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The following selection of articles, published in local newspapers, represents both the milestones and the typical events at Emeth over recent years. Enjoy going back in time and reading about our congregation.

History of Jews who fled to Shanghai is relevant today		MH Life		Jan 2023
Religion: Banish the Darkness, Spread the Light		MH Times		Dec 2022
Religion: Guard My Speech		MH Times		Dec 2022
Morgan Hill joins United Against Hate Week		MH Times		Nov 2022
Religion: Interfaith CommUNITY invites all to Thanksgiving gathering		MH Times		Nov 2022
Religion: The Shofar’s Call at Rosh Hashanah—The Jewish New Year		MH Times		Sept 2022
Religion: Have a healthy summer—It’s the ‘religious’ thing to do!		MH Times		Jul 2022
Religion: On the shoulders of trailblazers		MH Times		Jun 2022
Religion: From Egypt—Out of a Narrow Place		MH Times		Apr 2022
Letter to the editor: Hate will not daunt us		MH Times		Jan 2021
Celebrating Hanukkah with food, family, friends and giving back		MH Life		Dec 2020
Woman leader profile: New rabbi leading Congregation Emeth		MH Life		Sep 2020
Rabbi leaves Temple B’nai Abraham for California		New Jersey Jewish News		Jul 2020
... Practicing Religion While Sheltering in Place		Gilroy Life		Apr 2020
Killing of 11 in a House of Worship is an Attack on All of Us		MH Life		Nov 2018
Shout Against Hatred		MH Times		Oct 2018
Initiating Interfaith Organization in South County		Jvalley Magazine		Apr 2018
Peace Walk Draws Hundreds		MH Times		Aug 2017
Love Conquers Hate		MH Life		Aug 2017
What Jews Believe		South Valley Magazine		Apr 2017
A Jewish Blessing: Serving turkey, playing Santa	--	SJ Mercury	--	Dec 2016
Congregation Emeth serves hot meals Christmas Day		MH Life		Dec 2016
Emeth continues tradition of innovation,... development		JValley News		Nov 2016
Thankful for community		Gilroy Dispatch		Nov 2016
A sweet year--more to come		Gilroy Dispatch		Oct 2016
Clergy unite to strengthen bonds of interfaith community		MH Life		Mar 2016
Yiddish Instruction: Evoking A Rich Cultural Heritage		JValley News		Nov 2015
A Taste of NY Jewish Culture - Producers Fundraiser		Gilroy Dispatch		Jul 2015
Program by Holocaust survivor Ruth Steinfeld		JValleyNews		Feb 2015
Holocaust speaker Ruth Steinfeld at Congregation Emeth		MH Times		Feb 2015
Celebrating Hanukkah In Morgan Hill		MH Life		Dec 2014
Craig Taubman Coming to Congregation Emeth		JValley News		Nov 2014
Emeth's Adult B'not Mitzvah Class		JValley News		July 2014
Emeth's Purim Carnival: By Kids, For Kids		JValley News		Apr 2014
Congregation Emeth Holds Lively Purim Celebration		MH Times		Mar 2014
MH Community Celebrates Hanukkah Lighting Together		MH Life		Nov 2013
Shalom, Salaam, Peace		JValley News		Sep 2013
Joshua Toch is Student Leader Par Excellence		JValley News		Aug 2013
Fiddler on the Roof Coming to Morgan Hill		JValley News		May 2013
South Valley Jewish Cemetery Expanded		JValley News		May 2013
Emeth Sponsors Walk for Tolerance		MH Times		Aug 2012
Congregation Emeth Celebrates 35th Anniversary		MH Times		Jan 2012
Seder Plate tells Passover Story		MH Times		Mar 2010
Emeth Sisterhood Fry Latkes for Cooking Show		JValley News		Jan 2010
Holocaust Survivor Speaks in Morgan Hill		MH Times		Dec 2009
Congregation Emeth Installs Rabbi		JValley news		Sep 2009
Congregation Emeth Holds Camp Shabbat		JValley News		Feb 2009
Congregation in Cooperation		Gilroy Dispatch		Aug 2008
Hustonian Fulfills Dream to Become Pulpit Rabbi		Jewish Herald Voice		Aug 2007
Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel ...		MH Times		Dec 2006
High Holy Days Full of Symbolism, Cleansing		MH Times		Sep 2006
A New Spiritual Leader in Town		MH Times		Aug 2006
The Journey to Adulthood		MH Times		Aug 2006
Keeping Kosher		MH Times		Jun 2006
Faiths Cooperate to Feed the Needy		MH Times		Apr 2006
... Tradition Lives on for Children of Congregation Emeth		The Pinnacle		Apr 2006
Congregation Wants to Build a Synagogue in MH		MH Times		Apr 2006

