Temple Emanuel

L’Chaim
2026-03-03 12:15 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options), 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
All are welcome to join us on Tuesdays in Reisman Hall! Stay for exercise following our L’CHAIM programs at 2:10pm
You must RSVP for each program to Tracy Schneider at tracys120@yahoo.com
Feb 3, 10, 17 on Zoom – Jewish Women Portrayed in Film with Debra Block
6:30pm-7:30pm
We recommend watching the following films in advance of each presentation
SESSION 1: Hester Street (watch here) – Gitl (Carol Kane), a young Jewish orthodox woman, comes to America in the 1890’s only to discover that her husband Jake (Steven Keats) has given up the ways of the old country, and taken up with a new girlfriend, and a new life! Gitl faces the New World with strength and grace!
SESSION 2: Crossing Delancey (watch here)– Izzy Grossman faces two romantic choices reflecting two conflicting aspects of her life…uptown world where she works and the traditional world of her grandmother where Izzy lives on the Lower East Side. In Marjorie Morningstar & Goodbye Columbus, both women are using their romantic involvement with men to challenge the middle-class values of their parental homes.
SESSION 3: Today, the portrayal of Jewish women in film and television is undergoing a shift, moving away from one-dimensional caricatures toward more nuanced, self-defined, and diverse characters. While traditional, negative stereotypes persist, the rise of Jewish women in creative roles behind the camera is driving a “renaissance” in representation. We will give examples of these portrayals in films such as Unorthodox (watch here) and in several television programs.
About the facilitator, Debra Block, Artistic Director and Creator, DGB Productions
Debra Block is the Artistic Director and Creator of DGB Productions. She presents educational programs on film, theatre and culture to age 55+ senior communities. Debra possesses a strong Jewish identity, having lived and taught in Israel for two years, and has directed numerous musical theater productions focusing on Jewish themes. She has taught English and theater at Shaloh House, a Jewish Day School and has been contracted by various synagogues and Jewish community centers to develop meaningful theatrical experiences. She graduated BA cum laude in psychology with a performing arts minor. After graduating college, she continued her studies at the Master’s level in the performing arts and in Judaism.
Mar 3 – An Afternoon of Purim Festivities with Master of Ceremonies Rabbi Leslie Tannenwald and Musician Jonah Sidman performing Yiddish Purim songs
12:15pm lunch and goodies
12:30-1:10pm Purim Jeopardy with prizes
1:10-2pm musical performance by Jonah Sidman
Come prepared to have fun and be silly! Wear a Purim festive tie, scarf or hat. Leslie will explain the story of Purim. Mishloach Manot gift bags to be handed out supported by a generous donation from a TE family with love.

Lunch and goodies are generously sponsored by Esther and Alan Greif, Eva and Alan Radding, Marjorie and Barry Afergan, Esther and Barry Torem, and Dr Lloyd David, and supported by Gourmet Catering By Andrew.
Mar 10 – Piano Concert with Rick Scalise
12:15pm Luncheon anonymously and generously sponsored by a TE family donation and supported by Gourmet Catering By Andrew
1:00pm Program
Light Classical selections by Beethoven, Mozart, and Gershwin along with some Broadway favorites including Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Mar 17 – Tribute to George and Ira Gershwin, legendary American songwriting duo, with Lisa Yves
12:15pm Luncheon generously sponsored by a TE family donation
1:00pm Program
Lisa Yves is a highly accomplished musician, vocalist, songwriter and mentor with a diverse range of experiences in the music industry. As a singer and songwriter, Lisa has released over 10 albums of original music across various genres.
Mar 31 – The Genius of Steven Sondheim with Debra Block
12:15pm Luncheon generously sponsored by The Residence at Boylston Place, Chestnut Hill, an LCB senior living community and supported by Gourmet Catering By Andrew
12:45pm-2:00pm Program
An American Composer and Lyricist, Stephen Joshua Sondheim, is regarded as one of the most important figures in 20th Century Musical Theatre. We will discuss his contribution to West Side Story, Gypsy, Company and Sunday in the Park with George.
Apr 21 – American Jewish Music The Golden Years with Hal Slifer of Chagigah
12:15pm luncheon generously sponsored by a TE family and supported by Gourmet Catering By Andrew
1pm program
Hal Slifer’s multimedia presentation explores the rich history of American Jewish music from the 1930s to today and illustrates the key moments, artists and musical styles that have become the musical soundtrack of our lives.
Apr 28 – Concert with Ruth Rappaport and Jonah Sidman
12:15pm luncheon generously sponsored by The Residence, at Boylston Place, Chestnut Hill, an LCB senior living community and supported by Gourmet Catering By Andrew
1pm program
Guitarist and pianist Ruth Rappaport and fiddler Jonah Sidman will perform an exciting show influenced by klezmer, Yiddish, Irish fiddle, and American musical traditions.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES are $18 per person. Please consider making a small donation of appreciation to the L’CHAIM Group. Please mail checks of any donation to Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA 02459, ATTN: FINANCE. Please make checks payable to TEMPLE EMANUEL. In memo line please write L’CHAIM GROUP.

