Friday // July 7th, 6:30pm // In Person & Streamed

Shabbat Shalom! Welcome to our brand new courtyard! Come spend your Summer evenings outdoors with the Temple Emanu-El community.

Tonight, we are honored to have Branden Frederick of the Ritual Committe, alongside a Byron Lily, leading us in song and prayer

Come join us for this unique Kabbalat Shabbat Service.



Join Us On the Courtyard

Tuesday // July 11th, 7:30pm // In Person

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.



Come Dancing Here

Friday // July 14th, 6:30pm // In Person

Join us for a post-service potluck dinner and discussion. Bring a Kosher-style dish for everyone to enjoy. If you have questions about what is/is not allowed, please reach out to the office. This week, Rabbi Magat will be hosting a discussion focusing on "Recovering from Covid - How are we doing?"

Register Here For Services

Wednesday // July 19th, 12:30pm // In Person

Join Cantor Shafritz and Sisterhood for a Rosh Chodesh gathering to welcome the month of Av! While we usually associate this month with Tisha b’Av (the 9th of Av), a day of fasting and mourning, just six days later comes Tu b’Av (the 15th of Av), the Jewish holiday of love. Come for a nosh, learning, and a craft as we get ready to spread some love this month!

Celebrate with us here!

Thursday // July 20th, 7:00pm // Zoom

Are you a Jew by Choice or Thinking of Converting? Join us on Zoom to ask questions, share triumphs and challenges, and continue to explore your journey with Judaism in a safe place. We recognize that the experiences of those who convert to Judaism are by no means monolithic and thus our sharing will lead to enriching conversations. All are welcome.

Meet us here!

Sunday // July 23rd, 7:00pm // Zoom

In this book, Nobel Laureate Saul Bellow writes about his stay in Israel in 1975. He travels extensively throughout the country. He meets with a wide array of people, from Amos Oz to Yitzak Rabin. His memoir is an exploration of what it means to be Jewish in the 20th Century.

Discuss the book here

Saturday // August 19th, 6:00pm //

In Person

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet other Temple Emanu-El congregants who live near you and share in the Havdalah Experience. 

You're invited to end the week together through song, prayer, and schmoozing. This is open to both congregants and the community of all ages (kids & adults alike). You will be matched with your host, based on your geographic area.

Register Here

EARLY BIRD ENDS JULY 16TH!

We know it's graduation season, but NOW is the time to get the Early Bird prices for Religious School next year! We are excited to open our Religious School registration for 5783-5784.

We're have developed an enriching curriculum for everyone, Kindergarten through High School. We look forward to having your students join us again in the fall.

If you have any questions, please contact the Religious school at school@templesanjose.org.

Register, Check out the Calendar, and 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

Here's your opportunity to help kids get ready to go back to school in the Fall. Starting today, our friends at Jewish Family Services are helping to coordinate a community drive. Whether it's specific items, or gift cards, there are a variety of ways for you to get involved.

Please check the link below to find all the different items needed. Each PDF has specific requests by age & need.

Make a Difference Here

Click here to read the PDF.

Saturday – Sunday, July 29-30



Campbell Community Center 

We all know people who have suffered from cancer. Help keep new treatments coming and the research for a cure by joining the Tikkun Olam committee in supporting the Silicon Valley Jewish team "Jews for a Cure" in the Relay For Life at the Campbell Community Center track.  You can choose to join the Jewish team in the relay, support financially, or come for Havdalah! For more information, to join the team, or support financially click HERE

Are you a young Jewish adult looking to become a more impactful leader? Are you eager to build a network of like-minded peers? Would you like to tap into a network of talented and experienced Jewish leaders? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you are between 25-39 yrs old, then you are a candidate for the upcoming J leaders Academy. The Academy is a 6-month blended learning program that includes 2 weekend retreats, 8 Zoom sessions, Shabbat dinners, and more. The Academy features world-class presenters and kicks-off in late October 2023. The early application deadline is July 31, so don’t delay in taking a look. We invite you to apply for this incredible experience.

Sign up here

Getting ready to go to college this fall?Going back to your university? We want to make sure that you are connected with the local Hillel near your University. This is a great way to meet other Jewish students and build a community.

More specifically for students who will be attending a college or university in the South Bay, contact Hillel Silicon Valley with your so that our staff and active students so that we can help connect them to Jewish life on our campuses. Contact Mitch at

408-775-7532 or at Mreitman@hillelsv.org.

Get Started Here

NOW OPEN INDEFINITELY!

We are excited to announce that the CHAIM exhibit now a temporary home at Temple Emanu-El.

The purpose of CHAIM is to teach about tolerance and empathy through the lens of the Holocaust. The CHAIM exhibit is appropriate for Jewish kids 5th grade and up, and non-Jews kids 7th and up. This is an important topic for our times.

More Info Here!

We are pleased to offer a 50% discount on parenting workshops for our Bay Area Jewish community! Get expert guidance from our team of child psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and parent coaches to help your family thrive.

Check out all the workshops here!