Tue, January 14 2025
14 Tevet 5785

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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 15 , 2025

Meditation with Dr. Eve Kedar
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
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JanJanuary 15 , 2025

Adult Learning: From Time to Time Journeys in the Jewish Calendar
Wednesday, Jan 15th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2025

Shabbat at Home
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2025

Congregation Emeth provides dinners for SafePark
Friday, Jan 17th 5:30p
Support those in need with home cooked meals on Fridays as part of our collaboration with the Interfaith Community of South County, City of MH and MHPD. The program is called SafePark in Morgan Hill. Emeth contributes dinners each Friday in January and May. Questions? Email Emeth's SafePark Dinner Coordinator Natalie Brisbin at safepark@emeth.net. Read more about the SafePark program here: https://www.thecompassioncenter.org/safe-parking
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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2025

Virtual Israel Tours with Muki Jankelowitz
Tuesday, Jan 21st 7:00p to 8:00p
Temple Emanu-El's Rabbi Magat and Israeli guide Muki Jankelowitz, will be exploring 3 different topics over a 3 week span. Each of the sessions is independent of the other ones. These sessions will all be held on Zoom. The dates of the sessions are January 14th, 21st, and 28th. The origins of the modern Middle East - This session would look at the collapse of the Ottoman Turkish Empire and the emergence of the States (and non-State actors) that have shaped the region since World War One. Zionism - Why is there a Jewish State in the Middle East? How did the Zionist movement emerge and what are the claims of the Jewish people. The War that began on Simchat Torah - This session would look at the parties to the war, Hamas, Hezbollah, The Yemini Hutis, Iran and how the war has developed. The session above looks at how the war has impacted Israel and Israelis on a more personal and day to day level. This session will look at the different fronts and focus more on strategic questions. Register here to get Zoom login: https://www.templesanjose.org/event/IsraelWithMuki
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 22 , 2025

Meditation with Dr. Eve Kedar
Wednesday, Jan 22nd 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
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2025

Congregation Emeth provides dinners for SafePark
Friday, Jan 24th 5:30p
Support those in need with home cooked meals on Fridays as part of our collaboration with the Interfaith Community of South County, City of MH and MHPD. The program is called SafePark in Morgan Hill. Emeth contributes dinners each Friday in January and May. Questions? Email Emeth's SafePark Dinner Coordinator Natalie Brisbin at safepark@emeth.net. Read more about the SafePark program here: https://www.thecompassioncenter.org/safe-parking
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2025

Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Jan 25th 10:00a to 12:00p
Shabbat Morning Service
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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2025

Making Morgan Hill a Sustainable Community
Tuesday, Jan 28th 6:30p to 8:30p
Making Morgan Hill a Sustainable Community
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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2025

Virtual Israel Tours with Muki Jankelowitz
Tuesday, Jan 28th 7:00p to 8:00p
Temple Emanu-El's Rabbi Magat and Israeli guide Muki Jankelowitz, will be exploring 3 different topics over a 3 week span. Each of the sessions is independent of the other ones. These sessions will all be held on Zoom. The dates of the sessions are January 14th, 21st, and 28th. The origins of the modern Middle East - This session would look at the collapse of the Ottoman Turkish Empire and the emergence of the States (and non-State actors) that have shaped the region since World War One. Zionism - Why is there a Jewish State in the Middle East? How did the Zionist movement emerge and what are the claims of the Jewish people. The War that began on Simchat Torah - This session would look at the parties to the war, Hamas, Hezbollah, The Yemini Hutis, Iran and how the war has developed. The session above looks at how the war has impacted Israel and Israelis on a more personal and day to day level. This session will look at the different fronts and focus more on strategic questions. Register here to get Zoom login: https://www.templesanjose.org/event/IsraelWithMuki
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