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Wed, February 5 2025
7 Shevat 5785

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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2025

"Family Stories Are Us" Writing Your Story with Esther Erman
Wednesday, Feb 5th 12:00p to 1:00p
There are lots of ways to record our stories—and lots of ways to procrastinate. KE member and published writer, Esther Erman, will lead a four-part writers' workshop series on Zoom to gather, share stories, and encourage each other to record our family stories, for now and the future. Join us to look at questions, concerns, and different methods—and unleash your creativity! Participants will be encouraged to form pairs or small groups to work together. Esther will be available to offer support between classes.
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2025

Daven & Dine
Friday, Feb 7th 6:00p to 8:30p
Please join us at 6:00 pm on February 7 for our monthly Daven & Dine program. Registration is required. We’ll start in the Kol Emeth Main Sanctuary singing Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv. We will then make kiddush, and enjoy a home-cooked meal together. Our menu includes: 3-bean soup, roasted tofu, quinoa, broccoli, green salad, and a yummy dessert. The deadline to register is Feb. 4th.
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2025

TaNaCH Study with Morat Derech Sarah
Sunday, Feb 9th 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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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2025

Prof. Michael Hoberman on Theodore Solomons and the John Muir Trail
Wednesday, Feb 12th 10:30a to 12:00p
The John Muir Trail runs 212 miles along the crest of California's High Sierra, from Yosemite to Mt. Whitney. Did you know that its creator was the direct descendant of the only Jewish clergyman in attendance at George Washington's inauguration in 1789? Click to learn more!
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 14 , 2025

Tu B'Shvat Tree Planting
Friday, Feb 14th 1:00p to 4:00p
We are in need of volunteers to help plant trees at KE. Kids are welcome to join! We will be guided by planting experts from Canopy, a Palo Alto based non-profit whose mission is to grow urban tree canopy in Midpeninsula communities for the benefit of all. Please register below so we know how many volunteers to anticipate. Thank you!
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 14 , 2025

Tu B'Shvat Seder with Scholar in Residence Meg Lowman
Friday, Feb 14th 6:00p to 9:00p
Join Arbornaut Dr. Meg Lowman for an incredible Tu B'Shvat weekend! At our Tu B'Shvat Seder, we'll eat special foods (and dinner), as well as explore current environmental topics through discussion and activities.
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2025

Children's Book Talk with Professor Meg Lowman
Shabbat, Feb 15th 11:00a to 12:00p
Your kiddos are the stewards of our planet, and they'll have an amazing chance to explore what Canopymeg refers to as the "8th Continent."
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2025

Adult Book Talk with Professor Meg Lowman
Shabbat, Feb 15th 1:30p to 2:30p
The kids aren't the only ones who get to learn from Canopymeg! After services and lunch, she'll speak about her memoir, The Arbornaut, which talks about the challenges of a woman in science, the hurdles and successes of forest conservation, and the importance of linking kids to nature.
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 19 , 2025

"Family Stories Are Us" Writing Your Story with Esther Erman
Wednesday, Feb 19th 12:00p to 1:00p
There are lots of ways to record our stories—and lots of ways to procrastinate. KE member and published writer, Esther Erman, will lead a four-part writers' workshop series on Zoom to gather, share stories, and encourage each other to record our family stories, for now and the future. Join us to look at questions, concerns, and different methods—and unleash your creativity! Participants will be encouraged to form pairs or small groups to work together. Esther will be available to offer support between classes.
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2025

Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute Concert
Thursday, Feb 20th 7:00p to 9:00p
Cover band Forever Simon & Garfunkel are bringing folk rock to Kol Emeth with! Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute celebrates the music of best selling duo in rock’n’roll history. With humor, soaring energy, charm, and laser precise harmony, Sean Altman & Jack Skuller lead the audience on a concert journey through Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel’s teenage roots, their early success as a groovy folk act, their global dominance as hit-makers, and even some of Paul Simon’s solo career. So, come join us for some parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme...and more as we celebrate the sounds of the legendary Simon & Garfunkel!
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2025

