For grades 5-8 and open to all! Get ready to wrap and roll! Celebrate World Wide Wrap Day by participating in the mitzvah of wrapping tefillin with our community. 5th-7th graders and their parents are invited to a special learner's morning minyan service followed by a bagel and lox brunch and learn. Students in 8th-12th […]
Sponsored by Returning The Sparks In this hands-on visual art class, we will consider the imagery surrounding Purim through a personal lens. Starting with images of the large collection of Illuminated Esther’s Scrolls from the fabulous online archive of the Center of Jewish Art we will conduct visual journeys into the imagery. We will use simple […]
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! Register→
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 […]
Come and enjoy a pizza lunch as we get ready for the Big Super Bowl game as our Patriots take on the Seahawks later in the day. There will be indoor football themed games, football trivia and swag for all who attend. Don't miss the fun! Cost: $5 each Register→
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! Register→
How does Hebrew used for liturgical purposes differ from Modern Hebrew? Pronunciation varies across ethnic traditions, and globalization has influenced the way Hebrew is spoken and understood today. In this course, learners will build a strong foundation for engaging with Jewish texts—including prayers, the Torah, the Bible, and more. Session Dates Session 1: Oct 20, […]
This group is dedicated to deepening our understanding of Torah, Haftara, and Prayers—texts that form the bedrock of Modern Spoken Hebrew in Israel. These sacred sources have played a vital role in the revival and survival of Hebrew, sustaining its transmission MiDor L’Dor (from generation to generation). New participants are warmly welcomed! If you’re joining […]
While not as ancient as the public reading of the Torah, chanting of the prophets, known as the Haftarah, began in the 1st century CE. Join Hazzan Sheni/Ritual Director Dan Nesson for seven sessions to learn this sacred tradition. A reading knowledge of Hebrew is recommended. Yes, you, too, can Cantillate! Class Dates: January 12, […]
Why watch Dancing with the Stars when you can be one? Put on your dancing shoes! Understand the movement of dance and learn the steps from the waltz to the rhumba. Join a 4-class series taught by world-class dance instructor, Tibor Kerekes, owner of TK Dance Studio. With over 20 years of teaching ballroom and […]
With Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz The theme of Tuesday Sisterhood Torah study is the power of “And.” How two things that are in direct conflict with one another can both be true. That is true in life. That is true in Torah study. Solomon was the wisest King and the author of Song of Songs, Proverbs […]
With Jill Meyer A class for all levels. 20 minutes basic fun cardio dance, 20 minutes body sculpting/conditioning & 20 minutes stretch and balance. Fall 2025 dates: Sept 9; Oct 21, 28; Nov 4, 18, 25; Dec 2, 23 Spring 2026 dates: March 3, 10, 17, 31; April 7, 21, 28; May 19, 26; […]