Ruach Shabbat Services: Grades K-6
In Person - Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United StatesFor Grades K-6. Join Jon Tatelman on Shabbat morning in Room 22 at Temple Emanuel for a fun children's service!
For Grades K-6. Join Jon Tatelman on Shabbat morning in Room 22 at Temple Emanuel for a fun children's service!
Calling all 6th-12th graders who love to sing and make music! Perform at holiday and concert events. All levels welcome. Meets right before Religious School, but any Temple Emanuel teen can participate. Morning snack provided! Register→
ONOT Aviv is Temple Emanuel's premiere Israeli Dance Troupe for children in grades 2-5! (ONOT means "seasons" and Aviv means "Spring") 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 […]
Please join us for a celebratory brunch as we near the end of this year’s 2025-2026 Torah Fund campaign, Oseh Shalom. The Torah Fund campaign supports scholarships and programming at Conservative/Masorti Institutes of higher learning worldwide which educate our future clergy, cantors and Jewish educators. We are thrilled to honor Jordana Alford and Kim Creem […]
Learn about the biggest debates in Judaism from the Talmud and beyond with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz! Meets monthly in Slater conference room. Snack provided. Register→
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 […]
Temple Emanuel, in conjunction with the Newton Police Department, is offering a complimentary three part program that no woman should miss! You will learn both physically how to protect yourself and the importance of awareness in the world. I have taken this class many times and each time I learn new things. You will walk […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Sisterhood team continues to thrive—we are an active, engaged force! Thank you for your leadership in making Hebrew a meaningful part of our community. We welcome new participants who meet the prerequisites. Newcomers: To assess your level and join us, please reach out to Sigalit for guidance. We’re excited to help you find your […]