At Home Hospitality Shabbat
Friday, Feb 21st 6:00p to 8:00p
This Friday, stay home from Synagogue. Yes, we're serious. Stay home. But...get two delicious Challot. Invite a dear friend or someone you think would love a Shabbat dinner. Or just have dinner with your family, but make it special with candles, challah, and blessing your children. And then report back. Who did you have over? How was it? What resources or materials might have made it an even more special evening?
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2025

Service of Peace & Healing with Rabbi Amy Eilberg
Shabbat, Feb 22nd 10:30a to 11:30a
During these troubling times, come to a Service of Peace and Healing, led by Rabbi Amy Eilberg. In this service we offer short segments of the Shabbat morning service with evocative chants, interspersed with brief kavanot/spiritual introductions and periods of silence. In these times, we reflect on all of the prayers as sources of peace and healing for us, and the entire service as a prayer for peace for us and for the world. Come join us!
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2025

Meditation Minyan with Rabbi Idit Solomon
Sunday, Feb 23rd 9:00a to 10:00a
This unconventional minyan may include gentle movement, a prayer song, intention setting, and mind and body focus to get us ready for meditation. After meditation time, we will reflect together on a Torah teaching to bring Jewish wisdom to our practice and the upcoming week. Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this session offers a welcoming space to connect and recharge. Some cushions and blankets will be available. Please feel free to bring your own. If you have questions or are interested but unavailable, please contact Rabbi Solomon (see KE Directory).
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2025

TaNaCH Study with Morat Derech Sarah
Sunday, Feb 23rd 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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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2025

"Family Stories Are Us" Writing Your Story with Esther Erman
Wednesday, Feb 26th 12:00p to 1:00p
There are lots of ways to record our stories—and lots of ways to procrastinate. KE member and published writer, Esther Erman, will lead a four-part writers' workshop series on Zoom to gather, share stories, and encourage each other to record our family stories, for now and the future. Join us to look at questions, concerns, and different methods—and unleash your creativity! Participants will be encouraged to form pairs or small groups to work together. Esther will be available to offer support between classes.
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 27 , 2025

TKEYA Evening at the Booths'
Thursday, Feb 27th 7:30p to 9:00p
Join Rabbi Booth and fellow young adults as we struggle with finding a meaningful theology. Perhaps the Zohar can show us the way. You are welcome to bring a salty or sweet kosher snack to share.
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2025

Ochel Moed: Broadway Shabbat
Friday, Feb 28th 5:45p to 8:30p
"Start spreadin' the news... I'm leavin' today... I want to be a part of it... New York, New York..." Bring your vagabond shoes along to Kol Emeth, and enjoy a fun and music-filled evening. We'll enjoy a Kabbalat Shabbat infused with the magic of Broadway, a special dinner laden with delicious New York style Jewish Deli food, and you might become the king of the hill or the top of the heap with a few rounds of Broadway Music Trivia and Games! If you can make it here, you'll make it anywhere, so come join us!
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2025

Aging with Intention Workshop: Solo Aging
Tuesday, Mar 11th 10:00a to 12:00p
We will work together to identify concerns, and to develop the best strategies to deal with those concerns. We will review several lists of recommended documents for solo agers, and potential ways to fill out legal documents in the absence of an obvious person to serve as co-signer, to exercise durable power of attorney, or to serve as trustee.
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 16 , 2025

Meditation Minyan with Rabbi Idit Solomon
Sunday, Mar 16th 9:00a to 10:00a
This unconventional minyan may include gentle movement, a prayer song, intention setting, and mind and body focus to get us ready for meditation. After meditation time, we will reflect together on a Torah teaching to bring Jewish wisdom to our practice and the upcoming week. Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this session offers a welcoming space to connect and recharge. Some cushions and blankets will be available. Please feel free to bring your own. If you have questions or are interested but unavailable, please contact Rabbi Solomon (see KE Directory).
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Wed, February 5 2025 7 Shevat 5785