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Mon, September 9 2024
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Our Upcoming Events

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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 10 , 2024

Identifying Scammers with Deputy District Attorney Erin West
Tuesday, Sep 10th 7:00p to 8:00p
We find ourselves in an unprecedented bombardment of scams every day. Come hear Deputy District Attorney Erin West describe the up-to-the-minute techniques that scammers are using to separate you from your money. You can’t afford to miss this opportunity to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 11 , 2024

Elul Adult Learning Series
Wednesday, Sep 11th 10:30a to 12:00p
Prepare yourself for the High Holidays with this Elul Adult Learning series!
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 12 , 2024

Perfect Pairings: Music & Wine Tasting with Simon Wynberg and Len Lehmann
Thursday, Sep 12th 8:00p to 9:30p
Join us for an evening of good wine and good music, as we learn about the finer notes of each.
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2024

ARC Ensemble Family Concert & Dinner
Friday, Sep 13th 6:00p to 8:00p
Join us for a family oriented concert by the ARC Ensemble followed by Shabbat dinner and a joyous Kabbalat Shabbat service.
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2024

Shabbat Shiur with Professor William Safran
Shabbat, Sep 14th 1:30p to 2:30p
William Safran, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, recently joined Kol Emeth after he and his wife relocated to Palo Alto to be closer to his daughter and son-in-law, KE members Gabriella Safran and Michael Kahan. William is a Holocaust survivor from Dresden, Germany. He recently celebrated his 94th birthday. After immigrating to the US, he built a fascinating career in Political Science that has taken him all over the world.
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2024

ARC Ensemble Full Concert: Music in Exile
Shabbat, Sep 14th 8:00p to 9:30p
Holocaust Music Lost & Found is bringing the ARC Ensemble to KE! The multiple Grammy Award-nominee ARC Ensemble (Artists of The Royal Conservatory) is among Canada's most distinguished cultural ambassadors.
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2024

TaNaCH Study with Morat Derech Sarah
Sunday, Sep 15th 10:00a to 11:30a
Have you ever wanted to read the entire Bible all the way through? Study the TaNaCH (Torah, Prophets, and Writings) as a larger spiritual and literary work, as opposed to by the parsha? Are you wondering about the larger picture and connections? Want to dive deeper into the various stories, characters, and themes? Then, this is the class for you! We will meet most Sunday mornings (unless it conflicts with other Adult Ed or holiday events). February dates are Sunday the 11th and 18th.
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2024

Judaism 101 with Rabbi Booth
Sunday, Sep 15th 11:25a to 12:30p
Interested in understanding the fundamentals of Jewish faith and practice? If you're new to Judaism or feel like Hebrew School left you with more than a few gaps, this is the class for you!
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2024

Elul Adult Learning Series
Wednesday, Sep 18th 10:30a to 12:00p
Prepare yourself for the High Holidays with this Elul Adult Learning series!
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2024

Elul Shabbaton
Friday, Sep 20th (All day)
Join the KE community and Clergy for a weekend Shabbaton as we introduce this year's theme: "Lev Shalem: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Hope." Click below to learn more.
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2024

Elul Shabbaton: Friday Night Tisch
Friday, Sep 20th 6:00p to 8:00p
Come welcome Shabbat with Rabbis Booth and Graff, Morat Derech Sarah Miller, and Music Specialist Tyler Dean as we sing, listen to heart healing stories, and share joy together. Kabbalat Shabbat will begin at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner at 7:00 pm.
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 21 , 2024

SPNI’s Nature Heals: From Respite to Resilience
Shabbat, Sep 21st 12:30p to 1:15p
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel is Israel's oldest and largest environmental NGO, working to protect Israel's special nature and biodiversity through direct action, formal and informal environmental education, and through fostering a love of nature through hiking, birding and other activities. Click below to learn more about SPNI and their session.
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2024

Books & Bagels with Rabbi Sheldon Lewis
Sunday, Sep 22nd 10:30a to 12:00p
Join us for a discussion led by Flaurie S. Imberman with our own Rabbi Emeritus Sheldon Lewis about his newest book, "How Precious the Ground on Which We Stand: Jewish Values that Could Save the Earth."
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2024

Judaism 101 with Rabbi Booth
Sunday, Sep 22nd 11:25a to 12:30p
Interested in understanding the fundamentals of Jewish faith and practice? If you're new to Judaism or feel like Hebrew School left you with more than a few gaps, this is the class for you!
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 25 , 2024

The High Holidays Through a Lens of Kavanah (Personal Intention)
Wednesday, Sep 25th 1:00p to 2:30p
The High Holidays Through a Lens of Kavanah (Personal Intention) is an experiential workshop that provides an opportunity for us to pause from usual holiday preparations to explore what Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur offer us on our unique journeys. Facilitated by Honey Meir-Levy.
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2024

Singing For Our Souls: A Pre-High Holiday Women's Gathering
Motzei Shabbat, Sep 28th 7:45p to 9:00p
Kol Isha, Our Women's Havurah, invites the women of Kol Emeth to an evening of singing, spirituality, and sisterhood. In the spirit of Selichot, we will enter into the melodies and messages of the holidays and begin to prepare our hearts for a new year.
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2024

Traditional Leil Selichot
Motzei Shabbat, Sep 28th 10:00p to 11:00p
Selichot gives us a musical taste of the High Holy Days, reminding us that Rosh Hashanah is nearly here. Throughout the month of Elul we prepare for the High Holy Days—mind, body, and soul. Our preparation becomes more intense during the last few days before Rosh Hashanah.
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 29 , 2024

Sunrise Selichot at the Baylands
Sunday, Sep 29th 6:30a to 8:00a
As the sun rises on a new morning, our preparations for the High Holidays deepen. Join Rabbi Booth and Elaine Moise at the Baylands as we greet the new day and pray for forgiveness, surrounded by the beauty of nature.
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 29 , 2024

Compassion Week Mitzvah Fair
Sunday, Sep 29th 10:00a to 12:30p
Join us on the last day of Compassion Week for a Mitzvah Fair at Kol Emeth! Compassion Week gathers volunteers of all ages and abilities for ten days of meaningful service activities September 21-29. During this inspiring event, volunteers work tirelessly to support local organizations that focus on meeting the basic needs of our neighbors year-round. With over 150 diverse projects to choose from, there’s something fun and convenient for everyone to contribute during Compassion Week 2024. Together, we can make a significant difference and spread compassion in our community.
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 29 , 2024

TaNaCH Study with Morat Derech Sarah
Sunday, Sep 29th 10:00a to 11:30a
Have you ever wanted to read the entire Bible all the way through? Study the TaNaCH (Torah, Prophets, and Writings) as a larger spiritual and literary work, as opposed to by the parsha? Are you wondering about the larger picture and connections? Want to dive deeper into the various stories, characters, and themes? Then, this is the class for you! We will meet most Sunday mornings (unless it conflicts with other Adult Ed or holiday events). February dates are Sunday the 11th and 18th.
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