Temple Emanu-El Happenings
Highlights
Freedom Concert - Save the Date
Saturday, January 16th, 2021 // 7pm

This year, we've embraced the theme of Black Lives Matter. In our congregation, we share a desire to help all people become free. We will be joined by Elana Arian, Michelle Citrin, Saul Kaye, Dan Nichols, and Cantor Natalie Young as we we will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and our commitment as a congregation to Black Lives Matter.
Announcements
Embrace-A-Family
November 18 - December 31

Once again, Temple Emanu-El is partnering with Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley to fulfill the Chanukah and holiday wishes of families and seniors who would otherwise go without gifts. To maintain the safety of JFS staff, volunteers and clients during COVID 19, this year Temple Emanu-El is sponsoring an online virtual dreidel board. 

Service & Event Times
Office Closed
Fri. Dec. 25th
Fri. Dec. 25th
6:30 PM
Fri., Dec. 25th
7:30 PM
Tues., Dec. 29th
12:00 PM
New Year's Day
Office Closed
Fri. Jan. 1st
Fri., Jan. 1st
6:00pm
Tues., Jan. 5th
12:00 PM
Thurs., Jan 7th
7:00 PM
Fri., Jan. 8th
7:00 PM
Sat. Jan. 9th
10:30 AM
Sun., Jan. 10th
9:00AM
Sun., Jan. 10th
10:00AM
Important Upcoming Events
Streaming Shabbat Service
Friday, December 25th // 6:30pm

Shabbat Shalom! Come enjoy the last Shabbat and Streamings services in 2020. We thank you for joining us for online services this year. Afterwards, we will have a line Oneg for everyone to attend. Please see below for details and how to register.
onegshabbat
Zoom Live Oneg
Friday, December 25th // 7:30pm

Shabbat Shalom! We invite you to join us for the last Oneg of 2020. Now's the time to schmooze with your fellow congregants and friends as we get to share our Hanukkah stories and end the year together. Sign up below for an invite. 
Rabbi Chat
Tuesday, December 29 // 12:00pm

Come join Rabbi Magat for the last Rabbi Chat of 2020. What did you accomplish this year? What are your goals for next year?
TEE Way Back When Happy Hour
Monday, January 11 // 7:00pm

This will be a Zoom Happy Hour featuring old photos of services and events at Temple Emanu-El. Please send any old photos to lonna@pacbell.net so that we can all enjoy them together. Please sign up below to join us for a great evening!

Beginning Adult Hebrew
Weekly on Tuesdays, January 25 - April 5th // 7:00pm

Whether you are interested in learning your Aleph/Bet or beginning the process of wanting to become an adult B’nai Mitzvah, come and learn Hebrew from Phil Hankin, our Director of Education, in a fun and interactive manner (on Zoom).
Mahjongg Update
Thank you Bobi Levine for chairing the Mahjongg Card Sisterhood Fundraiser.

If you would like to purchase a card through Sisterhood, $9 for small card, $10 for large card 

Please mail check payable to Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood and mail to

 Bobi Levine, 1361 Cordelia Ave., San Jose, CA 95129. 

 Deadline is January 20th, 2021 
Community Events
URJ: STEM for Jewish Families
The Union for Reform Judaism is proud to introduce a tactical application of that truism – a simple way for your congregation to offer fun and engaging Jewish experiences to school-aged families while also helping to grow and strengthen your community
Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
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