Kindergarten and runs all the way through 12th Grade.


Tuition information and class details are all below. If you have any questions, please reach our to the Religious School Director Phil Hankin at phil@templesanjose.org.



More Info & Register here!

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Havurah Survey

Have you heard about Temple

Emanu-el's Havurah program? "Havurah" (plural "Havurot") comes from the Hebrew word for "friend." Here at Temple Emanu-El, a Havurah is a group which offers friendship and an extended family within our community.


We're embarking on re-imagining how Temple Emanu-El helps coordinate Havurot among our members.Please answer some short questions (in the link) to let us know that you're interested!


Take the Survey here

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Erev Shabbat Graduation Service

Friday, June 3rd // 7:00pm //Sanctuary


You are invited to a special Shabbat service this evening in our Sanctuary, where we will be honoring all of our students and graduates who have worked hard this year. We're excited to see all of their success in the years to come.


Register Here

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Shavuot Yizkor Service

Sunday, June 5th // 10:00am 


We invite you to take time this morning on Shavuot to remember the memory of those who are no longer with us, and join our Clergy in the Shavuot Yizkor Service. It will start at 10am, and please register below to attend.


Register Here

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Chat With The Rabbi

Tuesday, June 7th // 12:00pm // Zoom


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!




Join The Rabbi Here

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Israeli Dancing

Tuesday, June 7th // 7:30pm //Temple House


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.


Dance with us here!

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Green Team: Go Green Event

Wednesday, June 8th // 7:00pm // Zoom


The GoGreen Teams program is a simple, easy and fun way to learn about climate and sustainability solutions, emergency preparedness and resilience and take actions! It is designed around 7 monthly hour long meetings with an intro meeting and a celebration meeting at the end.


This program provides us with everything we need to complete a series of fun interactive meetings that includes videos, games, discussion points, and action items.


Join Us Here

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Summer Kabbalat Shabbat Services

We invite you to join us for our Kabbalat Shabbat Summer Series. Normally, we would have our Summer Shabbat on our courtyard patio, from June until August.  


However, we will be starting construction the 2/020 Vision Project soon, which includes the renovation of our patio. The location of our Summer Shabbat Series may change to other areas of our campus, but everyone is still welcome to join us on Friday evenings at 6:30pm. Stay tuned for more information.

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Non-Fiction Jewish Book Club

Sunday, June 12th // 7:00pm // Zoom


Join Nat Cohen and the other members of the Jewish Nonfiction Book Club for a stimulating discussion on books that relate to Jewish life. Our next meeting will be on June 12 at 7:00 PM. We will discuss Operation Thunderbolt, by Saul David, a riveting account of the raid on the Entebbe airport. You won't want to miss this one, so register on the temple website.


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
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Shavuot Summer Kick-off Party at the APJCC

Thursday, June 2nd // 3:30pm 


Celebrate the beginning of the long Shavuot weekend with us! Free access to the APJCC pool and the adjacent playground, along with crafts and fun, educational videos on the giant outdoor screen. Pizza, ice cream and other snacks are included, in honor of the holiday of Milk & Honey. A great way to kick off summer!


Learn more about Shavuot here


RSVP here 


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RAC-CA Climate Tzedek

Thursday, June 9nd // 7:00pm 


RAC-CA’s new campaign, Climate Tzedek, will work with local and statewide partners to build Jewish, interfaith, and multiracial political power to implement just solutions to the climate crisis. Climate change affects all of us, and while it is about the future, it is also already here. Now is the time to put it at the center of Jewish and congregational life, and to respond to this physical, spiritual, and political challenge.Come to represent Temple Emanu-El and connect with others who want to make a difference. For more information, contact

Marci Gerston at marci.gerston@gmail.com


RSVP here 

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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!


More Details Here


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