Temple Emanu-El Happenings |
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Friday, October 15th // 6:00pm
We are excited to be restarting Tot Shabbat for our young families! This is a great opportunity to have them experience Shabbat and spend time with our clergy. If you are interested in attending, please register below. All health and safety rules will still be in place, with masks required for those 2 years and older.
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Fri., October 15th
6:30 PM
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Fri., October 15th
7:00 PM
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Sun., October 17th
10:00 AM
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Mon., October 18th
7:00 PM
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Tues., October 19th
12:00 PM
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Tues., October 19th
6:00 PM
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Tues., October 19th
7:00 PM
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Tues., October 19th
7:30 PM
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Wed., October 19th
6:30 PM
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Thurs., October 21st
5:00 PM
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Fri., October 22nd
6:30 PM
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Sun., October 24th
10:00 AM
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Sun., October 24th
7:00 PM
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Mon., October 25th
7:00 PM
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Tues., October 26th
12:00 PM
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Tues., October 26th
7:00 PM
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Thurs., October 28th
7:00 PM
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Fri., October 29th
6:30 PM
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Sat., October 30th
10:00 AM
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Sun., October 30th
6:00 PM
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Mon., November 1st
7:00 PM
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Sat., October 30th
10:00 AM
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Sun., October 30th
6:00 PM
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Mon., November 1st
7:00 PM
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Important Upcoming Events |
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Friday, October 15th // 7:00pm
In Person, Streaming
Shabbat Shalom! Come celebrate Shabbat with your fellow congregants and our clergy in our sanctuary. We invite you to continue our in-person services and pray as a community together.
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Monday, October 18th // 7:00pm
Zoom
This class is intended to pick up where our Beginning Adult Hebrew Decoding class left off. If you have a basic understanding of the Hebrew Alef Bet and able to read basic Hebrew, this class is for you. This class will be held on Zoom.
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Tuesday, October 19th // 6:00pm
Our Sisterhood is excited to host another Ladies Night Out Experience. Time to dress up and hit the town with your friends as we visit Pedro's Restaurant! Want to attend? Need more info? Contact Sisterhood Co-President Joy at or joyoustou@gmail.com.
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Silicon Valley Intro to Judaism |
Tuesday, October 19th // 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, October 19th // 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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Death & Dying in Reform Judaism (Zoom Class) |
Wednesday, October 20th // 6:30pm
Zoom
This course, taught be Rabbi Magat, will investigate Traditional and Reform Jewish practices, customs, and concepts surrounding death. We will also discuss some of the important issues that surround bereavement and the grieving process. Finally, we will investigate some modern theories concerning the stages of grief. We will also spend time discussing life after death and how death relates to our beliefs.
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Virtual Museum Tour: Experience Leonard Cohen |
Thursday, October 21st // 5:00pm
Our CJM Educator will provide an overview of the exhibition, sharing both the biography of Leonard Cohen as well as how his work inspired and informed the four artists on view. Via installation and archival images, we will engage in conversation about the power of words, Cohen’s poetry and music, and explore the contemporary art works of George Fok, Judy Chicago, Candice Breitz, and Marshall Trammell.
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Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat at Home Service |
Friday, October 22nd // 6:30pm
Shabbat Shalom. We invite you to join Rabbi Magat and Cantor Shafritz on Zoom for Shabbat services tonight. This will be an at home experience, and you will be able to join in with other congregants on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Saturday, October 30th // 10:00am
We are excited to for our special Fall Shabbat In Nature experience! This gives us an opportunity to come together on Shabbat, sing together and spend time outdoors in nature as a community. Join us either for the hike, or just Shabbat services at Foothills Nature Preserve in Palo Alto (3300 Page Mill Road, Los Altos Hills)
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Brotherhood Membership Dinner |
Saturday, October 30th // 6:00pm
Attention Brotherhood members & friends! You are invited to our Brotherhood Dinner, catered by Sienna Bistro. All paid-up Brotherhood members will be allowed to attend, and bring a gust. Please RSVP by October 25th!
If you would like to join Brotherhood, now is a great opportunity! You will be invited to this dinner. Apply here!
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Are you Registered for Religious School? |
Although school has already started, you can still register your child to join our Temple Emanu-El Religious School family. We look forward to having them learn with us in person this year!
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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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Shabbat Cooks and Sponsors for Hillel of Silicon Valley |
Now's your chance to take part in the Hillel of Silicon Valley and support the students in our community. They are looking for Shabbat cooks who can help provide home cooked meals, Challah and more. Or, if you would like to sponsor a mean, the cost is between $250 & $1,000.
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Tuesdays, October 12 - April 5, 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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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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