Passport to Israel Information Session for Parents of3rd-7th Graders
2024-11-03 10:50 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, 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 unique savings plan to help parents send their children on a life-changing teen Israel experience. The program is designed so that the community, the synagogue and CJP, helps families make a trip to Israel during the high school years a reality.
Join Passport to Israel Chair, Mike Isman, for an information session to learn more!

Kesher Noah’s Ark Petting Zoo
2024-11-13 13:30 - 14:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join Temple Emanuel Kesher Program Noah’s Ark Petting Zoo for early release students!
Meet and learn about baby farm animals.

Kitot Daled-Vav (Grades 4-6) Shabbat Dinner
2024-11-15 17:45 - 19:45 | Adelson Community Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Calling all Kitot Daled, Hay, and Vav students and families!
Join us for a Shabbat dinner on Friday, November 15th from 5:45-7:45!
Registration is required, and the dinner is $36 per family.
We look forward to seeing you!
Register Here→

K'tonton Pre-K Dropoff Program
2024-11-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 | TE Preschool, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Our much loved “K’tonton” program for Pre-K students, ages 3-5 is returning twice a month! This program will meet two Sundays a month from 10:00-12:00 and is the perfect “taste of Religious School” for our littlest friends.
Discover the joy of Jewish learning with your pre-k friends!
Please note: K’tonton is now at capacity. Contact us HERE to join the waitlist!

Kitot Gimel-Hey/Grades 3-5 Lunch
2024-11-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Solomon Youth Lounge, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
For Grades 3-5
Enjoy a delicious pizza lunch with friends in the Youth Lounge!
Cost: $15
Save the date(s) for future lunches:
October 20
November 17
December 15
January 12
February 9
March 16
April 6
May 4
Register Here→

Gan Alef (K-1) Shabbat Service
2024-12-14 09:30 - 12:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Come experience Shabbat morning services with your K-1 children! Meet right outside the Rabbi Chiel sanctuary for a welcome circle, “Shul I Spy” game, and Children’s services with Jon Tatleman. Students are invited up to the Bima at the end of the main services, followed by a Kiddush luncheon for the community.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Bet-Gimel (2-3) Shabbat Service
2025-01-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Leventhal-Sidman Community Court, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Come experience Shabbat morning services with your Grade 2-3 children! Meet right outside the Rabbi Chiel sanctuary for a welcome circle, “Shul I Spy” game, and Children’s services with Jon Tatleman. Students are invited up to the Bima at the end of the main services, followed by a Kiddush luncheon for the community.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Teen Lounge Night: Celtics Watch Party
2025-01-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Solomon Youth Lounge, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Temple Emanuel High School Teens – Come watch your Boston Celtics play the Toronto Raptors and hang out with other high schoolers in the Solomon Youth Lounge.
Pizza will be provided at NO COST!
Registration is required
Register Here→

6th Grade Shabbat Service
2025-02-01 10:45 - 12:00 | Gann Chapel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Calling all 6th grade families!
Join us for services and a special kiddush in the Gann Chapel.
Register Here→

Kitot Daled-Vav (Grades 4-6) Shabbat Dinner
2025-02-28 17:45 - 19:45 | Adelson Community Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Calling all Kitot Daled, Hay, and Vav students and families!
Join us for a Shabbat dinner on Friday, February 28th from 5:45-7:45!
Registration is required, and the dinner is $36 per family.
We look forward to seeing you!
Register Here→

Purim Family Dinner
2025-03-13 17:30 - 18:15 | Adelson Community Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
No need to cook dinner! Join us for a delicious pasta buffet between Religious School and the Family Megillah reading.
$10 Per Person
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Kitah Gimel (Grade 3)Kabbalat Siddur Ceremony
2025-03-16 10:15 - 12:00 | Gann Chapel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Please join us for the proud moment when your 3rd grade student (Kitah Gimel) will receive their very own siddur (prayer book). The students have been practicing a beautiful performance they will share with you! Event followed by a celebratory brunch.
This program is made possible by the Rosamond and Harvey Grant Fund in Memory of Michele Esta Grant-Epstein

