Temple Emanuel

Yisod Power Wash
2026-02-08 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Yisod, Repair the World, and Mayyim Hayyim are teaming up to explore the connections between ritual cleanliness and personal hygiene through hands-on service learning. We’ll discuss the Jewish handwashing ritual, netilat yadayim, and pack hygiene kits for our neighbors experiencing housing insecurity. Sign up now!
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Yisod Bar Mitzvah Party
2026-02-21 18:30 - 22:00 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Party like it’s your Bat or Bar Mitzvah with Yisod! In place of our usual Friday night dinner, join us for a Saturday night party with DJ Larry Falk. There will be nostalgic music, party games, finger foods, and prizes. Save your spot on the dance floor!
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Yisod Hamantaschen Bake
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Get ready to roll, fill, and fold! Choose from a variety of fillings and bake delicious homemade hamentaschen with Yisod as we get excited for Purim. We have limited capacity for this event, so save your spot now!
$10 per person
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Women's Clothing & Goods Swap
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Benjamin Vestry, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Ladies – looking to mix up your wardrobe but also trying to not spend any money? Let’s go through our closets and swap items!
Bring in 2-3 items (clothing, purses, shoes, accessories, even small home goods) that you don’t want anymore to Temple Emanuel on Sunday, March 15 from 2-4pm. We’ll shop each other’s giveaways and take what we like. Anything that is leftover afterward, Shira and Julia, your event hosts and Professional Organizers, will take to a donation center.
Make sure to bring a bag for the items you’d like to take (you can reuse the bag that you brought items in). Email Shira at contact@set-things-straight.com with any questions!

Yisod Bubbe's Classic Shabbat Dinner
2026-03-20 18:30 - 22:30 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Yisod welcomes you to this homey Shabbat dinner where you can enjoy traditional roasted chicken, kugel, and more—just like Bubbe used to make it!
This event is for adults in their 20s & 30s.
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Yisod Chocolate Tasting
2026-03-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Wild Child Chocolate, 260 Elm Street, Somerville, 02144, United States
Join Yisod and Trybal Gatherings Boston for a one-of-a-kind chocolate tasting experience at Wild Child Chocolate! Learn about the chocolate making process from an expert chocolatier, enjoy a tour of the factory, and savor the rich and creamy tastes of a variety of kosher chocolate. Spots are limited, so sign up now!
This event is for adults in their 20s & 30s
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Yisod Trivia Shabbat Dinner
2026-04-17 18:30 - 22:30 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Yisod Trivia returns at this energetic Shabbat Dinner! Our resident Trivia Master Adam Rabinowitz is back, with questions sure to make you scour the edges of your brain as you compete with other tables to come out on top and win the trophy! Grab a drink, meet your team, eat dinner, and get ready for a night of fun!
*Please note that there will be no recorded music/ppt at this event, and there will options for submitting answers without writing.
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Yisod Nature Cleanup
2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Greenwood Park, 176 Pond Street, Stoneham, 02180, United States
Join Yisod and Repair Boston this Earth Day for a hands-on environmental service experience. Together, we’ll remove garlic mustard—an invasive plant species that threatens local ecosystems by crowding out native plants.
No experience needed: volunteers will use trowels and hand-pulling techniques to restore the health of our shared green spaces. Sign up now for this meaningful Jewish service experience!
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D'var in the Bar with Will Schwartz
2026-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Aeronaut Brewing Company, 14 Tyler Street, Somerville, MA, 02143, United States
Join Yisod and Repair the World City of Boston Director, Will Schwartz, for an exciting evening of great conversation, learning, and delicious food and drinks! Free to attend but seats are limited, so you must sign up to reserve your seat.
Repair the World connects young adults to service and learning through a Jewish lens. They partner with local nonprofits and Jewish organizations to create meaningful Jewish learning experiences, to address pressing local needs, and to build community.
This event is for adults in their 20s & 30s.
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Yisod BBQ Shabbat Dinner
2026-05-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Reisman Patio, 385 Ward St, Newton Centre, MA, 02459-1263, United States
Bask in the beautiful weather with Yisod! We’ll enjoy beautiful Shabbat Alive music, savor sizzling hot dogs and hamburgers (veggie burgers available), and play lively lawn games on the patio.
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