Congregation Kol Emeth

Attend and Support our annual Spring Celebration!

In honor of multiple generations of the Saal family, join us to celebrate at Kol Emeth on the evening of Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11th, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Spring Celebration is Kol Emeth’s most impactful fundraiser of the year and a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends and our Kol Emeth family. We hope to see you there.

Enjoy an elegant indoor/outdoor evening with great food and wonderful company. Please also consider donating, even if you’re unable to attend. Your support will help to keep our congregation thriving.

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Camp KEnnect Enrollment is now open!

June is far away…but now is the time to register for summer camps before they fill up. So, if there is a TK-7th grader in your life, take a moment to learn about KE’s very own Camp KEnnect. This will be our fourth summer, and our reputation has grown; we will likely reach capacity before registration closes on May 1st. Email office@kolemeth.org for any questions about camp or assistance with enrollment.

OFFICE HOURS

Our office is closed on Mondays and Saturdays. Before you visit the office, please give us a call at (650) 948-7498 & dial "0" for reception desk, or you can email office@kolemeth.org.

Sunday & Friday: 9:00am - 2:00pm

Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm

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All Are Welcome

Everyone is welcome at our egalitarian Jewish community in the heart of Silicon Valley, in Palo Alto, California. Kol Emeth is a place to learn, grow, pray, and make face-to-face human connections. Come and meet people from all walks of life and all backgrounds. We want to warmly welcome you to our services and our community.

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Sun, May 11 2025
13 Iyyar 5785

Our Upcoming Events

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Sunday ,
MayMay 11 , 2025

Spring Celebration
Sunday, May 11th 5:30p to 8:30p
The Spring Celebration is Kol Emeth’s most impactful fundraiser of the year and a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends and our Kol Emeth family. Register now for an elegant indoor/outdoor evening with great food and wonderful company. Your support will help to keep our congregation thriving.
Register Now

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Friday ,
MayMay 16 , 2025

Lag B'Omer & End of Year BBQ
Friday, May 16th 5:30p to 7:30p
As we finish our school year, join us at Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills (26870 Moody Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022) to celebrate, along with a fun filled evening to celebrate Lag B'Omer. With the help of the staff at Hidden Villa, we'll do some archery, a Garden Scavenger Hunt, visits with some farm animals, and plenty more! And no celebration is complete without a delicious meal, so if not for the activities, come for the vegan burgers, and all the fixings!
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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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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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Attend and Support our annual Spring Celebration!

Camp KEnnect Enrollment is now open!

All Are Welcome