Services & Events
ShabbatServices
Friday, February 27
6:30 PM Kabbalat Scout Shabbat Service
7:30 PM NextGen Shabbat
Saturday, February 28
10:00 AM Yoga Shabbat
 
Friday, March 6
6:15 PM Shabbatluck Dinner
7:00 PM Erev Shabbat Family Service - Bet and Grade 5
Saturday, March 7
9:00 AM Shabbat Morning Minyan
10:30 AM Bat Mitzvah of Jazmine Phinick

Friday, March 13
7:00 PM Erev Shabbat Service - Passport to Judaism - Bimah Lift Dedication
Saturday, March 14
9:00 AM Baby Shabbat
10:00 AM PAWS Shabbat

NextGen
NextGen Shabbat
Friday, February 27 at 7:30 PM
Join us for appetizers and margaritas at 7:30 PM followed by a Shabbat experience with Rabbi Magat and Cantor Simerly which will include a discussion of Shabbat Zahor and how Judaism deals with evil in the world. The evening will conclude with a lovely oneg Shabbat.
NextGen Shabbat is a month rotating Shabbat experience open to all young adults in their 20's and 30's.

YogaShabbat
Yoga Shabbat
Saturday, February 28 at 10:00 AM
Honor Shabbat with a mellow Yoga practice. Explore themes from the week's Torah portion while moving to prayers and meditations set to world beat music. Join members of Temple Emanu-El on your mat to embrace the sweetness of the Sabbath. Accessible to all adults, new and experienced Yogi's of all ages! Bring water and a yoga mat or towel. Chairs are welcome too! Open to the community.

Purim
Purim Carnival & Shpiel
Sunday, March 1
11:00 AM Shpiel
11:30 AM Carnival
 Join us for a day of games, arts and crafts, yummy food (including Hamantaschen!) and traditional costumes/masks to honor the true spirit of Purim. 

Megillah
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Erev Purim
Wednesday, March 4 at 6:00 PM
Join Rabbi Magat and Cantor Simerly for a potluck dinner and disussion followed by the reading of the Megillah. Margaritas and pizza will be provided so bring something healthy to share! Costumes are always welcome!

ParentingProgram
Connected Parenting Workshop
Beginning Sunday, March 8 Know your Please join us for a 4 week program developed to assist parents of children ages 2-5 in creating a more attached and connected family. Each session will provide you with tips and tools, as well as open discussion to encourage a more peaceful connection within your family. Click here to register.
 
Campership
Camperships
Deadline to apply is March 8
Are you hoping to send your child to a Jewish summer camp but are concerned about the cost? We are proud to announce that we are currently accepting applications for summer camp scholarships. Click here to start. 

Passport
Passport to Judaism
Friday, March 13 at 7:00 PM
Join us for a night of exploration through the vast history and traditions of Judaism. Enjoy a Shabbat Service and learn about holidays, festivals, lifecycle events, customs, and taste the food of Jewish culture.

Lift
Bimah Lift Dedication
Friday, March 13 at 7:00 PM
At long last, we are very pleased to announce that we will be dedicating our new Bimah lift during the Shabbat Service on March 13. We hope that you will join us as we celebrate all who made this important upgrade possible. How wonderful it is to have a Bimah that is now accessible to all!

MovieNight
Family Movie Night
Sunday, March 15 at 3:30 PM
Join in a fun evening for the entire family. For just $5 admission, you can watch a family movie and eat a hot dog dinner with healthy snacks and drinks. Board games and a bounce house complete the evening. Contact Kelly Snider for more information.

Animals
Animal Appreciation
Please help our 1st Grade class collect items for this great Mitzvah project!
Saturday 3/14/15 Annual Paws Shabbat on our patio, and a stroll in "The 'Hood"
Sunday 3/15/15 -  1st Graders' field trip to Humane Society of Silicon Valley (deliver goods)
The Humane Society of Silicon Valley (HSSV) needs your help caring for the nearly 14,000 animals that enter their center each year.
HSSV is in great need of: Old blankets & towels,  kitty litter Scoops, Kong and other pet toys, plastic play keys, kitten formulas, plain rabbit pellets, "Royal Canin" Dog & Cat Food, Peanut Butter, etc. (ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE UNOPENED)
Please bring items to Cantor Meeka's Office, Sanctuary Foyer, or outside main office - see collection boxes by Saturday, March 14.

CommunityNews
Community News

JFS and NAMI are beginning a FREE evening monthly support group for people with mental illness - and their loved ones beginning January 12th, 7 PM-8:30 PM. Come get the support, resources - and hope - that you need.

For more information, please contact 
Jodi Capitola-Duran, [email protected](408) 357-7456. 

 

WZO
Elections to the 37th World Zionist Congress
What Is the World Zionist Congress?
Once every four years, the World Zionist Congress meets in Jerusalem to make key funding and policy decisions that affect the future of Israel and Jews throughout the world. The 37th Zionist Congress will meet in October 2015. The Congress' 525 delegates from all over the world will include 145 delegates from the United States, elected from various competing slates.

When Is the Vote?
The vote takes place now! Voting started on January 14, 2015 and continues through April 30, 2105.

Who Can Vote?
Every Jew over age 18 is entitled to vote for the slate of his or her choice, in an election administered by the American Zionist Movement (AZM). To finance the election, the AZM charges a $5 fee for persons under age 30, and $10 for those over age 30. (In Herzl's time, the fee was one shekel.) For the price of a latte or two, you can help Jews around the world immensely.

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FilmSeries
Calling all Film Fans/Fanatics!
Do you like to see and discuss movies with other film buffs? Or just have an occasional night out for classic movies?  We're looking for a volunteer team to launch a film series at Temple.  Your ideas on films, food and fun are welcome. If interested in helping, contact Rabbi Magat, or Maggie Cant

MishkanHaNefesh
Mishkan Ha'Nefesh
Temple Emanu-El will be using a new High Holy Day machzor (prayerbook) in 2015.  Mishkan HaNefesh will be published in a 2-volume set (Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur).  Pre-order your copies before April 1, 2015 to receive a discounted price!

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1010 University Ave
San Jose, CA 95126