Sisterhood Tuesday Morning Study Group
2026-03-03 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-02-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
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 and Ecclesiastes. And Solomon violated all the Torah’s rules about a Jewish king. The Torah says not too many horses, Solomon had too many horses. Not too much silver and gold, Solomon had too much silver and gold. Not too many foreign wives as they will turn the King’s heart towards the worship of false Gods. Solomon has too many wives and they turned him into an idolater.
We will study the Torah, and we will think about our lives, through the evocative lens of “And”.

Join in on Zoom.

Teen Post-Megillah Ice Cream Social
2026-03-02 19:15 - 20:00 | Solomon Youth Lounge, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us in the Solomon Youth Lounge directly following the Family Megillah reading for an ice cream social!
No fee or registration required.

Full Megillah Reading
2026-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Please join us for Mincha, Ma’ariv, and a full Megillah reading, organized by Minyan Ma’or. All are welcome!
Mincha at 5:50 PM in the Gann Chapel, followed by Ma’ariv and Megillah reading in Adelson Community Hall at 7:00pm.
Click HERE to watch on Livestream.

Family Megillah Reading
2026-03-02 18:15 - 19:15 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Get ready to seal the Golden Honmoon this Purim! You are invited to our annual Family Megillah Reading, featuring Teen Megillah readers and performances by our Teen Band, all set to this year’s Purim theme: K-Pop Haman Hunters. Show us your best HUNTR/X or Saja Boys costume while singing along to Purim-themed versions of “Golden,” “Soda Pop,” and more from the hit animated film, K-Pop Demon Hunters.
All teens are invited to join us in the Solomon Youth Lounge directly following the Family Megillah reading for an ice cream social!
No fee or registration required.
Not able to join in-person? View the livestream HERE.
During the Family Megillah Reading, we’ll have noise-canceling headphones available, as well as a Quiet Room in Room 22 for any children who may need a little break from the noise and excitement. The room will offer calming activities to help everyone relax and recharge. We kindly ask that parents stay with their children for the entire time they are using the Quiet Room. We hope everyone has a wonderful time!

