Temple Emanuel

Purim Carnival
2026-03-01 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
The TE Purim Carnival is back, and it’s gonna be golden!
All are welcome to help Take Down Haman and play fun carnival classics led by our own HUNTR/X squad (middle schoolers in Chai385), a bouncy house, face painting, food, raffles, games, and more!
Come dressed in your best costume and celebrate Purim with the TE community! Let’s show ‘em how it’s done!
Order your carnival games tickets in advance! Games cost 2-3 tickets per play. Buy now!
Parent volunteers needed. Sign up here!

Family Megillah Reading
2026-03-02 18:15 - 19:45 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Get ready to seal the Golden Honmoon this Purim! You are invited to our annual Family Megillah Reading, featuring Teen Megillah readers and performances by our Teen Band, all set to this year’s Purim theme: K-Pop Haman Hunters. Show us your best HUNTR/X or Saja Boys costume while singing along to Purim-themed versions of “Golden,” “Soda Pop,” and more from the hit animated film, K-Pop Demon Hunters.
No fee or registration required.

Teen Post-Megillah Ice Cream Social
2026-03-02 19:15 - 20:00 | Solomon Youth Lounge, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us in the Solomon Youth Lounge directly following the Family Megillah reading for an ice cream social!
No fee or registration required.

Full Megillah Reading
2026-03-02 19:30 - 22:00 | Adelson Community Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Please join us for Mincha, Ma’ariv, and a full Megillah reading in Adelson Community Hall, organized by Minyan Ma’or. All are welcome. Mincha at 7:30 PM, followed by Ma’ariv and Megillah reading.
Click HERE to watch on Livestream.

First Friday @ Shabbat Alive!: Post-Purim Party
2026-03-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Leventhal-Sidman Community Court, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for a post-Purim party with hamantaschen and mocktails at oneg after Shabbat Alive. All are invited!
What is First Friday? Start with an inspiring musical Shabbat Alive! Service in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, then stay for a beautiful post-service Oneg filled with delicious food and fellowship.
Who is First Friday for? First Fridays are for everyone, age 0 on up!
Why come to First Friday? To lift your spirit. To be inspired by ancient words animated with new melodies. To connect with a community of friends – old and new. To stand generation to generation, together.
View the First Friday 2025-26 Calendar HERE→
