Temple Emanu-El Happenings | |
Join Rabbi Magat for a new Torah segment called " A Bissel of Torah". This is an opportunity for a 2 minute Torah Study with Rabbi as we look at the Parasha of the week, and see how we can apply it to our life and learn any teachings. | |
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High Holy Days Tickets, Yizkor, Break The Fast, and More! Now Available! | |
Are you ready for the High Holy Days? They start in less than 1 month, with Selichot on Saturday, September 9th!
We are excited to invite everyone to join us at the Heritage Theatre for our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services.
Whether its tickets, Yizkor Book listings, donating to Break the Fast, checking out the schedule (and more!), we have all that necessary information below.
Questions? Email us at admin@templesanjose.org
Get all of your High Holy Days Information Here
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Perform a Mitzvah! Volunteer at the High Holy Days | |
These High Holy Days are about our Temple Emanu-El family and community coming together, to start the year anew, and looking forward to a productive, health and happy New Year. There's no better way to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, than to volunteer at these High Holy Days. You'll get the feeling over already having a mitzvah under your belt.
We have opportunities on each of our 4 service days, with a wide variety of options to fit your need and abilities.
Volunteer at High Holy Days here!
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Come Answer The Phones at Temple Emanu-El! | |
As the High Holy Days approach, it's a busy time of the year in the office. If you would like to help out by answering phones, taking messages and assisting callers, we would greatly appreciate your help.
Please let us know the best time of the day that works for you, Tuesday-Friday.
Email the Temple Office Here to Volunteer!
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Kabbalat Shabbat Patio Service | |
Friday // September 1st, 6:30pm //
In Person & Streamed
Come kick off the month of High Holy Days with our Shabbat Service this evening, led by Rabbi Magat and Cantor Shafritz. It is one of the last Patio Shabbat Services for this calendar year. If you haven't seen the brand new renovation, now's your chance!
Our gift shop will be open as well at the conclusion of the service.
Join us for Shabbat!
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Jew-lennials Brews & Board Games | |
Sunday// September 3rd, 1:00pm //
In Person
Hey there millennials! Want to get out and grab a drink & snack with other 80's & 90's babies in the Temple Emanu-El community? Come join us for Brews & Board Games at Strike Brewing. We'll spend a few hours hanging out, playing games, and getting to know everyone. Strike Brewing is both kid and dog friendly, so bring the family!
More Details & Register Here!
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First Day of Religious School Pancake Breakfast | |
Sunday// September 3rd, 8:30am //
In Person
Get ready for the first day of Religious School! We are thrilled to have members of our Brotherhood cooking and serving the freshest pancakes in the South Bay! The entire family is welcome to nosh together as we kick off another great year.
Bring an appetite and we'll see you there!
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Erev Selichot Service: Movie & Discussion | |
Saturday // September 9th, 6:00pm //
In Person
The Selichot Service a time for reflection that will help prepare you spiritually for the upcoming holidays. Selichot are penitential prayers said before and during the High Holy Days and other fast days throughout the year. The prayers are read and meditations considered as individuals are encouraged to reflect on the past year and the changes they wish to make in the upcoming one.
Attend Selichot Here
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Sunday// September 10th, 1:00pm //
In Person
Kever Avot is the custom of visiting the graveside of parents or close relatives and praying there. The theme of the prayers is peaceful eternal rest for the departed and an invocation for God's aid to the living by merit of the pious deeds of the deceased. Graveside at Home of Peace Cemetery. We invite you and your family to attend.
Join Us Here
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Sunday// September 10th, 4:00pm //
Zoom
Come join us for Sefer club! We'll be reading a new, Jewish themed, book and discussing it as a group. More details to follow soon! Hope that you can join us.
Read with us here!
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Lunch & Learn: High Holy Days Prep with the Clergy | |
Wednesday // September 13th, 12:00pm //
In Person Only
Come chat with Rabbi Magat & Cantor Shafritz about High Holy Days preparation, and everything that goes into creating the service and experience. It's a great insight of how the clergy decide which prayers, readings, and other material is crucial for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the other High Holy Days.
Join the Clergy for this discussion!
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Religious School Registration Now Open! | |
Torah school has already started!
Religious School starts September 10th!
REGISTER TODAY!
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!
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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
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Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
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Need help? Contact us!
(408) 292-0939
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