We hope your summer months have been refreshing. It is always hard to fathom how fast the High Holy Days come upon us. We are pleased to offer the opportunity to wish your fellow congregants L' Shanah Tovah and a year of good health through our monthly newsletter, Connections. Community members can wish everyone a Chag Sameach, and have their names listed on the front page of Connections.

The deadline to place an order for September Connections is August 16, 2023.



Submit Greetings Here!

Friday // August 11th, 6:30pm //

In Person & Streamed

You're invited to one of our favorite services of the year: Shabarbecue!

This year we are excited to have our Ruach Shabbat Band helping to lead the service! We're excited to bring this musical service to our brand new Summer Songs Courtyard!

Bring your family & friends to this amazing service, and then to stick around for a delicious BBQ Dinner.

Join us for Shabbat & Dinner

Sunday // August 13th, 1:00pm //

In Person

Please join us for Temple Emanu-El’s Sisterhood Mah Jongg and Mitzvah play. We will be serving lunch and giving away fun prizes for just $25.00. Please register a group of 3-5 players. If you do not have a full table, please contact Judy Levy to help you find players. RSVP to Judy Levy at jlevymom4three@yahoo.com.

Play with us here!

Thursday // August 17th, 7:00pm // Zoom

Are you a Jew by Choice or Thinking of Converting? Join us on Zoom to ask questions, share triumphs and challenges, and continue to explore your journey with Judaism in a safe place. We recognize that the experiences of those who convert to Judaism are by no means monolithic and thus our sharing will lead to enriching conversations. All are welcome.



Meet others & share stories here!

Friday // August 18th, 6:30pm // In person & Streamed

You are invited to join us after Shabbat services for a wonderful dinner and discussion with our clergy. Please register below to attend the Shabbat service. This week, we will be talking about Israel, politics and the current situation going on right now.



Join Rabbi & Cantor for Shabbat & Dinner Here

Saturday // August 19th, 6:00pm //

In Person

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet other Temple Emanu-El congregants who live near you and share in the Havdalah Experience. 

You're invited to end the week together through song, prayer, and schmoozing. This is open to both congregants and the community of all ages (kids & adults alike). You will be matched with your host, based on your geographic area.

Register Here

Sunday // August 27th, 9:30am //

In Person

Join Temple Emanu-El and other Jewish Organizations in the Silicon Valley Pride parade! Help us show the local LGBTQIA+ community that Jews stand for love, understanding, and equality. #JSV🏳️‍🌈

Proudly walk with us hand in hand, side by side, with one powerful message: LOVE

Sunday, August 27th

⏰ Meet up: 9:30 am

⏰ Parade starts: 10:30 am

📌 Downtown SJ (Julian & Market start)

Whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or as an ally, your presence matters.

Join Us In The Parade!

Sunday // August 27th, 3:00pm //

In Person

Whether you’re 21 or 101, it’s never too late to make new Temple friends while connecting over shared interests and fun activities.

Fall 2023 in-person social groups will begin forming at the Ice Cream Social and include: Pickleball, Pub Crawl, Movie Nights, Kids Playdates, Photography, Gourmet Foodies, Hidden Bay Area, Outdoor Adventures, and more.

Find your Circle Here!

Torah School Starts next week! Religious School starts September 10th!

REGISTER TODAY!

We are excited to open our Religious School registration for 5783-5784.

We're have developed an enriching curriculum for everyone, Kindergarten through High School. We look forward to having your students join us again in the fall.

If you have any questions, please contact the Religious school at school@templesanjose.org.

Register, Check out the Calendar, and more 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

Here's your opportunity to help kids get ready to go back to school in the Fall. Starting today, our friends at Jewish Family Services are helping to coordinate a community drive. Whether it's specific items, or gift cards, there are a variety of ways for you to get involved.

Please check the link below to find all the different items needed. Each PDF has specific requests by age & need.

Make a Difference Here

Click here to read the PDF.

This course covers the development of Yiddish, the historic language of the Jews of Eastern Europe; the culture and way of life produced by its speakers; and the fate of those speakers in the 20th century. Over the course of the semester, students will gain an understanding of Yiddish as more than just a language, but a ~1000-year transnational phenomenon, in which a shared culture provided a quasi-national identity to millions, across sociological, economic, and political boundaries.

More info here