Temple Emanu-El Happenings |
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1 Week Left to Donate to the Annual Campaign |
Timing is running out to get involved in the Annual Campaign! This is your last chance to help make a difference in the Temple Emanu-El community and congregation.
If you haven't yet donated, there is 1 left in the year to make your year-end Tax deductible donation. There are many tax benefits available to you by making a donation to the Annual campaign. If you want to learn more about these benefits, please email treasurer@templesanjose.org
Do you want to donate to the Annual Campaign? Click the blink below to make a charitable donation. Every dollar is greatly appreciated and goes a long way to supporting Temple Emanu-El for years to come.
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Temple Offices Closed
Fri., December 24th
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Fri., December 24th
6:30 PM
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Tues., December 28th
12:00 PM
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Wed., December 28th
7:00 PM
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Temple Offices Closed
Fri., December 31st
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Fri. December 31st
6:00 PM
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Tues., January 4th
12:00 PM
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Tues., January 4th
7:30 PM
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Sat., January 8th
9:30 AM
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Sun., January 9th
5:00 PM
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Tues., January 11th
10:00 AM
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Tues., January 11th
12:00 PM
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Wed., January 12th
12:00 PM
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Thurs., January 13th
12:00 PM
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Thurs., January 13th
5:00 PM
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Fri., January 14th
7:00 PM
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Sat., January 15th
9:00 AM
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Important Upcoming Events |
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Tikkun Olam: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion working group has been busy meeting with Clergy, Administration, Education, Membership, and leaders of Brotherhood and Sisterhood, as well as putting together presentations for the Board of Trustees. Each group is setting DEI goals.
See how the Tikkun Olam Committee is working to help educate out different organizations, and how you can be more aware of what you say.
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Temple Emanu-El + Second Harvest Holiday Dinner Drive |
Join Temple Emanu-El as we support Second Harvest of Silicon Valley in their annual Dinner Drive. Every donation helps to provide meals for families in need. Any amount goes a long way to feeding those in our community.
Get involved by clicking the link below to learn about donations. You can give money online or via check. (Please write Temple Emanu-El HDD on the memo line for checks.) All the details are below.
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Friday, December 24th // 6:30pm
Shabbat Shalom! Tonight's Shabbat Service will be held on Zoom, so you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home. The clergy will be leading prayers & sharing page numbers, just like they would in person. Come join us for Shabbat at home!
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Tuesday, December 28th// 12:00pm
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!
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Streaming Erev Shabbat Service |
December 31st // 6:00pm
Shabbat Shalom! Welcome to the LAST Shabbat service of 2021! Today's service will be streamed on YouTube only. We invite you to come Rabbi Magat & Cantor Shafritz as we finish the year and welcome in 2022.
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Tuesday, January 4th // 7:00pm
Want to learn more about being Jewish? Have questions about the Jewish religion? Join local Rabbis each week for the Intro to Judaism class. An overview of the Jewish life-cycle, holidays, and ritual. During the course of the year, students will gain an understanding of Jewish belief, history and calendar and gain exposure to important Jewish books including the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud.
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Tuesday, January 4th / 7:30pm
Great exercise! Great fun! Great chance to meet new people!
Put on your dancin' shoes and come to our free Israeli dance class taught by our very own Loui Tucker. No dance experience necessary and we welcome everyone from the community to join in the fun.
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SAVE THE DATE: Shabbat In Nature |
Saturday, January 8th // 10:00am
Shabbat in Nature at Alum Rock Park
Come enjoy a secular new year experience and get ready for Tu B’Shvat (New Year for the trees).
10:00 am join for mini-minyan, songs and conversation with Clergy. Optional hike to follow.
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Stanford Blood Drive Partnership |
Sunday, January 9th // 8:45am
We are excited to be partnering with the Stanford Blood Center for their Blood Drive on Sunday, January 9th! If you would like to come and donate blood, we will be hosting the drive on site at Temple Emanu-El to support those in our community.
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Sunday, January 9th // 5:00pm
Our next book (for the January 2022 meeting) is Little and Lion
When Suzette comes home to Los Angeles from her boarding school in New England, she's isn't sure if she'll ever want to go back. L.A. is where her friends and family are (as well as her crush, Emil). And her stepbrother, Lionel, who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, needs her emotional support.
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Let's be sure to help keep everyone healthy and review the Temple Covid Safety Protocols so you are prepared when you come! These protocols are subject to change.
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URGENT: JFS Assistance with the Refugee Crisis
Help today!
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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!
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January 13 - 15
Whether last year’s dress or a purse you never use, gather the pieces that no longer spark joy and join us for a stylish (yet thrifty) fashion swap party! Bring your nicest unwanted items to swap and then go “shopping” for new items for free!
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April 24 - May 8, 2022
The Western Region March of the Living is a go! This year, thousands of Jewish teens will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel through Poland and Israel to honor victims of the Holocaust and the strength of our Jewish people.
The fee is $5950 and does not include domestic travel.
Scholarships are available through Jewish Silicon Valley's Teen Israel Trips fund. To apply for a scholarship, click here.
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Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
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Need help? Contact us!
(408) 292-0939
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