Kesher Pizza Palooza
2026-03-02 17:45 - 18:15 | Solomon Youth Lounge, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join other Kesher Families for Pizza from 5:45-6:15pm, followed by the Temple Emanuel Family Megillah reading at 6:15-7:15pm.
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Purim Carnival
2026-03-01 12:00 - 13:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
The TE Purim Carnival is back, and it’s gonna be golden!
All are welcome to help Take Down Haman and play fun carnival classics led by our own HUNTR/X squad (middle schoolers in Chai385), a bouncy house, face painting, food, raffles, games, and more!
Come dressed in your best costume and celebrate Purim with the TE community! Let’s show ‘em how it’s done!
Skip the line and order your carnival games tickets in advance! Games cost 2-3 tickets per play.
Buy tickets now!
We want all kids to participate in the Purim Carnival. During the Carnival, we’ll have noise-canceling headphones available, as well as a Quiet Room in Room 22 for any children who may need a little break from the noise and excitement. The room will offer calming activities to help everyone relax and recharge. We kindly ask that parents stay with their children for the entire time they are using the Quiet Room.
If there is something we can do to make it more accessible, please let us know by contacting LauraSue at lsteinman@templeemanuel.com. We hope everyone has a wonderful time!
Parent volunteers needed. Sign up here!

Mishloach Manot Bag Assembly
2026-03-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Purim is all about fun! One of the most fun ways to participate in Sisterhood’s Mishloach Manot program is to come assemble the gift bags!
All are welcome!
We are looking for volunteers to deliver mishloach manot. To sign up for a delivery route, please send us an e-mail.

Tiny Tutti Purim Show
2026-03-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
For families with children ages 0-7
Our annual children’s Purim concert, Tiny Tutti Live, is a joyful, interactive musical adventure for toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. The performance features beloved children’s
songs and original tunes, brought to life with movement and instruments designed to nurture curiosity and kindness.
No cost!
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Bikkur Cholim: Becoming a Better You by Helping Someone Else with Rabbi Israel de la Piedra
2026-03-01 10:45 - 12:00 | Gann Chapel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
We know someone who is sick, lonely or ageing. We want to visit them and help. But how often have we stopped in our tracks as the reality of the upcoming visit hits us? What are we going to do when we visit? What are we going to say? How should we behave? Is prayer part of the visit? What if the person doesn’t want a visitor or doesn’t want to talk? Will we be of help, or will we be a bother? And so on. Bikkur Cholim – visiting the sick, the lonely and the old – may seem hard. We know it is important, a true mitzvah, but we may not feel prepared for doing it. What does it take to rise up to the occasion? This 3-session course will help you learn the practicalities of bikkur cholim visits; identify ways in which spirituality and prayer can help us in our efforts to reach out to those whom we visit; and appreciate the special case of visiting our ageing elders. And importantly, what we learn will help us not only be prepared to face the challenges of being there for others but also will help us prepare for our own future because one day we may well be that sick person or that ageing person who needs a visit.
Session Schedule

2/22 – Visiting the sick, the lonely, and the old
3/1 – Spirituality, prayer and religion in the visit
3/8 – The special case of old age

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About Rabbi Israel de la Piedra
Rabbi Israel has been working with the sick, the old and the dying for the last fifteen years. He was the Rabbi and Spiritual Director at Miami Jewish Health (MJH), a large senior residential and rehabilitation facility in Miami, during 2014-2021. He was awarded the “Clergy of the Year” award by the Ministering to the Elderly Conference in Miami in 2021 for his work at MJH. After his return to Boston in late 2021, Rabbi Israel worked as a hospice chaplain at AccentCare Hospice and currently serves as the rabbi at Hebrew Senior Life’s Simon C. Fireman Community in Randolph, MA. Rabbi Israel received his rabbinical ordination from Hebrew College in 2013. Prior to becoming a rabbi, he had a long career as an economist with the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC and in two African countries. Rabbi Israel and his wife Aliza are proud members of Temple Emanuel and keep homes in Kiriat Motzkin (near Haifa) in Israel and in Canton, MA.

Welcome Baby
2026-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 | The Rabbi Marshall R. Lifson Library, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
With Rabbi Aliza Berger
As you prepare to welcome your little one, we want to support you! This class is a space for you to meet other expecting parents, to learn about Jewish traditions around birth and welcoming your little one into the covenant, and to dream about your hopes for the future in community. If there is desire, we are happy to hold additional sessions if you would like to continue!
Please register to save your spot (and so we can make sure to have enough food for everyone!)

