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18 2019

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Oct

1 2019

Fiddler: Miracle of Miracles

1:15AM - 3:30PM  

3Below Theaters
288 S. 2nd Street
San Jose, CA 95125

 

The origin story behind one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals, Fiddler on The Roof, and its creative roots in…

Sep

19 2019

to
Oct

2 2019

Fiddler: Miracle of Miracles

1:15AM - 3:30PM  

3Below Theaters
288 S. 2nd Street
San Jose, CA 95125

 

The origin story behind one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals, Fiddler on The Roof, and its creative roots in…

Oct

1 2019

Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Services at CBD

8:30AM - 12:40PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Services - Kehillah Gadolah
Join us for this traditional, clergy-led worship service.

Sign up fo…

Oct

1 2019

Text-based Study Session for High Holy Days at CBD

9:15AM - 10:15AM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Netivot Hateshuvah: Text-based Study Session led by Susan Leitner
We will explore a text related to High Holy Days.

…
Oct

1 2019

Apple Fest/Tot Service at CBD

11:00AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Apple Fest/Tot Service
Join us for our 4th annual Rosh Hashanah Apple Fest/Tot Service. We will feature apple storie…

Oct

1 2019

Conversational Musaf at CBD

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Conversational Musaf with Rabbi Berkowitz
Our Conversational Musaf continues to be a success, so we are going to do i…

Oct

2 2019

TEE Lunch and Learn with the Cantor

12:00PM - 1:30PM  

Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA

 

Join the Cantor for lunch, and bring your thirst for Jewish knowledge!  Bring a sack lunch and join Cantor Edmondson…

Oct

4 2019

Friday Talmud Study: Tractate Megillah at CBD

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

 

Friday Talmud Study: Tractate Megillah 
Join us for weekly Talmud Study. English texts are available. Newcomers are …

Oct

4 2019

TEE Congregational Shabbat Dinner

6:00PM - 7:00PM  

Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA

 

Join us for our Congregational Shabbat Dinner! Starting on the first Friday in October, this event will be held every…

Oct

4 2019

TEE Erev Shabbat Shuvah Family Service & Board Installation

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA

 

Please join us for our Erev Shabbat Shuvah Family Service. We will also have a Board Installation ceremony.

Oct

4 2019

CSH Erev Shabbat Shuvah Service

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane
Los Gatos, CA

 

Erev Shabbat Shuvah Service

Friday, October 4, 2019 • 5 Tishrei 5780

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Sanctuary

 
 

Shabb…

Oct

5 2019

CSH Shabbat Shuvah at Vasona

10:30AM - 12:30PM  

Vasona Lake County Park
Circle Group Area
Los Gatos, CA 95032

 

Shabbat Shuvah Service

Saturday, October 5, 2019 • 6 Tishrei 5780

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Vasona Lake County Park
Lake…

Oct

5 2019

Tot Shabbat at CBD

11:00AM - 11:45AM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 
Oct

6 2019

Awakening through Jewish Meditation – Iyún Ayin with Reb Brian Yosef

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

Congregation Netivot Shalom
1316 University Avenue, Berkeley, California, 94702
Berkeley, AZ 94702

 

Discover freedom with transformational teachings, heart opening chants and deep silence. ​

Oct

6 2019

Playback Theater: Forgiveness

8:00PM - 10:00PM  

Maya Tripp
14855 Oka road
Los Gatos, CA 95032

 

Creating theater, on the spot, from real life stories

An improv theater event, with the SF Playback Theater troupe.

