Join us for a relaxed meet & greet for singles and couples in their 50s, 60s, and early 70s+.
Enjoy an evening of mingling, live piano music, and wine! $5 cover and $10 drink minimum.
RSVP to Cheryl Landsberg at cheryllandsberg@gmail.com.
Congratulations to Joi Burns on Receiving BJE’s Early Childhood Award!
Temple Adat Elohim ECC’s own Joi Burns (Ms. Joi Joi) has been honored with the Simha and Sara Lainer Distinguished Educator Award, which recognizes outstanding early childhood educators in BJE-affiliated schools. Joi has been dedicated to early childhood education since 1991 and joined TAE in 2000, where she has nurtured our youngest learners and their families through the Baby & Me program and toddler classrooms.
We invite our community to celebrate Joi at a special award presentation during M.O.M. Day Shabbat on May 9, 2025, at 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary. A representative from BJE will present the award, and we hope you’ll join us in honoring incredible contributions.
About Joi Burns
Joi Burns (Ms. Joi Joi) has been a dedicated early childhood educator for over three decades. Since joining Temple Adat Elohim ECC in 2000, she has primarily worked with young toddlers and families in the Baby & Me program, helping create a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for children and parents alike. Joi is passionate about making every family feel safe, included, and empowered to grow through the programs at TAE.
Beyond the classroom, Joi has a deep love for animals and enjoys combining her creativity and artistic talents with her passion for working with young children. She brings joy to local events and parties through glitter tattoo art and face painting.
Simha and Sara Lainer Distinguished Educator Awards
The Lainer family is renowned for its philanthropic contributions to Jewish education and learning. To highlight the vital role educators play in shaping Jewish traditions and values, they established the Distinguished Educator Awards for early childhood educators. Each year, three exemplary educators from BJE-affiliated early childhood centers—who have been teaching for at least seven years—are selected to receive a $2,500 cash award in recognition of their dedication and impact.
Congratulations, Joi! 🎉
Sing, Dance, and Celebrate Shabbat Together!
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This Shabbat service is designed for preschool-aged children and their parents. It provides an opportunity for young children to experience a fun, age-appropriate service that includes singing and dancing. This is the perfect way for young children to get acquainted with Jewish traditions! There is a delicious cookie Shabbat Oneg following the service.
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Pray and sing during our warm, relaxed, and “hamish” Shabbat evening services.
Join us for a warm, relaxed, and “hamish” Shabbat experience where we come together in prayer, song, and community. Our traditional service provides a calming and meaningful way to end the week, reflect, and find connection. Bring your family and friends to share in the joy of Shabbat. Stay after the service to indulge in Shabbat Oneg treats and lively conversation.
🙏 Uplifting prayers and reflections
🕯️ Candle lighting and heartfelt blessings
📖 Inspiring teachings and insights
💕 A moment to honor and remember loved ones
🫶 A welcoming space to gather and grow
A Shabbat experience for the whole family!
Our Shabbat Shabbang Family Services, designed for all ages, offer an hour filled with lively music, meaningful prayers, and birthday blessings. Often led by a Religious School class, this special service brings our community together in an uplifting way. This engaging and family-friendly service sometimes begins early to accommodate families with young children.
🎶 Religious School classes leading the service
📖 A child-friendly Shabbat story
🌟 Meaningful prayers and birthday blessings
🫶 A warm and welcoming community experience
Sing, Dance, and Celebrate Shabbat Together!
This Shabbat service is designed for preschool-aged children and their parents. It provides an opportunity for young children to experience a fun, age-appropriate service that includes singing and dancing. This is the perfect way for young children to get acquainted with Jewish traditions! Stay after the service for a delicious cookie Shabbat Oneg filled with playtime and time to connect with other families!
🎶 Singing and dancing to lively Shabbat songs
📖 A short, interactive Shabbat story
🕯️ Lighting candles and saying blessings together
🫶 A warm and welcoming community experience
Find Peace. Connect Spiritually. Cultivate Joy.
Join us Saturday mornings for our weekly, community-led weekly meditation service, where we weave together meditative traditions from Judaism and beyond to deepen our ability to live joyful, meaningful, and wise lives. Please email Ken Elman for location information at kenelman@gmail.com.
🌀 Mindfulness
💛 Loving-kindness meditation
🚶 Walking meditation
🌅 Morning blessings of gratitude
🎶 Singing of Chassidic niggunim (songs without words)
🎵 Kirtans and more
No prior experience is needed ll are welcome to find stillness, connection, and renewal in this sacred practice.
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Travel to Israel with Cantor Shukair
June 25 – July 6, 2026
Temple Adat Elohim invites you on an unforgettable journey to Israel – one of the many innovative ways we build connection and community! Our family Israel trip is a great way to form deep friendships with other members of our congregation and Cantor David.
Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:30 PM, in the Sanctuary Join Cantor David for an informational meeting to learn about the itinerary, pricing, and get your questions answered. If you can’t attend, please email Cantor Shukiar at dshukiar@adatelohim.com to be added to the interested list and receive updates on what you missed.
Informational Meeting with Cantor David
✨ Why join us?
Communal travel fosters deep connections, lifelong friendships, and stronger Jewish identities. Our congregational trips sell out fast—don’t miss this opportunity!
🌍 Trip Highlights from Past Trips:
📖 Read about a past trip! TAE in Israel 2019 Blog
For questions, contact Cantor David at dshukiar@adatelohim.com or (805) 497-7101.
Travel to Israel with Cantor Shukair
June 25 – July 6, 2026
Temple Adat Elohim invites you on an unforgettable journey to Israel—one of the many innovative ways we build connection and community!
Communal travel fosters deep connections, lifelong friendships, and stronger Jewish identities. Our congregational trips sell out fast—don’t miss this opportunity!
Our family Israel trip is a great way to form deep friendships with other members of our congregation and Cantor David.
✨ Why join us?
🌍 Trip Highlights from Past Trips:
📖 Read about a past trip! TAE in Israel 2019 Blog
For questions, contact Cantor David at dshukiar@adatelohim.com or (805) 497-7101.