November 2010

Monday, November 1, 2010

B'nai Mitzvah Family Group Meeting 6:00 pm
Meeting of families of B'nai Mitzvah students: "Summer Preparation Group" (dates: November 13, 2010 - May 28, 2011) with Rabbi Aron.

Finance Committee Meeting 7:00 pm
Room 2

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Hebrew High School 7:00 pm

Intro to Judaism at Shir Hadash 7:30 pm

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Chef's Night Off - Aqui Cal-Mex 4:00 pm
Support Shir Hadash with this delicious fundrasier! Simply dine-in or take-out from any Aqui Cal-Mex location.

Long Range Planning Committee Meeting 7:00 pm
Oneg Room

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, November 4, 2010

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Friday, November 5, 2010

Caring Committee Meeting 9:00 am
Room 2

Muslim Jewish Twinning - Services and Discussion 12:30 pm
Attend worship at Baitul Baseer Mosque in Milpitas at mid-day and then in the evening at Shir Hadash.

Family Dinner before Service 5:45 pm
Join other families in the Multi-purpose Room for a casual dinner before No Shush Shabbat Service.
Multi-Purpose Room

No Shush Shabbat Service 6:30 pm
Our special child-friendly service for families.
Sanctuary

Muslim Jewish Twinning - Shabbat Service 8:00 pm
Please join us to welcome members of Baitul Baseer Mosque in Milpitas to our congregation Friday evening at 6:30 pm for dinner and a brief Shabbat Service at 8:00 pm.

Saturday, November 6, 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

Community Shabbat Service 10:30 am
Community Shabbat Service with Rabbi Aron and Lay Cantor Alissa Klar.
Sanctuary

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Daylight Saving Time ends

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

Jewish Business Ethics in Our Lives - Part II 9:30 am
Rabbi Aron welcomes business people who are interested in discussing ethical issues and other adults who have an interest in Jewish business ethics to join in this exploration over two Sundays.
Chapel

New Member Coffee and Conversation 9:45 am
New Members are invited to meet the clergy to learn about temple programs at a Member's home.
Offsite

Men's Club Board Meeting 10:00 am

Jr. Choir Rehearsal 12:00 pm
Sanctuary

Grandparents' Circle Reunion 1:00 pm
Grandparents' Group reunion with Jean Bronstein and Rabbi Melanie Aron. New attendees are welcome.
Chapel

"Virtual Retirement Villages" Meeting - Offsite 3:00 pm
Monthly meeting in the Jewish Family Services offices at the JCC on Oka Road, Los Gatos.
Offsite

Community Teen Screen 3:00 pm
Inside Hana's Suitcase showing at the Camera 12 Cinemas in Downtown San Jose.
Camera 12 Cinema, San Jose

Monday, November 8, 2010

Inservice Day at ECC - No school

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Men's Club Bocce Ball and Dinner
Offsite

House Committee Meeting 4:00 pm

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

FF Faculity Meeting 5:30 pm
Room 9

11 & 12 Grade Class 7:00 pm

Hebrew High School 7:00 pm

Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm
Sanctuary

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Sisterhood Board Meeting 7:30 pm
No information available.

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, November 11, 2010

Veterans Day

Frielache Menschen Lunch & Program 11:30 am
Join our Seniors Group for a light lunch and program by Rabbi Lisa Levenberg: The Spirit of the Israeli Defense Force
Oneg Room

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Friday, November 12, 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 and guest speaker Rabbi Ron Kornish presenting: Interregligious Dialogue in Israel: A Path Towards Peace.
Sanctuary

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Tot Shabbat 9:30 am
Celebrate Shabbat in a fun, accessible way. For families with very young children.
Multi-Purpose Room

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
Shir Shabbat Service with Lay Leader Linda Allen and Lay Cantor Mark Allen.
Chapel

Eric Jedel & Kyle Epsman B'nai Mitzvah 10:30 am
Eric Jedel and Kyle Epsman will be called to the Bimah in honor of becoming B'nai Mitzvah with Rabbi Fleekop and Cantor Felder-Levy.
Sanctuary

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Religious School 9:30 am

Speaker Rabbi Jerry Levy 10:00 am
Witness to the Sacred: The Camera as a Prayerbook Rabbi Jerry Levy will touch on the relationship of Jewish spirituality and art. Those with an interest in photography will especially enjoy this program.
Oneg Room

Jr. Choir Rehearsal 12:00 pm
Sanctuary

RS Faculty Meeting 12:30 pm

Scrapbooking with Sisterhood 2:00 pm
Lean more about Scrapbooking in this hands-on workshop.
Oneg Room

Monday, November 15, 2010

Health Fair Committee Meeting 7:30 pm
Room 2

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Hebrew High School 7:00 pm

Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm
Sanctuary

Intro to Judaism at Emanu-El 7:30 pm

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Open House at Early Childhood Center 9:00 am

Board Meeting 7:30 pm
Oneg Room

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, November 18, 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, November 19, 2010

Shabbat Service & Levine Lecture with the Choir. 8:00 pm
Join us for Shabbat Service with the choir and Levine Lecturer Tom Dine.
Sanctuary

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Confirmation Trip with Rabbi Fleekop

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
Shir Shabbat Service with Rabbi Aron and Lay Cantor, Jan Rose.
Sanctuary

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Confirmation Trip with Rabbi Fleekop

Guest Speaker Rabbi Freedman, "Progressive Judaism across the Pond" 9:30 am
"Progressive Judaism across the Pond" will be the topic of Rabbi Paul Freedman's presentation
Chapel

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

Jr. Choir Rehearsal 12:00 pm
Sanctuary

Monday, November 22, 2010

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at Methodist Church of Los Gatos. 7:30 pm
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at the Los Gatos United Methodist Church.
Offsite

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Thanksgiving Day

Office & ECC Closed

Friday, November 26, 2010

Office & ECC Closed

Shabbat Service 8:00 pm
Shabbat Service with Rabbi Aron and Lay Cantor Robert Bergman.
Sanctuary

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Community Shabbat Service and Confirmation Student Reunion 10:30 am
Community Shabbat Service and Confirmation Student Reunion with Rabbi Aron and Lay Cantor Susan Rancer.
Sanctuary

Sunday, November 28, 2010

NO Religious School

Monday, November 29, 2010

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Long Range Planning Committee Meeting 6:30 pm
Chapel

Hebrew High School 7:00 pm

Intro to Judaism at Shir Hadash 7:30 pm

Documentary "I Do! Who Can't?" Preview 8:00 pm
The American Leadership Forum's Marriage Equality Working Group has created a 30 minute documentary entitled "I Do! Who Can't?" Preview of the film in Palo Alto. Read more.
Offsite