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Well, once again the seasons have turned - there is more than a hint of Spring in the air, the cherry blossoms are out in full and the next Diaspora Dinner is ready to accept your reservations! :)
I am pleased to announce that the theme of Diaspora Dinner XV is the Ottoman Empire! Your tastebuds will be regaled with a host of different flavours, originating in Turkey and spreading like that ancient empire to Greece, Lebanon, Bulgaria, Romania and others! With a bounty of late Spring and Early Summer vegetables at our Chefs fingertips, expect them to appear in many different forms throughout the meal, as will grilled meats and fish. Expect a few familiar dishes and *many* new ones - as is consistent with the Diaspora Dinner theme, all will be made to obsessive levels of authenticity and will (we hope) surpass your always high expectations of us.
In addition, to keep with our theme, there will be no 'Appetizer' or 'Main Dish' course - instead, a series of Mezzes, or small plates will delight you, course after course after course - 5 in total, including a truly exceptional dessert course!
The Diaspora Dinner series remains our chief fundraiser for Temple Brotherhood, and we use the profits from this program to the benefit of Temple Emanu-El. We sincerely hope you will join us on Saturday, May 31 from 6 - 9 PM for our traditional feast and multimedia presentation on the fascinating Jewish history of this diverse and expansive empire. This is one of the richest areas in Jewish history, and includes tales of great heroism and new beginnings, as well as at least one tragic ending for Jewish life in the region.
Cost per seat is $49 for non-Brotherhood members and $40 for Brotherhood members - and will include unique beverages and wine. For an additional $18 per person, our resident Sommelier will exquisitely match the finest regional wines to each course. For those of you who have attended a Diaspora Dinner, you know there is no greater bargain for the quality of food, wine and presentation (not to mention the learning experience). There will of course be our raffle at the end of the Dinner as well - hundreds of $ in prizes will be raffled off, including at least one electronics item guaranteed to be of great excitement to all. :)
Also, if you are not yet a Brotherhood member - now is the time to join, the cost is a mere $54 per year (higher levels of membership at $72 and $90) that gives you access to our full program of offerings, as well as many other benefits. As an added incentive, enclose your membership check for Brotherhood's 2008/2009 fiscal year (starting July 1) and we will automatically give you 3 free raffle tickets at this Dinner - a $15 value (and you don't have to be present at the Dinner to win). :)
Get your checks in early - these Dinners consistently sell out and we expect nothing different from this one - we will cap the guest list at 80 and we count reservations only upon reception of your check. Please make checks out to Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood and mail c/o Brotherhood to: Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126. Again, your seat is *not* guaranteed until we receive your check, so please get them to us ASAP - a number of people have already pre-paid for this dinner, and there are thus fewer than usual available seats.
The Mercury News calls the Diaspora Dinner one of the hottest tickets in Silicon Valley - and they are right. General publicity on this will go out next week, so you are getting a headstart on everyone else - be sure you take advantage of it! :)
I look forward to seeing you at this next installment of our Dinner series - with best regards, Jonathan
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