A Holocaust Survivor Remembers: Student Program with Magda Bader
2025-03-16 11:00 - 12:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
The youngest child born into a large Jewish family in Czechoslovakia, Temple Emanuel member, Magda, was only fourteen when the Nazis invaded Munkacs in 1942. Magda’s story of survival is one of strength, bravery, family and faith.
Religious School students in grades 5-7 will have the unique opportunity of meeting Magda and learning her story.
All parents, as well as students in grades 5-12, who are not part of the Religious School are also encouraged to join us for this important event. If you are not a Religious Student and wish to attend, please email Amanda.

Kitot Gan-Gimel (Grades K-3) Shabbat Dinner
2025-03-28 17:45 - 19:45 | Adelson Community Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Grades K-3 students and their families are invited to join us for a special Shabbat dinner, followed by Shabbat Alive musical services and a delicious oneg!
Cost: $36 per family
Register Here→

Kitah Bet (2nd): Bringing Order to the Seder
2025-03-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Grown-ups are invited to join their 2nd Graders to come and make their very own Haggadah for Passover! 2nd graders who are not in the Religious School are welcome!
Please email Amanda so we have enough supplies!

Shabbat Shira im Mishpacha
2025-04-03 17:15 - 18:30 | Adelson Community Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Students in grades 2-5 AND their families will gather on Thursday afternoon with Cantor Rosemberg and other members of the clergy to prepare for Shabbat with spirited singing! To make it even more special, families can stay for a delicious dinner!
3:45pm – Religious School begins
5:15-5:45pm – Families join kids in Adelson Community Hall for singing
5:45-6:30pm – Mishpacha dinner!
Cost: $18 per family
Register Here→

Mishael Zion's Seder Survival Kit: How to turn your Passover table into a Night to Remember
2025-04-06 09:30 - 10:45 | Adelson Community Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
A Seder workshop from the home that brought you “A Different Night” and “A Night to Remember”, for parents, grandparents, Seder hosts and participants. We’ll delve into the educational goals the rabbis set for this special night, and see how the structure of the seder helps unlock the creativity of the night. Loads of ideas, suggestions and creative options for any Seder. Walk-ins welcome!
Join us in-person or via livestream!
Register→
Rabbi Mishael Zion comes from a Haggadah-filled home: he is co-author of A Night to Remember: The Haggadah of Contemporary Voices (2007) and The Israeli Haggadah (2024), together with his father Noam Zion, who is the author of A Different Night: The Family Participation Haggadah (Hartman, 1997). Mishael was ordained by Yeshivat Chovevei Torah in New York, has served as co-Director and rabbi of the Bronfman Fellowships, and founded the Mandel Program for Leadership in Jewish Culture for Israeli Arts, Culture and Media leaders. He is also leader of the Klausner Minyan in Talpiot, Jerusalem, the neighborhood he was born in and in where his wife Elana, and their four daughters, live.

Kitah Daled (4th Grade) Kabbalat Haggadah
2025-04-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Adelson Community Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
All year, Kitah Daled (4th grade,) has been exploring the question “What makes a good seder?”
After participating in and creating a Rosh Hashanah seder and a Tu Bishvat seder, their learning culminates with the Kabbalat Haggadah program.
Grown-ups should join their students at 11:00 for performances and presentations about the Passover seder as well as a special Kabbalat Haggadah ceremony where each family will receive their very own copy of the A Night to Remember Haggadah.
Special for this year: We are so very lucky to have the author of the A Night to Remember, Mishael Zion, here as a scholar in residence to join us in our ceremony and talk to us about our new Haggadah!
Grown-Ups: Don’t forget to join us earlier, at 9:30 for a special parent/grandparent presentation – Mishael Zion’s Seder Survival Kit: How to turn your Passover table into a Night to Remember