Wit…

Oct

7 2019

Walking Through the Prayerbook at CBD

11:45AM - 12:45PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Walking Through the Prayerbook
Led by Chuck Taubman
A weekly, casual, unscripted class where we study well-known pray…

Oct

8 2019

Erev Yom Kippur Service (Kol Nidre) at Congregation Emeth

7:30AM - 9:30PM  

Congregation Emeth
17835 Monterey Road
Morgan Hill, CA 95037

 

Come home to Congregation Emeth for the holidays! High Holy Days are a time for reflection, introspection, prayer and…

Oct

8 2019

Haverim Services JrK - 3rd at CBD

6:00PM - 7:00PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Haverim Services JrK - 3rd
Parents and their JrK - 3rd graders will join our High Holy Days service. Experience inclu…

Oct

8 2019

Kol Nidre Kehillah Gadolah Service at CBD

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Kol Nidre Kehillah Gadolah Service
Join us for this traditional, clergy-led worship service.

Sign up for donation-ba…

Oct

8 2019

Youth Services 4th-7th at CBD

6:00PM - 7:30PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Youth Services 4th-7th
Parents and their 4th-7th graders will join our High Holy Days service. Experience includes ga…

Oct

8 2019

TEE Israeli Dancing

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA

 

Put on your dancin' shoes and join our free Israeli dancing class taught by our very own Loui Tucker. This class take…

Oct

8 2019

CSH Erev Yom Kippur

8:00PM - 10:00PM  

Sacred Heart Church
13716 Saratoga Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070

 

Kol Nidre

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 • 9 Tishrei 5780

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sacred Heart Church, 13716 Saratoga Aven…

Oct

9 2019

Yom Kippur Kehillah Gadolah Service at CBD

9:00AM - 2:00PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Yom Kippur Kehillah Gadolah Service
Join us for this traditional, clergy-led worship service.

Sign up for donation-b…

Oct

9 2019

Yom Kippur Kehillah K'tanah Service at CBD

9:00AM - 2:00PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Yom Kippur Kehillah K'tanah Service  
Join us for this less traditional, lay-led worship.

Sign up for donation-bas…

Oct

9 2019

Netivot Hateshuvah: "Is This the Fast I Chose?" at CBD

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Netivot Hateshuvah: "Is This the Fast I Chose?" with Rabbi Pressman
A Deep Dive into the Yom Kippur Haftarah. The R…

Oct

9 2019

Yom Kippur Services at Congregation Emeth

9:30AM - 9:30PM  

Congregation Emeth
17835 Monterey Road
Morgan Hill, CA 95037

 

Come home to Congregation Emeth for the holidays! High Holy Days are a time for reflection, introspection, prayer and…

Oct

9 2019

CSH Yom Kippur Morning Service

10:00AM - 1:00PM  

Sacred Heart Church
13716 Saratoga Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070

 

Yom Kippur Morning Services

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 • 10 Tishrei 5780

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sacred Heart Church…

Oct

9 2019

Haverim Service JrK-3rd at CBD

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Haverim Service JrK-3rd
Parents and their Jr K - 3rd graders will join our High Holy Days service. Experience include…

Oct

9 2019

Youth Services 4th-7th at CBD

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Youth Services 4th-7th
Parents and their 4th-7th graders will join our High Holy Days morning service. Experience inc…

Oct

9 2019

Teen High Holy Days Session: Languages - Jewish and American at CBD

11:00AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Yom Kippur Teen Break Out Session
Languages - Jewish and American
Led by Bonnie Slavitt
As Jews in modernity, we poss…

Oct

9 2019

Tot & Young Family Service at CBD

11:40AM - 12:40PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Tot & Young Family Service
Join us for fun and interactive services for families with children ages 5 and under. Serv…

Oct

9 2019

TEE Lunch and Learn

12:00PM - 1:30PM  

Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA

 

Join the Rabbi for lunch, and bring your opinion!  Bring a sack lunch and join Rabbi Magat on the second Wednesday o…

Oct

9 2019

Netivot Hateshuvah: Prayer and Breathing at CBD

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Netivot Hateshuvah: Prayer and Breathing. Led by Robin Penn
Connecting with prayer and your breath – dedicated to S…

Oct

9 2019

Yom Kippur Russian Service at CBD

3:00PM - 5:00PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Yom Kippur Russian Service with Rabbi Baird
Козел Отпущения Тогда и Сейчас: Беседа Р…

