Temple Emanuel

Ruach Shabbat Services: Grades K-6
2026-03-21 10:45 - 12:00, 2026-03-28 10:45 - 12:00, 2026-04-04 10:45 - 12:00, 2026-04-11 10:45 - 12:00, 2026-04-18 10:45 - 12:00, 2026-04-25 10:45 - 12:00, 2026-05-02 10:45 - 12:00, 2026-05-09 10:45 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | 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!

Matzah Factory for 2nd to 4th Graders
2026-03-26 15:45 - 17:45 | Adelson Community Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Our 2nd to 4th graders will have the chance to learn how matzah is made, all the way from growing wheat stalks to the oven. They even get to make their own mini-matzah to eat! We would like to thank Aryeh Laufer from Chabad of Northern Rhode Island for leading this wonderful program.
This event takes place during Religious School, but is open to all TE members. If you are interested in joining, please email Risa.

8th & 9th Grade Mock Trial Workshop
2026-03-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Slater Conference Room, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Learn about the biggest debates in Judaism from the Talmud and beyond with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz!
Meets monthly in Slater conference room. Snack provided.
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TEen Spring Pre-Passover Party
2026-03-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Solomon Youth Lounge, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join your fellow TEens and celebrate spring and enjoy Pre Passover activities, springtime games and tasty food as we gear up for the new season after a long winter. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
$10 per person
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K-2nd Grade Lunch and Cooking
2026-04-05 12:00 - 13:15 | Solomon Youth Lounge, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Calling all Kindergarten – 2nd graders! Come join us on April 5th for a delicious Passover lunch and cooking! Please register so we know how many people to expect. We can’t wait to see you there!
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3rd-5th Grade Lunch and Tie Dye!
2026-04-12 12:00 - 13:15 | Solomon Youth Lounge, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Calling all 3rd-5th graders! Come join us on April 12th for a delicious lunch and tie dying!
Please register so we know how many people to expect.
We can’t wait to see you there!

CANCELLED: Meet Yoel Levy -"The Jewish Fitness Coach"
2026-04-16 15:45 - 17:45 | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Yoel Levy, known globally as The Jewish Fitness Coach, is an athlete, influencer and advocate with over 252K followers on Instagram, inspiring Jewish students and young adults worldwide through his blend of fitness, faith, and resilience. He is especially known for running marathons dressed as Batman to raise awareness for the Bibas family.
This Spring, Yoel will be in town to add the Boston Marathon to his list! First, he will stop by Temple Emanuel to speak with our Religious School students, teens and young adults. All members of the congregation are welcome to join us to hear his story of Jewish pride and resilience!
Please note: This event is now cancelled. All are encouraged to cheer on Yoel and the other amazing runners at the Boston Marathon!

Israel Independence Day Teen Lounge Night
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:15 | Solomon Youth Lounge, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Grades 7-12
Come and celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) with your fellow teens at TE. Join us for Israeli food from Rami’s, Israel trivia and discussion about the current events in Israel. If you are in town over April break, please come and join us to celebrate Israel!
Cost: $12 per person
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Teen Shabbat Dinner(Grades 9-12)
2026-05-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Benjamin Vestry, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Grades 9-12
Join your friends and celebrate Shabbat with us for our monthly Shabbat dinner. We will join together for Shabbat Alive! services and then eat dinner in two locations. Shabbat Shalom!
Cost: $18 per person
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Teen Shabbat Dinner(Grades 6-8)
2026-05-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Benjamin Vestry, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Grades 6-8
Join your friends and celebrate Shabbat with us for our monthly Shabbat dinner. We will join together for Shabbat Alive! services and then eat dinner in two locations. Shabbat Shalom!
Cost: $18 per person
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Lag B'omer Religious School Celebration
2026-05-03 09:30 - 12:00 | Brezniak Terrace, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Religious School students will be celebrating Lag B’Omer at different times throughout the day. We will have a bonfire, s’mores and lawn games!
Parents are invited to join us outside the Ward Street entrance for their child’s timeslot.
9:30-10:00 K’Tonton & Alef
10:00-10:30 Gimel & Dalet
10:40-11:10 Gan & Bet
11:10-12:00 Hay, Vav & Zayin

K-5 Shabbat Alive Dinner
2026-05-15 17:45 - 18:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for our monthly K-5 Shabbat Alive dinner! We’ll start with a Shabbat dinner in Adelson Community Hall at 5:45PM and meet other families! After dinner, we will head over to Kabbalat Shabbat services in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary. We are so excited to have you join us!
Registration required for each dinner.
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Teen Tikkun
2026-05-21 17:30 - 18:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Grades 8-12
Tikkun Leil Shavuot with a teen twist! Join other teens and Jon Tatelman and Wayne for dinner and discussion while we eat. Then all teens are invited to attend the keynote address with the congregation and dessert after the speaker in the Solomon Youth Lounge. Let’s learn and enjoy the holiday together!
No cost for dinner and no RSVP needed.

Jewish Heritage Night at the Red Sox!
2026-05-27 17:45 - 21:00 | Fenway Park, 4 Jersey Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
Temple Emanuel and the Temple Emanuel Brotherhood will be joining the greater Boston Jewish community for Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway Park!
Join Temple Emanuel’s dance troupes, Onot Aviv, Onot Kayitz, and KesheRoked, as they perform on Jersey Street at 5:45, prior to the Red Sox vs Braves game for Jewish Heritage Night.
Then, Cantor Elias Rosemberg and his son David will perform the national anthem at 6:45, when the game starts!
Temple Emanuel is thrilled to offer discounted tickets to our members at a price of $38 each, which includes your ticket(s) PLUS a Red Sox Jewish Heritage City Connect jersey with “Red Sox” written in Hebrew for each ticket holder! We have a block of seats reserved at the park for everyone to sit together. All dancers and audience members need a ticket to enter the park. You are welcome to stay for as much or as little of the game as you want.
Registration Deadline: April 26th
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Please contact Risa with any questions.

7th Grade Trip to Vilna Shul
2026-05-31 09:00 - 14:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Our Chai385 7th graders will be taking a field trip to the Vilna Shul and have a walking tour of Jewish areas in downtown Boston led by our very own Joe Wolke.
Please drop your child off at Temple Emanuel at 9:00am and they will arrive back at Temple Emanuel around 2:00pm. Make sure to send your child with money for lunch at Boston Market.
If any non-Religious School Students would like to join, please email rwagner@templeemanuel.com

Teen Picnic and Sports Day
2026-05-31 12:00 - 13:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for our final teen social event of the year! We will be enjoying lunch, play games (sports, trivia, lawn games) and holding a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the synagogue. Don’t miss the fun!
Cost: $10 per person
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