ONOT Kayitz Israeli Dance Troupe
2026-03-15 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-03-22 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-03-29 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-04-05 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-04-12 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-05-03 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-05-17 12:00 - 12:45 (America/New_York) | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
ONOT Kayitz is Temple Emanuel’s premiere Israeli Dance Troupe for teens in grades 6-12!
(ONOT means “seasons” and Kayitz means “Summer”)
Students will learn Harkeda (popular, just-for-fun) dances as well as a choreographed routine that will be performed at the Israel Folkdance Festival of Boston and at the Zimkudiyah! They might even pick up some Hebrew along the way.
ONOT Alumni, Eliana Blankstein and Daniella Bunch will be instructing the class with the help of Temple Emanuel dance teacher, Avi Wald.
$180 includes instruction, costume rental and t-shirt and snacks!
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Bob Dylan's Jewish Roots with Instructor John Clark
2026-03-19 20:00 - 21:00 | Gann Chapel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Bob Dylan is arguably the single-most important figure in American popular music in the second half of the 20th century, a point made emphatically when he received the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature. Though scholars had approached his work as serious poetry for decades, few had considered the matter of how Dylan’s Jewish heritage and upbringing affected his creative output. With help from all the critical and analytical writing about Dylan’s Jewishness, we will explore selected works of this enigmatic singer/songwriter through the lens of midrash, of the prophetic tradition, Yiddish humor and the past 100 years of Jewish-American songwriting. This presentation will include music and video clips and Dylan’s own words to tell the story. Featured songs: “When the Ship Comes In”, “Forever Young”, “Father of Night”, “I Pity the Poor Immigrant”, “One More Cup of Coffee”, “Neighborhood Bully”, and “Hava Nagila”.
Please Note: This program is for Temple Emanuel members only
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About John Clark
Born and raised in Ohio, John taught adult education for twenty years for Emory University and Mercer University in Atlanta, creating classes on Fifties, Sixties and American Roots music and a series called Lyrics as Literature. From 2008-2014 he was also a high school history and English teacher. Since moving to Boston in 2014, he has taught adult and community education for five different programs, including Brandeis, Tufts and Cambridge. In 2025 he presented 380 American Music history lectures for senior living communities and Councils on Aging in the Boston area. John boasts a combined record and CD collection of over 8,000 recordings.

Temple Emanuel Teen Choir
2026-03-22 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-03-29 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-04-05 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-04-12 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-05-03 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-05-17 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-05-31 09:00 - 09:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Calling all 6th-12th graders who love to sing and make music! Perform at holiday and concert events. All levels welcome.
Meets right before Religious School, but any Temple Emanuel teen can participate. Morning snack provided!
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ONOT Aviv Israeli Dance Troupe
2026-03-22 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-03-29 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-04-05 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-04-12 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-05-03 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-05-17 09:00 - 09:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
ONOT Aviv is Temple Emanuel’s premiere Israeli Dance Troupe for children in grades 2-5!
(ONOT means “seasons” and Aviv means “Spring”)
Students will learn Harkeda (popular, just-for-fun) dances as well as a choreographed routine that will be performed at the Israel Folkdance Festival of Boston and at the Zimkudiyah! They might even pick up some Hebrew along the way!
ONOT Alumna, Ruthie Holzer will be instructing the class with the help of Temple Emanuel dance teacher, Avi Wald.
Tuition is included with Religious School tuition, apart from a $25 t-shirt/costume fee. $180 for students outside of the Religious School. Beginners welcome!
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Temple Emanuel Children's Choir
2026-03-22 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-29 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-05 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-12 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-03 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-17 12:00 - 12:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
For any Temple Emanuel children in grades 1-5 who love to sing! Work with Morah Eugenia Gerstein on making beautiful music together.
Meets directly after Religious School (but open to all) from 12:00-12:30. Snack provided!
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36th Annual Project Manna Concert
2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for our 36th Annual Project Manna Concert featuring an array of choirs and singers. Proceeds benefit the Massachusetts Avenue Baptist Church Food Pantry. Don’t miss out on this fantastic evening of music, while doing an important mitzvah!
This year, we will honor Choir Director Eugenia Gerstein‘s 30 years working at Temple Emanuel!
Participating Choirs Include:
• Boston Children’s Chorus• Boston Community Chorus• Boston Jazz Voices• ShenaniGanns – Gann Academy• Shir Shalom – Temple Shalom of Newton• Adult choir – Temple Beth Elohim• Kol Emanuel• Zamira• Emanuel Children’s chorus
Ticket Information:$25 Per Adult$20 Per Student/ Senior
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Proceeds benefit the Massachusetts Avenue Baptist Church Food Pantry

Chamber Music Concerts
2026-03-29 15:00 - 16:30 | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
The second concert in our free 2026 Chamber Music Concert series will feature Constantine Finehouse, piano soloist.
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.
To receive email communications about the Chamber Concert series, please contact sbc87home@gmail.com.

Chamber Music Concerts
2026-04-26 15:00 - 16:30 | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Featuring Opera selections by finalists in the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition for the New England Region!
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.
To receive email communications about the Chamber Concert series, please contact sbc87home@gmail.com.
