Education Overview
Education Overview
Our joyful educational programs cultivate a lifelong love of Torah and a deep understanding of Jewish history, traditions, values, and ethics. They nurture our Jewish identity and spiritual development. Jewish education and the development of Jewish identity are a lifelong process. Congregation Emeth provides programs for members from kindergarten through high school. We also encourage our students to participate in summer camps, day camps, and camp weekends. These programs provide opportunities for the students to experience a wholly Jewish environment and schedule.
2024-25 Education Registration is Now Available
Registration is due September 13, 2024. To submit your registration packet for the 2024-2025 year, please:
- Download the education packet (follow above link)
- Print and complete the packet
- Scan and email the Youth Education packet to Barry Freund at controller@emeth.net.
- Alternatively, print and mail to:
Congregation Emeth
17835 Monterey Road
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Attn: Barry Freund (Youth Education)
- Alternatively, print and mail to:
Beit Sefer (House of the Book) Programming for students from Kindergarten through B Mitzvah
Our congregation’s religious school uses curriculum that is creative, fun and forward thinking. The lessons provide a range of content from Jewish culture, history, and stories and are interactive and values-based, providing tenets that we all share, such as “Using your inner strength to do what’s right” and “Taking responsibility for your actions.” Students explore Jewish texts, history, and tefillah, and learn about holidays and rich traditions. As the grades progress, lessons incorporating Jewish values enable students to build positive relationships and make responsible decisions.
Hebrew Studies
Starting in third grade, students learn the skills to master prayer-book Hebrew, culminating in the ability to chant Torah.
B Mitzvah (Bar & Bat Mitzvah) Instruction
The year before B Mitzvah, students enrolled in Emeth’s Beit Sefer receive instruction specifically geared to becoming B Mitzvah. This includes increasing their prayer base, strengthening their ability to lead a Shabbat morning service, and finding their place in the larger community.
Teen Programming
Students enrolled in grades 8–12 learn Jewish ethics and values. They have opportunities to socialize with one another and the Rabbi, and periodically with teens from other temples.
Madrichim (Student Teachers)
Following B Mitzvah, our students may have the opportunity to become part of the education staff as student teachers, gaining new responsibility and acting as role models for the younger students. Availability of student teaching opportunities will vary year-to-year depending on the size of the school and teacher needs.
Confirmation
Youth enrolled in Emet Dor Kef at the end of grade 10, 11, or 12 may participate in a confirmation ceremony after a program of study with Rabbi Dantowitz.
Adult Education
Adults deepen their understanding of and involvement with Judaism. Programming varies from year to year. Examples include:
- Adult Bar & Bat Mitzvah instruction
- Beginning Hebrew
- Torah study
- Introduction to Yiddish
- Mussar – an ancient Jewish approach to personal growth through ethical study
- Special interest lectures or seminars
For additional information about adult education programs, please contact our adult education chair. info@emeth.net
Library
Jewish resources appropriate for all ages are available to borrow from Emeth’s library, adjacent to the sanctuary.
Sat, December 21 2024
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 21 , 2024
Shabbat, Dec 21st 10:00a to 12:00p
Shabbat Morning Service -
Friday ,
DecDecember 27 , 2024
Friday, Dec 27th (All day)
Shabbat Blessings are found here: https://congregationemeth.shulcloud.com/blessings_shabbat -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 29 , 2024
Sunday, Dec 29th 5:00p to 6:00p
Bring your family and friends -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 1 , 2025
Wednesday, Jan 1st 5:00p to 7:00p
Community-Wide Menorah Lighting with Jewish Silicon Valley -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 3 , 2025
Friday, Jan 3rd (All day)
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 8 , 2025
Wednesday, Jan 8th 7:00p to 8:30p
Join us for this Hybrid session (Zoom link is in the weekly HaMadrich or email adin@emeth.net for details. Kantika: a Novel by Elizabeth Graver All are invited to join us at the temple or on zoom. A dazzling Sephardic multigenerational saga that moves from Istanbul to Barcelona, Havana, and New York, exploring displacement, endurance, and family as home. A kaleidoscopic portrait of one family’s displacement across four countries, Kantika―“song” in Ladino―follows the joys and losses of Rebecca Cohen, feisty daughter of the Sephardic elite of early 20th-century Istanbul. When the Cohens lose their wealth and are forced to move to Barcelona and start anew, Rebecca fashions a life and self from what comes her way―a failed marriage, the need to earn a living, but also passion, pleasure and motherhood. Moving from Spain to Cuba to New York for an arranged second marriage, she faces her greatest challenge―her disabled stepdaughter, Luna, whose feistiness equals her own and whose challenges pit new family against old. Winner of the National Jewish Book Award Named a Best Historical Fiction Book and a Notable Book of 2023 by The New York Times Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR, Lilith, and Libby New York Times, Editors’ Choice & 100 Notable Books of 2023 -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 10 , 2025
Friday, Jan 10th 7:00p to 8:30p
Shabbat Friday Night Service -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 12 , 2025
Sunday, Jan 12th 1:00p to 3:00p
Join us for a Wine Tasting Social at DeRose Winery. Buy a bottle of wine to share, and guests can purchase a wood-fired pizza made with homegrown tomatoes and herbs or a charcuterie board. You are also welcome to bring in your own snacks to share with others if you prefer. Please register for this event so we can let the winery know how many to set up for. Looking forward to seeing you! -
Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 15 , 2025
Wednesday, Jan 15th 5:00p to 6:00p
Experience tranquility and self-discovery through weekly online meditation sessions with Dr. Eve Kedar. These one-hour gatherings blend gentle guided meditations with meaningful discussions, helping you connect with your inner joy and navigate life's journey with greater clarity and purpose. We will bring our Jewish perspective into our experience. Join us every Wednesday at 5 PM from the comfort of your home as we create a supportive virtual community dedicated to mindfulness and personal growth. Whether you're new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, these sessions offer a welcoming space to nurture your spiritual well-being. To participate, simply email evekedar@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link. Come discover how meditation can transform your perspective and help you embrace your most joyful self. **When**: Wednesdays at 5 PM **Format**: One-hour online sessions via Zoom **Contact**: admin@emeth.net -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2025
Friday, Jan 17th (All day)
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