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 […]

March of the Living Info Session

Gann Chapel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Come meet our March of the Living Guide: Shelley Trachtenberg! Trip Dates: Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 - Thursday, May 1st, 2025 About Shelley Trachtenberg Shelley Kleiman Trachtenberg is a licensed Israel Tour Guide Educator and guide to Jewish Heritage Sites in Poland, as well as a trained guide at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. She has […]

Hartman Trip 2025 Information Session

Gann Chapel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

For Temple Emanuel Members If you are a member of Temple Emanuel, please register below to join us at our Trip Information Session Sunday, December 22nd at 10:30 am in the Gann Chapel and learn more about our annual summer trip to Hartman’s Community Leadership Program at its beautiful campus in Jerusalem. If you are […]

Status of Haredi Draft Legislation

Virtual

Presentation by Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer, a prominent member of the Haredi community in Israel who will discuss the complexities surrounding Haredi participation in the draft. Q&A to follow. Register Here→ Sponsored by The IAC  

Meet Today’s Technion Students…Tomorrow’s Israeli Innovators and Entrepreneurs

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

Who will create the scientific and technological breakthroughs that will shape Israel and our world in the years to come? Who else but Technion students? Meet Yaniv Slor Futterman, an undergraduate student of electrical and computer engineering who is working to leverage computational systems to improve the treatment of cancer. He will be joined by […]

Violent Extremism: Why is it Spreading? How Do We Stop It?

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

Extremist violence has become a pressing global issue. Much of this violence targets Jews, minorities, and other vulnerable groups worldwide. Why is violent extremism surging now, and what are the implications for Jews in the United States, Europe, and Israel? Join us for an insightful presentation by Dr. Arie Perliger, a distinguished expert in political […]

Event Series Rabbi Samuel Chiel Kallah

Rabbi Samuel Chiel Kallah: Talmud Study

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

Thinking Theologically with the Torah and the Rabbis One thing we don’t talk about enough is God. Community we talk about. Kiddush we talk about. Israel we talk about. How to inspire our children and grandchildren we talk about. But God? Not so much. Join us in Room 24/25 or on livestream as Chancellor Arnold […]

Event Series 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 faith. Let’s say you’ve never been a God person. God has just not been relevant to you. Can that change? Can we think differently about […]

Erev Ivrit: What’s in a Symbol?

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

Join the Kesher community for an Israeli-style dinner! This is a fantastic opportunity to explore Israeli and Jewish symbols with your children. Meals are $18 per person and must be ordered in advance to ensure we have enough food. Register→

Micah Goodman: Global Chaos – The Forces Undermining the World Order

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

Our Temple Emanuel Hartman Learning Initiative continues with Dr. Micah Goodman, who will join us in person from Israel. We all get, every day, that we are living in no ordinary time. That we are living in historically tumultuous times. In America. The world. The financial markets. Universities. Alliances that are upturned. America’s role in […]

Event Series Hebrew for the Travelers

Hebrew for Travelers

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

Essential Phrases for Your Israel Journey Led by Sigalit Davis Location: Temple Emanuel, Room 24/25 Duration: 1 hour per session Free, No Prerequisites Required! Planning a trip to Israel? Whether you're joining a mission or traveling independently, this practical and engaging three-session course will equip you with essential Hebrew phrases to navigate your journey with […]

What Does It Mean To Be Pro-Israel in 2025? Conversation with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz and Adina Vogel-Ayalon, J Street Chief Of Staff

Gann Chapel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Adina Vogel Ayalon - an Israeli citizen who has lived and raised a family in Israel and worked for decades toward building peaceful relations between Israelis and Palestinians - and Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz are uniquely positioned to unpack some of the difficult questions facing our communities today, including: How can American Jews most effectively advocate […]