Welcome to Congregation Kol Emeth, an egalitarian, Conservative synagogue located in the heart of Silicon Valley. We offer a warm environment for Jewish study and prayer. Through our classes and programs, congregants have many opportunities to stay involved with the synagogue and to be part of a vibrant Jewish community. Please come by and visit us soon!
Service Times
- Candle lighting at 4:45 p.m.
- Friday, January 2
- 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service
- Saturday, January 3
- Parashat Vayiggash
- 9:15 a.m. Shabbat Service
- 11:00 a.m. Torah for Tots
- 5:49 p.m. Shabbat ends
- Sunday, January4
- 9:00 a.m. Morning Minyan
- 10:15 a.m. Talmud Class
- 7:45 p.m. Evening Minyan
- Daily Minyan Schedule
Special Programs
- New programs. All are at Kol Emeth unless otherwise noted.
- Saturday, January 10, 7:15 p.m.
3rd Annual Progressive Dinner
Cost: $50.00 per person
Sart the evening with appetizers and schmoozing at Kol Emeth, dinner at a host home, and dessert back at Kol Emeth to end a wonderful evening.
To register email KEDinner@comcast.net - Tuesday, January 13, 8:00 p.m.
Please join us in the Kol Emeth Sanctuary for An Evening with by Nan and Dr. Charles Geschke.
A number of years ago Chuck, who co-founded Adobe Systems and currently serves as Chairman of the Board, was kidnapped by two gunmen from the Adobe parking lot and held for ransom. This courageous couple will speak alternatively about what was happening with each of them and with their family, from kidnapping to successful rescue, and how the power of prayer helped get them through this life-changing experience.
Light refreshments will be available after the talk. There is no charge for this event. - Sunday, January 25, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
"A Tast of Persia"
Book: Journey to the Land of No by Roya Hakasian
The One Shul, One Book Kick-off event will include delicious food, an informative slideshow, and samples of authentic Persian culture. Copies of the book will be for sale at the event.
Book Discussion Groups will be held at Kol Emeth on:
Tuesday, January 27, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 1, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 8, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 10, 8:00 to 9:15 p.m.
Highlights
NESS, Nurturing Excellence in Synagogue Schools, is a three-year, whole school program, custom-designed to meet the needs of each synagogue school. We are honored to be 1 of the 5 synagogues in the Bay Area selected for this prestigious program.
- NESS in a project of the Bureau of Jewish Education and is modeled on a program created by the Auerbach Central Agency of Jewish Education in Philadelphia. NESS is made possible through the generous suppor of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties and PELIE.
Donate a minimum of $36.00 to the Kol Emeth Education Enrichment Fund and you will receive a Kol Emeth Shopping Bag. This bag is unique. It is dark green with our logo on it. It can clip onto the shopping cart making it ideal for shopping at warehouse stores. Read about our educational programs...
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