May 29, 2026 | Temple Event
Friday, July 24, 2026
- L’Chaim Lounge: 5:00–7:00 PM
- Starlight Shabbat: 7:00 PM
Join Temple Adat Elohim for an evening of wine, lite bites, live music, and sunset vibes before Starlight Shabbat.Click here to RSVP by July 17 >>
Connections and Conversations
Ease into Shabbat with good company, relaxed conversation, and a warm community atmosphere.
TAEngage Small Group Showcase
Browse TAEngage small groups in person and discover new ways to connect, learn, and get involved.
Special Raffle
Enter for a chance to win a wine lover’s surprise. All proceeds will support TAE’s Youth Department.
Limited Edition Keepsake
Every guest will take home a commemorative wine glass to remember the evening.
May 28, 2026 | Temple Event
Engaging with Israel
A Powerful New Learning Experience with Uri Feinberg
So many questions about Israel—but where can we find answers? Join longtime guide and educator Uri Feinberg for a dynamic new video series that explores these questions and more.
Together, explore questions such as: Where did our relationship with the Land and State of Israel begin, and what might our connection to Israel look like today?
Videos
Class One
Class Two
Class Three
May 19, 2026 | TAEngage, Temple Event
Find a House Conversation >>
Creating Belonging Close to Home
What truly makes Temple Adat Elohim special is the people in our community. We’re creating more opportunities for members to strengthen connections with others who live nearby.
Imagine discovering TAE families just around the corner, where a Shabbat dinner, playdate, carpool, coffee meet up, or helping hand may be only a few houses or blocks away.
Through TAE Neighborhoods, we’re making those connections possible, beginning with House Conversations.
These small gatherings are designed to bring neighbors together, build relationships, and strengthen community close to home.
TAE Neighborhoods
We have divided our congregation into ten neighborhoods, spanning from Ventura through the San Fernando Valley, to help TAE partners connect with others who live nearby. The goal is to foster relationships and strengthen our community.
If you are a TAE partner or ECC family, you have already been assigned a TAE Neighborhood.
👉 Click here to find your neighborhood >>
What Are House Conversations?
House Conversations are small, informal gatherings hosted in homes of TAE partners or ECC families. Each gathering brings together about eight neighbors to meet and get to know each other.
These gatherings are warm, casual opportunities to:
- Get to know nearby TAE partners/ECC families
- Build friendships close to home
- Strengthen our sense of belonging
- Create new opportunities for connection beyond the synagogue walls
You do not need to know anyone before attending. The goal is simply to meet neighbors and help create a stronger, more connected TAE community.
👉 Click here to sign up for a House Conversation.
If you have questions or would like to host a House Conversation, please reach out to our Director of Member Engagement and Programming, Susie Guldbeck, at (805) 497-7101 ext. 104.
Why It Matters
Building meaningful relationships reflects the compassion, connection, and shared responsibility at the heart of Jewish life. When we know the people who live near us, our congregation becomes more than a place we go; it becomes a community we build and belong to together.
Mar 24, 2026 | Shabbat Services, Temple Event
Temple Adat Elohim
Shabbat of Gratitude:
Celebrating Our “Leaders and Lifters”
Join us as we honor the many congregants whose time, talent, and heart strengthen our community.
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM
TAE Sanctuary
Every strong community is built by people who step forward to help by leading the way or lifting the load, keeping our community thriving.
Please join us for a special Shabbat of Gratitude, a service dedicated to honoring our “Leaders and Lifters,” past and present, who have given their time, talent, and heart to sustain and strengthen our community.
What do we mean by Leaders?
Leaders help guide our path forward and deepen temple engagement by organizing, planning, chairing committees, and stepping up when vision and direction are needed both within our community and beyond our walls.
Who are the Lifters?
Lifters are those who show up repeatedly, often behind the scenes, supporting programs, welcoming others, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly, helping our congregation thrive.
Our kehillah (community) is strong because of both. Some lead, some lift, and some do both.
A Shabbat of Gratitude
On this Shabbat, we honor and recognize everyone whose contributions have helped our community grow, serve, and shine. Rabbi Diamond and Cantor Shukiar will offer a special blessing in appreciation and gratitude to our “Leaders and Lifters” for their dedication and lasting impact on our congregational life.
More than anything, this evening is an opportunity to pause, give thanks, and celebrate the spirit of service that makes our synagogue a place of purpose, connection, and belonging.
If you know any former temple partners who were “Leaders or Lifters,” we would love to invite them as well. Please let Susie Guldbeck know at (805) 497-7101 ext. 104.
Please RSVP by May 12 so we can plan accordingly.
Mar 7, 2026 | Holiday
Celebrate the Story of Freedom
Passover is one of the most meaningful holidays in the Jewish calendar. Each year, Jewish families gather around the Seder table to retell the story of the Israelites’ journey from slavery in Egypt to freedom.
At Temple Adat Elohim, Passover is a time for our community to come together to reflect, celebrate, and share traditions passed down through generations. Through symbolic foods, songs, questions, and storytelling, the Passover Seder brings the ancient story of the Exodus to life.
Whether you’re hosting your first Seder or continuing a lifelong tradition, Passover invites us to gather with family, friends, and community to remember our past, celebrate freedom, and pass this powerful story on to the next generation.
The Meaning of Passover
Seder means “order,” but the Passover Seder is about much more than the steps of a meal. It is a celebration of freedom, tradition, and community.
As we gather around the table to retell the story of our journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, we are reminded of the power of coming together, the beauty of shared stories, and our connection to generations past.
Through songs, prayers, questions, and meaningful rituals, the Seder invites us to reflect on our history, celebrate our resilience, and strengthen the bonds that unite us.
Passover reminds us that every generation has a role in carrying this story forward.
What Happens at a Passover Seder?
The Passover Seder is a meaningful and interactive tradition that brings the story of the Exodus to life.
- Read from the Haggadah, which tells the story of the Exodus
- Eat symbolic foods from the Seder plate
- Ask the Four Questions
- Sing traditional Passover songs
- Share a festive meal with family and friends
Each ritual helps us remember the journey from slavery to freedom and pass the story to the next generation.
Passover Traditions
Passover traditions use symbolic foods and rituals to tell the story of the Exodus.
Matzah
reminding us that the Israelites left Egypt in a hurry.
Maror (Bitter Herbs)
Represents the bitterness of slavery.
Charoset
A sweet mixture symbolizing the mortar used by the Israelites when they were enslaved in Egypt.
Four Cups of Wine
Each cup represents a promise of redemption and freedom.
These traditions transform the Passover Seder into a powerful storytelling experience that connects past, present, and future.Find out more from the URJ >>
