Temple Emanuel

Annual Thanksgiving Concert: Am Echad Im Shir EchadOne Nation with One Song
2024-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary for our annual thanksgiving concert celebrating Israeli music!
With Cantor Elias Rosemberg, Cantor Shiree Kidron (NYC), Gilad Paz (NYC), Tutti Druyan from Boston, and a fantastic musical ensemble directed by Jeremiah Klarman.
Register Here→
Ticket cost:
$30.00 for adults
$25.00 for seniors & students
The concert is in honor of Lucia David z”l

Second Nurture Foster Family Support Group
2024-12-15 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-01-26 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-02 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-04-06 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-05-04 13:30 - 15:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Help support a gathering of local foster families who meet monthly for discussions (and snacks!), with supervised kids’ activities in an nearby room. Martha Hausman, The 2N Family Support Specialist (FSS) facilitates these informal meetings with each parent taking a turn to share what’s happening in their lives, and everyone offering their wisdom. The Cohort soon becomes its own little community.
Volunteers will:

Sign people in
Help kids get snacks
Show adults and kids the rooms we will meet in
Supervise/play with kids while their adults meet

Sign-up to volunteer HERE→
Contact Martha with any questions!

Navigating Healthcare in Boston
2025-01-14 18:30 - 19:15 | Gann Chapel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Despite the extraordinarily robust healthcare ecosystem in Boston navigating the system as a patient requires understanding the complexities of the local healthcare companies, insurance coverage limitations, identifying and retaining primary care and the best ways of communicating with clinical providers. Dr. Howard Heller will share his perspective of the most critical issues gained from 33 years of experience caring for patients in Boston/Cambridge as a primary care doctor, as a specialist and also as a patient.

Genealogy Talk
2025-01-15 19:00 - 21:30 | Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options), 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Dispelling the Myths of Jewish Genealogy
Have you thought the barriers to researching your Jewish ancestors were insurmountable? You may have based those conclusions on myths. This presentation will describe the facts that dispel widely-held myths, and identify the first steps to get started in Jewish Genealogy research. Brought to life with family stories, don’t miss this lively and informative evening!
The presenter, Sonia Lipetz, is President of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston. She has been researching her family in Belarus and Ukraine for close to 20 years! When away from her computer, she is an avid tennis player and fan.
Doors open at 7pm, program online starts at 7:30pm. Virtual attendees will receive a link the day before the event. A light dinner will be served.
Register Here by January 13th.
For more information, please contact Jane.

The Choreography of Davening Explained
2025-01-18 12:30 - 14:00 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Minyan Ma’or warmly welcomes all to join as Yair Listokin explains some Shabbat davening practices during lunch this Shabbat. For example, why do some stand during kaddish? What’s the three steps back and forth all about at the beginning and end of an Amidah? LOTS more will be explained!
We look forward to this educational session!

Status of Haredi Draft Legislation
2025-01-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Presentation by Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer, a prominent member of the Haredi community in Israel who will discuss the complexities surrounding Haredi participation in the draft.
Q&A to follow.
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Sponsored by The IAC

Havdalah & Movie Night
2025-02-01 19:30 - 21:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Adults, families, teens and kids are invited to join the community as we end Shabbat with Havdalah together. This year we are going to be showing “Soul Doctor: The Untold Story of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach & Nina Simone” for adults and “Zootopia” for kids! No cost!
Popcorn and light snacks will be provided.
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Classical With A Twist - Love Is All Around
2025-02-02 15:00 - 17:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster Street, West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Cherry Street Music starts the new year with Classical with a Twist – Love Is All Around on Sunday, February 2nd at 3:00 pm. A magical program of Love & Friendship, including romantic works by Debussy & a collaborative “Over the Rainbow” finale. Featuring Artistic Director, Allison Eldredge, cello; Dina Vainshtein, piano, and special guest performances from the “TEens of Temple Emanuel”.
Temple Emanuel TEens David Rosemberg, Maia Leibler-Tolea, Liora Russcol, Rebecca Gansner, and Max Stober will perform a fantastic collection of music across multiple genres. These TEens are all Tizmoret band members and Shabbat Alive teen leaders bringing their music to Shabbat and special celebrations at the temple! Don’t miss this performance of friendship, peace, and love that brings us all together!
Tickets:
$35 General Admission
$50 Priority Seating
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Finding Treasures in your Jewelry Box
2025-02-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Benjamin Vestry, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for an exciting session on Vintage Designer Costume Jewelry! Discover the fascinating history behind this iconic fashion accessory, learn how to identify designer markings, and find out which designers’ pieces are the most collectible. Bring in the pieces passed down from your grandmother for a professional appraisal. Yaffa, an expert in the field, grew up in her family business of creating costume jewelry.
A light dinner will be served.
Following this event, you can make an appointment with Yaffa to help you uncover the hidden treasures in your jewelry collection.
Register Here by February 7th to attend this engaging and educational event!

