Event Series Join the Jewish Conversation

Join the Jewish Conversation: 6th Grade Shabbat Service

In Person - Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Required Seminar for B’nei Mitzvah Class of 2024-2025: Becoming a bat/bar mitzvah is a big change.  For children, it requires a new sense of self and personal responsibility. This is a totally new chapter. And for parents, there are shifts too. This seminar is an opportunity to think together about this shift and to help […]

Event Series B’nei Mitzvah Orientation

B’nei Mitzvah Orientation

In Person - Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

For Parents of 2026-27 B'nei Mitzvah Students At this meeting, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and to meet the synagogue staff involved with the B’nei Mitzvah program.  However, because of time constraints we will mostly be discussing Temple Emanuel policies and processes. Given the administrative nature of this meeting, it is for PARENTS […]

Harry Kraft Youth Department Opening Event (Grades 6-12)

Natick Mall 1235 Worcester St, Natick, United States

Join your friends for our first event of the year for all kids in grades 6-12! We are going by bus from Temple Emanuel to Dave and Busters and Level99 at the Natick Mall. Teens will have a choice of which activity they wish to participate in but must only choose one of the options. […]

Teen Sukkah Hop

In Person - Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Please join us as we celebrate Sukkot together. After lunch in the TE Brezniak Sukkah, we will walk the neighborhood to different Sukkot and enjoy dessert and snacks and learn about the traditions associated with the holiday from our hosts and each other. Please come prepared with the appropriate clothes as we plan to walk […]

Ice Cream Party after Simchat Torah for all ages

Solomon Youth Lounge 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Come and join us in the Solomon Youth Lounge for ice cream after Simchat Torah services for the community. All age kids (and parents) are invited to join. No RSVP required.

Passport to Israel Information Session for Parents of
3rd-7th Graders

Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Learn about the Passport to Israel program through CJP and Temple Emanuel. Studies show that a teen Israel experience cements and strengthens a teen's Jewish identity and establishes lifelong involvement in Jewish life. Friendships forged in Israel during these trips last well into adulthood. The Myra and Robert Kraft Passport to Israel program is a […]

Event Series Join the Jewish Conversation

Join the Jewish Conversation

Reisman Hall 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Join the Jewish Conversation! This is for parents and students in 6th grade who are having a B'nei Mitzvah at Temple Emanuel in 2025-2026. we will explore our Jewish values, learn about our services, and more. Each session will begin with food and an opportunity to get to know the families in your cohort, then […]

Event Series Join the Jewish Conversation

Join the Jewish Conversation

Reisman Hall 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Join the Jewish Conversation! This is for parents and students in 6th grade who are having a B'nei Mitzvah at Temple Emanuel in 2025-2026. we will explore our Jewish values, learn about our services, and more. Each session will begin with food and an opportunity to get to know the families in your cohort, then […]

Join the Jewish Conversation

Reisman Hall 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Join the Jewish Conversation! This is for parents and students in 6th grade who are having a B'nei Mitzvah at Temple Emanuel in 2025-2026. we will explore our Jewish values, learn about our services, and more. Each session will begin with food and an opportunity to get to know the families in your cohort, then […]

A Holocaust Survivor Remembers: Student Program with Magda Bader

In Person - Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

The youngest child born into a large Jewish family in Czechoslovakia, Temple Emanuel member, Magda, was only fourteen when the Nazis invaded Munkacs in 1942. Magda's story of survival is one of strength, bravery, family and faith. Religious School students in grades 5-7 will have the unique opportunity of meeting Magda and learning her story. […]