San José Bahá'í Community

Study Circle: Ruhi Book 10 Unit 3 on Zoom
2025-11-06 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
This group will be studying Book 10 Unit 3 in the Building Vibrant Communities series on Thursday afternoons at 4 PM
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Meeting ID: 842 0696 9568
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Tutored by Guity Jam.
Books are $5.00 and available from a variety of sources, including the Baha’i Bookstore Online (https://www.bahaibookstore.com/)

Second Saturday Devotional
2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:00 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
Join the Mousazadehs in the Social Hall for prayers and devotions at 11 AM the second Saturday of each month.
Stick around for refreshments and fellowship!

Weekly Online Deepening: November 28 Letter from the House of Justice
2025-11-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Online
Please join in for this week’s Zoom deepening on Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM.

This Message is the cover story of the Jan/Feb edition of the American Baha’i. It’s the longest-ever Message written by the Universal House of Justice in 60 years.
>Feel free to invite other Friends.

JOIN Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97509747053?pwd=[REDACTED]

Links to study materials:

National Spiritual Assembly Encourages Study of the Supreme Body’s November 28 Letter
Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age

Sunday Morning Devotional at the Baha'i Center
2025-11-09 11:00 - 12:00 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
Maya and Jo Ann are our hosts for a weekly Sunday morning devotional at the Baha’i Center.
While the children and junior youth are in classes, we meet in the main sanctuary at 11:00 AM for prayers, selections from sacred scripture, and conversation about how the sacred texts apply in this needy world.
Some books of prayers and sacred texts will be available, and participants are also welcome to bring their own scriptures for devotions.
The Twin Luminaries of this resplendent age have taught us this: Prayer is the essential spiritual conversation of the soul with its Maker, direct and without intermediation. It is the spiritual food that sustains the life of the spirit. Like the morning’s dew, it brings freshness to the heart and cleanses it, purifying it from attachments of the insistent self. It is a fire that burns away the veils and a light that leads to the ocean of reunion with the Almighty. On its wings does the soul soar in the heavens of God and draw closer to the divine reality.
(The Universal House of Justice, from a letter dated 18 December 2014 to the Bahá’ís in Iran)

Fireside Friday Nov 14th
2025-11-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Guity Jam’s Home, San Jose, United States
Please join us for a Fireside talk.
6:30pm Dinner, followed by devotions and a Fireside talk by Mr. Bob Henderson.
Topic: America’s Spiritual Destiny
Please RSVP to Guity Jam

Qawl (Speech)
2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:30 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
Qawl (Speech) is a significant gathering that commemorates the teachings and insights of the Baha’i Faith. Participants will engage in discussions and reflections on the profound messages conveyed by Baha’u’llah and the importance of His guidance in our lives. All are warmly invited to join this enriching experience.
November 21, 2025
07:30 PM – 09:30 PM
San Jose Baha’i Center

Ping Pong Open House - with Coach Babak
2025-11-23 15:00 - 17:00 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
This is a social event open to all!
Feel free to drop in anytime between 3-5pm, bring a friend and wear comfortable shoes. Snacks will be provided in the dining area.

Saturday Devotions with Rohaniyeh
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Shirmohamadi Home, 7053 Via Blanca, San Jose, CA, 95139, United States
Rohaniyeh Shirmohamadi will host an evening devotional in her home usually on the 1st Saturday of each month.

This in-person event features tempting potluck refreshments and desserts.

Date: 1st Saturday from 7:00 – 9:00
Location: 7053 Via Blanca San Jose, CA 95139

Contact Number: (408) 568-1176

Looking forward to seeing you!

Masail (Questions)
2025-12-10 19:30 - 21:30 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
Masail (Questions)
Join us for an enlightening evening as we explore the profound teachings and principles of the Baha’i Faith. This event will provide an opportunity for discussion and reflection on various spiritual and practical questions that arise in our lives. All are welcome to participate in this enriching experience.
Dec 10, 2025
07:30 PM – 09:30 PM
San Jose Baha’i Center

Fireside Friday Dec 12th
2025-12-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Guity Jam’s Home, San Jose, United States
Dinner, followed by Devotional and Fireside
Friday Dec 12th at 6:30pm
Guity Jam’s house
Speaker: Mr. David West
Topic: Life of the Bab
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Monthly Community Devotional & Fireside
2025-12-26 18:30 - 21:00 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
Let us all come together to pray for unity and peace.
“The tabernacle of unity hath been raised; regard ye not one another as strangers. Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch.” ~ Bahá’u’lláh
Please join host Vida Eliasieh for this special, spiritual event on the last Friday of each month. We begin with prayers, devotions, and storytelling, and are sometimes blessed with guest presentations and music!
Baha’u’llah wrote: “So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth“.
But let us not forget that prayer is only the beginning of the process! We have to do the work.