Baby Brunch
2026-03-01 09:30 - 10:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for a brunch in Feldberg, around the corner from the Housman Activity Room, hosted by Yaffa Tilles, Co-Founder of Boston Birth Village! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents with infants, share stories, and enjoy a delicious FREE breakfast together.
Register Today!
Generously Sponsored by the Cindy Levinson Fund for Parenting Education

Post-Kiddush Talk with Rabbi Elan Babchuck
2026-02-28 12:45 - 14:15 | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us after Brotherhood Shabbat, along with members of Minyan Ma’or and the Walnut Street Minyan, for a post-kiddush talk from our guest speaker, Rabbi Elan Babchuck, in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary.
Topic: Erosion or Evolution? Interrogating the Two Master Narratives about American Judaism
About our Speaker
Rabbi Elan Babchuck serves as the Executive Vice President at Clal (National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership) and the Founding Executive Director of Glean Network, which partners with Columbia Business School. He has published in The Atlantic, The Guardian, Washington Post, and Religion News Service, writes a column for The Wisdom Daily, contributed to Meaning Making – 8 Values That Drive America’s Newest Generations (2020, St. Mary’s Press) and is the co-author of Picking Up the Pieces: Leadership After Empire (2023, Fortress Press). His newest book about Shabbat, Sacred Time, is coming out in 2027.
He also serves as a Founding Partner of Starts With Us, a movement to counteract toxic polarization in America, and is a founding Research Advisory Board Member of Springtide Research Institute.
Rabbi Babchuck is a Newton native who attended Solomon Schechter Day School and was a member of the Newton Centre Minyan. He currently resides in Providence with his wife and three children.

Rocking Tot Shabbat with Wayne Potash
2026-02-28 11:00 - 11:45 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for a special Rock n’ Roll Tot Shabbat with rockstar Wayne Potash! In this fabulous service, we have prayerful songs and games perfect for children from birth to age 5 and their parents. Join us for the service and then stay for a delicious lunch with friends!

Ruach Shabbat Services: Grades K-6
2026-02-28 10:45 - 12:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
For Grades K-6. Join Jon Tatelman on Shabbat morning in Room 22 at Temple Emanuel for a fun children’s service!

Brotherhood Shabbat
2026-02-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Please join us as Brotherhood leads a special Shabbat morning service that honors many of the men who help keep our community vibrant and strong. Be there as we celebrate passing our traditions from generation to generation (l’dor v’dor) with a diverse lineup of participants.
It is also Shabbat Zachor, which brings attention to the antisemitism we have faced in the past and today. Our speakers will explore the meaning of this special Shabbat.
Special aliyot will honor our past presidents, current leadership, and members who have made major contributions to our success. Services will be led by Steve Ebstein and Danny Mandeau. Torah readers include Jonathan Delatizky, Ben Mintz, Ralph Isberg, Howard Breslau, Mitch Breslau, Max Breslau, Michael Goldman and Robert Finkel. Our Haftorah reader is David Rozenson.
Celebrate with us at our festive kiddush following the service.
Join us, along with members of Minyan Ma’or and the Walnut Street Minyan, in the sanctuary at 12:45 for a post-kiddush talk from our guest speaker, Rabbi Elan Babchuck.
About the Speakers
Rabbi Elan Babchuck
Our guest speaker, Rabbi Elan Babchuck serves as the Executive Vice President at Clal (National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership) and the Founding Executive Director of Glean Network, which partners with Columbia Business School. He has published in The Atlantic, The Guardian, Washington Post, and Religion News Service, writes a column for The Wisdom Daily, contributed to Meaning Making – 8 Values That Drive America’s Newest Generations (2020, St. Mary’s Press) and is the co-author of Picking Up the Pieces: Leadership After Empire (2023, Fortress Press). His newest book about Shabbat, Sacred Time, is coming out in 2027.
He also serves as a Founding Partner of Starts With Us, a movement to counteract toxic polarization in America, and is a founding Research Advisory Board Member of Springtide Research Institute.
Arnie Zar-Kessler
The d’var torah will be presented by Arnie Zar-Kessler. Arnie has served as Head of School at Jewish Day Schools in Boston (Schechter) and Las Vegas (Adelson), reflecting close to thirty years in Jewish education. In addition, he has helped train school leaders in underserved communities as Executive Director of Inspiring Educators, working with Public and Charter Schools nationally, including rising leaders at Teach For America.
Currently, he serves on the Board of the Christa McAuliffe Charter School and is part of the team at Hummingbird Books in Chestnut Hill.

