For the safety of others, we are strongly recommending that all attendees wear a mask when not actively eating or drinking.

If you're coming to visit during business hours Monday-Friday, please enter through the kitchen door, down at the end of the parking lot, on Myrtle St.

Please note that the Myrtle St. sidewalk will be inaccessible next week.

If you are attending services or events, please enter through the front doors on University Ave.

Questions? Contact us at admin@templesanjose.org

DEADLINE: Friday, March 24th!

The time to register for Summer Camp is here, and Temple Emanu-El wants to make sure you can attend the camp you'd like. Please fill out this Campership Application if you would like a scholarship to attend your favorite camp. Click below for more details & information.

Apply Here!

REGISTER BY MARCH 30th!

Come tell story of Exodus with Rabbi Magat & Cantor Shafirtz at our Second Night Community Seder.

We are excited to have Deliciously Yours Catering (by Lucy Fried) cater our Seder!

All ages, members & non members, are invited to join us at Temple Emanu-El for this tradition!

Register for your seat here!

Friday // March 17th, 6:00pm // In Person

Shabbat Shalom! We are excited to be hosting in-person Tot Shabbat services! This is a wonderful opportunity for families with young children to experience Shabbat with Rabbi Magat.

After the service, please join us for a delicious dinner, catered by our Sisterhood.

Join us for Tot Shabbat

Friday // March 17th, 7:00pm // In Person, Streamed

Shabbat Shalom! This evening's service will be led by Rabbi Magat, with Byron Lilly as a guest musician. Tonight's experience will be a multi-access service, with options to either attend in person, or watch online. We look forward to seeing you there for this special service.

Pray with us here

Thursday // March 16th, 6:00pm // Zoom

Are you a Jew by Choice or Thinking of Converting? Join us 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.

Join the conversation here!

Sunday // March 19th, 6:00pm // In Person

Join our Sisterhood ladies for a great lunch together! Come schmooze and enjoy some delicious food. Email sisterhood@templesanjose.org for more information!

Come at lunch with us!

Tuesday // March 21st, 7:30pm //

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.

Grab your dancing shoes here!

Wednesday // March 22nd, 12:00pm // Zoom

Want to learn Torah? Rabbi Magat will be hosting his Lunch & Learn Torah Study as we explore this week's parasha & try to understand its meaning. Everyone is welcome to attend this informative and engaging session.

Study with us

Wednesday // March 22nd, 5:00pm // Zoom

“The Museum of You is Open. What’s on Display?” is both a talk and an

exhibit of objects and documents the speaker found while cleaning out her

grandmother’s house. These finds document a Jewish American immigrant story. Our speaker, Roslyn Sholin, will share her treasures so that others can envision what their ancestors experienced.



Register today!

Saturday // April 1st, 9:00am // In person

Join us for a springtime Shabbat in Nature. Join Clergy and Docent Naturalists Nancy Weintraub and Helena Cohen to celebrate spring and back by popular demand visit Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve on April 1 (no kidding!) from 9 am - 1 pm. You will enjoy a leisurely hike high above the valley and enjoy the many delights and spectacular views that nature has to offer. You will explore Horseshoe Loop, Ipiwa and Sunny Jim Trails.



Come hike here!

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

Sunday, March 26th // 2pm // In Person

Join us for an afternoon of matzah making! There will be hands on matzah making fun for children PreK – 3rd Grade and their families. There will also be snacks, crafts, and a story time with Tami from PJ Library.



Questions? Email Lauren Carlinsky, Yavneh Day School Director of Admissions, admissions@yavnehdayschool.org

Register Today!

April 13 - 20th// 10am // In Person

CHAIM will be at Temple Emanu-El for 3 weeks during the month of April. 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!