CALENDAR

October 2010

Friday, October 1, 2010

Family Dinner before Service 5:45 pm
Join other families for a casual dinner before No Shush Shabbat Service.

No Shush Shabbat Service 6:30 pm
A special child-friendly service for families with Rabbis Aron, Fleekop, Levenberg, and song-leader Angela Gold.
Sanctuary

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Torah Study: Deuteronomy 9:30 am
First Torah Study session of the new year for anyone who would like to be introduced to Torah study or to get to know the book of Deuteronomy in depth.
Chapel

Shir Shabbat Service 10:30 am
First Shir Shabbat Service of the year.
Chapel

Noah Fletcher Bar Mitzvah 10:30 am
Noah Fletcher will be called to the Bimah in honor of becoming Bar Mitzvah with Rabbi Aron and Cantor Felder-Levy.
Sanctuary

Sunday, October 3, 2010

New Member Coffee and Conversation 9:30 am
Join Rabbi Aron and Board Members for an informal conversation over bagels and coffee.
Chapel

Religious School 9:30 am

Men's Club Board Meeting 10:00 am
Oneg Room

Monday, October 4, 2010

Chef's Day Off - Pizza My Heart 4:00 pm
Pizza My Heart in Los Gatos, Willow Glen, Saratoga, and Blossom Hill

Ritual Committee Meeting 7:30 pm
Room 2

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Hebrew High School 7:00 pm

Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm
Sanctuary

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Social Justice Committee Meeting 7:00 pm
Room 3

Sisterhood Board Meeting 7:30 pm

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Friday, October 8, 2010

Alzheimer's Family Support Group 10:00 am
This support group will be "caring for the caregiver;" offering support in a confidential setting.
Room 2

Shabbat 2.0 Service 8:00 pm
Shabbat 2.0 with Rabbis Aron and Fleekop and Cantor Felder-Levy. Rabbi Fleekop will speak.
Sanctuary

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Shabbat Noah Service at the Zoo 10:00 am
Join Rabbi Levenberg and other Shir Hadash families for this special Noah service at the newly remodeled Happy Hollow Park in San Jose.
San Jose Zoo at Kelley Park

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Rummage Sale! 9:00 am
Sponsored by the Early Childhood Center Parent Council
Shannon Rd parking lot

Religious School 9:30 am

Adult B'nai Mitzvah Preparation 9:30 am
Adult B'nai Mitzvah preparation for members who would like to become more proficient in leading Jewish prayer and learn to chant and explain the weekly Torah portion.
Chapel Minor

Aging in Place: "Virtual Retirement Villages" Seminar 1:00 pm
Come hear about a new alternative to retirement community living that may allow seniors to age in place. Free and open to everyone.
Oneg Room

Monday, October 11, 2010

Columbus Day

Long Range Planning Committee Meeting 7:00 pm
Oneg Room

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

House Committee Meeting 4:00 pm

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Men's Club Membership Dinner 6:30 pm
Oneg Room

11 & 12 Grade Class 7:00 pm

Hebrew High School 7:00 pm

Intro to Judaism at Emanu-El 7:30 pm

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Reform Jewish Views on Contemporary Topics 7:30 pm
Adults interested in learning about contemporary issues from a Jewish perspective and discussing these together are invited to investigate Reform Responsa with Rabbi Steven Kaplan.
Classroom

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Freilache Menschen Lunch and Program 11:30 am
Join other Seniors for a light lunch and program by the League of Women Voters.
Oneg Room

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Friday, October 15, 2010

Pot Luck Dinner for new members. 6:00 pm
Join other Shir Hadash member families and Board members for dinner before Shabbat Service. Sponsored by the Board of Directors.
Oneg Room

New Member Shabbat Service with the Choir 8:00 pm
New Members will be welcomed and honored at this evening's service by Rabbis Aron and Fleekop, and Cantor Felder-Levy and the choir.
Sanctuary

Saturday, October 16, 2010

B'nai Mitzvah Family Group Meeting 9:00 am
Meeting of families of B'nai Mitzvah students: "Summer Preparation Group" (dates: November 13, 2010 - May 28, 2011) with Cantor Felder-Levy.

