Services
Prayer can heal and enrich our lives. It can unlock joy and gratitude. Spiritual life and prayer are a dynamic part of Kol Emeth. Our services are participatory and we invite you to be among the leaders. Our services are egalitarian because we hear in each other's voices a sign of God's presence. Our services take place in community because face to face human connection is an essential component of spiritual life. Feel welcome to come to any of our services and experience the warmth, joy, and song of our prayers.
Learn to lead services!
Sing along with more confidence! Check out the wonderful collection of tunes our Rabbis and teachers and congregants have made available: Learn the Service
Regular Minyan and Shabbat Schedule
6:00 pm Friday evening*
9:30 am Saturday morning
7:45 pm Sunday through Thursday, Daily Minyan*
7:15 am Sunday through Friday virtual Daily Minyan
Some in-person Minyanim, check the calendar.
Kol Emeth Daily Minyan provides an intimate environment for communal prayer and supports visitors and those in our community mourning the loss of a loved one. Everyone is welcome. Please come to daily minyan to support people who need a minyan.
*Evening Minyan is now virtual! Check the Calendar to see the latest information. Thursday Mornings are still usually held in person. Holidays: There is no daily minyan on seder nights - the first two nights of Pesach (Passover). Sukkot services are held at various times and locations.
We have a small whatsapp group that helps us form a minyan with those who live less than 10 minutes away from KE. Learn more.
** Friday night / Shabbat evening services Friday night services begin at 6:00pm and are at various locations or on zoom. Once or twice a month, Rabbi David Booth and his family host Barkhu at the Booths is an intimate and warm Kabbalat Shabbat with the Booth family. All are welcome. Check the calendar to see what program is planned for a particular Friday night.
If you would like to join us for one of our services, please contact the office.
Today's Calendar
Shabbat Mevarchim |
Havdalah : 8:34pm |
Tomorrow's Calendar
Rosh Chodesh Elul |
TaNaCH Study with Morat Derech Sarah : 10:00am |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Re'eh
Candle Lighting
Shabbat, Aug 23, 7:32pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Aug 23, 8:34pm |
Sat, August 23 2025
29 Av 5785
Our Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 24 , 2025
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! -
Tuesday ,
AugAugust 26 , 2025
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? -
Wednesday ,
AugAugust 27 , 2025
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. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 29 , 2025
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. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 2 , 2025
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. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 2 , 2025
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? -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 3 , 2025
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 -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 5 , 2025
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 -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2025
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. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 9 , 2025
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? -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 9 , 2025
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. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 9 , 2025
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. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2025
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. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 16 , 2025
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? -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2025
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. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025
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!" -
Monday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2025
Monday, Oct 6th 4:30p to 6:30p
It’s a true Harvest Fest at Kol Emeth this Sukkot! -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2025
Tuesday, Oct 14th 5:30p to 9:00p
It's time to celebrate! Come to KE for dancing, singing, cocktails, and caramel apples!