Friday, June 17th // 6:00pm // In Person & Streamed

Get your dancing shoes on because it's another Rock Shabbat service! Everyone is welcome to join us as we pray together, and hear the music from Temple Emanu-El's own Rock Shabbat band, lead by Rabbi Magat, Cantor Shafritz.

We will also be hosting an Appetizer Reception before the start of service at 6pm for those who would like to attend.

Register Here for the Appetizer Reception

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!

Monday, July 4th // 9:00am // In-Person 

Come join your Temple Emanu-El Family as we march in the Rose, White & Blue Parade, around the Rose Garden Neighborhood. This is a great opportunity to show your Temple Emanu-El pride, while celebrating Independence Day with everyone. We'll be passing out treats and saying hi to all of our friends along the route. All ages are welcome to participate.

Click here for Parade Info

Contact Us To March In the Parade

Saturday, June 18th // 10:00am // In Person

Come picnic at the beach with Rabbi Magat, Cantor Shafritz, and all the rest of your Temple Emanu-El friends! This June 18 we will be having a very special Shabbat in Nature at Seacliff State Beach in Aptos, just south of Santa Cruz. Enjoy a relaxing day of sand and surf as we sing Shabbat songs and worship together as a community outdoors. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Sign Up Here

Tuesday, June 21st // 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

Wednesday, June 22nd // 12:00pm // Zoom

Come join Rabbi Magat today today for his Lunch & Learn discussion sessions. This week, we will be hosting a Torah Study, looking at a specific passage and trying to understand it's meaning, and how it applies to our life today. Everyone is welcome to attend this informative and engaging session.

Register Here

Friday, June 24th // 6:30pm // Zoom

Shabbat Shalom! Tonight's service will be an Zoom Shabbat at Home Experience, being led by Rabbi Magat. This is also a very special Shabbat service as it is Pride Shabbat. There will be special liturgy today in honor and recognition of Pride month.

Sign Up Here

Saturday & Sunday, June 25 - 26th // 9:00am // In Person

It’s been two long years since we were all together. Women of Reform Judaism Pacific District is proud to announce our NorCal Area Event for 2022: “The Future Blooms From the Seeds We Plant Today”. This exciting event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26th at Temple Emanu-El. This event is open to Women members of Temple Emanu-El.

Details & Register Here

Sunday, June 26th // 10:00am // Zoom

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. What makes us unique individuals (and what carves out a specific path for each of us) is the fact that these inner traits reside within each of us in different measure. ”

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

Please check date availability here

Wednesday, June 22nd // 12:30pm //Zoom

The U.S. Supreme Court's upcoming decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health threatens to overturn Roe v. Wade and undermine a long-established right to privacy. Join national experts in unique analysis of reproductive rights through both Jewish and constitutional law lenses.

Register Here

Temple Emanu-El Community,

There is a Jewish mental health clinician who is moving to the South Bay from Yosemite. This individual is looking for a 1 year rental (studio or 1 bedroom for under $2,000) in the San Jose or Campbell area. This individual iThe availability would be as soon as possible. If you have any leads on housing, please contact the Temple office. 

Contact the Temple Here

Thursday, June 23rd // 8:00am // In Person

Special Events Include:

• MIKVAH Tour: 10am & 1pm

 Did you know the APJCC is home to The Community Mikvah of Silicon Valley? On Community Day it will be open for self-guided tours. Due to the personal nature of the Mikvah experience, it will not be open for use that day. Email MIKVAH@JVALLYE.ORG to learn more!

• Family Pool Party - From 3:00 - 7:00pm

Hosted by our incredible Swim Team and Instructors!Music, games, prizes, and

popsicles for all! (While Supplies Last)



COMMUNITY DAY IS FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Specific event and class information, and a link to register can be found HERE!

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