Oct

9 2019

Yom Kippur Study Session at CBD

3:00PM - 4:00PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Yom Kippur Study Session
Join us in the main sanctuary for a meaningful study session as we transition to Minha & N'i…

Oct

9 2019

CSH Yom Kippur FREE Family Services

3:30PM - 4:30PM  

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane
Los Gatos, CA

 

Yom Kippur FREE Family Service

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 • 10 Tishrei 5780

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Congregation Shir…

Oct

9 2019

Yom Kippur Minha & N’ilah Services at CBD

4:00PM - 7:15PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Yom Kippur Minha & N’ilah Services
Please join us. 

Sign up for donation-based tickets here
See all High Holy D…

Oct

9 2019

Break the Fast at Beth David at CBD

7:15PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Break the Fast at Beth David
Wouldn’t it be great to go directly from Yom Kippur services to the break the fast mea…

Oct

11 2019

Alzheimer's Caregivers' Support Group at CSH

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane
Los Gatos, CA

 

The Alzheimer's Association, in conjunction with Congregation Shir Hadash's Caring Committee, is offering a Support G…

Oct

11 2019

Friday Talmud Study: Tractate Megillah at CBD

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

 

Friday Talmud Study: Tractate Megillah 
Join us for weekly Talmud Study. English texts are available. Newcomers are …

Oct

11 2019

CSH Shabbat Service with the Band

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane
Los Gatos, CA

 

Shabbat Service with the Band

Friday, October 11, 2019 • 12 Tishrei 5780

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

 
 

Celebrate S…

Oct

12 2019

TEE Baby Shabbat

9:00AM - 10:00AM  

Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA

 

Temple Emanu-El presents a Shabbat experience geared towards families with children ages 1-30 months.  Little ones w…

Oct

13 2019

Scientists in Synagogues Program

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane
Los Gatos, CA

 

Scientists in Synagogues Program

Sunday, October 13, 2019 • 14 Tishrei 5780

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Sanctuary

 
…

Oct

13 2019

PJ Library Goes to Oak Meadow!

2:30PM - 4:00PM  

Oak Meadow Park, Area 6
233 Blossom Hill Road
Los Gatos, CA

All aboard the Sukkah Express! PJ Library is heading out to the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad for a Sukkot-themed adve…

Oct

13 2019

CSH 20s and 30s in the Sukkah

8:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane
Los Gatos, CA

 

20s and 30s in the Sukkah

Sunday, October 13, 2019 • 14 Tishrei 5780

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Shir Hadash Sukkah

 
…

Oct

14 2019

Walking Through the Prayerbook at CBD

11:45AM - 12:45PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Walking Through the Prayerbook
Led by Chuck Taubman
A weekly, casual, unscripted class where we study well-known pray…

Oct

15 2019

CSH Stanford Fall Blood Drive

3:00PM - 7:00PM  

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane
Los Gatos, CA

 

Stanford Fall Blood Drive

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 • 16 Tishrei 5780

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Oneg Room

 

Stanfor…

Oct

17 2019

LGBTQ & Allies Dinner in the Sukkah

6:15PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane
Los Gatos, CA

 

LGBTQ & Allies Dinner in the Sukkah

Thursday, October 17, 2019 • 18 Tishrei 5780

6:15 PM - 8:30 PM Shir Hadash Su…

Oct

18 2019

Friday Talmud Study: Tractate Megillah at CBD

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

 

Friday Talmud Study: Tractate Megillah 
Join us for weekly Talmud Study. English texts are available. Newcomers are …

Oct

18 2019

Memoir Writing Class - Legacies

10:30AM - 11:45AM  

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane
Los Gatos, CA

 

The Harvard Health Blog has reported on the benefits of writing your memoirs. Join us for an opportunity to get start…

Oct

18 2019

TEE Tot Shabbat with Free Dinner

6:00PM - 7:30PM  

Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA

 

The perfect way to teach your children about Shabbat!  Led by Rabbi Magat and Cantor Amanda Edmondson, families with…

