Our Annual Campaign is a critical part of our annual budget. The Annual Campaign allows for us to provide a wide range of programming and security options for our Temple Emanu-El Community & Congregation. In order to provide quality programming, events, and necessary safety measures, we need to reach our $100,000 goal. This goal is a critical item on our annual budget. It is with your help that we can continue to make Temple Emanu-El a vibrant and welcoming community.

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Thursday // October 26th // 7:00pm // Zoom

In their travels, Ken and Ellyn Bloomfield have found Jewish presence in both well-known and surprising locations around the world. In this two part ZIGZAG series, Ken will share the history behind current and former Jewish communities in Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, India, and other far flung places. We will be hosting this session on Zoom, so please register below to attend.

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Friday // October 27th // 6:00pm // Zoom

Before this evening's Zoom Shabbat service, Rabbi Magat is opening up an opportunity on Zoom to talk about the events happening in Israel, what we can do as a community, and a space for the community to process all the news. If you register for this chat, and would like to stay for Shabbat, there's no need to register a second time.

Sign up for the chat here

Friday // October 27th // 6:30pm // Zoom

Shabbat Shalom. Tonight is our 4th Friday of the Month, Zoom Shabbat at Home Service. You are invited to register below and you will be sent a Zoom link to attend services. Both Rabbi Magat and Cantor Shafritz will be leading services, with Shabbat slides for you to follow. Please register below to receive the Zoom link.

Join us for Shabbat here!

Saturday // October 28th // 9:00am // In Person

Shabbat Shalom. You are invited to join Rabbi Magat for this morning's Minyan Session. Afterwards, it will be followed by a Session for new B'nai Mitzvah Parents.

Attend the Service

Sunday // October 29th // 10:00am // In Person

Join Rabbi Magat for an exciting new experience, a two-session “sampler” course that will sample various types of rabbinic literature. Included will be some of the most notable Jewish literature written by prominent Rabbis throughout the ages. This course is scheduled for Sundays October 29, 2023 and November 5, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Register for the Oct. 29th Session here

Register for the Nov. 5th Session here

Sunday // October 29th // 7:00pm // Zoom

For the book club on October 29, we will be talking about Dara Horn's "People Love Dead Jews". (Buy here)

In this book of essays, the acclaimed novelist writes about such diverse topics as the Jews of Harbin, Daf Yomi, and lost synagogues in the Middle East. Ms. Horn discusses how there is fascination with Jews who have died and much less fascination with living Jews. It is a wide-ranging and compelling discussion of anti-semitism and how we address this.

Come chat about the book

Tuesday // October 31st // 12:00pm // Zoom

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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Wednesday // November 8th // 6:00pm // In person

The Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood will be joining the Shir Hadash Men's Club for our annual social event on November 8th. We will first enjoy dinner at Double D's in Los Gatos at 6:00 PM. We will then move the party down the street to play bocce ball. We will be playing bocce ball from 7:30-9:00. Please join us for one or both events. Register today so that we can plan accordingly.

Grab a bite & play Bocce Ball

Saturday // November 11th // 9:00am // In Person

Join Cantor Leah Shafritz and Midpen Docent Naturalists Nancy Weintraub and Sabra Abraham for a special Shabbat in Nature in the Redwoods. Enjoy hiking under the forest canopy on this moderately-paced hike which will take you along the Sierra Morena, Methuselah, Fir and Tafoni Trails.

Let's Go For A Hike

Support Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood by purchasing MahJongg cards! Please send your check made out to Temple Sisterhood to Bobi Levine - The regular size cards are $14.00 and the large cards sell for $15.00.

Please email sisterhood@templesanjose.org to find out where to mail the checks.

Venmo is accepted too. Please Email Bobi here.

Weekly on Tuesdays // 7:00pm

Join Bay Area Jewish leaders and synagogues for a collaborative introduction to Judaism course. This course presents an overview of major aspects of Judaism, including practice, belief, and history. Taught by five rabbis, from four different synagogues and from Jewish Silicon Valley, the course gives students exposure to a variety of approaches and practices.

Register Here

We are all grieving and trying to process the recent attacks and events that are taking place in Israel. Many of us are wondering how we can support Israel, families or others who have been impacted by these attacks. Our friends at The J. Weekly, have compiled a list of organizations that are supporting assistance in various ways. If you want to get involved, please check the link below.

Find resources here