Temple Emanu-El Happenings
Highlights
Happy Hanukkah from
Temple Emanu-El
Announcements
Freedom Concert - Save the Date
Saturday, January 16th, 2021 // 7pm

This year, we've embraced the theme of Black Lives Matter. In our congregation, we share a desire to help all people become free. We will be joined by Elana Arian, Michelle Citrin, Saul Kaye, Dan Nichols, and Cantor Natalie Young as we we will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and our commitment as a congregation to Black Lives Matter.
Embrace-A-Family
November 18 - December 18

Once again, Temple Emanu-El is partnering with Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley to fulfill the Chanukah and holiday wishes of families and seniors who would otherwise go without gifts. To maintain the safety of JFS staff, volunteers and clients during COVID 19, this year Temple Emanu-El is sponsoring an online virtual dreidel board. 

Service & Event Times
Fri., Dec.18th
6:00 PM
Fri. Dec. 18th
7:00 PM
Sun., Dec. 20th
9:00AM
Tues., Dec. 22nd
12:00 PM
Office Closed
Fri. Dec. 25th
Fri. Dec. 25th
6:30 PM
Fri., Dec. 25th
7:30 PM
Tues., Dec. 29th
12:00 PM
New Year's Day
Office Closed
Fri. Jan. 1st
Fri., Jan. 1st
6:00pm
Tues., Jan. 5th
12:00 PM
Thurs., Jan 7th
7:00 PM
Important Upcoming Events
Live Chanukah Tot Shabbat
Friday, December 18 // 6:00pm

Join us for a Chanukah Tot Shabbat live on zoom on Friday, December 18 at 6:00 pm. Come and share in festive Chanukah songs and stories led by Rabbi Magat and Cantor Edmondson. 
Live Erev Shabbat at Home Experience
Friday, December 18th // 7:00pm

Shabbat Shalom! Join our clergy for our live Shabbat At Home Experience. You will be able to join your fellow congregants as you sing along to your favorite Shabbat Songs. Please fill out the registration link below to receive an invite to the Shabbat Service.
Chat with Rabbi Magat
Tuesday, December 22nd // 12pm

Want to chat with the Rabbi? Want to talk about the elections? Come hang out with the Rabbi today and ask him any questions that you may have on your mind.

Streaming Shabbat Service
Friday, December 25th // 6:30pm

Shabbat Shalom! Come enjoy the last Shabbat and Streamings services in 2020. We thank you for joining us for online services this year. Afterwards, we will have a line Oneg for everyone to attend. Please see below for details and how to register.
onegshabbat
Zoom Live Oneg
Friday, December 25th // 7:30pm

Shabbat Shalom! We invite you to join us for the last Oneg of 2020. Now's the time to schmooze with your fellow congregants and friends as we get to share our Hanukkah stories and end the year together. Sign up below for an invite. 
Mahjongg Update
Thank you Bobi Levine for chairing the Mahjongg Card Sisterhood Fundraiser.

If you would like to purchase a card through Sisterhood, $9 for small card, $10 for large card 

Please mail check payable to Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood and mail to

 Bobi Levine, 1361 Cordelia Ave., San Jose, CA 95129. 

 Deadline is January 20th, 2021 
Community Events
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Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
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