Talmud Class with Our Clergy
2026-02-28 08:30 - 09:20 | Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options), 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Start Shabbat each week with a special hour of learning and discussion on a variety of Jewish issues with Wes, Michelle, Elias, Aliza and Dan as our clergy team connects the lessons of our sacred texts with the realities of our lives. The clergy team will close with a song that leads into Shabbat morning services at 9:30.
Join us on livestream in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary

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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2nd-8th Grade Hamantaschen Baking
2026-02-26 17:45 - 19:00 | Adelson Community Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Calling all families of 2nd-8th graders! Have you always wanted to learn how to make hamantaschen? Join Risa on February 26th from 5:45-7:00pm to make some hamantaschen and meet other families! Dough will be provided along with fillings. You can take home all your hamantaschen to bake!
Pizza dinner will be provided at the start of the program!
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Modern Spoken Hebrew III
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Spoken Modern Hebrew: Everyday Language for Life and Legacy
This continuing course welcomes all learners at an equivalent level. Together, we read, write, speak, and listen in Hebrew—building practical skills for everyday life and deepening our connection to the language.
It’s a golden opportunity to model Hebrew for our children and grandchildren, while also supporting cognitive health and brain function.
Newcomers: We’d love to welcome you! To assess your level and join the course, please reach out to Sigalit.
Session Dates
Session 1: Oct 16, 23, 30; Nov 6, 13, 20; Dec 4
Session 2: Dec 11, 18; Jan 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb 5
Session 3: Feb 12, 26; Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 16
Session 4: Apr 23, 30; May 4, 14, 28; June 4, 11
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Seated Zumba Gold
2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
With Ketty Rosenfeld
Thursday mornings
Session Dates: Sept 11, 25; Oct 23, 30; Nov 6, 13, 20; Dec 4, 25; Jan 8, 22, 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19; April 16, 23, 30; May 21, 28
Join us Online via Zoom
Meeting ID: 871 2457 6849
We are grateful for the Temple Emanuel Senior Fund for supporting Zumba Gold this season. No RSVP needed – No Charge – All are welcome. Questions? Please contact Tracy Schneider.

Torah for our Times
2026-02-26 09:30 - 10:30 | 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 the big questions of who we are and how we might craft a life worth living.
NEW THIS YEAR: Each week we explore a compelling story from the Talmud through the eyes of commentators whose insights can spark our own.
Our class takes place on zoom – whether you’re in Newton, New York, Nevada, or anywhere else around the world, come learn with us!
Register and join us on Zoom here.
View the 2025-26 calendar HERE→

Elana Stein Hain: When Diaspora and Israel Challenge One Another – Reading Megillat Esther in Light of Today
2026-02-25 20:00 - 21:15 | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
As we approach the holiday of Purim, join us in person at Temple Emanuel as we welcome back one of our favorite Hartman scholars, Dr. Elana Stein Hain, and explore what we can learn from reading Megillat Esther in light of today.
The Purim story centers on the Jews of Persia and its empire, yet many Jews had returned to Judea and were already building the second Temple there. This allows us to explore an additional layer to the story as a lens for considering tensions between Israel and the Diaspora today: how Jews living in these different places viewed each other – and what tensions might be just beneath the surface.
Don’t miss Elana’s teaching, When Diaspora and Israel Challenge One Another: Reading Megillat Esther in Light of Today.
Watch a Recording Here
Find Sources Here
Upcoming Hartman Learning Programs:
June 24 – June 30, 2026 – TE-Hartman 2026 Trip to Israel. Let us know here you’d like to learn more!
Look for recordings of all our online sessions and selected lectures of Hartman scholars at Temple Emanuel here.
Watch for updated details on this program and all Hartman learning opportunities in our weekly Friday midday Hartman @ Home email.

