Emeth's LGBTQ+ Community

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Welcome to Congregation Emeth!

At Congregation Emeth in Morgan Hill, CA, we are a warm, inclusive, and inviting community that welcomes all members of the Jewish community, including our LGBTQ+ family, friends, and allies. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for everyone, reflecting our core Jewish values of respect and love for all.

Our Commitment to LGBTQ+ Inclusion:

Active participation in local Pride events, demonstrating our solidarity and support.
Hosting an annual Pride Shabbat to honor and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Emphasizing inclusivity at all of our holidays and celebrations.
Open and affirming clergy, leadership, and congregation.

LGBTQ Celebrations and Activities at Congregation Emeth

Pride Shabbat: A joyful celebration embracing diversity and unity, where all are welcome.
Community Pride Participation: Join us as we march in local Pride events, Morgan Hill Pride flag raising, and show our support and love for all.
Inclusive Holiday Celebrations: Every holiday at Congregation Emeth is an opportunity to affirm our commitment to equality and welcome all.

At Congregation Emeth, we believe that everyone deserves a place to worship, celebrate, and belong. Join us in creating a community that is truly open to all.

For more information, please contact us at info@emeth.net. We look forward to welcoming you!

Sat, May 31 2025
4 Sivan 5785

URJ Summer Learning Opportunities

See the list of upcoming URJ programs or classes to explore Jewish life, traditions, values and identity in a space that celebrates your whole self. These programs affirm people from all backgrounds and are LGBTQ+ friendly.

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Upcoming Events

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Saturday ,
MayMay 31 , 2025

Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, May 31st 10:00a to 12:00p
Shabbat Morning Service
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Sunday ,
JunJune 1 , 2025

Women of Emeth Brunch
Sunday, Jun 1st 10:30a to 12:00p
All the Women of Emeth are invited to a celebration honoring Patty Baggese and Marilyn Freund for twenty years of leadership. We will gather on June 1st at 10am for brunch and an opportunity to to honor Patty and Marilyn for their dedicated leadership. Throughout the past 20 years Patty and Marilyn have created a welcoming culture as they planned opportunities for Emeth members to participate in a vast variety of events from serious study to just having fun together. Please put the date June 1st on your calendar. We hope to welcome all of the women of Emeth!
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Sunday ,
JunJune 1 , 2025

Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Sunday, Jun 1st 5:00p to Monday, Jun 2nd 5:00a
On Sunday/Monday, June 1 and 2, we will celebrate the holiday of Shavuot. There is a tradition of late-night studying to accompany the holiday, called Tikkun Leil Shavuot, and I am proud to promote a wonderful study opportunity for members of our congregation produced in partnership with URJ Small Congregations. On that evening, there will be about 25 learning blocks spread over different hours where you can join by Zoom. It just so happens that Rabbi Dantowitz will be teaching a class at 8:00 PM PT that night - and I welcome members of our congregation to join me. But you may choose any class/classes that interest you throughout the programming. If you would like to join me, it would be great to see you online as we welcome friends from around the country. I invite you to register for the program so you can receive the link where all of the classes will be listed closer to the night of the program. REGISTER AT: https://urj.tfaforms.net/901?id=701UG00000Nkbk6
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Friday ,
JunJune 6 , 2025

Shabbat Service
Friday, Jun 6th 7:00p to 8:30p
Shabbat Friday Night Service
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Wednesday ,
JunJune 11 , 2025

Emeth Reads Book Discussion
Wednesday, Jun 11th 7:00p to 8:30p
Elizabeth Mandel will lead our discussion on the book, Tap Dancing on Everest: A Young Doctor's Unlikely Adventure by Dr. Mimi Zieman. Please register to receive the zoom link. Dr. Mimi Zieman was 25 and in her third year of medical school when she made a courageous but unexpected decision: She would join four climbers as they attempted a new route up the rarely traversed East Face of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world above sea level. The ascent would be without sherpas, guides or supplemental oxygen to deal with the thinning air at extreme altitudes. She would be the only woman and the only medical support on the ascent.The book also explores how her Jewish identity, shaped by a father who survived the Holocaust and an Israeli mother who immigrated to the United States, provided her with the stamina and spirituality to overcome the mental and physical challenges of the Everest expedition. (Hadassah Magazine)
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Friday ,
JunJune 13 , 2025

Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
Friday, Jun 13th 5:30p to 6:00p
📅 Friday, June 13 🕠 5:30 p.m. 📍 Civic Center Lawn– 17575 Peak Avenue This free community event will feature guest speakers, educational moments, and a shared commitment to inclusion and belonging for all. Bring your friends, family, and your pride. This celebration is open to everyone! #CityOfMorganHill
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Friday ,
JunJune 13 , 2025

Shabbat at Home
Friday, Jun 13th 7:00p to Shabbat, Jun 14th 12:00p
Enjoy Shabbat at home this evening
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Friday ,
JunJune 20 , 2025

Shabbat Service
Friday, Jun 20th 7:00p to 8:30p
Shabbat Friday Night Service
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Sunday ,
JunJune 22 , 2025

Longest Day, Strongest Light: A “Fun”draiser for Our Future
Sunday, Jun 22nd 2:00p to 4:00p
Enjoy wine, cheese, and catered appetizers with old and new friends at Longest Day, Strongest Light: A “Fun”draiser for Our Future Sunday June 22 2:00 – 4:00pm At the home of Aileen Teren-Foster and Dale Foster
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Saturday ,
JunJune 28 , 2025

Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Jun 28th 10:00a to 12:00p
Shabbat Morning Service
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Sat, May 31 2025 4 Sivan 5785

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