Temple Emanu-El Happenings
Highlights

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. 

A Bissel of Torah with Rabbi Magat, Ep. 36: Balak
Service & Event Times

Sefer Club

Thurs., Jun. 29th

7:00PM

Kabbalat Shabbat Patio Service

Fri., Jun. 30th

6:30PM

Rose, White & Blue Parade

Tues., July 4th

9:30AM

Kabbalat Shabbat Patio Service

Fri., July 7th

6:30PM

Brotherhood Board Meeting

Sun., July 9th

10:00AM

Diva's Dine Out

Sun., July 9th

12:00PM


Chat with the Rabbi

Tues., July 11th

12:00PM

Israeli Dancing

Tues., July 11th

7:30PM

Hybrid Lunch & Learn

Wed., July 12th

12:00PM


Sisterhood Board Meeting

Sun., July 16th

10:00AM

Great Questions Discussion Group

Sun., July 16th

12:30PM

Sisterhood Bingo Night

Sun., July 16th

7:00PM

Important Upcoming Events

Rose, White & Blue Parade

Tuesday // July 4th, 9:30am // 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.


WE NEED YOUR HELP! Come early to Shabbat services tomorrow evening by 5:30pm to help label gifts that we're handing out on the route!


Register to march in the parade

Sefer Club

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

Kabbalat Shabbat Courtyard Service with Special Guest

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


Shabbat Shalom! Welcome to our brand new courtyard! This evening, we are honored to have Rebecca Wagner as the soloist, alongside Rabbi Magat for Shabbat Services.


The gift shop will be open after services. Feel free to stop in and see what Sisterhood has available!



Join Us On the Courtyard

Israeli Dance

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

Potluck Dinner Discussion

Friday // July 14th, 7:30pm // 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

Religious School Registration Now Open!

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!

Volunteer Opportunities

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


Community Events

American Cancer Society - Relay for Life: Jews for a Cure

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


Get Connected with your local Hillel

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

Holocaust/Tolerance Education Exhibit at Temple Emanu-El - Free Museum

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!

Jewish Family And Children's Services: Dynamic, Interactive Parenting Classes and Workshops 

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!

Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126

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