Temple Emanuel

Drop-In Play
2026-01-21 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-28 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-04 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-11 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-18 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-25 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-03-04 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-03-11 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Housman Activity Center, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for Drop-In Play to help your little one burn off excess energy in our Housman Activity Center!
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This program is generously sponsored by the Cindy and Dan Levinson Fund for Parenting Education

Tot Shabbat with David
2026-01-31 11:00 - 11:45 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for a fabulous Tot Shabbat service geared towards children from birth to age 5! We will sing our favorite songs, create beautiful crafts, and have challah and grape juice. After the service, we’ll all go up onto the bimah for a special treat!

Baby Brunch
2026-02-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-03-01 09:30 - 10:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for a brunch in Feldberg, around the corner from the Housman Activity Room, hosted by Yaffa Tilles, Co-Founder of Boston Birth Village! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents with infants, share stories, and enjoy a delicious FREE breakfast together.
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Generously Sponsored by the Cindy and Dan Levinson Fund for Parenting Education

Holiday Magic: Tu Bishvat
2026-02-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Benjamin Vestry, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join Rav Hazzan Aliza Berger and Lena Ravitch for a new program designed to provide parents and children ages 0-5 with age-appropriate activities, songs, stories, and crafts that will infuse each upcoming holiday with meaning. In this session, we’ll taste delicious fruit and enjoy a TuBishvat seder together!
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Generously Sponsored by the Cindy Levinson Fund for Parenting Education

Tot Shabbat with Rebecca and David
2026-02-07 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-03-07 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-04-04 11:00 - 11:45 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States

A Taste of Shabbat Alive
2026-02-13 17:45 - 18:15 | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary for a musical Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing, dancing, and stories, geared specifically for families with young children from birth to age 5. After services, we’ll share a festive Shabbat dinner in Adelson Community Hall – a perfect place to meet other young families!
Registration appreciated.
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Generously supported by the Dr. Trudy Karger Family Education Fund

Music and Movement with Little Beats
2026-02-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-15 11:00 - 12:00 | TE Preschool, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for an epic dance class perfect for little ones ages 0-5! It’s a good work out for parents too and a sweet opportunity to get out and play with your child(ren) and friends!
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Generously Sponsored by the Cindy and Dan Levinson Fund for Parenting Education

Tot Shabbat with Rebecca
2026-02-21 11:00 - 11:45 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States

Welcome Baby
2026-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 | The Rabbi Marshall R. Lifson Library, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
With Rabbi Aliza Berger
As you prepare to welcome your little one, we want to support you! This class is a space for you to meet other expecting parents, to learn about Jewish traditions around birth and welcoming your little one into the covenant, and to dream about your hopes for the future in community. If there is desire, we are happy to hold additional sessions if you would like to continue!
Please register to save your spot (and so we can make sure to have enough food for everyone!)

Tiny Tutti Purim Show
2026-03-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
For families with children ages 0-7
Our annual children’s Purim concert, Tiny Tutti Live, is a joyful, interactive musical adventure for toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. The performance features beloved children’s
songs and original tunes, brought to life with movement and instruments designed to nurture curiosity and kindness.
No cost!
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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!
Skip the line and order your carnival games tickets in advance! Games cost 2-3 tickets per play.
Buy tickets now!
We want all kids to participate in the Purim Carnival. During the Carnival, we’ll have noise-canceling headphones available, as well as a Quiet Room in Room 22 for any children who may need a little break from the noise and excitement. The room will offer calming activities to help everyone relax and recharge. We kindly ask that parents stay with their children for the entire time they are using the Quiet Room.
If there is something we can do to make it more accessible, please let us know by contacting LauraSue at lsteinman@templeemanuel.com. We hope everyone has a wonderful time!
Parent volunteers needed. Sign up here!

Family Megillah Reading
2026-03-02 18:15 - 19:15 | 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.
All teens 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.
Not able to join in-person? View the livestream HERE.
During the Family Megillah Reading, we’ll have noise-canceling headphones available, as well as a Quiet Room in Room 22 for any children who may need a little break from the noise and excitement. The room will offer calming activities to help everyone relax and recharge. We kindly ask that parents stay with their children for the entire time they are using the Quiet Room. We hope everyone has a wonderful time!

A Taste of Shabbat Alive
2026-03-13 17:45 - 18:15 | Gann Chapel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us in Gann Chapel for a musical Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing, dancing, and stories, geared specifically for families with young children from birth to age 5. After services, we’ll share a festive Shabbat dinner in Adelson Community Hall – a perfect place to meet other young families!
Registration required.
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Generously supported by the Dr. Trudy Karger Family Education Fund

Rocking Tot Shabbat with Wayne Potash
2026-03-14 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-03-28 11:00 - 11:45 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for a special Rock n’ Roll Tot Shabbat with rockstar Wayne Potash! In this fabulous service, we have prayerful songs and games perfect for children from birth to age 5 and their parents. Join us for the service and then stay for a delicious lunch with friends!

Tot Shabbat with Rebecca
2026-03-21 11:00 - 11:45 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for a fabulous Tot Shabbat service geared towards children from birth to age 5! We will sing our favorite songs, create beautiful crafts, and have challah and grape juice. After the service, we’ll all go up onto the bimah for a special treat!
Generously Sponsored by the Cindy Levinson Fund for Parenting Education

Matzah Factory for Pre-K to 1st Graders
2026-03-22 09:30 - 10:30 | TE Preschool, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Our Pre-K to 1st graders will have the chance to learn how matzah is made, all the way from growing wheat stalks to the oven. They even get to make their own mini-matzah to eat! We would like to thank Aryeh Laufer from Chabad of Northern Rhode Island for leading this wonderful program.
This event takes place during Religious School, but is open to all TE members. If you are interested in joining, please email Risa.