Drop-In Play
2026-02-25 15:30 - 17:30 | Housman Activity Center, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, 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

Modern Spoken Hebrew VI
2026-02-24 20:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
Continuing the Journey: The Torch Holder Cohort
We move forward with joy and pride as part of the Torch Holder Cohort—dedicated learners committed to deepening their Hebrew through speaking, writing, reading, singing, and observing.
Language acquisition is a meaningful struggle, and reaching the intermediate level is no small feat. This group embraces the challenge with heart and determination.
Thank you to our inspiring leader for guiding us in this journey of Hebrew learning. Newcomers: If you’re ready to join, please reach out to Sigalit to assess your level. We’d love to welcome you into the cohort.
Session Dates
Session 1: Oct 21, 28; Nov 4, 11, 18; Dec 2, 9
Session 2: Dec 23; Jan 6, 13, 27; Feb 3, 10, 24
Session 3: Mar 10, 17, 24; Apr 14, 21, 28; May 5
Session 4: May 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
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Brotherhood College Basketball Night - BC vs Wake Forest
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Conte Forum, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, 02467, United States
Join Temple Emanuel Brotherhood for a fun night of ACC basketball as the Boston College Men’s Eagles take on Wake Forest, a perennial NCAA Tournament team. Expect constant action on and off the court, with t-shirt tosses, contests, and great energy throughout the game. Our seats are in the lower section, making this a terrific event to connect with Brotherhood and TE members while catching some ACC basketball and enjoying a great night right down Comm Ave.
Game Details
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Tip-Off: 7:00pm
Location: Conte Forum – 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Ticket Price: $14
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All are welcome to attend!
If there’s interest in drinks or food before or after the game, please indicate so on the registration page and we’ll arrange a get-together.
Parking:
Free parking is available on campus at the Commonwealth Avenue Garage
GPS Address: 75 Campanella Way, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Sisterhood Hamantaschen Bake
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Are you intrigued by the idea of baking your own hamantaschen, but think it’s too complicated? It’s not! Come join us and see how much fun it is to bake with friends, family and fellow congregants. All supplies and ingredients will be provided. You’ll take home a plate of delicious cookies to share.
RSVP by Feb 22nd
Questions? Contact Vicki Isman
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Modern Hebrew I: Speaking Foundations
2026-02-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Modern Spoken Hebrew: A Journey of Language and Culture
This course invites you to explore Modern Spoken Hebrew through reading, writing, speaking, singing, and listening—with a strong emphasis on comprehension. Whether you’re connecting to your heritage, preparing to travel to Israel, or simply curious about Israeli culture, this program offers a meaningful path forward.
You’ll build bridges across generations, deepen your understanding of Jewish identity, and even give your brain a healthy workout. We start from the basics and progress at the group’s pace, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all learners.
Session Dates
Session 1: Oct 21, 28; Nov 4, 11, 18; Dec 2, 9
Session 2: Dec 23; Jan 6, 13, 27; Feb 3, 10, 24
Session 3: Mar 10, 17, 24; Apr 14, 21, 28; May 5
Session 4: May 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
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Modern Spoken Hebrew V
2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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 place.
Session Dates
Session 1: Oct 21, 28; Nov 4, 11, 18; Dec 2, 9
Session 2: Dec 23; Jan 6, 13, 27; Feb 3, 10, 24
Session 3: Mar 10, 17, 24; Apr 14, 21, 28; May 5
Session 4: May 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
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