Chili Showdown & Summer Sendoff
Friday, August 14, 2026
Join us for an evening of great food, friendly neighborhood rivalry, family fun, and community connection as we celebrate the end of summer together!
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Event Schedule
- 4:30 PM – Tot Shabbat
- 5:00–7:00 PM – Chili Showdown & Summer Sendoff
- 7:00 PM – Starlight Shabbat
Join Us For
- Friendly neighborhood rivalry
- Exploring TAEngage groups and havurot
- Chili, hot dogs, beer, and refreshments
- Activities for kids and teens
- Kona Ice for purchase (proceeds benefit the ECC
CALLING ALL COOKS & ASPIRING JUDGES! 🌶️🔥
Cooks: Do you have a secret family chili recipe, or do you love a good cooking challenge? This is your chance to show off your culinary skills, represent your neighborhood, and compete for the title of TAE Chili Champion!
Judges Panel: Your chili will be judged by TAE’s President, Rabbi, Cantor, and Executive Director, along with two randomly selected congregants!
🌶️ Think your chili has what it takes? Sign up to compete and represent your TAE neighborhood in a chili showdown. Sign up to compete »
🏆 Want to be one of our chili judges? Let us know on the RSVP form that you’d like to be entered into the random drawing. Enter the drawing »
RSVP FOR ANY PART OF THE EVENT ✨📝
Please let us know if you’ll be attending or cooking so we can plan for seating, food, and supplies — CLICK HERE
Questions? Please call us at (805) 497-7101 ext. 101.
Temple Adat Elohim | Thousand Oaks