Friday // April 19th // 6:00pm // In Person & Streamed

Ruach Shabbat Service & Honoring Rabbi Magat's 25 Years at Temple Emanu-El

You're invited to a very special Ruach Shabbat Service. Will be honoring Rabbi Magat's 25 years as the Rabbi at Temple Emanu-El.

Come Share in the Shabbat Service



Saturday // April 20th // 6:00pm // In Person

Roaring 20's Gala Honoring Rabbi Magat

Shine up your Model T, dust off your flapper clothes, and get ready for a sockdollager of an evening that will be the Bee's Knees! It's sure to be hotsy totsy!

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We will be printing sponsorship donations for Misloah Manot by the end of the day Friday. If you'd like your name to be included, please sponsor today.

We will still be taking sponsorship donations after, but your name will not be included on the bags.



We are excited to wish all our congregants a joyous Purim, by giving a Mishloach Manot box to all our congregants.

Sponsor Mishloach Manot here

Friday // March 15th // 6:00pm // In Person



Shabbat Shalom! We are excited to be hosting in-person Tot Shabbat services! This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to experience Shabbat with Rabbi Magat and Cantor Shafritz. This service is designed for families with young children. Afterwards, feel free to enjoy a dinner, provided by our Sisterhood.

Sign up for Tot Shabbat

Friday // March 15th // 7:00pm // In Person & Streamed



Shabbat Shalom! We invite you to come join us for Shabbat Services this evening. Rabbi Magat and Cantor Shafritz will be leading the congregation and community in prayers. Tonight's experience will be a multi-access service, with options to either attend in person, or watch online.

Come Pray With Us At Shabbat

Sunday // March 17th // 12:30pm // In Person



Please join us for crochet, knitting, cross stitch, sewing, and quilting circle on March 17th at 12:30pm. Come hang out with your friends and bring any projects! If you need help getting started or have questions, no worries! That's what we're here for! It'll be a great time! Hope to see you there!

Join us for quilting, knitting and more!

Thursday // March 21st // 6:00pm // In Person



You can't celebrate Purim without Hamentaschen, right? Whether it's ppoppy seed, cherry, raspberry, apricot, almond and chocolate or any other filling, come make your favorite flavors with Sisterhood this evening. For more information and to participate, please contact us at sisterhood@templesanjose.org.

Register here to Bake Hamentaschen!

Saturday // March 23rd // 6:00pm // In Person



Purim is coming! Come dressed up in your best costume with drinks for everyone to share. We're going back to the 60s, 70s & the 80s! We'll have Megillah reading, food, drinks & more! Bring your best outfit and dance skills for a totally tublar night, dude!

We'll have LIVE music provided by our Queen Esther's Jukebox! Don't miss out!

Sign up and party with us!

Sunday // March 24th // 10:30am // In Person



Celebrate our annual Purim Shpiel and Carnival for all Temple Emanu-El Religious School familes, and also Temple Emanu-El Members. You don't want to miss our VERY special Book of Esther (Purim Shpiel) with great costumes, and special appearances by our Clergy & Religious School staff. After the Shpiel, you are welcome to join us around the campus, playing different Carnival games, winning prizes, and more!

Let's Celebrate Purim!

Sunday // March 24th // 7:00pm // Zoom



Come play Bingo with all of your Sisterhood friends! This is a great opportunity to lounge from the comfort of your home, while socializing and playing with everyone. We hope to see you there. More details from Sisterhood coming soon. Questions? Contact Joy at sisterhood@templesanjose.org.

Come Play Bingo!

Saturday // April 6th // 9:00am // In Person



Join our clergy, along with and Docent Naturalists Nancy Weintraub and Bobbie Riedel for an early "Earth Day" experience at our springtime Shabbat in Nature. You will enjoy a leisurely stroll uphill to enjoy panoramic views of Santa Clara Valley, Sierra Azul and Lexington Reservoir. This is a 3.7 mile loop with a bit of a climb (750 ft) along the Jones, Manzanita, Range, and Novitiate Trail Loop.

Join us for a hike!

Saturday // April 6th // 5:00pm // In Person



Join Temple Emanu-El Preschool and Temple Emanu-El at the SJ Giants game on Saturday, April 6th, at 5pm!

We are raffling off the opportunity to throw out the first pitch at the game!

1 ticket for $1, 12 for $10, & 24 for $20.

NOTE: You will need to purchase game tickets in order to throw out the first pitch. These tickets are separate from the raffle tickets.

Get ALL your tickets here!

We are all grieving and trying to process the recent attacks and events that are taking place in Israel. Many of us are wondering how we can support Israel, families or others who have been impacted by these attacks. Our friends at The J. Weekly, have compiled a list of organizations that are supporting assistance in various ways. If you want to get involved, please check the link below.

Find resources here