June 2021
Emeth Reads
Sadness Is a White Bird by Moriel Rothman-Zecher - discussion led by MarciaFishman
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Summer Dessert Social
Join Congregation Emeth for our Summer Dessert Social tonight from 6:30 - 8:30 PM! Frozen treats (ices and ice cream) will be served outside at 7:00 PM. Anyone who is unvaccinated or under the age of 12 is required to wear a mask at temple. Santa Clara County recommends the use of masks for all parties while indoors.
Find out more »August 2021
Shabbat in the Redwoods
Join us for Shabbat Morning Services on August 14th, and if inclined, Camp overnight with your congregation. Read down below flyer for details and links to reservation. Order of Events: Friday, August 13th, 6:00 PM - Shabbat Blessings, bring your own dinner. Valley View #3 Campsite 316 with Wendy Thowdis & Michael Kerner. Saturday, August 14th, 10:30 AM - Services in the Redwood Grove Led by Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz and Cantor Alisa Fineman Bring a sports/camping chair for…
Find out more »Emeth Reads
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson - discussion led by Marcia Fishman
Find out more »September 2021
Shofar Workshop
Join Mel Weisblatt on Zoom for an evening on everything Shofar in preparation for the new Year 5782. Join Zoom Meeting, CLICK HERE Meeting ID: 833 6697 6692 Passcode: 566022 One tap mobile +16699009128,,83366976692# US (San Jose)
Find out more »October 2021
Reflections on My Life as a Rabbi
Rabbi Sally J. Priesand, America's First Female Rabbi
Find out more »November 2021
Interfaith Thanksgiving service
at St Mary in Gilroy
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Torah Study
Torah Study led by Rabbi Dr. Tamara Cohn Eskenazi, available online at 9:00 AM. Join Rabbi Dantowitz in person or online. The Bible as a Resource for a Time of Crisis - Register for Free HERE
Find out more »Adult Education: Experience Leonard Cohen
Come “Experience Leonard Cohen” Sunday, December 26, 2021, 11:00 AM Contemporary Jewish Museum 736 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Join Congregation Emeth’s adult education program at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco for our first in-person outing in nearly two years! Experience the music, poetry and impact of the late poet, singer, songwriter, and author Leonard Cohen through the eyes of three contemporary artists: George Fok (immersive audio-video collage), Judy Chicago (paintings on porcelain), and Candice Breitz (larger…
Find out more »January 2022
Intergenerational Tu BiShvat Hike (Coyote Creek Trail)
Sunday, January 16, 1:30 PM Enjoy nature and celebrate the trees this Tu BiShvat in a masked, gentle, intergenerational hike, and trail clean up. Meet at end of Cochrane @Visitor Center at Coyote Creek Trail 19245 Malaguerra Ave, Morgan Hill, CA Gentle hike, intergenerational, MASKS For more information, contact communications@emeth.net
Find out more »February 2022
Adult Ed Series: The Science of Polarization
Our brains are wired for survival. When you first meet a person, your brain almost instantly asks, “Are they a friend or foe — a part of your group — or an outsider?” In this session, participants learn about the subtle inner workings of your brain and behavior that influence how human beings interact with one another. Participants will discuss the differences between normal and toxic polarization, and study examples of healthy division found in Jewish texts. Congregation Emeth…
Find out more »March 2022
Adult Ed Series: Exploring our Fears around America’s Division
Pirkei Avot 1.6 teaches us to "...judge every person meritoriously." Living out this value is easier said than done. In this session, participants learn current research and data on division and polarization in American society. Such research shows that our perceptions are often different from reality. Our assumptions about the views of the other side are often incorrect, and moreover, we make incorrect assumptions about how others view us.Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the research findings and consider…
Find out more »Pre-Purim Tot Shabbat
Join Rabbi Dantowitz for a short Tot Shabbat service (geared to 5 year olds and younger)
Find out more »Adult Ed Series: Storytelling Through Difficult Topics
In this session, participants will study a famous text from Talmud about honoring multiple perspectives. Participants will learn skills for how to have productive, meaningful discussions with people who don’t think, vote, or believe the same way they do. Participants will practice having a conversation on a controversial topic. Congregation Emeth and the One America Movement invite you to: Eiluv’Eilu, These and Those: Exploring Polarization In A Time of Division This series will be held via Zoom from 12:00…
Find out more »Pre-Purim Party
Bring the whole family to our outdoor Pre-Purim Party! Nosh some hamentashen over Poker and Mahjong for Adults, Purim Gaga for kids, and more! Do a Purim Mitzvah—(see email for language)--Matanot la’evyonim (gifts for the poor) Decorate bags for another Purim Mitzvah-Mishloach Manot (sending gifts to friends–decorate a bag to bring home, fill and give to a friend for Purim) (costumes encouraged)
Find out more »Chai School Purim Celebration
Outdoor event, costumes encouraged
Find out more »Purim Shabbat Services in the Sanctuary
Join us for a fun and festive Shabbat Purim celebration with Costume Parade, Songs, Megillah reading, and Purim treats (High Quality (N95/KN95) Masks indoors)
Find out more »Divas Who Dine
Emeth Sisterhood cordially invites you to "Divas Who Dine," on Monday, March 28, 2022,at 6:00PM at Sinaloa Cafe, Mexican Cuisine, at 17535 Monterey Rd. in Morgan Hill. We hope that you are able to join us, and that you will please RSVP by Thursday, March 24. Please bring change to plan to pay 25% over meal and drink for tax and tip purposes. All Emeth women are invited,and it's never too late to join Emeth Sisterhood!
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May 2022
Kedoshim Shabbat Service
Join us at Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park
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Honoring our Chai School & EDK Students and Teachers
Find out more »June 2022
Shabbat Service
Board Installation
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August 2022
Emeth Reads
Becoming Eve: My Journey from Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi to Transgender Woman by Abby Chava Stein
Find out more »December 2022
Hanukkiah Lighting with Hot Chocolate, Donut treats and Singing
Join us in front of Congregation Emeth for our annual Hanukkiah lighting and enjoy hot chocolate, treats, and music! We look forward to welcoming community members, Mayor-Elect, Mark Turner, and Police Chief Shane Palsgrove.
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