Mar 12, 2025 | Temple Event
Travel to Israel with Cantor David
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 trip to Israel is a great way to form deep friendships with other members of our congregation and Cantor David.
Exciting news! Registration is now open for our family trip to Israel with Cantor David, led by J2 Adventures. The trip will take place June 25 – July 5, 2026. Click here to learn more or register. Questions? Click here to contact Cantor David.
Register Here!
✨ 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!
- ✅ Perfect for families
- ✅ Celebrate a bar/bat mitzvah (for adults & children!)
- ✅ Explore Israel’s beauty, history, and culture
🌍 Trip Highlights from Past Trips:
- Wandered through the Old City of Jaffa
- Visited the Museum of the Jewish People & Caesarea
- Experienced the magic of Tzfat, the center of Jewish mysticism
- Rode a camel and took part in an archaeological dig
- Jeep or ATV’d through the Golan Heights
- Enjoyed wine tasting at Pelter Winery & a chocolate workshop
- Floated in the Dead Sea & conquered Masada
- Celebrated a b’nai mitzvah overlooking Jerusalem
📖 Read about a past trip! TAE in Israel 2019 Blog
👉 If you have any questions, click here to contact Cantor David.
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!
Exciting news! Registration is now open for our family trip to Israel with Cantor David and led by J2 Adventures. The trip will take place June 25 – July 5, 2026. Click here to learn more or register. Questions? Questions? Click here to contact Cantor David. Register Here!
Communal travel fosters deep connections, lifelong friendships, and stronger Jewish identities. Our congregational trips sell out fast—don’t miss this opportunity!
Our family trip to Israel is a great way to form deep friendships with other members of our congregation and Cantor David.
✨ Why join us?
- ✅ Perfect for families
- ✅ Celebrate a bar/bat mitzvah (for adults & children!)
- ✅ Explore Israel’s beauty, history, and culture
🌍 Trip Highlights from Past Trips:
- Wandered through the Old City of Jaffa
- Visited the Museum of the Jewish People & Caesarea
- Experienced the magic of Tzfat, the center of Jewish mysticism
- Rode a camel and took part in an archaeological dig
- Jeep or ATV’d through the Golan Heights
- Enjoyed wine tasting at Pelter Winery & a chocolate workshop
- Floated in the Dead Sea & conquered Masada
- Celebrated a b’nai mitzvah overlooking Jerusalem
📖 Read about a past trip! TAE in Israel 2019 Blog
👉Questions? Click here to contact Cantor David.
Nov 8, 2024 | Temple Event
We’re excited to introduce an initiative that brings TAE partners closer together, fostering community right in the comfort of our own neighborhoods. This new program, “Neighbor to Neighbor,” is designed to help TAE partners create meaningful relationships with others who live nearby, offering a chance to connect, share, and support one another on a more personal level.
What Is Neighbor to Neighbor?
Imagine getting to know the faces behind the names you might see at services or community events. Neighbor to Neighbor allows TAE partners to meet informally in small gatherings hosted by fellow TAE partners. These gatherings are a space to get to know eachother, form new connections, and strengthen the bonds that make our temple community special. Whether you’re new to TAE or a familiar face, everyone is encouraged to participate!
How You Can Get Involved
To kick off this initiative, we are looking for temple partners who would be interested in hosting these small gatherings. As a host, you’ll provide a welcoming space, whether in your living room, backyard, or even a nearby park, for those who live close to you.
Interested in Hosting or Learning More?
If you are interested in hosting or if you have questions about what it entails, we’d love to chat! Please reach out to Leean Nemeroff by Wednesday, November 20, 2024, to express your interest or get answers to any questions you may have.
Why Participate in Neighbor to Neighbor?
- Build Connections: Strengthen relationships with fellow TAE partners in your area.
- Create Community: Contribute to a supportive, close-knit community where everyone feels valued.
- Share and Learn: Exchange experiences, ideas, and resources, enriching our collective TAE community.
Let’s make our TAE community even stronger, one neighborhood at a time. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing the connections that will blossom through Neighbor to Neighbor!
Aug 29, 2024 | Temple Event
Stay Connected with TAE College Outreach!
This past year, our incredible TAE College Outreach Committee sent more than 120 care packages to our college students, reminding them that wherever their journeys take them, they are always part of our TAE community.
