Event Series A Taste of Shabbat Alive

A Taste of Shabbat Alive

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

Join us in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary 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, join us for a free festive Shabbat dinner in Adelson Community Hall - it’s a perfect place to meet other young […]

Talmud Class with Our Clergy

Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options) 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 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 […]

Event Series Tot Shabbat

Rocking Tot Shabbat with Wayne Potash

In Person - Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 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!  

Event Series Pirke Avot Study

Pirke Avot Study

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

Ethics of the Fathers Since the Middle Ages Jews have been studying a chapter of this Mishna each Shabbat afternoon between Pesach and Shavout. Pirke Avot is unique as it is the only portion without halakah. No old sages arguing about the law here. Just ethical studies: how to live our lives better. As Ben […]

Event Series Java Gate

Java Gate

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

Java Gate is about good coffee, sweet treats, and spending quality time together.  At Java Gate, the coffee and pastries are complimentary! Stop by after Religious School drop-off, before and after programs or meetings, or plan to have your meeting in the Community Court! Drop in every Sunday morning for coffee and conversation! 

Living Torah Museum

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

Come celebrate a year of learning about all the important people in the Torah!

Event Series Chamber Music Concerts

Chamber Music Concerts

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

The Chamber Concert will feature finalists of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition for the New England Region, designed to find and assist promising young singers in their career development. Join us in-person or on livestream! About the Performers Mezzo-soprano, Alexis Peart Alexis Peart, 26, from Titusville, NJ, received her BM with distinction from Eastman School […]

Biblical and Siddur Hebrew III

Virtual

This is a continuing group which focuses on understanding our Torah, Haftarah and prayers. Biblical and Siddur Hebrew is the foundation of modern Hebrew spoken in Israel today. This is the magic of our revival and generational connection, MiDor L’Dor (from generation to generation)! Session 1 –Sept. 11, Oct. 25, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, […]

Event Series Adult Child Support Group

Adult Child Support Group

Virtual

Are you caring for an aging parent? Are you looking for local resources and support? Benchmark Senior Living Social Worker Adrianna Alpaugh, MSW, CDP, will facilitate monthly group sessions focused on helping adult children find support and resources as they care for aging parents. Each meeting will begin with a different topic for group discussion […]

Sisterhood Tuesday Morning Torah Study

Gann Chapel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Rabbi Gardenswartz will bring the best of Jerusalem and the Hartman Institute to our learners this fall, exploring: When Jewish Values and How We Live Collide What happens when there is a teaching that is core to Judaism, but we don’t like it? We don’t live that way. For example: obligation. It is a core […]