Temple Emanuel

Chamber Music Concerts
2026-05-31 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
The fourth concert in our free 2026 Chamber Music Concert series will feature a string trio with Thomas Cooper (violin), Abigail Elder (viola), and Jiyoung Lee (cello).
Join us in-person or on livestream!
The Chamber Series is sponsored by Saul B. and Naomi R. Cohen Foundation
THE SAUL B. AND NAOMI R. COHEN FOUNDATION
Founded in 1997, the Foundation supports and promotes the fine and performing arts. It awards grants to promising young artists and especially gifted performing musicians to enable them to further their artistic pursuits. The Foundation also assists in the development of the musical careers of classical artists with assistance in arranging performance engagements, counseling in career strategy, guidance in the selection of live and recorded performances and help in day-to-day living matters.
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Talmud Class with Our Clergy
2026-06-06 08:30 - 09:20, 2026-06-13 08:30 - 09:20, 2026-06-20 08:30 - 09:20 | Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options), 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Start Shabbat each week with a special hour of learning and discussion on a variety of Jewish issues with Wes, Michelle, Elias, Aliza and Dan as our clergy team connects the lessons of our sacred texts with the realities of our lives. The clergy team will close with a song that leads into Shabbat morning services at 9:30.
Join us on livestream in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary

Hazzan Sheni Dan Nesson's 36th Anniversary Shabbat Celebration
2026-06-13 09:30 - 13:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us Saturday, June 13th as we look forward to celebrating Dan Nesson’s 36 years of dedicated service to Temple Emanuel. As our Hazzan Sheni and Ritual Director, Dan has shaped our ritual life in profound ways — teaching and tutoring generations of students, chanting and reading Torah, guiding services, and supporting our community with warmth and care at every turn.
Please join us for a festive kiddush as we honor Dan and express our deep gratitude for all he brings to Temple Emanuel.
