Temple Emanuel

ONOT Kayitz Israeli Dance Troupe
2026-02-08 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-03-08 12:00 - 12:45, 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 (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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2nd-8th Grade Hamantaschen Baking
2026-02-26 17:45 - 19:00 | Adelson Community Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Calling all families of 2nd-8th graders! Have you always wanted to learn how to make hamantaschen? Join Risa on February 26th from 5:45-7:00pm to make some hamantaschen and meet other families! Dough will be provided along with fillings. You can take home all your hamantaschen to bake!
Pizza dinner will be provided at the start of the program!
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Purim Carnival
2026-03-01 12:00 - 13:30 | 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.

Temple Emanuel Teen Choir
2026-03-08 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-03-15 09:00 - 09:30, 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 | 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
2026-03-08 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-03-15 09:00 - 09:30, 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 | 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
2026-03-08 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-15 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-22 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-29 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-05 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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3rd-5th Grade Lunch and Trampoline Park
2026-03-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Jump On In!, 100 Holston Street, Boston, MA, 02135, United States
Calling all 3rd-5th graders!
Come join us for a delicious lunch at a trampoline park at Jump On In! Please register so we know how many people to expect. Pickup and Dropoff will be at Temple Emanuel.
Cost: $10 per child
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Questions, contact Risa Wagner.

K-5 Shabbat Alive Dinner
2026-03-20 17:45 - 18:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for our monthly K-5 Shabbat Alive dinner! We’ll start with a Shabbat dinner in Adelson Community Hall at 5:45PM and meet other families! After dinner, we will head over to Kabbalat Shabbat services in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary. We are so excited to have you join us!
Registration required for each dinner.
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8th & 9th Grade Mock Trial Workshop
2026-03-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Slater Conference Room, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Learn about the biggest debates in Judaism from the Talmud and beyond with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz!
Meets monthly in Slater conference room. Snack provided.
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