National Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration Stories

Wed, August 20 2025
26 Av 5785

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Friday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2025

Back-to-School Family Friday
Friday, Aug 22nd 5:45p to 8:00p
Join us for some Mad Science, services, and Shabbat dinner, with old friends and new friends to be made! This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with each other and an important chance to meet the teachers they will be learning with this year.
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 24 , 2025

TaNaCH Study with Morat Derech Sarah
Sunday, Aug 24th 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!
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Tuesday ,
AugAugust 26 , 2025

Lunch & Learn: Messianism As A Political Force Today
Tuesday, Aug 26th 12:00p to 1:00p
Join Rav Weisberg and Rabbi Booth for a series looking at Biblical and Rabbinic views of the Messiah. What will the Messianic age be? When will it commence? And in what ways are these ideas affecting / infecting Israel and contemporary Judaism?
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Wednesday ,
AugAugust 27 , 2025

Israel Tzedakah Series
Wednesday, Aug 27th 8:00p to 9:00p
Lights that Pierce the Darkness: Highlighting Three Charities in Israel Join Rabbi Booth as we explore three different health care initiatives in Israel. Presented on zoom only.
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Friday ,
AugAugust 29 , 2025

Hospitality Shabbat
Friday, Aug 29th 6:00p to 8:00p
This Friday, stay home from Synagogue. Yes, we're serious. Stay home. But...get two 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, matzah, and blessing your children.
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 2 , 2025

Good Grief! Widow & Widower's Group
Tuesday, Sep 2nd 10:00a to 11:30a
Widows and Widowers are invited to join us off-site for coffee, tea, and conversation on Tuesday, September 3, in the Community Room.
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 2 , 2025

Lunch & Learn: Messianism As A Political Force Today
Tuesday, Sep 2nd 12:00p to 1:00p
Join Rav Weisberg and Rabbi Booth for a series looking at Biblical and Rabbinic views of the Messiah. What will the Messianic age be? When will it commence? And in what ways are these ideas affecting / infecting Israel and contemporary Judaism?
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 3 , 2025

Women's Book Club: The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum
Wednesday, Sep 3rd 10:30a to 12:00p
The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized-Crime Boss by Margalit Fox
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 5 , 2025

Daven and Dine
Friday, Sep 5th 6:00p to 8:00p
Please join us for our monthly Daven & Dine program. 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. Kindly RSVP by 8pm on Tuesday, September 2
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2025

Men's Havurah Bowling and Lunch
Sunday, Sep 7th 1:00p to 3:00p
It’s not every day that you get to say a “Shehekheyanu” over a new event, so join us on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Homestead Bowl and the X Bar, for Kol Emeth’s first ever Men’s Havurah bowling event. Join other Kol Emeth men for a fun afternoon of bowling, socializing, drinks and lunch.
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 9 , 2025

Lunch & Learn: Messianism As A Political Force Today
Tuesday, Sep 9th 12:00p to 1:00p
Join Rav Weisberg and Rabbi Booth for a series looking at Biblical and Rabbinic views of the Messiah. What will the Messianic age be? When will it commence? And in what ways are these ideas affecting / infecting Israel and contemporary Judaism?
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 9 , 2025

KE Salon with Rabbi Mordechai Miller
Tuesday, Sep 9th 2:00p to 3:00p
Join the KE Salon for a discussion with Rabbi Mordechai Miller, the Emeritus Rabbi of Congregation Bet Ami.
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 9 , 2025

Israel Tzedakah Series
Tuesday, Sep 9th 8:00p to 9:00p
Lights that Pierce the Darkness: Highlighting Three Charities in Israel Join Rabbi Booth as we explore three different health care initiatives in Israel. Presented on zoom only.
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2025

Singing For Our Souls: A Pre-High Holiday Women's Gathering
Motzei Shabbat, Sep 13th 8:15p to 9:30p
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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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 16 , 2025

Lunch & Learn: Messianism As A Political Force Today
Tuesday, Sep 16th 12:00p to 1:00p
Join Rav Weisberg and Rabbi Booth for a series looking at Biblical and Rabbinic views of the Messiah. What will the Messianic age be? When will it commence? And in what ways are these ideas affecting / infecting Israel and contemporary Judaism?
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Monday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2025

Erev Rosh Hashanah Seder & Dinner
Monday, Sep 22nd 6:30p to 8:45p
A Seder on Rosh Hashanah? You bet! Explore the themes of the Jewish New Year with Rabbi Booth, Rabbi Graff, Morat Derech Sarah Miller, and the Kol Emeth Education team. Share in an evening of lively conversation, lots of hands-on activities, singing, a delicious dinner, and special holiday treats.
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025

Tashlich & Birthday Party of the World
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 6:00p to 8:00p
Join us at Bol Park in Palo Alto for Tashlich, Mincha, and Ma'ariv, followed by cupcake decorating to celebrate the "birthday of the world!"
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Monday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2025

Sukkot Harvest Festival 2025
Monday, Oct 6th 4:30p to 6:30p
It’s a true Harvest Fest at Kol Emeth this Sukkot!
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2025

Erev Simchat Torah 2025
Tuesday, Oct 14th 5:30p to 9:00p
It's time to celebrate! Come to KE for dancing, singing, cocktails, and caramel apples!
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Wed, August 20 2025 26 Av 5785