First Friday

First Friday: Purim

Leventhal-Sidman Community Court 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Purim is coming! Join us for hamantaschen and mocktails at oneg after Shabbat Alive. All are invited! Bring your teen to our new Teen Nosh & Gather! View the First Friday […]

Purim Concert with Joanie Leeds

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

For families with children ages 0-7 We are thrilled to present Grammy Award Winner, Joanie Leeds for a fabulous concert specifically tailored for families with children ages 0-7. This concert […]

Mishloach Manot Bag Assembly

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

Purim is all about fun! One of the most fun ways to participate in Sisterhood's Mishloach Manot program is to come assemble the gift bags! All are welcome! We are […]

Purim Carnival

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

The TE Purim Carnival is back, and everyone deserves a chance to fly! All are welcome to join us for entertainment & games led by our middle schoolers (Chai 385), […]

Sisterhood Hamantaschen Baking

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

Come join in and bake your own Hamantaschen surrounded by the camaraderie of your fellow congregants! Questions? Contact Vicki Isman Register→

Family Megillah Reading

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

A Wicked Megillah reading that is fun for all ages! Featuring Elphaba, Prince Fiyero, Glinda, the Wizard, and more, as well as our amazing teen band and teen megillah readers! […]

Pi Day Community Dinner

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

Please come and participate in the third annual TE Celebrates Pi Day on Friday, 3/14! We will enjoy a "circular" dinner of pizza and salad along with participating in Pi […]

Contemporary Shabbat

Contemporary Shabbat

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

For over fifty years, the Contemporary service on the second day of Rosh HaShanah has been a beloved Temple Emanuel experience. Every year we hear some version of, “That was […]

The Synagogues of Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan

Benjamin Vestry 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Join us to learn the history of the many synagogues that have existed in Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan throughout the last 150 years. Dorchester and Roxbury native Jeffrey Calish will […]

Rabbi Samuel Chiel Kallah

Rabbi Samuel Chiel Kallah: Post Kiddush Talk

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

Join former Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, Arnie Eisen, for a special post-kiddush talk hosted by Minyan Ma'or! Chancellor Eisen will teach texts that help us evolve in our […]