Second Nurture Foster Family Support Group

In Person - Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Help support a gathering of local foster families who meet monthly for discussions (and snacks!), with supervised kids’ activities in an nearby room. Martha Hausman, The 2N Family Support Specialist (FSS) facilitates these informal meetings with each parent taking a turn to share what’s happening in their lives, and everyone offering their wisdom. The Cohort […]

Biblical and Siddur Hebrew

Biblical and Siddur Hebrew IV

Virtual

This is a continuing group with the goal focusing on understanding our Torah, Haftara and Prayers. It is however and nonetheless the foundation of the Modern Spoken Hebrew today in Israel and this is the magic of our revival and survival of generational connection, MiDor L’Dor. New registrants are welcome with prerequisite knowledge! Newcomers – […]

Hartman Learning Initiative

Micah Goodman: Global Chaos – The Forces Undermining the World Order

Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Our Temple Emanuel Hartman Learning Initiative continues with Dr. Micah Goodman, who will join us in person from Israel. We all get, every day, that we are living in no ordinary time. That we are living in historically tumultuous times. In America. The world. The financial markets. Universities. Alliances that are upturned. America’s role in […]

Modern Spoken Hebrew 4

Modern Spoken Hebrew IV

Virtual

The Sisterhood team continues – we are a working force! Thank you for your leadership in modeling and making Hebrew an important component in our community! New participants are welcome if they meet the pre-requisites. Newcomers – to assess your level & join, please contact Sigalit. Session 1 Dates: September 10, 17, 24, November 5, […]

Modern Hebrew I: Foundations

Modern Hebrew I: Foundations

Virtual

We will learn how to read, write, speak, sing and listen, with understanding, to the Modern Hebrew of today – as spoken in Israel (& here) by Israelis and connection to our heritage and the Jewish book closet. We start from the very beginning and go with the pace of the group! Everyone is welcome. […]

Modern Spoken Hebrew V

Modern Spoken Hebrew V

Virtual

We continue our journey with great joy and pride. This is another torch holder cohort in our program, and we continue the journey! We are having fun speaking, writing, reading, singing, and watching everything in Hebrew. Struggle is part of the language acquisition game, and we take the challenges of the intermediate level forward. Thank […]

Drop-In Play

Drop-In Play

Housman Activity Center 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Join us for Drop-In Play to help your little one burn off excess energy in our Housman Activity Center! Register Today! This program is generously sponsored by the Cindy Levinson Fund for Parenting Education

Torah for our Times

Torah for our Times

Virtual

With Rabbi Michelle Robinson While some of the difficulties we face today are new, grappling with an uncertain world is an age-old challenge. Our Jewish tradition offers us a timeless toolbox of traditional texts that offer us ancient wisdom we can apply to our modern challenges. Join us each Thursday morning as we grapple with […]

Modern Spoken Hebrew II

Modern Spoken Hebrew II

Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options) 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Hebrew for parents and all other adults This is a continuing course. It is designed for learning from scratch Spoken Modern Hebrew. Our children attend Hebrew school, and this is an opportunity for all interested parents to enjoy the Hebrew learning, have an opportunity to share experiences within your family and enjoy the journey of […]

A Taste of Shabbat Alive

A Taste of Shabbat Alive

Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Join us for our last young family dinner of the season! We'll meet outdoors 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 free festive Shabbat dinner in Adelson Community Hall – a perfect place […]

Pirke Avot Study

Pirke Avot Study

Slater Conference Room 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Since the 10th century, CE Jews have studied the 6 chapters of Mishna Pirke Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) between Pesach and Shavout on Shabbat afternoons. We at Temple Emanuel search the wisdom together with lively discussion for, as Ben Zoma taught: “Who is wise? Those who learn from everyone”. (4:1) Facilitator Schedule: 4/26 - […]