For the safety of others, we are strongly recommending that all attendees wear a mask when not actively eating or drinking.

Fri-Sun // March 17 - 19th //

In Person

Join with Rabbi Magat and Cantor Shafritz, and Education Director Phil Hankin, RJE, and other TEE members, for a weekend of fun and learning. Come sing, dance, hike, study, create, relax, and celebrate Shabbat in a peaceful and enriching environment.  This retreat is sure to provide a wonderful experience for all who attend. Do not miss out when registering. Registration is open today!

Come to camp with us here!

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

In Person

Final Kountdown. Last chance to buy your tickets to Klezmer, Corned Beef and Knishes Dancing Deli Night is Tuesday, January 31. Click below to get all the details and your reservation today. There are a limited amount of tickets left for this dill’icious and entertaining night.

Purchase Tickets & More Info Here!

Friday // January 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, and providing page numbers, just as they would for in-person services.

Pray With Us Here

Sunday // January 29th // 9:30am // In Person

Calling all Stitchers! Please join us for our upcoming sewing/knitting/quilting/stitching group on Sunday, January 29th at 9:30 in the BFR. Come stitch and shmooze! Bring your own project to work on, hope to see you there!

Work on your projects here!

Sunday // January 29th // 6:00pm // In Person

Want to play games and spend the evening with your Sisterhood friends? Come on down to Temple Emanu-El! We'll hang out all night playing some of your favorite games and socializing.

Play games with us here!

Saturday // February 4th // 9:00am // Zoom

Clergy will join Docent Naturalists Nancy Weintraub, Anouchka Gaillard and Peter Maxwell to celebrate Tu B'Shvat the Jewish New Year of the trees at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. You’ll enjoy the views along the Ipiwa Trail as you hike through mixed woodland and chaparral on your way to a snack stop at Alpine Pond. 

Hike with us here!

Sunday // March 5th, 7:00pm //

Zoom

In this New York Times Bestseller, Michael Wex discusses Yiddish and how it relates to Diaspora Jewish Culture over history. The book provides a fascinating insight into the interaction between Jewish language and culture. The author, a leading figure in Yiddish, has a wealth of information on a wide variety of Yiddish words and expressions.

Read with us here!

Our Brotherhood is far more than a social club — through Brotherhood, Jewish men find inspiration by participating and being involved in our synagogue while engaging in social issues and supporting our community. We improve the lives of our members, our families, our congregation and our community, and have a great time in the process.

Learn more here!

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 // January 29th // 1pm // In Person

This year's theme is a celebration of the diversity of Jewish Culture. Celebrating the array of ways people practice, celebrate, claim, and represent their Jewish identity, and how their Jewish-self fits within the larger community and history. For many it will be a day of discover and education. For all, it will be a day of celebration and connection. Drinks, snacks and dinner included!  

Get Your Tickets Here

Sunday // February 26th // 5pm // Online

We will again gather virtually on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. This year, we will be honoring our Executive Director, Sarita Bronstein, for her ten years of devoted service and for her many accomplishments at leading an organization that has become known locally and around the world. Because of Sarita’s efforts, Hillel of Silicon Valley is a welcoming community for students and which cares about each students’ well-being, their intellectual curiosity, their zest for Jewish life and their need for belonging.

Register here!