Temple Emanu-El Happenings |
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2 Weeks 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 are 2 weeks 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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Fri., December 17th
6:00 PM
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Sun., December 19th
10:00 AM
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Mon., December 20th
7:00 PM
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Tues., December 21st
12:00 PM
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Tues., December 21st
7:30 PM
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Wed., December 22nd
12:00 PM
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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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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 17th // 6pm
Shabbat Shalom! We are excited to be bringing back our in-person Tot Shabbat services! This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to experience Shabbat with Rabbi Magat and Cantor Shafritz. Ths service is designed for families with young children.
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Friday, December 17th // 7:00pm
Shabbat Shalom! Come join Rabbi & Cantor for the LAST, in-person Shabbat of 2021! Come sing, pray & enjoy oneg with the clergy and your fellow congregants.
The next 2 weeks will be Shabbat at home & then a streaming Shabbat service.
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Mussar Torah Studies Group |
Sunday December 19th // 10:00am
Temple Emanu-El Adult Education invites you to join an interactive course on The Mussar Torah Commentary: A Spiritual Path to Living a Meaningful and Ethical Life.
Mussar teachers through the centuries have sought deep, accurate, and useful insights into human life. The commentary looks to the Torah as a source of fundamental guidance for human living.
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Tuesday, December 21st // 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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Tuesday, December 21st // 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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Wednesday, December 22nd // 12:00pm
Come join Rabbi Magat today todat for his Lunch & Learn discussion sessions. This week, we will be talking about the current political climate, and how it impacts our Temple and community as a whole. Everyone is welcome to attend this informative and engaging session.
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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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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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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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