Temple Emanuel

Temple Emanuel Children's Choir
2025-12-21 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-11 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-18 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-25 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-01 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-08 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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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ONOT Kayitz Israeli Dance Troupe
2025-12-21 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-01-11 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-01-18 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-01-25 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-02-01 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-02-08 12:00 - 12:45 | 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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3rd-5th Grade Lunch and Mitzvah Project
2025-12-21 12:00 - 13:15 | Solomon Youth Lounge, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Calling all 3rd-5th graders! Come join us on December 21st for a delicious lunch and mitzvah project! Please register so we know how many people to expect.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Youth Shabbat Morning Service
2026-01-10 09:30 - 12:00 | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for an incredible Shabbat morning as our teens dazzle us with gorgeous davenning, beautiful Torah reading, and insightful divrei Torah. Led start to finish by Temple Emanuel teens, this service will fill your heart with joy and hope for the future.

Temple Emanuel Teen Choir
2026-01-11 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-01-18 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-01-25 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-02-01 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-02-08 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-03-08 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
2026-01-11 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-01-18 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-01-25 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-02-01 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-02-08 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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6th-8th Grade Lunch and Party Games
2026-01-11 12:00 - 13:15 | Solomon Youth Lounge, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Calling all 6th-8th graders! Come join us on January 11th for a delicious lunch and party games! Please register so we know how many people to expect. We can’t wait to see you there!
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K-5 Shabbat Alive Dinner
2026-01-16 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
2026-01-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-01 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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3rd-5th Grade Lunch and Trampoline Park
2026-01-25 12:00 - 14:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Calling all 3rd-5th graders!
Come join us on January 25th for a delicious lunch at a trampoline park! Please register so we know how many people to expect. Pickup and Dropoff will be at Temple Emanuel.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Questions, contact Risa Wagner.
