Planning on joining us online for these High Holy Days? Our services will be streamed through our YouTube Channel.

Friday // September 15th, 7:00pm //

In Person & Streamed

This year, with Rosh Hashanah beginning on Shabbat, we're trying some a little different. We will have a new musical experience, with members of our Ruach Shabbat band joining our choir and Clergy. We're want to start the new year with uplifting music full of energy and positivity.



Sing and pray with us at Ruach Shabbat and Erev Rosh Hashanah Service

Erev Rosh Hashanah begins tomorrow. We are still happy to provide tickets to those who wish to attend services. If friends, family members, or others need them, fill out the form below and they can picked up at Will Call.

Yizkor Book listings are due by Sunday, September 17th.

There's still time to help sponsor Break the Fast as we end Yom Kippur on September 25th.

Questions? Email us at admin@templesanjose.org

Get all of your High Holy Days Information Here

Start the year off with a Mitzvah! Volunteer at the High Holy Days. We have opportunities on each of our 4 service days, with a wide variety of options to fit your need and abilities.

Volunteer at High Holy Days here!

Saturday // September 16th, 1:00pm //

In Person



Join Rabbi Magat and Cantor Shafritz for an opportunity to discuss the High Holy Days. This session is open to everyone in the community, whether or not you signed up to attend our High Holy Days services. If you have ever wanted to learn about the High Holy Days, ask questions to the clergy, or were just curious about the High Holy Days traditions, this is the opportunity for you.



Learn about the High Holy Days Here!

Saturday // September 16th, 5:00pm //

In Person - Oak Meadow Park, Sites 1 & 2, Los Gatos

During Tashlich, we are outside, close to nature (the water, the sun) and to God, with the ability to look up and see the heavens. After the completion of Havdalah, we will conclude our experience with our Shofar Service, as we welcome in the new year.

Bring dinner for you and your family, as we all have a picnic dinner together.



Attend Tashlich Here

Tuesday // September 19th, 7:30pm //

In Person

Great exercise! Great fun! Great chance to meet new people!

Put on your dancin' shoes and come to our free Israeli dance class! Come join Loui Tucker and members of the

Temple Emanu-El Community. No dance experience necessary and we welcome everyone from the community to join in the fun.

Start the new year with dancing here!

Thursday // September 21st, 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.

Join Us Here!

Friday // September 22nd, 6:30pm //

In Person & Streamed

Shabbat Shalom! Tonight is our Shabbat Shuvah, the first Shabbat of the New Year! Also, we will be hosting our Annual Board Installation, in which we recognize our new Board of Trustees and our Auxillary Boards. Come join us in the Sanctuary for this special Shabbat Service.



Celebrate Here!

September 24th & 25th

In Person & Streamed

We are excited to continue our High Holy Days together at the Campbell Heritage Theater for both Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur. We have a wide variety of services and opportunities for prayer and reflection. Please take a look at the schedule, and we look forward to having you join us.



Check out the Yom Kippur Schedule Here

Friday // September 29th, 5:30pm //

In Person

Come join your fellow congregants and clergy as we welcome in Sukkot with a wonderful Shabbat Service, in addition to decorating and delicious food! Our membership committee is providing a nacho bar for everyone to enjoy! This event is open to all age groups. We kindly ask that you register in advance. We can't wait to see you there!

Spend Shabbat & Sukkot with us!

Wednesday // October 4th, 6:00pm //

In Person

Hey there Jew-lennials! Let's continue the great fun that we had last month, with more board games tonight, except we're in the Sukkah! As part of the holiday of Sukkot, we spend time in our Sukkah, just as the Israelites did thousands of years ago. We'll have a pizza dinner, snacks, drinks, dessert and more! Everyone is invited. Looking forward to seeing you there.



Click here and come play games

Thursday // October 5th, 6:00pm //

In Person

Join us Brotherhood for Scotch in the Sukkah and Whiskeys.Mingle with your friends under the Sukkah for a fantastic evening. A curated and delicious selection of whiskey from Scotland, United States, Japan, and India will be available for you to enjoy. Tapas appetizers and desserts will be paired with a range of flavor profiles for everyone to enjoy. Cost: $54 per person

Grab a drink here

Friday // October 6th, 6:30pm //

In Person & Streamed

Tonight begins Simchat Torah, the celebration of reaching the end of reading the Torah, and then starting over again. Traditionally, the Torah scrolls are taken from the ark and carried or danced around the synagogue seven times. Also, tonight we recognize all of our new religious school students, Kindergarten and older. 

Celebrate & Welcome Our

New Students Here

We are so heart broken to see all of the devastation, sadness, and lives lost due to this horrific wildfire. As a Jewish Community, we have the opportunity to come together to support not only the Jewish Community in Maui, but all of those who were affected by this tragedy.

If you would like to get involved, please consider one of these three links below.

1. United Way of Maui
2. Red Cross of Hawaii
3. Jewish Federation of North America
4. The Jewish Congregation of Maui