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Sun, May 18 2025
20 Iyyar 5785

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Sunday ,
MayMay 18 , 2025

A Capella Concert feat. HaZamir and the KE A Capella Group!
Sunday, May 18th 4:00p to 5:00p
Join us for a music filled afternoon featuring both the Kol Emeth A Capella group and the wonderful group of young people in the HaZamir A Capella group. With songs from both groups individually and one song together, the afternoon is sure to get your toes tapping!
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 20 , 2025

KE Salon with Russ Gottfried
Tuesday, May 20th 2:00p to 3:00p
Join the KE Salon for a discussion with KE President, Russ Gottfried! No registration is required.
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 21 , 2025

Sisterhood Reunion and Gathering for All KE Women
Wednesday, May 21st 1:30p to 3:30p
Join other KE women in the Community Room for a chance to schmooze and snack together. Even if you can't come for the whole time, pop in for a moment to say hi and spend a moment. You bring the snacks (sweet please, and matching KE's Kashrut Guidelines) and we'll provide coffee, tea, and other drinks. We can't wait to see all of you, new and old!
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Friday ,
MayMay 23 , 2025

Hospitality Shabbat
Friday, May 23rd 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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Friday ,
MayMay 30 , 2025

Daven and Dine
Friday, May 30th 6:00p to 8:00p
Join us at 6:00pm on May 30 for our final Daven and Dine program of this season. 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, May 27
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Saturday ,
MayMay 31 , 2025

Grad Shabbat
Shabbat, May 31st 9:30a to 12:30p
As the school year comes to a close, join us on May 31 to celebrate our graduating class of 2025! We hope you can join us to celebrate these fabulous young adults as they transition into the next phase of their lives.
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Saturday ,
MayMay 31 , 2025

Service of Peace and Healing
Shabbat, May 31st 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.
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Sunday ,
JunJune 8 , 2025

An Afternoon at the Bocce Courts
Sunday, Jun 8th 4:00p to 6:00p
On the afternoon of Sunday, June 8th, the Men’s Havurah will be gathering to play a few rounds of bocce, followed by authentic Israeli dinner at Oren’s Hummus, in Los Gatos. Bocce is a time-honored game in the manner of lawn bowling, but no experience is required! Space will be limited, so please register early.
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Sun, May 18 2025 20 Iyyar 5785