Saturday // January 20th // 2:30pm //

In Person

We are so excited to be dedicating and celebrating the completion of our 20/20 Vision Project. It has been so wonderful see the transformation of our Temple and have new areas for everyone to enjoy. We will also be hosting our first Havdalah Service in our brand new home. We hope that you'll join us for this momentous occasion.



Save the date & celebrate with us

Thank you everyone who has supported the Annual Campaign! We're 89% of the way there! With Chanukah this week, let's light the candles and make Temple Emanu-El a brighter place, by donating to the Annual Campaign.

Every dollar donated goes towards programming, Shabbat Services, Religious School, and so much more. Thank you for your generosity, for supporting Temple Emanu-El.

Haven't donated yet? There's still time! Make your Tax Deductible donation before December 31st! Click here!

Friday // December 8th // 6:00pm //

In Person

Let's get into the Chanukah Spirit with some of your favorite treats and delicacies. Come join us for a nosh before services this evening. We'll have savory snacks like Latkes, Sufganyiot, Chocolate and drinks for all ages to enjoy. Bring the family. Bring friends. We can't wait to see you there. Register below!



Grab a nosh!

Friday // December 8th // 7:00pm //

In Person & Streamed

Shabbat Shalom! We invite you to come join us for Chanukah Rock Shabbat Service this evening, led by our wonderful Rock Shabbat Band, featuring Rabbi Magat, Cantor Shafritz, and many of our congregants.

Bring your Chanukiah and we'll all light them together!

We're exciting to be celebrating Chanukah with festive music, singing and dancing!

After the service, please join us for a delicious Chanukah dessert oneg with snacks like gelt & sufganiyot! 

Come celebrate Shabbat & Chanukah!

Friday // December 8th // 8pm // In Person

Chanukah Card Greeting writing & mailing to Gov. Newsom & asking him to pursue environmental funding. Find the table at Shabbat Services to participate. Register for Shabbat here!

Tuesday // December 19th // 7:00pm //

Zoom

SB 252 ( Public Pension Fossil Fuel Divestment) and SB 233 (Bi-directional Charging) became two-year bills that can pass with our help. Learn what you can do to make a difference.



Learn about SB 252 & SB 233 and Register Here

Sunday // December 10th // 10:00am // In Person

Israel has a very rich, storied and fascinating history, dating back to our Exodus from Egypt, all the way through the modern day. In this class, Rabbi Magat wll be focusing on the modern day history of Israel, how we got here, and what the country looks like in the future. He will also be addressing the current conflict and how that will shape Israel and the Middle East.

Learn about Israel with Rabbi

Sunday, December 10th // 7pm

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Wednesday, December 13th // 6pm

Sisterhood has 2 great Chanukah events this year, and you're invited! We have an opportunity on Zoom, as well as an in person gift exchange. Check them out there!

Zoom Chanukah Celebration Registration

In Person Chanukah Party

Tuesday // December 12th // 10:00am // In Person

This is an opportunity to chat, shmooze and trade ideas with other grandparents in the Temple Emanu-El Community. There's so much that we can learn from each other. Since we're in the middle of Chanukah, we'll be discussing our faovrite traditions, favorite foods, and so much more!

Come join our Grandparents Group!

Wednesday // December 13th // 12:00pm // In Person & Zoom

Come join Rabbi Magat over your lunch hour for a discussion of current events and how they relate to Temple Emanu-El, or community, and the Jewish community as a whole. We are excited to make this a hybrid session, with options to attend both in person, and online. Please register below for your method of attendance. Each form is separate. 1 for In-Person, 1 for Zoom.



Learn with the Rabbi here!

Friday // December 15th // 6:00pm //

In Person

Shabbat Shalom! We are excited to be hosting in-person Tot Shabbat services! This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to experience Shabbat with Rabbi Magat and Cantor Shafritz. This service is designed for families with young children. Afterwards, feel free to enjoy a dinner, provided by our Sisterhood.



Join us for Tot Shabbat!

Sunday // February 4th // 5:00pm //

In Person

We are kvelling over last year's successful event, so let's do version 2.0! Again, enjoy a nosh and schmooze a bissel, while grooving to Klezmer for the 21st century with the San Francisco Yiddish Combo. $40 for Temple Members & $50 for Non Members Registration available December 15th at noon!

Mark your Calendars!

The Hadar family Tal, her husband Roy, Yahav (7), Reef (4), and baby Libi (3 months), survived a horrendous Hamas attack in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, near the Gaza border on October 7th. In the wake of this horrifying event, they lost their home and their sanctuary, and all their possessions were burned to ashes. The emotional scars run deep, making them unable to work to support their family. Both are self-employed therapists who dedicated their lives to helping others' well-being and now desperately need assistance. You can directly and significantly impact their life and help them on their long journey to recovery.

Read about the Hadar Family

Donate & Support Them Here

Saturday, December 9th // 5pm

A new affinity group is starting for LGBTQ Jews in San Jose--welcome Havurah Q! Our first event will be a Hanukkah party at the deFrank Center.

What to expect:

-latkes, jelly donuts, and healthier side dishes

-Corny Hanukkah sweaters & big tacky electric menorah

-Dreidel, Jewpardy, drawings, prizes

-DJ Jose spinning tunes like they're lucky dreidels

Get your tickets here!

November 14th - December 13th

Giving this year is easy through the JFS Silicon Valley virtual dreidel board. 

• Select one or more dreidel wishes from the board and make the monetary contribution for the gift(s) using your credit or debit card.
• JFS Silicon Valley will deliver the gift(s) directly to the designated individual.
• You'll receive a thank you letter from JFS Silicon Valley for your gift!

More details and donate here!

December 14th // 5:00pm // In Person

Join Jewish Silicon Valley and the APJCC on the last night of Hanukkah as we honor our teens, the light of our community. We will light the candles, sing and watch a glow show. The event is free and open to the public.

No registration required. For questions, please contact tamis@jvalley.org.

Thank you to our partners: Congregation Beth David, Congregation Shir Hadash, Congregation Sinai, Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, PJ Library, Temple Emanu-El, Yavneh Day School.

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