Potluck dinner and dessert will be served before at 6:30pm. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Thank you!
Invite friends and family!

This event is held at the San Jose Baha’i center 945 Willow St. CA 95125

Sharaf (Honour)
2025-12-29 19:30 - 21:30 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
Join us for the celebration of Sharaf (Honour), a significant Baha’i Holy Day that honors the attributes of honor and dignity in our lives. This gathering will provide an opportunity for reflection and community connection as we explore the teachings of Baha’u’llah and the importance of these virtues.
Dec 29, 2025
07:30 PM – 09:30 PM
San Jose Baha’i Center

Fireside January 9th
2026-01-09 18:30 - 21:30 | Guity Jam’s Home, San Jose, United States
Please join us for a potluck dinner, devotional and fireside.
Friday January 9th
6:30pm
Speaker: Mr. Bahram Naeimi
Topic: Station of the Bab and Bahaullah
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Sultan (Sovereignty)
2026-01-17 16:00 - 18:00 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
Sultan (Sovereignty) is a significant Baha’i observance that reflects on the theme of sovereignty and its spiritual implications. Participants will engage in discussions and reflections that deepen their understanding of this important concept within the Baha’i Faith. All are warmly invited to join in this meaningful gathering.
Jan 17, 2026
04:00 PM – 06:00 PM
San Jose Baha’i Center

Prayers for the People of Iran
2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
Mina Maleki will host a prayer gathering for the Baha’is and other suffering souls in Iran.
WHEN: January 24, 2026. 10 AM to 12 PM
WHERE: The San Jose Baha’i Center, 945 Willow Street
This is for both Farsi-speaking and English-speaking friends.

Game Nights are Back!
2026-01-31 18:00 - 21:00 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
Lovingly hosted by the Mousazadeh family, Game Nights are on the last Saturday of the month at the Baha’i Center in San Jose (address below).
Come one, come all and bring your favorite board, card, and parlor games to share.
Fun, food, and fellowship for all ages!

Mulk (Dominion)
2026-02-06 19:30 - 21:30 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
Mulk (Dominion) is a significant Baha’i observance that reflects on the attributes of God and the importance of justice and equity in our lives. It is a time for community reflection and spiritual growth. Join us as we gather to honor this sacred occasion.
Feb 06, 2026
07:30 PM – 09:30 PM
San Jose Baha’i Center

Fireside Friday Feb 13th
2026-02-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Guity Jam’s Home, San Jose, United States
Please join us for potluck dinner, devotional and Fireside.
Friday February 13th
6:30pm Dinner, followed by devotions and Fireside
Speaker: Mrs. Maya Bonhoff
Topic: Is Baha’u’llah the Return of Christ?
RSVP to Guity Jam

A Night for Iran: devotional open to all
2026-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
We warmly invite you to join us for an evening of prayers, reflection, and unity for peace, freedom, and solidarity with Iran. This is a shared space for hearts come together in hope and compassion. It is an open gathering, welcoming all Iranians, from every background and belief.
The ​speaker for this gathering is Dr. Farhad Sabetan and will be conducted in Persian / Farsi language.
Date: Friday, February 13th.
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: San Jose Bahá’í Center.
945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 95125
Refreshment will be provided after program.
Please feel free to invite your family and friends.​ Your presence will make it a meaningful and uplifting gathering.

