Kitot Gimel-Hey/Grades 3-5 Lunch

Kitot Gimel-Hey/Grades 3-5 Lunch

Solomon Youth Lounge 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

For Grades 3-5 Enjoy a delicious pizza lunch with friends in the Youth Lounge! Cost: $15 Save the date(s) for future lunches: October 20 November 17 December 15 January 12 February 9 March 16 April 6 May 4 Register Here→

Biblical and Siddur Hebrew

Biblical and Siddur Hebrew IV

Virtual

This is a continuing group with the goal focusing on understanding our Torah, Haftara and Prayers. It is however and nonetheless the foundation of the Modern Spoken Hebrew today in Israel and this is the magic of our revival and survival of generational connection, MiDor L’Dor. New registrants are welcome with prerequisite knowledge! Newcomers – […]

You Too Can Cantillate!

You, Too, Can Cantillate: High Holy Day Edition

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

There is a rich history to Torah Cantillation melody spanning the globe. One of the variations is the way in which we chant on the High Holy Days. This class is for those that already have a working knowledge of trope. To join the class, register here (link here) We look forward to finding a […]

Modern Spoken Hebrew 4

Modern Spoken Hebrew IV

Virtual

The Sisterhood team continues – we are a working force! Thank you for your leadership in modeling and making Hebrew an important component in our community! New participants are welcome if they meet the pre-requisites. Newcomers – to assess your level & join, please contact Sigalit. Session 1 Dates: September 10, 17, 24, November 5, […]

Modern Hebrew I: Foundations

Modern Hebrew I: Foundations

Virtual

We will learn how to read, write, speak, sing and listen, with understanding, to the Modern Hebrew of today – as spoken in Israel (& here) by Israelis and connection to our heritage and the Jewish book closet. We start from the very beginning and go with the pace of the group! Everyone is welcome. […]

Modern Spoken Hebrew V

Modern Spoken Hebrew V

Virtual

We continue our journey with great joy and pride. This is another torch holder cohort in our program, and we continue the journey! We are having fun speaking, writing, reading, singing, and watching everything in Hebrew. Struggle is part of the language acquisition game, and we take the challenges of the intermediate level forward. Thank […]

Drop-In Play

Drop-In Play

Housman Activity Center 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 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

The Synagogues of Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan

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

Join us to learn the history of the many synagogues that have existed in Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan throughout the last 150 years. Dorchester and Roxbury native Jeffrey Calish will discuss the Jewish population and migration trends that drove the boom and bust of these local congregations, and how the buildings they inhabited continue to […]

Modern Spoken Hebrew II

Modern Spoken Hebrew II

Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options) 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Hebrew for parents and all other adults This is a continuing course. It is designed for learning from scratch Spoken Modern Hebrew. Our children attend Hebrew school, and this is an opportunity for all interested parents to enjoy the Hebrew learning, have an opportunity to share experiences within your family and enjoy the journey of […]

Yisod Shabbat Dinner

Yisod March Madness Shabbat Dinner

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

Join Yisod for an exciting and spirited March Madness Shabbat Dinner! Don your favorite team's gear and join in on the basketball frenzy. The evening will tip off with a lively Shabbat service at 6:30pm followed by a delicious spread of food and refreshing beer. Feel free to come dressed to represent your favorite college […]

Rabbi Samuel Chiel Kallah

Rabbi Samuel Chiel Kallah: Talmud Study

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

Thinking Theologically with the Torah and the Rabbis One thing we don’t talk about enough is God. Community we talk about. Kiddush we talk about. Israel we talk about. How to inspire our children and grandchildren we talk about. But God? Not so much. Join us in Room 24/25 or on livestream as Chancellor Arnold […]

Rabbi Samuel Chiel Kallah

Rabbi Samuel Chiel Kallah: Shabbat Morning Service

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

With Former Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, Arnie Eisen Sermon Topic: Theology, Community and the Search for the Hiding God In the Torah God tells us that from time to time God will hide God’s face. This would seem to be such a time.  How do we find God in our troubled world together?