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"I did not find the world desolate when I entered it, and as my ancestors planted for me before I was born, so do I plant for those who will come after me." (The Talmud, Ta-anit 23a)
We gratefully accept all donations; they are vital for maintaining crucial services and enriching our programs. Your contribution, in any amount, truly transforms lives and energizes our community. Each act of generosity strengthens our bonds and expands our positive impact beyond our walls into our community.
Donations may be made to commemorate joyous occasions, or in response to troubles or sorrow. All donations are acknowledged in writing. When donations are given in someone’s honor, that person is also informed. (Please send us the name of the person to be honored and any message to be included. Be sure to provide the address of recipients who are non-members.) Donations can be made in one of two ways:
1) Download and complete a Donation Form. Mail your check to Congregation Emeth, 17835 Monterey Street, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.
2) Donate quickly and conveniently online.
More Information About Our Temple Funds
Adult Education | Donations to Adult Education support the creation of programs and courses of studies geared for adults. Annual mainstays for this program include adult Hebrew classes, Shabbat in the Redwoods Scholar in Residence, the Adult B'nai Mitzvah program, lectures and films. |
Allen Wisotsky Jewish Education Fund | This Scholarship Fund assists the children in our Beit Sefer (religious schools) with need-based tuition scholarships. |
Betty Meyer Camper Fund | Reform Jewish summer camps and trips to Israel are valuable means for children to reinforce their Jewish identity. Your contribution will help a student attend who might not otherwise have this opportunity. |
Building Fund | We have owned our own building since 2008. Your contribution will support physical improvements to the building and/or will help us pay down our mortgage. We also issue bonds to members and friends of Emeth. For more information about our Emeth bonds, please contact our president. president@emeth.net |
Cemetery Fund | We maintain a Jewish section of a local cemetery. Your donation will go toward upkeep of the cemetery. |
Community Dinners | Part of Emeth's culture is periodically coming together for a Shabbat potluck or community dinner. Your contribution enables us to continue this community building. |
Library Fund | Help maintain our library and purchase new books for both children and adults. |
Prayerbook Fund | This fund purchases new worship materials, including our Shabbat prayerbook, Mishkan T'fila and the new Reform High Holiday Machzor |
Rachamim Fund | These donations provide funding and defray costs for our loving support of members, providing meals and other services for families in need, including new parents, members who are ill, and those suffering bereavement. |
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund | This fund enables our Rabbi to make donations to people in need, arrange for programs that she deems worthy, and contribute to other charitable causes she wishes to support. The fund is never used for the Rabbi's personal benefit. |
Religious School | Support Religious School programming, helping to offset expenses not covered by school tuition. |
Ritual Fund | Donations provide funding for cantorial soloists, purchasing supplies to build our Sukkah, and offering special holiday programs, such as our Purim carnival and Chanukah community celebration. |
Security Fund | Donations to the Security Fund are used for enhancements to our building security, such as cameras, alarm systems, and features for emergency preparedness. It also funds the hiring of security professionals during temple events when necessary. |
Sisterhood | Sisterhood assists with special holiday receptions, develops a booklet to assist families with upcoming bar/bat mitzvah celebrations, offers programs to the women of Congregation Emeth, and provides philanthropic support to a variety of causes. Donations help fund each year's programs. |
Social Action/Social Justice (Tikkun Olam) | This committee supports a broad range of activities to help enable congregants to repair the world. A major activity is serving a monthly meal for the homeless at the Lord's Table. |
Torah Fund | Congregation Emeth has three Torahs. Funds are occasionally needed for repairs to our sacred scrolls. |
Youth Group (Emet Dor Kef) | Provides financial support to enable Emet Dor Kef members to participate in youth group activities and special events. The teens work hard to raise funds to cover expenses for these special events, but your additional support will make a difference. |
Sat, December 21 2024
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Upcoming Events
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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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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 22 , 2025
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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