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A Message From Our Rabbi
Welcome to Congregation Emeth. We look forward to getting to know you. We are a warm and inclusive congregation of individuals and families who value their Jewish identities and understand the beauty of Judaism.
We are grateful to the founders of Congregation Emeth, The South Valley Jewish Community, who had the vision to form this congregation in 1976. We are an intergenerational congregation and rejoice in the gifts of our members of all ages and stages of life. Congregation Emeth is a member of the Union for Reform Judaism. As Reform Jews, we honor tradition and welcome innovation. Our congregation includes Jews from diverse backgrounds. We proudly embrace Interfaith families, LGTBQ, BIPOC and individuals seeking to explore Judaism.
Do you love learning? Congregation Emeth offers classes for children and adults. Do you love helping people? Congregation Emeth upholds the Jewish values of performing acts of loving kindness and engaging in tikkun olam, the work of repairing our world. Do you seek meaningful prayer experiences? Congregation Emeth celebrates the beauty of Shabbat and holidays. Do you enjoy sharing life’s journeys with others? Congregation Emeth is a place where we laugh together, support one another and make a difference in the world around us.
We are eager to meet you and invite you to join us in sharing your Jewish journey with us. Congregation Emeth looks forward to welcoming you to the community.
Come home to Congregation Emeth!
B’ruchim Ha’ba-im (blessed are those who come),
Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz
A Message From Our Membership Team
Thank you for your interest in Congregation Emeth. We strive to make our temple a warm and inviting place for all members and visitors. We are happy to welcome you to worship, study, and celebrate with us. We look forward to getting to know you!
- Join us for Shabbat or another event that interests you. Meet our members and Rabbi Dantowitz. Since we are currently celebrating online, please let the membership team know you would like to attend and we'll get you the link and be sure to have someone there to greet you and introduce you to others.
- Email Emeth's administrator admin@emeth.net to join our "Friends of Emeth" email list and receive our weekly eNews (HaMadrich) and monthly flyers.
- Looking for more specifics? Please email the membership team membership@emeth.net or call us at (408) 778-8200. We would be pleased to mail or email you a packet of information including our most recent newsletter, our brochures (Social Action / Education / Programming for Young Families / Sisterhood), our calendar of upcoming events, and/or a membership application form.
- The membership application packet can be downloaded, completed, and submitted by email or mailed to Congregation Emeth (Attn Controller) at 17835 Monterey Street, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The membership application packet contains a household information form, a pledge form, and a volunteer form so you can easily see where you get involved with your new congregation.
- Other questions about membership? Just contact us at membership@emeth.net.
Sun, October 6 2024
4 Tishrei 5785
Upcoming Events
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Monday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2024October 7 - One Year Later
Monday, Oct 7th 7:00p to 9:00p
All are invited to be together We mourn each and every life taken on October 7, 2023. May their memories be for a blessing. As we move into an uncertain future, praying for the return of the hostages, let us find strength in each other. Suggestions from the wider Jewish community: Please wear yellow on the day and to any events. This can be as small as a yellow ribbon or even by simply carrying yellow flowers, anything to commemorate the occasion and show your solidarity with the hostages. On October 7 we ask that you consider these three steps to raise awareness about the anniversary: Change your profile pic to a yellow square or a photo of you wearing yellow. Place a yellow ribbon emoji in your bio. You can copy/paste this one: 🎗️* Share a #DAYOFYELLOW post about the day. This can be as simple as a yellow image or a photograph of yellow flowers. Include some memorial language such as the lines above. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2024Kol Nidre
Friday, Oct 11th 7:30p to 9:30p
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024Yom Kippur Morning Services and schedule for the day
Shabbat, Oct 12th 10:00a to 6:00p
Yom Kippur, 10:00 AM Morning Services Adult Learning, following morning services Healing Service, 3:30 PM Yizkor Service, 4:30 PM Concluding Services, Mincha and N’eila, 5:00 PM -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2024Build the Sukkah
Sunday, Oct 13th 10:00a to 1:00p
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2024Adult Learning: From Time to Time - Journeys in the Jewish Calendar by Rabbi Dalia Marx. PhD
Tuesday, Oct 15th 7:00p to 8:30p
Time is fundamental to the human experience, and in Judaism it is even more—time is sanctified. Understanding the Jewish calendar is thus essential for fully comprehending Judaism. In "From Time to Time," Rabbi Dalia Marx, PhD, presents a fascinating exploration of the treasures of the Jewish year. The book artfully blends traditional and contemporary perspectives on each Hebrew month and its holidays. Rabbi Marx's insights are paired with striking illustrations; each month also features a diverse selection of poetry, prayers, and songs. Taking a distinctively Israeli, feminist, and progressive approach, "From Time to Time" is a comprehensive, indispensable companion you will want to return to each season. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2024Board Meeting
Thursday, Oct 17th 6:45p to 8:30p
Board Meeting -
Friday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2024Shabbat Service and Dinner in the Sukkah
Friday, Oct 18th 6:00p to 8:00p
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Monday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2024Divas who Dine - in the Sukkah!
Monday, Oct 21st 6:00p to 8:00p
Divas who Dine - in the Sukkah! Shalom Bayit is the Bay Area's hub for ending gender-based violence in the Jewish community, offering prevention services including education for youth and adults, and intervention services such as counseling for survivors experiencing domestic violence. Since 2020, Leo Thomason has been Shalom Bayit's Community Educator, teaching the Bay Area Jewish community about topics related to domestic violence and healthy relationships. They enjoy working with teens and adults alike, and have educated community members from Santa Rosa to San Jose, but never as far south as Morgan Hill! RSVP Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FA5AA2AA5F4C34-51729180-divas -
Friday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2024Simchat Torah Shabbat with Lior Ben-Hur
Friday, Oct 25th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 13 , 2024Emeth Reads: The Hebrew Teacher: Three Novellas by Maya Arad
Wednesday, Nov 13th 7:00p to 8:30p
Our next book will be The Hebrew Teacher: Three Novellas by Maya Arad, with Sharon Genkin leading the discussion on Wednesday, November 13th in-person and on Zoom at 7:00 pm. Three Israeli women, their lives altered by immigration to the United States, seek to overcome crises. Ilana is a veteran Hebrew instructor at a Midwestern college who has built her life around her career. When a young Hebrew literature professor joins the faculty, she finds his post-Zionist politics pose a threat to her life’s work. Miriam, whose son left Israel to make his fortune in Silicon Valley, pays an unwanted visit to meet her new grandson and discovers cracks in the family’s perfect façade. Efrat, another Israeli in California, is determined to help her daughter navigate the challenges of middle school, and crosses forbidden lines when she follows her into the minefield of social media. In these three stirring novellas—comedies of manners with an ambitious blend of irony and sensitivity—celebrated Israeli author Maya Arad probes the demise of idealism and the generation gap that her heroines must confront.
