Sunday // June 2nd // 10:00am // In Person

Our Annual Meeting is less than 2 weeks away! You invited to come celebrate the past year with us and look ahead to what is planned at Temple Emanu-El!

We will start with a brunch at 9:30am followed by a Mister Softee Ice Cream Truck at 12pm, hosted by Rabbi Magat, in honor of his 25 years at Temple Emanu-El.

Please sign up so we have an idea of how many people will be attending.

Register for the Annual Meeting Here!

To the Columbia Community: Over the past six months, many have spoken in our name. Some are well-meaning alumni or non-affiliates who show up to wave the Israeli flag outside Columbia’s gates. Some are politicians looking to use our experiences to foment America’s culture war. Most notably, some are our Jewish peers who tokenize themselves by claiming to represent “real Jewish values,” and attempt to delegitimize our lived experiences of antisemitism.

Read It All Here

Friday // May 24th // 6:30pm // Zoom

Shabbat Shalom. Tonight is our 4th Friday of the Month, Zoom Shabbat at Home Service. You are invited to register below and you will be sent a Zoom link to attend services.

Join Us For Shabbat Online

Tuesday // May 28th // 12:00pm // Zoom

Want to hang out with the Rabbi over lunch? Want to talk about what's happening at Temple or in the Community? Sign up for Rabbi Magat's Weekly chat! We look forward to having you join us for a great discussion!

Join the Rabbi for a Chat

Friday // May 31st // 7:00pm // In Person & Streamed

Tonight's service will be a Rock Shabbat Service, led by our very own Rock Shabbat band. What a wonderful way to end the school year.

Before the service, everyone is invited to attend our appetizer reception, starting at 6pm. Grab a nosh and shmooze with your friends!

Rock out at Shabbat

Saturday // June 1st // 10:30am // In Person & Streamed

Mazel Tov to Debbie Cabin, Jaime Gold, and Jim Pollock on become B'nai Mitzvah this morning! We're excited to see them complete their journey of learning Hebrew, studying and reaching this day. Everyone is welcome to join them in the Sanctuary at 10:30am, as we celebrate their accomplishments.

Attend the B'nai Mitzvah here

Sunday // June 2nd // 5:00pm // Zoom

Join Dayenu Circle of Jewish Silicon Valley on Sunday, June 2 from 5-6pm to learn about what's happening in California climate legislation in 2024 and how you can help us take climate action this summer! Topics including:

• Assemblymember Marc Berman: California District 23 
• Oil Well Setbacks:
• CA Pensions divest from Big Oil: 
• California Legislative Jewish

Get involved here

Saturday // June 8th // 9:00am // In Person

Join Rabbi Magat and Midpen Docent Naturalists Nancy Weintraub and Nick Yatsko for a special Shabbat in Nature in the Redwoods. On this moderately-paced 4.5 mile hike in the shade of redwoods, madrones, bay laurels, and firs, you'll hike along the Tafoni Loop to the Tafoni sandstone formation.

Hike with us on Shabbat

Tuesday // June 1th // 9:00pm // Zoom

Save the date for Tikkun Leil Shavuot. On the night of the festival of Shavuot (the first night of Shavuot in the diaspora), it is traditional for Jews to stay up and learn Torah – a centuries-old custom known as Tikkun Leil Shavuot. We invite you to spend this evening with us as we hold a Torah study and discuss different passages, and how they apply to our daily lives.

Study Torah for Tikkun Leil Shavuot

Thursday // May 23rd // 7:00pm // In Person

Join us for a meaningful support session. Since October 7th , many of us have felt a blend of emotions. Sorrow, grief, anxiety, concerns about the rising of antisemitism, and guilt affect our sense of safety, identity, and belongingness. Strong yet sometimes contrasting perspectives about the current war are projected on our close relationships, creating painful ruptures. We’ll offer a safe space to share your experiences, connect with others facing similar challenges.

Register Here

Sunday // June 9th // 2:00pm // In Person

Join Jews, Christians and Muslims walking in solidarity to raise funds for the continued growth of Abrahamic Alliance International. With each step, you affirm AAi's vision to build a world where all Jews, Christians, and Muslims co-exist peacefully, unite to save lives, and work to alleviate poverty.

Walk With Us Here

Please consider donating to help JFS Silicon Valley’s Refugee Resettlement efforts. The goal is to empower clients to become self-sufficient here in the US, and your support of immediate needs in the donation process helps foster this growth. Your donations contribute to a new home where refugees can feel safe and welcome friends and family. Please use the amazon link to purchase a bed in a bag sizes Twin or Full. Items are shipped directly to JFS Silicon Valley to the attention of Debbie Michels, Vice President of Development and Community Engagement. Please select neutral colors when selecting bedding.

Check out the wishlist here