With many TAE students beginning new college adventures this fall, we want to make sure they continue to feel that sense of love and connection no matter where they are.
Our First Care Package Will Be Sent in November!
If you are a TAE partner and your child is a college student who would like to receive one, please email the following information Cantor David:
- Student’s name and mailing address
- Dates they’ll be home for summer, winter, and spring breaks
- Expected graduation date
- Any food allergies
Thank you for helping us keep our college students connected to their TAE family.
Temple Adat Elohim, Thousand Oaks
Aug 1, 2024 | High Holy Days, Holiday
Sunday, August 25, 2024
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
at Temple Adat Elohim
We are thrilled to offer a unique and fun-filled shofar-making experience for as little as $15.00 (price will vary depending on the shofar size you choose to work with)! Credit card or cash payments will be accepted on the day of the event.
You will learn how to make a shofar, gain knowledge about shofars, and learn to successfully sound the shofar. This event is perfect for all ages, so both adults and children are encouraged to attend.
- 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM -> Schmooze
- 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM -> Shofar Making Workshop
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!
RSVP is required. Space is limited.
To RSVP and for questions, please contact Cory Hills at splatboombang@gmail.com or 773-332-7576.
May 23, 2024 | Temple Event
WHY DO I FEEL WHAT I FEEL ABOUT ISRAEL?
Taking a deep dive into the origins of the October 7 war in Israel and our relationship with it.
During Shavuot we think about God, Torah, and Israel. While the tradition of Shavuot is to study Torah, this year we believe it is important to talk about Israel. Join us as we welcome Uri Feinberg, who will help us gain an understanding about the October 7 attack on Israel, reflect on its past, present, and future, and uncover the unprecendented challenges we have been facing.
Tuesday, June 11 | 6:30 PM | Yizkor & Program
Friday, June 14 | 7:00 PM | Kabbalat Shabbat & Program
Saturday, June 15 | 3:00 PM | Program, Dinner (RSVP Required), & Havdalah
Please RSVP for the dinner by Monday, June 10 >>
About Uri Feinberg: Uri Feinberg is an Israeli educator, guide, and historian known for his expertise in Jewish history and the history of Israel. He often leads tours and educational programs, sharing his deep knowledge of the land, its history, and its significance to the Jewish people. He has been our exclusive tour guide for our Adat Elohim Israel trips.
Feinberg’s work often emphasizes the connection between Jewish traditions, historical events, and contemporary Israeli society, making him a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of Israel through a historical and educational lens.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – Shavuot Study
- 6:30 – 7:00 PM ⇾ Yizkor
- 7:00 – 9:00 PM ⇾ Program
Eight Months Since October 7: Making Sense of Turmoil
October 7 was an unprecedented moment in the history of the State of Israel and we are forever changed because of what unfolded. While we will stand again, we have not yet had time to mourn the tragedies as we are still in the midst of the fight. In the immediate wake of the attack many questions arose such as: How did this happen? Why did this happen next? What will happen? Who are we and who will we be? We will be addressing some of these questions, examine the events that led up to October 7, and explore how the American Jewish community might respond.
Friday, June 14, 2024 – Kabbalat Shabbat & Program
- 7:00 – 7:30 PM ⇾ Kabbalat Shabbat
- 7:30 – 9:00 PM ⇾ Program
When the melody doesn’t change, but the words make all the difference.
How an iconic song in the history of Israel has hit a powerful chord, helping frame where Israel and Israelis are ‘at.’
Saturday, June 15, 2024 – Let’s Get Real About Israel
3:00 – 4:00 PM ⇾ Session I, Jewish and Ambivalent – What to do with harsh criticisms of Israel that come from the Jewish community? We know many Jews are questioning Israel’s actions in Gaza and some are even questioning the legitimacy of Israel itself. Let’s explore these questions together with facts, respect, and love.
4:00 – 6:00 PM ⇾ Session II, Everything is on the Table Because We Have Everything to Lose – We will engage in an open conversation about the war in Israel erven though the conversation isn’t easy and finding answers is difficult. Bring your hardest questions.
6:00 – 6:45 PM ⇾ Stonefire Dinner (RSVP deadline has passed)
6:45 – 7:00 PM ⇾ Havdalah in the Courtyard
If you have questions, please call the temple office at (805) 497-7101.
