May 2009 - Temple Emanu-El

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MayCalendar12Friday May 16:15pm Congregational Potluck Dinner7:15pm Erev Shabbat Family Service, 5 th grade participationTeacher Appreciation ShabbatNFTY(senior youth group) Mitzvah Torah CorpSaturday May 29:00am Shabbat Minyan, Dalet Class Leading7:00pm Nite at the Races FundraiserSunday May 39:00am Hebrew, Brotherhood Meeting10:15am Jewish Studies12:00pm Confirmation Rehearsal and Photos12:30am Silicon Valley Celebrates IsraelTuesday May 54:00pm Confirmation Rehearsal and Photos5:30pm Executive Committee Meeting7:00pm Board of Trustees MeetingWednesday May 64:00pm Hebrew School6:15pm TJS7:30pm Beit Midrash, Choir RehearsalThursday May 77:00pm Rock Shabbat RehearsalFriday May 87:30pm Erev Shabbat Service, Choir ShabbatSaturday May 99:00am Shabbat Morning Minyan10:30am Matthew Ross becomes a Bar Mitzvah6:00pm End of the Year Preschool PicnicSunday May 109:00am Hebrew10:15am Judaic StudiesTuesday May 125:00pm Confirmation RehearsalWednesday May 1312:00pm Lunch n’ Learn –Ziva Abrams(Last Day of Wednesday Classes)4:00pm Hebrew School6:00pm Kadima – Grades 4 through 6 Youth Group6:15pm TJSThursday May 146:00am Sisterhood Dinner and Meeting7:30pm Rock Shabbat RehearsalFriday May 156:00pm Tot Shabbat, Potluck Dinner7:30pm Erev Shabbat ServiceOutreach ShabbatSaturday May 169:00am Shabbat Morning MinyanKelesy Hurwitz becomes a Bat Mitzvah (offsite)12:00pm EESY Swim Party (offsite)6:00pm Diaspora DinnerSunday May 17Last day of Religious School10:15am Judaic Studies (no Hebrew Classes)Pool Party at the SVJCC (all are welcome)Last Day of Sunday ClassesTuesday May 197:30pm Introduction to JudaismWednesday May 205:00pm Final Confirmation RehearsalThursday May 217:00pm Religious School Committee Meeting7:30pm Rock Shabbat RehearsalFriday May 226:30pm Erev Shabbat Service7:30pm Rock ShabbatSaturday May 236:00pm Dinner and Consecration of Confirmation ClassMonday May 25Offices Closed for Memorial DayTuesday May 267:00pm Annual Meeting and ReceptionWednesday May 2712:00pm Lunch ‘n Learn – Torah Study6:00pm Rosh Chodesh (offsite)Thursday May 287:00pm Erev Shavuot and Confirmation ServiceFriday May 29Preschool and Temple Offices Closed9:00am Shavuot Yizkor Service6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 12 th grade graduationSaturday May 309:00am Shabbat Morning MinyanShabbat in Nature CampoutShabbat Candle Lighting TimesSave the Dates!June 6 – Havdallah in the NeighborhoodFriday, May 1, 2009Shabbat, May 2, 2009Friday, May 8, 2009Shabbat, May 9, 2009Friday, May 15, 2009Shabbat, May 16, 2009Friday, May 22, 2009Shabbat, May 23, 2009Light Candles at: 7:39 pmShabbat Ends: 8:40 pmLight Candles at: 7:45 pmShabbat Ends: 8:47 pmLight Candles at: 7:51 pmShabbat Ends: 8:54 pmLight Candles at: 7:57 pmShabbat Ends: 9:00 pmJune 7 – The Big Splash-Opening Day of the Community MikvahIsrael in the GardensJune 10 – “Survival in Shanghai”June 11 – Sisterhood Dinner and MeetingJune 28 – All Sisterhood Day
CommitmentMembership13Benefits of MembershipWhether you grew up loving religious school or you attendservices only once a year, there are innumerable benefits tobecoming a member at your local synagogue.Spiritual Benefits-Feeling nachas (pride) by supporting the Jewish community-A place to turn: in crisis, times of joy, when you just want tobelong-Volunteer opportunities-Being connected to 5,768 years of Jewish history and traditionIt is now time for all Temple members to declare their financialcommitment to Temple Emanu-El for the coming fiscal year2009-2010. It is only through your financial support that thesynagogue can provide all the benefits, including support forthe Religious School, worship services, adult education and allthe many other functions of our Jewish home. Please rememberthat you are affirming your commitment to your Jewish heritagerather than paying “dues” as one would to a health club orsocial organization.The Board of Trustees has decided to continue the sameprogram as last year. $1800 per year per family or $900 peryear per single member is still considered the “Basic” level, but“Sustaining” level of $2100 represents what it actually costsper family to keep our doors open.Over the past two years we have made significant progresstowards our goal of bringing all members to at least the Basiclevel, and many members generously volunteered to “step-up”their membership commitments to the Sustaining, Silver, Goldand Platinum levels.We will not be asking for increases from members who havealready made commitments at the Basic level or above; however,if you are able to increase your level of giving, you would behelping Temple Emanu-El become more financially soundand continue the vibrant energy that has been established inour congregation.The commitment requests will be coming out soon. Pleaserespond as quickly as possible.Thank you.Bob HerschFinancial Commitment Committee Chairdues@templesanjose.orgReligious Benefits-Leaving a legacy to the next generation of Jews and thosewho follow-Life cycle event support: Baby Naming, Brit Milah,Consecration, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Confirmation, Wedding,Counseling, Funeral, Shiva-Clergy Support-Membership subsidizes our Religious SchoolsSocial Benefits-Feeling connected to the local and greater Jewish community-Havurot (friendship groups)-Extended Family-Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Xtra Years of Zest (XYZ),Youth GroupsEducational Benefits-Continuing the Jewish tradition of learning-Life-long learning opportunities (18 months – adult)-Informational speakers on a variety of topics: Israel, ReformJudaism, Tikkun Olam (Social Action), Multi-Culturalism,Religious Pluralism, etc.-Torah Study-Hebrew Language ClassesMonetary Benefits-Help to maintain a Jewish presence in the world-Complimentary High Holy Day tickets for you and yourfamily, discounted High Holy Day tickets for your extendedfamily-Priority enrollment and discounted tuition for our awardwinningpreschool-Discount on facility rental-Income tax deductionsIntangible Benefits- Innumerable!
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