May 2009 - Temple Emanu-El

More TempleHappenings10Meeka's Senior RecitalAll are invited!Shirat Naomi – T’filat Ha’LevMusical Tribute to NaomiShemer, mother ofContemporary Israeli Poetryand Prayer“The prayer of a communityis always heard”Maimonides, ‘Laws of Prayer,’ 8:1Monday, May 1112:15pm - 1:15pmThe Academy for Jewish ReligionYitzhak Rabin Hillel Center for Jewish Life at UCLA574 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles - 310.824.1586 www.ajrca.orgModern Israel: People & CultureNew Adult Education Classtaught by Rabbi MagatDates: Sundays, April 26, May3, 10, 1711:30am – 12:30pmFree for temple members; $36donation for non-members.Everyone participating in theIsrael trip will want to attend!Also open to everyone whowants to learn more about thepeople of modern-day Israel.RSVP toadmin@templesanjose.org orcall the Temple Administrativeoffice at 408.292.0939.Save the Date: Sunday, May 3Silicon Valley Celebrates Israel - Yom Ha’Atzmaut12:30pm – 4:00pm - Free admissionLevy Family Campus in Los GatosEarly entrance forpreschoolers & kindergartnersSpend the day in ‘Israel’!Culture * Food * Tourism *Music *History * Dance *Innovation * Arts *Technology * Shopping*Contests * LiveEntertainment * FolkDancing * Activities for allagesShofar ClassWe have all marveled at Mark Cahn’s shofar blowing abilities at HighHoly Day services and wondered “How does he do that so well?”He’s sharing his secrets along with all the ‘secret’ ancient history ofthe shofarot (plural for shofar) at the new four part Shofar class.Sundays from 10:30am – 11:30am in the Temple HouseJune 7 - Introduction to minhag (custom), history, etc.July 12 - TechniqueAugust 9 - PracticeA light breakfast will be served.Thursday, September 17 from 7:00pm – 8:00pm in the SanctuaryLast class - RehearsalRSVP by June 5 toshofar@templesanjose.orgAges: Post B’nai Mitzvah-100(15 participants max)Bring own shofarand ear plugs!Tekiah!“It would be mypleasure to beyour Realtor!”Mary CohenSeniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)Quality Service Certified (QSC)408.981.2955 cellIn appreciation of your business andreferrals, a donation will be made toTemple Emanu-El at close of escrow.For more information visitwww.jvalley.org.