For the safety of others, we are strongly recommending that all attendees wear a mask when not actively eating or drinking.

Fri-Sun // March 17 - 19th //

In Person

Join with Rabbi Magat and Cantor Shafritz, and Education Director Phil Hankin, RJE, and other TEE members, for a weekend of fun and learning. Come sing, dance, hike, study, create, relax, and celebrate Shabbat in a peaceful and enriching environment.  This retreat is sure to provide a wonderful experience for all who attend. Do not miss out when registering. REGISTER BEFORE FEBRUARY 24TH!!

Come to camp with us here!

Friday // February 3rd // 7:00pm // In Person & Streamed

We invite you to join us for our 5th Annual Refugee Shabbat Service, in partnership with HIAS. Additionally, this Family Shabbat service is being led by our Shomrim Students. This Shabbat is a moment for congregations, organizations, and individuals in the United States and around the world to dedicate a Shabbat experience to refugees and asylum seekers and to reaffirm and redouble our support for refugees and asylum seekers.

Pray With Us Here

Saturday // February 4th // 9:00am

Clergy will join Docent Naturalists Nancy Weintraub, Anouchka Gaillard and Peter Maxwell to celebrate Tu B'Shvat the Jewish New Year of the trees at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. You’ll enjoy the views along the Ipiwa Trail as you hike through mixed woodland and chaparral on your way to a snack stop at Alpine Pond. 

Hike with us here!

Sunday // February 5th // 5:00pm // In Person

We can’t wait for Sunday's Klezmer, Corned Beef and Knishes Dancing Deli Night. It will be Dill-lightful evening. See you at 5pm. (Tickets sales are now closed.)

Event Details Here!

Tuesday // February 7th, 5:00pm // In Person

Mark your calendar for our Open House on 2/7/2023 from 5-7p.m. This is a great opportunity to check out Temple Emanu-El Preschool and meet the staff. Please email Barb Smead with any questions at: barbara@templesanjose.org.

Visit TEPS Here!

Friday // February 10th, 7:00pm // In Person & Streamed



Introducing Ruach Shabbat! Lift and renew your spirit with a lively, musical Kabbalat Shabbat service featuring members of our Rock Shabbat band, led by Cantor Shafritz and Rabbi Magat. Inspired by contemporary, progressive Israeli worship, join us as we make a joyful noise and celebrate Shabbat together.

Bring your Ruach here!

Saturday // February 11th, 9:00am // In Person



Celebrate this year’s Tu B’Shavat by planting a tree with the Temple Emanu-El Green Team. The Green Team in conjunction with Our City Forest will be celebrating our Jewish Earth Day by planting trees on Saturday February 11th from 9:00AM-12:00 on Zanker Road. To register please click on the following link.

Space is limited, so register today!

Join the Green Team Here!

Sunday // February 12th, 10:00am // In Person & Streamed



You are invited to join us for our Town Hall Meeting this morning as we follow up on our Post-High Holy Days Survey, in addition to going over by-laws changes, and voting on them. Please register below to attend.

Sign up to attend!

Wednesday // February 15th, 5:00pm // Zoom



Please join us as we:

• Learn how our Jewish values support and inform the work of gun violence prevention;
• Share key priorities in gun violence prevention work and
• Provide opportunities to take action to end gun violence during our call and in the weeks ahead.

Make a difference here!

Sunday // March 5th, 7:00pm //

Zoom

In this New York Times Bestseller, Michael Wex discusses Yiddish and how it relates to Diaspora Jewish Culture over history. The book provides a fascinating insight into the interaction between Jewish language and culture. The author, a leading figure in Yiddish, has a wealth of information on a wide variety of Yiddish words and expressions.

Read with us here!

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The 5783 Confirmation Class is excited to be providing Mishloach Manot to all Temple Emanu-El Members. In the scrolls of Esther (9:19), we're instructed to send gifts (called Mishloach Manot) to one another so the entire community can celebrate together.

Contribute 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 // February 8th // 7pm // Zoom

Is nuclear energy the problem or the solution? After viewing the documentary “Pandora’s Promise” hear different views from Woody Hastings, Fossil Fuel Phaseout Manager, of The Climate Center (founded by Al Gore) and Eric Loewen, Ph.D. Chief Consulting Engineer, Advanced Plants Technology, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy discuss the pros and cons of solving the environmental and energy needs of the planet with respect to nuclear energy. Join Congregation Shir Hadash on Zoom on February 8th form 7 pm – 8:30 pm to participate in this lively discussion.

Get Involved Here

Sunday // February 26th // 5pm // Online

We will again gather virtually on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. This year, we will be honoring our Executive Director, Sarita Bronstein, for her ten years of devoted service and for her many accomplishments at leading an organization that has become known locally and around the world. Because of Sarita’s efforts, Hillel of Silicon Valley is a welcoming community for students and which cares about each students’ well-being, their intellectual curiosity, their zest for Jewish life and their need for belonging.

Register here!