Get ready for #GivingTuesday, on Tuesday November 28th! #GivingTuesday is an impactful day where you can make a meaningful difference in your Temple Emanu-El community in the Annual Campaign.

The Annual Campaign allows for us to provide a wide range of programming and security options for our Temple Emanu-El Community & Congregation. In order to provide quality programming, events, and necessary safety measures, we need to reach our $100,000 goal.

Donate Here

Sunday // November 19th// 6:00pm // In Person

We are honored to be hosting the annual Interfaith service that happens this time of year. Rabbi Magat, Cantor Shafritz, and members of our Interfaith Community will be participating in a service of unity and gratitude. After the service, you are cordially invited for a pie reception. For those who are interested, there will be a community choir rehearsal before the service.

Join us for the service and dessert

Thursday // November 16th// 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.

Attend our Zoom Session here

Friday // November 17th// 6:00pm // In Person

Shabbat Shalom! We are excited to be hosting in-person Tot Shabbat services! This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to experience Shabbat with Rabbi Magat and Cantor Shafritz. This service is designed for families with young children. Afterwards, feel free to enjoy a dinner, provided by our Sisterhood.

Sign up for Tot Shabbat

Friday // November 17th // 6:30pm // In Person

As a community, we are all dealing with the heartbreak and tragedy of this past week in Israel. We offer this opportunity for everyone to come together to pray, grieve, and just process the events that have just taken place. 

Attend the Vigil

Friday // November 17th // 7:00pm // In Person & Streamed

Shabbat Shalom! You're invited to end your week in song and prayer with Rabbi Magat, Cantor Shafritz, and members of our community.

Additionally, this evening, Rabbi Magat will be holding a Q/A session about Israel during the service.

Please register below to attend.

Join us for Shabbat here!

Sunday // November 19th// 10:00am //

In Person & Zoom

Temple Emanu-El will be screening the following Zoom session in the BFR at 10am. If you would like to watch in person, please come join us. Otherwise, there is a link below to watch at home.

Hospital Under Fire: Resilience and Healing in Response to Terror Attacks Exclusive Insights from Frontline Healthcare Heroes in Israel Discover the untold stories of courage and compassion as frontline Israeli clinicians at Samson Assuta Ashdod Hospital share their remarkable experiences managing healthcare treatment and providing life-saving care to terror victims

Attend the Webinar Here

Sunday // November 19th// 12:30pm //

Zoom

We discuss the Great Questions of Existence that we all ponder, through the lenses of religion, spiritual beliefs and philosophy. Often, we have representatives of various world religions present to, and enter into dialogue with, our group.

Register to join us

Sunday // November 19th// 12:30pm //

In Person

Hey there college kids. We know it's been a stressful month on college campuses, with the events in Israel impacting your daily routine. We are offering an opportunity to meet with Rabbi Magat to discuss your experiences and how to manage them moving forward. We will be meeting at Temple Emanu-El a group discussion. We hope to see you there.

RSVP Here

Tuesday // November 21st// 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! We are excited to have Loui Tucker leading the class this evening. No dance experience necessary and we welcome everyone from the community to join in the fun.

Come Dancing with us!

Friday // November 24th// 6:30pm // YouTube Only

Shabbat Shalom. We look foward to having you join us this evening for our streaming Shabbat at Home Service. Please pray with Brandon Frederick, Ritual Committe Member, who is leading tonight's service.

Watch Shabbat Services here

Support Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood by purchasing MahJongg cards! Please send your check made out to Temple Sisterhood to Bobi Levine - The regular size cards are $14.00 and the large cards sell for $15.00.

Please email sisterhood@templesanjose.org to find out where to mail the checks.

Venmo is accepted too. Please Email Bobi here.

November 14th - December 13th

Giving this year is easy through the JFS Silicon Valley virtual dreidel board. 

• Select one or more dreidel wishes from the board and make the monetary contribution for the gift(s) using your credit or debit card.
• JFS Silicon Valley will deliver the gift(s) directly to the designated individual.
• You'll receive a thank you letter from JFS Silicon Valley for your gift!

More details and donate here!

Weekly on Tuesdays // 7:00pm

Join Bay Area Jewish leaders and synagogues for a collaborative introduction to Judaism course. This course presents an overview of major aspects of Judaism, including practice, belief, and history. Taught by five rabbis, from four different synagogues and from Jewish Silicon Valley, the course gives students exposure to a variety of approaches and practices.

Register Here

We are all grieving and trying to process the recent attacks and events that are taking place in Israel. Many of us are wondering how we can support Israel, families or others who have been impacted by these attacks. Our friends at The J. Weekly, have compiled a list of organizations that are supporting assistance in various ways. If you want to get involved, please check the link below.

Find resources here