Torah Study: Deuteronomy 9:30 am
We welcome anyone who would like to be introduced to Torah study or to get to know the book of Deuteronomy in depth to join us.
Chapel

Community & Learners' Shabbat Service 10:30 am
Interactive Learners' Service: Introduction to the Basic Shabbat Service at Shir Hadash.
Sanctuary

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Religious School 9:30 am

Sisterhood Mosaic Workshop and Fundraiser 1:00 pm
Support the Sisterhood - Join us for a Mosaic Workshop with artist Nancy Meyer.
Multi-Purpose Room

Monday, October 18, 2010

Health Fair Committee Meeting 7:30 pm
room 2

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

HS Faculty Meeting 6:10 pm
Classroom

Hebrew High School 7:00 pm

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Open House at Early Childhood Center 9:00 am

Earthquakes Jewish Heritage Night 7:00 pm
Celebrate the World's passion at the Earthquakes final regular season home game.

Board Meeting 7:30 pm
Oneg Room

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Women's Study: Israeli Women's Short Stories 10:30 am
Women of all ages interested in reading and discussing fiction are invited to join Rabbi Melanie Aron the third Thursday of each month, October 2010 through May 2011.
Oneg Room

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Friday, October 22, 2010

Shabbat Service and Speaker Dr. Patrick Hunt 8:00 pm
Please join Rabbi Aron and Cantor Felder-Levy for service with guest speaker Archaeologist Dr. Patrick Hunt, faculty member at Stanford University.
Sanctuary

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Torah Study: Deuteronomy 9:30 am
We welcome anyone who would like to be introduced to Torah study or to get to know the book of Deuteronomy in depth to join us.
Chapel

Morgan Goldstein & Lily Spitzen B'nai Mitzvah 10:30 am
Morgan Goldstein and Lily Spitzen will be called to the Bimah in Honor of B'nai Mitzvah with Rabbi Fleekop and Cantor Felder-Levy.
Sanctuary

Shir Shabbat Service 10:30 am
Chapel

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Religious School 9:30 am

Being a Reform Rabbi in Israel with Speaker Rabbi Maya Leibovich 10:00 am
The Challenges and Rewards of Being a Reform Rabbi in Israel with Rabbi Maya Leibovich.
Oneg Room

Jr. Choir Rehearsal 12:00 pm
Sanctuary

RS Faculty Meeting 12:30 pm

"Virtual Retirement Villages" Meeting - Offsite 3:00 pm
Join other interested people to discuss establishment of a 'Village'. Held at Los Gatos Meadows, 110 Wood Rd, Los Gatos, 95030
Los Gatos Meadows

SHAGY goes to the Corn Maze! 5:00 pm
Join other 8 - 12 graders for this fun trip to the Hollister Corn Maze.
Offsite

Monday, October 25, 2010

Religious School Board Meeting 7:30 pm
Room 2

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Hebrew High School 7:00 pm

Intro to Judaism at Shir Hadash 7:30 pm

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Sisterhood Board Meeting 7:30 pm
No information available.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Friday, October 29, 2010

Social Action Shabbat Service & Dinner 6:30 pm
Join us for our special Social Action Shabbat focused on the Death Penalty. Dinner will follow the service at 7:30 pm and Dr Kreitzberg will speak afterward.
Sanctuary

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Torah Study: Deuteronomy 9:30 am
We welcome anyone who would like to be introduced to Torah study or to get to know the book of Deuteronomy in depth to join us.
Chapel

Shir Shabbat Service 10:30 am
Chapel

David & Adina Greene B'nai Mitzvah 10:30 am
David and Adina Greene will be called to the Bimah in honor of becoming B'nai Mitzvah with Rabbi Aron and Cantor Felder-Levy.
Sanctuary

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Stanford Center Blood Drive 8:00 am
Please consider making a blood donation during our Fall Blood Drive with Stanford Blood Center.
Oneg Room

Religious School 9:30 am

Jr. Choir Rehearsal 12:00 pm
Sanctuary