For over 30 years, Congregation Emek Beracha (once "The Minyan"), has welcomed students, business visitors, and tourists to Silicon Valley.
Our growing, vibrant Orthodox community of over 125 families creates a warm atmosphere and welcoming environment for people from all backgrounds. Guided by Rabbi Yitzchok Feldman, our Shul is committed to approaching the modern world through the perspective of halacha, embracing religious Zionism, and growing in Jewish learning and observance.
The name "Emek Beracha" derives from a verse in Divrei HaYamim (Chronicles), in which the kingdom of Yehuda gathers in a valley of blessing (Emek Beracha), so called because "from there they blessed Hashem."
Tefilla Times (last updated: Jul 3, 2009)
| | Earliest Talit | Latest Shema | Shacharit | Mincha | Ma'ariv | | Friday | 4:50am | 9:32am | 8:00am | 7:00pm | | | Shabbat | | | 9:00am | 8:00pm | 9:16pm | | Sunday | | | 8:00am | 8:15pm | | | Monday | | | 6:30am | 8:15pm | | | Tuesday | | | 6:30am | 8:15pm | | | Wednesday | | | 6:30am | 8:15pm | | | Thursday | | | 6:30am | 8:15pm | | | Friday | 4:55am | 9:35am | 6:30am | 7:00pm | |
If you are outside Palo Alto, California, please consult your halachic authority for the exact times...
Announcements
For the Shabbat of Parashat Chukat/Balak, 5769 the Eruv is UP.
This announcement is usually updated by noon of the next Erev Shabbat. Eruv boundaries are Hwy 101 and Foothill Expressway between Adobe and San Francisquito Creek. For more details, call 650-857-1800.
The Keilim Mikva is now open! Our thanks go out to all those that made this project a success. There are combination locks on the Mikva gates for safety purposes, the office has the combination. Please replace the locks to their original position after using the Mikva. There is no charge for use of the Mikva; donations are accepted.
The Kitchen Table, the Kosher Fleishig (meat) restaurant at 142 Castro Street in Mt. View, CA is now open for business. You can see how it looks even before going, and learn other information by checking out their website at http://thekitchentablerestaurant.com/. Phone: 650-390-9388.
Izzy's Brooklyn Bagels of Palo Alto new hours are: Monday – Thursday 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, Friday 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Sunday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.Their phone number is 650-329-0700.
Oakland Kosher Foods is open again for business! Oakland Kosher is fully supervised by the Vaad HaKashrus of N. California. Call (510) 839-0177.
The Barron Park Market at 3878 El Camino Real has begun to stock many Kosher products including Empire chicken and Kosher cheese. There are also other items such as Moma's Bakery Challa & Unger's Gefilte fish.
There are now two trained Shaatnez checkers in Palo Alto, Rabbi Avromi Apt and Mrs. Penina Weese. Both local Shaatnez checkers were trained by well-known Shaatnez expert, Rabbi Yosef Sayagh.
Mazal Tov to Rami & Deby Rauch on the birth of Aryeh Avraham on June 11th, 2009.
Mazal Tov to Naftali and Miriam Schwartz on the birth of Dvir Eitan on April 18th, 2009.
Mazal Tov on recent births:
Between December, 2007 and December, 2008, we welcomed 25 newborns to Emek Beracha: Shmuel Dovid Chernicoff, Chana Batsheva Feldman, Ayal Edin Levin, Ella Rivka Keller, Leah Shoshana Rauch, Batshefa Rachel Silverman-Bernstein Noa Batsheva Levin, Aya Esther Krantz, Ateret Hallel Schreiber, Sara Rachel Apt, Rachel Shemtob, Binyamin Akiva Greenberg, Rafael Meir Watts, Davide Ilouz, Meir Avraham Gordon, Bnaya Menahem Shamir, Nehama Flaks, Eliezer Tzvi Walfish, Yitzchok Tuvia & Moshe Nosson Matkowsky, Ari Yehuda Brezis, Eliana Kutcher, Cobe Naor Silberberg,
Sarah Liba Stewart, Yosef Mordechai Braun, and Aviva Lea Fintz.
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SPONSORS
Kiddush:
Kiddush this week is sponsored by Israel Rind in honor of the birth of his grandson born to his son in law and daughter Yoni and Aviva (Rind) Marrus on June 11th.
If you would like to sponsor a future Kiddush, contact:
Judy Wallach
Seudah Shlishit:
Seudah Shlishit -open-
If you would like to sponsor a future Kiddush, contact:
Eliot Klugman
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- Our first softball game of the EB summer league was a resounding success. Many of us
are still walking around like cowboys and feeling muscles that we didn't even know we had. On top of that, there was a great turn out and an amazing game! The winning team ending up pulling off their victory by only a single run and the score for both teams was in the double digits. We are looking forward to a second game on Sunday, July 19th. Everyone is welcome to attend. Whether you are well-suited to being an umpire or cracking wise from the sidelines, every effort counts and we hope you can join us! If you can attend or know someone who would like to attend, please inform our league manager, Daniel Steinberger, at dansteinb@gmail.com or (650) 468-3401. We are also looking for sponsors to help supplement the cost of the field rental from the previous game. Even as little as $5 is a huge help! Please contact Daniel via e-mail or phone should you wish to contribute.
- South Peninsula Hebrew Day School is once again offering a summer Jewish Parent and Me class for parents with children 18-29 months. This summer class will offer a variety of activities for both parents and children. Activities will include free play, art experiences, circle time and parent discussions. Hebrew language and Jewish themes will be incorporated into the activities. The classes will be facilitated by Renee Ben David and Susie Remba the teachers of our two year old program during the school year. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am until 11:30am. All sessions will be held at South Peninsula Hebrew Day School, 1030 Astoria Dr., Sunnyvale in Room 1 the Kangaroo Room. Session dates are July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 and 23. Fee for this program is $150 for 6 sessions which includes materials. Space is limited. For more information or to register contact Barbara Goldstein at ece@sphds.org or 408-738-3060.
ONGOING EVENTS
- Rabbi Feldman offers a class Tuesday evenings--the Beit Midrash covers a variety of subjects and all are welcome.
Emek Beracha has a Parashat Shabbat Shiur. The Shiur on the Parashat is at 10:00 am in the office. The class lasts for approximately 45 minutes.
- The JSN hosts a weekly program of Men's Gemarah at Emek Beracha. The class starts at 8:55 am and ends promptly at 9:45 am. The class is designed to be of value to both Yeshiva graduates and Talmudic novices. Cake and coffee will be served prior to this unique learning experience.
- EB now has a process for renting out the Shul social hall for functions.
If you would like to rent our facility for a function, please contact Jonathan Gershater at jonathan@gershater.org
- The Dryan Mikva is at 3070 Louis Rd. Call 493-5555 for appointments for women; for men, the Mikva is available mornings and Fridays until 3 pm.
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