It is always hard to fathom how fast the High Holy Days come upon us. We are excited to be back with everyone at the Heritage Theatre for our High Holy Days Services. We look forward to these upcoming High Holy Days services as we welcome each other in the New Year. 

The High Holy Days start with Erev Selichot on September 17, with Erev Rosh Hashanah on September 25th & Rosh Hashanah on September 26th!

Keep an eye out as the High Holy Days Booklets will be arriving soon. Additionally, the online order forms going live.

Visit the High Holy Days to purchase tickets & get more info

February 26 - March 9, 2023 // In Person

Have you been to Israel before? Do you want go again? We're excited to offer a 2 week trip to Israel, led by Rabbi Magat! It's been a few years since the Rabbi has a led a trip, and we're excited for you to join him on this tour & adventure all over Israel.  

• Highlights include:Odem Mountain Winery 
• Mahane Yehuda open-air market
• Yad Vashem, the national memorial of the Holocaust
• And more

More Info & Sign Up Here

Sunday, Sept. 11th // 11:30am // In Person

We're excited to be underway with construction for our 20/20 Vision Project. This is an exciting time at Temple Emanu-El, as we are upgrading our campus and helping to shape our vision for the future of the congregation & community. You're invited to join us as we share updates and progress to the project, and discuss what will be coming over the next few months.

If you would like to consider donating to the project, or want to get more information, please click here.

Sunday, Sept. 11th // 9:00am

We can't believe that the start of Religious School is already here! We're excited to welcome everyone back, starting with Brotherhood's pancake breakfast at 8am. School will start at 9am! If you have not yet signed up for Religious School, there is still time! 

Register here!

Wednesday, Sept. 7th // 6:00pm // In Person

Calling all Sisterhood ladies! Come join everyone for a night out on the town (or at least out to dinner) at Maggiano' in Santana Row. Parking is available across the street. This is a great chance to have a great dinner, catch up, and spend time together. If you would like to attend, or would like more information, please contact Joy Powell at sisterhood@templesanjose.org.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday, September 7 // 7:00pm // Zoom

Please join us on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 7:00 pm (PT) for a virtual "debrief" of our visit to Israel and the Palestinian Occupied Territories with four Members of Congress on J Street's most recent Congressional Delegation in late July/early August. We'll fill you in on who we went with, where we went and why it matters. Learn more about what is happening on the ground in Israel/Palestine. Register at this link. Hope to "see" you there!

Marci and Joel Gerston

Ben Linder

Thursday, Sept. 8th // 12:00pm // Zoom

We invite you to join us today as Rabbi Magat & Phil Hankin, Director of Education for Temple Emanu-El, for monthly discussions, where they review and break down current & relevant TV shows.

September 8th

• Fauda Season 4 - Netflix (click here)
• Hester Street - Amazon Prime (click here)

Register here

Sunday, Sept. 11th // 5:00pm // Zoom

Join us for Sefer Club this month as we read Brazen: My Unorthodox Journey from Long Sleeves to Lingerie, by Julia Haart. A riveting, inspiring memoir of one woman’s escape from an extremist religious sect and an extraordinary rise from housewife to shoe designer, to CEO and co-owner of the modeling agency Elite World Group.

Register here

Tuesday, Sept. 13th // 7:00pm // Zoom

Get ready for another great ZIGZAG cooking show on Zoom at 7:00 PM on September 13. Four TTC (Talented Temple Cooks) will demonstrate how to prepare scrumptious dishes passed down to them from their mothers or grandmothers. You don’t want to miss “From Your Yiddishe Mama,” so register today on the Temple website!

Join the show here!

The JCRC of Silicon Valley, together with local rabbis, sent a letter to all Superintendents and school principals in Santa Clara County advising them of the dates for the Jewish High Holidays and providing a link to the Jewish Calendar. The intention of the letter is to provide support to Jewish families throughout our community by sharing these important dates with our school administrators, while educating and encouraging understanding as our families take time away from school to celebrate.

Click here for the link to the JCRC blog, to access the letter and learn more. Please share with your friends, family and networks!

Are you looking for ways to get involved in the Temple Emanu-El family? Are you looking to do Mitzvah?

Opportunities including helping out on Friday afternoons to prepare the Oneg Platters for Shabbat Services.

If you want to help out, please email us and we pair you up with the perfect opportunity. Email us at admin@templesanjose.org to sign up

Please check date availability here

Sunday, Sept. 4th // 10:00am // Zoom

Frank Oznowicz—known to many as legendary performer and film director Frank Oz—comes from parents who were puppeteers. His path to performing, puppetry, and using humor as a tool for social commentary and entertainment was paved by his parents.  Presented in conjunction with Oz is for Oznowicz: A Puppet Family's History at The CJM, join Frank Oz and Michael Krasny for a conversation about the Oznowicz family’s remarkable story of survival, the art of puppetry and resistance, and how the stories of Holocaust survivors continue to be shared in new ways.

Register Here

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!

More Details Here