The deadline is fast approaching for submitting Youth Enrichment Scholarship forms (YES) to the Religious School office is January 31, 2010. YES forms are available from our office. Contact us at 408-292-3223 or school@templesanjose.org.

 

Join Rabbi Magat and Cantor Meeka Simerly for a family style Shabbat Minyan, this Saturday. By popular request, our Rabbi and Cantor will be leading a family-style minyan this Saturday, January 30, at 9:00 am, in the Benefactors’ Room. This is an age-appropriate service for families with young children.

 

The Purim Carnival committee is looking for someone to chair the Craft Room. By volunteering for this position, you may choose the type of crafts to include. The Religious School office will assist you in gathering materials on hand, as well as purchasing any new materials that will be needed. Please contact Greg Turetzky at turetzky@yahoo.com if you are interested.

 

Passover Candy and Promise Haggadah sales are well under way. Remember, the deadline for turning in all orders is sunday, February 7, 2010. Extra brochures and order forms are available from the Religious School office. This is a great fundraiser that helps support Religious School and Temple programs. Also, if you have friends or family members who would like to participate in this fundraiser by shopping for Passover Candy at www.misschocolate.com, they may do so by using our SCHOOL CODE# 704652. Questions? Contact the Religious School Office at 408-292-3223.

 

Craig Taubman is coming to Temple Emanu-El February 18^th, 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 21^st, 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 difference with each action.

 

Important Upcoming Dates

January 29, 2010 Shabbat Shira, Choir Shabbat at 7:30 pm

January 30, 2010 Tu B’Shevat Family Minyan at 9:00 am, 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 28, 2010 Religious School at 10:15am, followed by Purim shpiel and carnival (No Hebrew School)