Sisterhood
Sisterhood
Congregation Emeth's Sisterhood has been meeting regularly since 2001, before the congregation had a permanent home. Sisterhood offers an opportunity for the women of Congregation Emeth to socialize and participate in such activities as assisting with special Yom Tov Onegs (holiday receptions) and maintaining the Mazel Tov book of resources for families with an upcoming bar or bat mitzvah. Members of Sisterhood have an annual Chanukah party and special Women's Seder each year. They help out with Emeth's annual fundraising events--especially the annual mah jongg tournament--and create and deliver Yom Tov (holiday) baskets before Rosh Hashanah to congregants unable to attend services.
Divas Who Dine
Emeth's Sisterhood organizes a monthly dining outing to a local restaurant, typically on the third Monday of the month. Look for announcements in our weekly email, HaMadrich, and click on the link to RSVP. We welcome all women, including cis and trans women, and their guests, members of Sisterhood or not, so come when you can! Questions? Contact Marilyn or Patty at sisterhood@emeth.net.
Rachamim
Through Sisterhood's Rachamim Committee, the women of Emeth volunteer for a month at a time to reach out to shut-ins and provide support to other members in need. Most of these efforts are not evident to the congregation at large but are valued by those who receive them. In addition, we have a signup list for special visits and other support. Please go to Lotsa Helping Hands to join other members of Emeth in signing up on specific dates to help congregants with driving, meals, visits, etc. (Follow the link above, searching on "Emeth Rachamim". Contact Shari at rachamim@emeth.net if you need help.)
For more information about Sisterhood, including our monthly programs, contact Patty and Marilyn at sisterhood@emeth.net.
Sun, October 6 2024
4 Tishrei 5785
Upcoming Events
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Monday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2024
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 , 2024
Friday, Oct 11th 7:30p to 9:30p
Kol Nidre -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024
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 , 2024
Sunday, Oct 13th 10:00a to 1:00p
Build the Sukkah -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2024
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 , 2024
Thursday, Oct 17th 6:45p to 8:30p
Board Meeting -
Friday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2024
Friday, Oct 18th 6:00p to 8:00p
Shabbat Service and Dinner in the Sukkah -
Monday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2024
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 , 2024
Friday, Oct 25th 7:00p to 9:00p
Simchat Torah Shabbat with Lior Ben-Hur -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 13 , 2024
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.