Oct

20 2019

Sukkot BBQ at the JCC

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center
14855 Oka Road
Los Gatos, CA

 

Save the date for the annual Sukkot BBQ at the JCC. This event is open to the entire community. You don't have to be …

Oct

20 2019

CSH Simchat Torah Service

6:30PM - 7:30PM  

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane
Los Gatos, CA

 

Simchat Torah

Sunday, October 20, 2019 • 21 Tishrei 5780

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Sanctuary

 
 

Joel Nelson and …

Oct

21 2019

Walking Through the Prayerbook at CBD

11:45AM - 12:45PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Walking Through the Prayerbook
Led by Chuck Taubman
A weekly, casual, unscripted class where we study well-known pray…

Oct

22 2019

TEE Israeli Dancing

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA

 

Put on your dancin' shoes and join our free Israeli dancing class taught by our very own Loui Tucker. This class take…

Oct

23 2019

TEE Lunch and Learn Torah Study

12:00PM - 1:30PM  

Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA

 

Food for your body.  Food for your soul.  Need a better way to spend your lunch hour?  Join Rabbi Magat for an inf…

Oct

25 2019

Friday Talmud Study: Tractate Megillah at CBD

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

 

Friday Talmud Study: Tractate Megillah 
Join us for weekly Talmud Study. English texts are available. Newcomers are …

Oct

25 2019

TEE Shabbat HaNefesh

6:30PM - 9:15PM  

Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA

 

Our newest Shabbat experience! Nourish your mind, body, and soul with your fellow congregants. Shabbat HaNefesh will …

Oct

25 2019

Legacy Shabbat: Jewish Family Services with Congregation Shir Hadash

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane
Los Gatos, CA

 

Legacy Shabbat with Jewish Family Services

Friday, October 25, 2019 • 26 Tishrei 5780

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Sanctuary…

Oct

26 2019

CSH Shir Shabbat Jr

9:00AM - 10:00AM  

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane
Los Gatos, CA

 

Shir Shabbat Junior

Saturday, October 26, 2019 • 27 Tishrei 5780

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

SHIR SHABBAT JR.

Do you ha…

Oct

26 2019

CSH First Torah Study

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane
Los Gatos, CA

 

First Torah Study

Saturday, October 26, 2019 • 27 Tishrei 5780

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Library

 
 

Want to …

Oct

26 2019

CSH First Shir Shabbat

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Shir Hadash
20 Cherry Blossom Lane
Los Gatos, CA

 

First Shir Shabbat Service

Saturday, October 26, 2019 • 27 Tishrei 5780

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Chapel

 

A P…

Oct

27 2019

Our Heritage and Our Health

4:00PM - 6:30PM  

Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center
14855 Oka Road
Los Gatos, CA

 

Facts about Genetic Conditions among the Ashkenazim.

Learn why Ashkenazi Jews have an increased risk of certain gene…

Oct

28 2019

Walking Through the Prayerbook at CBD

11:45AM - 12:45PM  

Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road
Saratoga, CA

 

Walking Through the Prayerbook
Led by Chuck Taubman
A weekly, casual, unscripted class where we study well-known pray…

Oct

29 2019

Introduction to Judaism

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center
14855 Oka Road
Los Gatos, CA

 

Introduction to Judaism

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 • 30 Tishrei 5780

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM APJCC
18855 Oka Road
Los Ga…

Oct

30 2019

Yavneh Kindergarten Information Night

6:30PM - 8:00PM  

Yavneh Day School
14855 Oka Rd Ste 100
Los Gatos, CA 95032

 

Come learn more about Yavneh Day School. View examples of student work, hear from our students and faculty, visit cla…

Oct

30 2019

Yavneh Kindergarten Information Night

6:30PM - 8:00PM  

Yavneh Day School
14855 Oka Rd Ste 100
Los Gatos, CA 95032

 

Come learn more about Yavneh Day School. View examples of student work, hear from our students and faculty, visit cla…