About Emek Beracha
Founded in 1975, Congregation Emek Beracha (formerly known as the Palo Alto Orthodox Minyan) is changing the South Bay! Silicon Valley is exploding with opportunity and is attracting Jews from all over the world. Because of the massive influx, our shul is continuously growing and therefore taking steps to spearhead the creation of a strong, thriving Jewish community.
Many wonderful people have become part of our community over the years, and those who have moved elsewhere still like to keep in touch and to hear what's going on in this part of the world. That is why we have created a mailing list to which hundreds of members worldwide subscribe.
The name “Emek Beracha” derives from a verse in Divrei HaYamim (Chronicles II, 20:26), in which the kingdom of Yehuda gathers in a valley of blessing (Emek Beracha), so called because “there they blessed Hashem.”
Contact Us
We are located on 4102 El Camino Real in Palo Alto.
Our office is open 9am-noon, and we can be reached via phone (650-857-1800) or email (admin@emekberacha.org)
Sun, November 28 2021
24 Kislev 5782
For the most accurate times, please refer to the times in the chart reproduced below and do NOT simply rely on times listed here on the side of the webpage.
Today's Calendar
| Erev Chanukah |
| Sunday Shacharit : 8:00am |
| Sunday Mincha/Maariv : 4:40pm |
| Nightly Daf yomi : 8:45pm |
Tomorrow's Calendar
| Chanukah |
| Shacharit : 6:30am |
| Winter Weekday Mincha at the JSN : 12:30pm |
| Winter weekday Maariv : 7:30pm |
| Nightly Daf yomi : 8:45pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Miketz
| Shabbat, Dec 4 |
Candle Lighting
| Friday, Dec 3, 4:33pm |
Havdalah
| Motzei Shabbat, Dec 4, 5:33pm |
Erev Chanukah
| Sunday, Nov 28 |
Sponsors
Kiddush
Cholent Kiddush is sponsored by Judith & Marshall Wallach in memory of Marshall's father, William Wallach, a"h, whose Yahrzeit is today, and Judy's mother, Irmgard Westheim, a"h, whose Yahrzeit is on Monday.
Seudah Shlishit
Seuda Shlishit is sponsored by the Oiknine family in memory of their dear mother Fortunee Oiknine bat Moshe (Abergel) and Simha (Abhessera), a"h.
Today's Times
| Alot Hashachar | 5:49am |
| Earliest Tallit | 6:06am |
| Netz (Sunrise) | 7:01am |
| Latest Shema | 9:28am |
| Zman Tefillah | 10:18am |
| Chatzot (Midday) | 11:56am |
| Mincha Gedola | 12:21pm |
| Mincha Ketana | 2:49pm |
| Plag HaMincha | 3:50pm |
| Shkiah (Sunset) | 4:52pm |
| Tzeit Hakochavim | 5:34pm |
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