Temple Emanuel

Super Bowl Party (Grades 6-12)
2026-02-08 12:00 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | Solomon Youth Lounge, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Come and enjoy a pizza lunch as we get ready for the Big Super Bowl game as our Patriots take on the Seahawks later in the day. There will be indoor football themed games, football trivia and swag for all who attend. Don’t miss the fun!
Cost: $5 each
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Ruach Shabbat Services: Grades K-6
2026-02-14 10:45 - 12:00, 2026-02-21 10:45 - 12:00, 2026-02-28 10:45 - 12:00, 2026-03-07 10:45 - 12:00, 2026-03-14 10:45 - 12:00, 2026-03-21 10:45 - 12:00, 2026-03-28 10:45 - 12:00, 2026-04-04 10:45 - 12:00 and 3 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!

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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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!

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!

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.

Teen Shabbat Dinner(Grades 9-12)
2026-03-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-01 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)
2026-03-06 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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Join the Jewish Conversation
2026-03-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join the Jewish Conversation! This is for parents and students in 6th grade who are having a B’nei Mitzvah at Temple Emanuel in 2026-2027. we will explore our Jewish values, learn about our services, and more. Each session will begin with food and an opportunity to get to know the families in your cohort, then will transition into a meaningful, discussion-based curriculum led by clergy and staff.
Light breakfast will be served from 9:30-10:00am.
Facilitator Schedule
November 9- Rabbi Michelle Robinson
January 11 – Rav Hazzan Aliza Berger
March 8- Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz
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Contact AJ Helman with any questions!

3rd-5th Grade Lunch and Trampoline Park
2026-03-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Jump On In!, 100 Holston Street, Boston, MA, 02135, United States
Calling all 3rd-5th graders!
Come join us for a delicious lunch at a trampoline park at Jump On In! Please register so we know how many people to expect. Pickup and Dropoff will be at Temple Emanuel.
Cost: $10 per child
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Questions, contact Risa Wagner.

K-5 Shabbat Alive Dinner
2026-03-20 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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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 | 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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