First Friday @ Shabbat Alive!

First Friday @ Shabbat Alive!: Hametz-Palooza

Leventhal-Sidman Community Court 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

It’s April and that means Passover is coming soon! Before it arrives, join us at First Friday for Hametz-palooza. Start with services, stay for a delightful dessert bar overflowing with favorite Hametz-filled treats. You won’t want to miss it! View the First Friday 2024-25 Calendar HERE→

Talmud Class with Passover Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Mishael Zion

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

The Temple Emanuel Clergy is joined by Passover Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Mishael Zion! Topic: How Hillel become President: A Story for Passover-Eve that falls on Shabbat About Rabbi Mishael Zion 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 […]

Minyan Ma’or Lunch & Learn with Passover Scholar-in-Residence-Rabbi Mishael Zion

Reisman Hall 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Rabbi Mishael Zion will lead an interactive discussion on Wicked: 20th Century Lessons from the Art of the Wicked Child at Minyan Ma’or’s Lunch & Learn in Reisman Hall following Ma’or’s service, which starts at 9:30 a.m. Wicked: 20th Century Lessons from the Art of the Wicked Child Forget the food, family and texts – Passover night […]

Mishael Zion’s Seder Survival Kit: How to turn your Passover table into a Night to Remember

Adelson Community Hall 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 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, […]

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 […]

Contemporary Shabbat

Contemporary Shabbat

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

For over fifty years, the Contemporary service on the second day of Rosh HaShanah has been a beloved Temple Emanuel experience. Every year we hear some version of, “That was great! Can we do that more often?” This year, the answer is an enthusiastic, “Yes!” Join us on Shabbat mornings February 15, March 15 and […]

Let My People Sing: A Community Passover Seder

Adelson Community Hall 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Come together for a Community Passover Seder on the Second Night of Passover with Rabbi Michelle Robinson and Cantor Elias Rosemberg together with a group of wonderful musicians and singers. Cost: Adults - $80 (TE members) or $100 (non-TE members) Children under 13 - $36 Children under 3 - Free Seats and tables this year […]

Yom HaShoah Annual Commemoration

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

Please join us for our annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration. In addition to our yearly rituals, we are privileged to welcome Sabine von Mering for a special talk titled "Pastors, Spies, Assassins: Is this a "Bonhoeffer Moment"?. In this talk, Professor von Mering will tell the story of her grandfather, who in 1934 became a member […]

Women’s Clothing & Goods Swap

Benjamin Vestry 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Ladies - looking to mix up your wardrobe but also trying to not spend any money? In the spirit of spring cleaning, 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 Emanual on Sunday April 27th from […]

Chamber Music Concerts

Chamber Music Concerts

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

Featuring winners of the 2025 Metropolitan Opera Laffont New England Regional Competition! Performances By: Josie Larsen, Soprano Ricky Lee Owens, Jr., Countertenor Joel Clemens, Baritone Douglas Sumi, Piano Join us in-person or on livestream! About the Performers Baritone, Joel Clemens, is from Ashburn, Virginia.  He is a 2020 BM graduate of James Madison University and as the […]

Sisterhood Donor 2025

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

SAVE THE DATE! Sisterhood’s 89th Annual Donor Event on Sunday, May 4th! Come celebrate "With Our Light" Donor 2025 on the morning of Sunday May 4th! Sisterhood illuminates our world with Donor 2025! "With Our Light" will brighten your day while you listen to speakers who are role models of light in our community and […]

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 […]