Contemporary Shabbat
2025-02-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-12 09:30 - 12:00 | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
For over fifty years, the Contemporary service on the second day of Rosh HaShanah has been a beloved Temple Emanuel experience. Every year we hear some version of, “That was great! Can we do that more often?” This year, the answer is an enthusiastic, “Yes!”
Join us on Shabbat mornings February 15, March 15 and April 12 in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary as we extend the joyful energy of the Contemporary Service to Shabbat. What to expect? We’ll start at 10am with Torah service and then build to an hour of sacred song that will speak straight to your soul, followed by an inspirational sermon and uplifting concluding prayers. As always, when services conclude, you are warmly invited to stay for community connection at kiddush.
Access the Siddur Lev Shalem HERE→
Make sure to check out the Contemporary Shabbat Playlist to listen to the various melodies of this service!

You, Too, Can Cantillate: High Holy Day Edition
2025-03-03 18:00 - 19:15, 2025-03-10 18:00 - 19:15, 2025-03-17 18:00 - 19:15 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, 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 reading for you on Rosh HaShana or Yom Kippur in 5786!
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Jewish Con Salsa
2025-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Come join us for a fabulous Jewish Latin American dinner where New York Times bestselling author Ilan Stavans and Cantor Elias Rosemberg will take us on a tour of Jewish Culture in Latin America. Between courses, Stavans will talk about his own experiences and how the mingling of Jewish and Spanish influences has created a unique culture and cuisine. Cantor Rosemberg will perform songs and talk about the distinct musical culture created by Jews in Latin America. This promises to be an evening not to be missed! Appetizers, drinks, dinner and dessert will be served!
Copies of Ilan Stavans’ cookbook Sabor Judio: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook will be available for purchase at the event, or pre-order on the registration page. Sabor Judio celebrates the fusion of two culinary traditions, offering 100 recipes for everyday and holiday cooking, as well as providing a history of Jewish immigration to Mexico from 1492 to the present.
Tickets: $40
Registration is now closed. For questions and any last minute cancellations or additions, please contact Joanne Levy.
This program is supported in part by grants from the Sisterhood Temple Emanuel Fund and the Newton Cultural Council