Introductory Community Study of Dec. 31st Letter to the Counselors
2026-02-15 14:00 - 17:00 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
The Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of San Jose will host an introductory session to study the recent letter, dated December 31st, 2025 from the Universal House of Justice to the Boards of Continental Counselors on the occasion of their recent conference. The study will be in both English and Persian.
The program will begin with a viewing of the 2025 in Review video prepared by the Baha’i International Community offices, followed by a breakout into smaller groups in the classrooms for a focused study of the letter with an eye to “putting what hath been written into reality and action” as Baha’u’llah has written. The goal is to generate programs that we can carry out in collaboration with the larger community. At the end of the session, we’ll reconvene to share ideas and plan for next steps.
Refreshments will be provided.
WHEN: Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
WHERE: San Jose Baha’i Center, 945 Willow Street

Study of the Dec 31st Letter to the Counselors
2026-02-20 18:30 - 21:00 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
At the behest of our global institutions, the Auxiliary Board is hosting a study of the December 31st, 2025 letter from the Universal House of Justice to the conference of the Continental Boards of Counselors.
This important event will be held at the San Jose Baha’i Center on February 20th beginning at 6:30 PM with dinner, followed by a program facilitated by the Area Teaching Committee and ABM.

Ayyam-i-ha Celebration
2026-03-01 11:00 - 12:00 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
All are invited to an Ayyam-i-ha celebration hosted by the students and teachers of the Baha’i Family School on Sunday, March 1st at 11:00 AM at the Baha’i Center (945 Willow Street)
There will be music, games, and a festive atmosphere!

Ala (Loftiness)
2026-03-01 19:30 - 21:30 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
Ala (Loftiness) is a significant Baha’i observance that celebrates the attributes of God and the spiritual qualities that uplift the human spirit. It is a time for reflection and community gathering, where participants can deepen their understanding of the teachings of Baha’u’llah. Join us for this meaningful occasion.
Mar 01, 2026
07:30 PM – 09:30 PM
San Jose Baha’i Center

Fireside Friday March 13th
2026-03-13 18:30 - 21:30 | Guity Jam’s Home, San Jose, United States
Please join us at the home of Guity Jam:
Friday March 13th
6:30pm Potluck dinner, devotional and Fireside
Speaker: Dr. Juan-Carlos Portillo
Topic: The reality of man is his thought-how does that relate to our health and well- being?

Please RSVP to Guity Jam

Devotional for World Peace with potluck dinner
2026-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
On March 15th at 6pm, the San Jose Bahá’í Center will be hosting a devotional focused on world peace and particularly for Iran.
The devotional will be followed by a potluck dinner at sunset.
Please feel free to bring a prayer, scripture, or poetry focused on peace to share.

Baha (Splendor) - 183 BE
2026-03-20 19:30 - 21:30 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
Baha (Splendor) – 183 BE is a special gathering to commemorate the significance of the Baha’i Faith and reflect on its teachings. This event will provide an opportunity for community members to come together in unity and deepen their understanding of the principles of love and service. We warmly invite you to join us for this meaningful occasion.
Mar 20, 2026
07:30 PM – 09:30 PM
San Jose Baha’i Center

Naw Ruz - 183 BE
2026-03-21 15:00 - 17:00 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
Naw Ruz – 183 BE
Join us in celebrating Naw Ruz, the Baha’i New Year, a time of renewal and joy that marks the beginning of the Baha’i calendar. This special occasion is an opportunity for reflection, community gathering, and the sharing of blessings as we welcome the new year together.
We will be having tea and refreshments during this celebration.
Mar 21, 2026
03:00 PM – 05:00 PM
San Jose Baha’i Center

Game Night!
2026-03-28 18:00 - 21:00 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States

Feast of Jalál (Glory) - 183 B.E.
2026-04-08 19:30 - 21:30 | San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street, San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
The Feast of Jalál (Glory)
What is Feast?
Once every Bahá’í month, the community gathers for a Nineteen Day Feast. This is because Bahá’í months are nineteen days long. Bahá’u’lláh ordained this gathering in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, instructing His believers to come together every month even if “only water be served”. The gathering includes devotions, consultation on community affairs, and a social portion.
Bahá’u’lláh’s son, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, said the following about these gatherings:
“This feast is held to foster comradeship and love, to call God to mind and supplicate Him with contrite hearts, and to encourage benevolent pursuits.”
“It rejoiceth mind and heart”
“If this feast be held in the proper fashion, the friends will, once in nineteen days, find themselves spiritually restored, and endued with a power that is not of this world.”

Fireside Friday April 10th
2026-04-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Guity Jam’s Home, San Jose, United States
Please join us for a Fireside on Friday April 10th! Dinner at 6:30pm followed by devotional and Fireside talk.
Speaker: Mr. Bahram Nadimi
Topic: Iran and America – a Baha’i Perspective
RSVP to Guity Jam
