STUDENTS FROM OUR TEEN JEWISH STUDIES AND OUR 3RD GRADE CLASSES WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE FAMILY SERVICE AT 7:15PM TONIGHT. The service will be preceded by a Congregational Potluck Dinner, beginning at 6:15pm. In addition, we’ll be treated to the amazing voices of our wonderful RENANIM JUNIOR CHOIR.
THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2010, STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN through GRADE 7 WILL BRING HOME ORDER FORMS FOR PASSOVER CANDY (FEATURING BARTONS AND BARRICINI) AS WELL AS PROMISE HAGGADOT (Hebrew plural for HAGGADAH). The deadline for turning in all forms is Sunday, February 7, 2010. This is a great fundraiser that helps supports Religious School and Temple programs. Questions? Contact the Religious School Office at school@templesanjose.org or 408.292.3223.
COME DISCOVER KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL AT ITS ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE this Sunday, at 2:00 pm, at 3900 Fabian Way in Palo Alto. Hear from students, faculty and administrators; take a student-led tour of the facility; visit science labs, art and music studios, theater and beit midrash; discover how the Oshman Family JCC enhances the life of Kehillah students and teams; learn about their outstanding academic program, Jewish studies curriculum, after school sports programs, class trips and extra-curricular clubs and activities. RSVP to Marily Lerner at 650 213 9600 x154 or mlerner@kehillah.org. OPEN TO ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES!
2010 YOUTH ENRICHMENT SCHOLARSHIP FORMS (YES), ALSO KNOWN AS CAMPERSHIP APPLICATIONS, are available in the Religious School Office and in the Temple Office. If you are considering camp, remember to sign up early to get the session you want because spaces fill up quickly. Deadline for submitting YES forms to the Religious School Office is January 31, 2010. ON JANUARY 24, 2010, REPRESENTATIVES FROM CAMP TAWONGA AND CAMP NEWMAN WILL BE HERE TO TALK ABOUT THEIR PROGRAMS. Parents are encouraged to join their children in the Sanctuary at 10:15 am to find out about the programs and activities offered by our Jewish camps.
FAMILY STYLE SHABBAT MINYAN AND TU’SHEVAT SEDER. A family style Shabbat Minyan will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010, at 9:00 am and will be followed by a Tu B’Shevat Seder at 10:00 am. A $5 donation per family is requested at the door to cover the cost of the seder food and drink. No alcohol will be served. RSVP to the Temple office at 408-292-0939 by January 22nd.
CRAIG TAUBMAN IS COMING TO TEMPLE EMANU-EL FEBRUARY 18, 2010, AT 7 PM. “Craig's magical and enchanting music brings to life the joy and spirit of the Jewish heritage, appealing to young and old alike and captivating audiences wherever he goes. He has been an inspiration to the Jewish community for over 22 years." General admission is $18; sponsorships are available. For more Information contact the Temple office at 408-292-0939.
MITZVAH DAY IS COMING!! Mark your calendars for March 21st, when our Temple Emanu-El family will join together for a day of repairing the world around us (Tikkun Olam). Activities for people of all ages and interests will begin after Hebrew School, and will continue throughout the morning. THIS IS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN TO WORK TOGETHER, MAKING A DIFFERNCE WITH EACH ACTION.
HERE’S A REMINDER OF SOME IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
January 8, 2010 Congregational Potluck Dinner at 6:15 pm
Last name begins with A-H: Bring a Side Dish or Salad
Last name begins with I-Z: Bring an Entrée (NO pork or shellfish,
and please do not mix dairy with meat or chicken.)
TJS and Grade 3 - Family Service at 7:15 pm
January 29, 2010 Shabbat Shira, Choir Shabbat at 7:30 pm
January 30, 2010 Tu B’Shevat Family Minyan at 9:00 am followed by a Tu B’Shevat
seder led by Rabbi Magat and Cantor Simerly
February 5, 2010 Congregational Potluck Dinner at 6:15 pm
Grade 7 - Family Service at 7:15 pm
February 6, 2010 Improvisational Shabbat in Nature (After Minyan)
February 7, 2010 Passover candy and Haggadah order forms are due in the Religious School Office
February 14 - 19, 2010 President’s Day Holiday, (No School)
February 18, 2010 Craig Taubman performance at 7:00 pm
February 21, 2010 Aleph Hebrew students – Siddur Ceremony – 9:00 am
February 28, 2010 Purim Schpiel and Carnival (No Hebrew Class)
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