Wednesday // June 21st, 7:00pm // Zoom

Family treasures passed down generation to generation often tell a story of times past. This event will feature members of our congregation showing their family treasures and explaining how they help tell the history of their family.



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Thursday // June 15th, 7:00pm // Zoom

Are you a Jew by Choice or Thinking of Converting? Join us 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.



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Friday // June 16th, 6:30pm // In Person & Streamed

You're cordially invited to our special Kabbalat Shabbat patio service, led by our Sisterhood. This is an opportunity for various members of our Sisterhood to lead our congregation in worship. Come support them and experience our brand new patio.



Pray with us here

Saturday // June 17th, 6:00pm // In Person

We can't wait to get out and do something as a Temple Emanu-El Preschool (TEPS) community again and a fundraiser with the SJ Giants will be a night to remember!! The game is at 6pm on June 17th and we have a section in the stands set aside for us! Please join your TEPS family and friends for a fun night of baseball.

Rabbi Magat will be throwing out the first pitch and Cantor Shafritz will be helping to lead everyone in "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"!



Support the Preschool & Buy Tickets Here

Saturday - Sunday // June 24 -25 // In person

Come join us for this very special, and first of it's kind, Shabbat in Nature Camping experience! We'll be spending the weekend in the woods at Portola Redwoods State Park, Saturday June 24 to Sunday June 25. Space is limited, so please register below. 

Come Camp With Us Here

Thursday // June 29th, 7:00pm // Zoom

Love books? Come join us for our next Sefer Club session. We'll will be reading The Secret Chord. Find the Book on Amazon here. Peeling away the myth to bring David to life in Second Iron Age Israel, Brooks traces the arc of his journey from obscurity to fame, from shepherd to soldier, from hero to traitor, from beloved king to murderous despot and into his remorseful and diminished dotage.



Discuss the book here

Tuesday // July 4th // In person

Come join Rabbi Magat, Cantor Shafritz, and other members of your Temple Emanu-El Family as we march in the Rose, White & Blue Parade, around the Rose Garden Neighborhood. This is a great opportunity to show your Temple Emanu-El pride, while celebrating Independence Day with everyone.

If you have a classic car & would like to be included, email Oliver at oliver@templesanjose.org

Parade Details 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

Tuesday // June 20th, 12:00pm // Zoom

How are the latest political developments shaping Israel’s future and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? What is threatening Israel’s well-being as a secure, Jewish, and democratic state? Join Israel Policy Forum Chief Policy Officer Michael Koplow as he helps unpack this moment and the challenges and opportunities it presents for Israel, diaspora relations, and the prospect of a viable two-state outcome.

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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!