Meet Today’s Technion Students...Tomorrow’s Israeli Innovators and Entrepreneurs
2025-03-05 19:30 - 21:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Who will create the scientific and technological breakthroughs that will shape Israel and our world in the years to come? Who else but Technion students? Meet Yaniv Slor Futterman, an undergraduate student of electrical and computer engineering who is working to leverage computational systems to improve the treatment of cancer. He will be joined by fellow undergraduate Nikol Seleznev, whose studies combine her passion for engineering with a desire to improve lives through innovative healthcare solutions. You’ll be inspired by their soaring aspirations and personal journeys. Join Temple Emanuel’s Israel Action Committee, in partnership with Boston’s Technion Speaker Series, for a conversation with these talented Technion students, the Berger Visiting Fellows. There will be light kosher refreshments served.
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Hadar Boston Regional Shabbaton
2025-03-07 17:00 - 2025-03-09 13:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Spend the weekend with Hadar Faculty and friends from across the Greater Boston area deep in learning Jewish texts, soul-stirring davening, delicious food and more.
As we get ready for Purim, we’ll spend Shabbat exploring the idea of Hester Panim: Divine Hiddenness and Absence through Torah, through song and through prayer. We will delve into the complexities of experiencing divine hiddenness, from biblical narratives to the mystical and philosophical approaches of Jewish thought. Together, we will explore how moments of perceived absence or silence in our lives can become occasions for profound insight, growth, and spiritual discovery.
The shabbaton will include uplifting prayer, meals, communal song opportunities and incredible classes with Hadar faculty. You can register for part or all of this special weekend. Note: Saturday’s Talmud Class, Shabbat Morning Service, and Lunch n’ Learn are FREE for all Temple Emanuel members and DO NOT require registration. To take part in the other sessions, you can register for the full shabbaton here or register here to join us for Saturday night and Sunday.
Children’s programming and babysitting will be provided on Saturday morning during services and the Lunch n’ Learn. Families with children grades 3-7 are invited to join us for a Family Beit Midrash on Shabbat afternoon.
Home hospitality is available via request on the registration form. Requests for home hospitality must be made by January 31st.
Cost: $0-500
Click HERE for more information.
This shabbaton is hosted with Temple Emanuel, Minyan Ma’or, Kehillath Israel and Harvard Hillel

Pi Day Community Dinner
2025-03-14 17:15 - 18:15 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Please come and participate in the third annual TE Celebrates Pi Day on Friday, 3/14! We will enjoy a “circular” dinner of pizza and salad along with participating in Pi Day activities that blend Spiritual and mathematical musings with pi-licious games and tasks. No math ability needed! Come for the dinner and then stay for Shabbat Alive. Let’s connect with each other over a circle of tasty fun and discoveries. It will surely be a night not to be missed!
Registration has closed. Please contact Wayne with any questions.
Sponsored by the Sisterhood Temple Emanuel Fund

The Synagogues of Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan
2025-03-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Benjamin Vestry, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, 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 serve their communities to this day.

First Friday @ Shabbat Alive!: Hametz-Palooza
2025-04-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Leventhal-Sidman Community Court, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
It’s April and that means Passover is coming soon! Before it arrives, join us at First Friday for Hametz-palooza. Start with services, stay for a delightful dessert bar overflowing with favorite Hametz-filled treats. You won’t want to miss it!
View the First Friday 2024-25 Calendar HERE→

Mishael Zion's Seder Survival Kit: How to turn your Passover table into a Night to Remember
2025-04-06 09:30 - 10:45 | Adelson Community Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
A Seder workshop from the home that brought you “A Different Night” and “A Night to Remember”, for parents, grandparents, Seder hosts and participants. We’ll delve into the educational goals the rabbis set for this special night, and see how the structure of the seder helps unlock the creativity of the night. Loads of ideas, suggestions and creative options for any Seder. Walk-ins welcome!
Join us in-person or via livestream!
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Rabbi Mishael Zion comes from a Haggadah-filled home: he is co-author of A Night to Remember: The Haggadah of Contemporary Voices (2007) and The Israeli Haggadah (2024), together with his father Noam Zion, who is the author of A Different Night: The Family Participation Haggadah (Hartman, 1997). Mishael was ordained by Yeshivat Chovevei Torah in New York, has served as co-Director and rabbi of the Bronfman Fellowships, and founded the Mandel Program for Leadership in Jewish Culture for Israeli Arts, Culture and Media leaders. He is also leader of the Klausner Minyan in Talpiot, Jerusalem, the neighborhood he was born in and in where his wife Elana, and their four daughters, live.

Sisterhood Donor 2025
2025-05-04 09:30 - 13:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
SAVE THE DATE! Sisterhood’s 89th Annual Donor Event on Sunday, May 4th!
Come celebrate “With Our Light” Donor 2025 on the morning of Sunday May 4th! Sisterhood illuminates our world with Donor 2025! “With Our Light” will brighten your day while you listen to speakers who are role models of light in our community and performers who shine from our Temple musical groups.
Enjoy delightful food, a wine tasting from Gordon’s Fine Wine, view our silent auction highlights, and shop our dazzling boutiques, raffles, and delicious treats by Andrew. Proceeds from this event go towards Sisterhood and TE community building and educational programs, camp scholarships, and donations to organizations that combat food insecurity including the Newton Community Freedge, Mass Ave First Baptist Church Project Manna and Turkey Drive, and Leket for Israel. Many of your favorite boutiques are returning from last year, and we have some exciting new ones! It’s a brilliant time to buy unique gifts and accessories for upcoming holidays, graduation, and special events.
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Thinking of getting more involved in Sisterhood? Volunteers are welcome to help with registration and setup on the day of the event, gathering raffle items, or soliciting sponsorships from your favorite businesses. Please contact Julia Gilbert or Marlene Yudelman for more information.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Platinum Level Sponsors
Levine Chapels
The Village Bank
Diamond Level Sponsors
Catering by Andrew
Gold Level Sponsors
Boston Premier Flooring, LLC
Joseph Gann Jewelers
Silver Level Sponsors
2Life Communities
Betsy Jenney
Brezniak Funeral Directors
Brookline Bank
Brookline Booksmith
Cohen Camps: Pembroke, Tel Noar, and Tevya
Coldwell Banker Realty
Fenway Group
Marquis Jewelers
Miltons – The Store for Men
Stanetsky Memorial Chapel
The Rashi School
West Newton Hearing Center
Zayde’s Market
Bronze Level Sponsors
Active Travels
All That Jazz Dance Studio
Child Therapy Boston
Gold Landscaping
Hynes Auto Repair
Jane Lenson Realtor, Coldwell Banker Realty
Laredo, Smith, & Kane LLP
Newton Memorial Art
Posture4performance
Roberta Laredo, RDN, CDE, Nutrition Consulting
The Barn
Union Pharmacy

Hebrew for Travelers
2025-05-11 20:00 - 21:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Essential Phrases for Your Israel Journey
Led by Sigalit Davis
Location: Temple Emanuel, Room 24/25
Duration: 1 hour per session
Free, No Prerequisites Required!
Planning a trip to Israel? Whether you’re joining a mission or traveling independently, this practical and engaging three-session course will equip you with essential Hebrew phrases to navigate your journey with confidence.
You’ll learn everyday expressions to use at:
– Airport security and flight check-in
– Ben Gurion Airport arrivals
– Hotels and accommodations
– Touring and getting around
– Common slang and useful phrases
Session Dates:
Sunday, May 11 | 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday, June 8 | 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday, June 12 | 8:00 – 9:00 PM
No prior Hebrew knowledge is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to immerse yourself in the language of travel!
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What Does It Mean To Be Pro-Israel in 2025? Conversation with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz and Adina Vogel-Ayalon, J Street Chief Of Staff
2025-05-12 20:00 - 21:30 | Gann Chapel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Adina Vogel Ayalon – an Israeli citizen who has lived and raised a family in Israel and worked for decades toward building peaceful relations between Israelis and Palestinians – and Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz are uniquely positioned to unpack some of the difficult questions facing our communities today, including:

How can American Jews most effectively advocate to bring about the return of the hostages, sideline Hamas and promote a peaceful and safe future for Israeli and Palestinian families alike?
What constitutes anti-semitism on campus and how can we best combat it?
How should our community encourage the US government to address Iran’s nuclear ambitions and support of terrorism throughout the region?
How would the creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel affect Israel’s security?

Registration has graciously been provided by J Street.
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Walking Tour of Jewish Beacon Hill & The Vilna Shul
2025-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | In Person – Other, MA, United States
Join us for a unique two-hour Jewish history program that includes both Boston By Foot’s guided Jewish Beacon Hill tour and a tour of The Vilna Shul. Rain or shine!
Space is limited to 25 people. $18 to register and $5 to park (parking paid when you arrive).
Details of the morning will be sent upon registration. Registration is limited to one person at a time.
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Questions? Contact Julie Lipsett
