Temple Emanuel

Ruach Shabbat Services: Grades K-6
2024-07-13 10:45 - 12:00, 2024-07-06 10:45 - 12:00, 2024-06-29 10:45 - 12:00, 2024-06-22 10:45 - 12:00, 2024-06-15 10:45 - 12:00, 2024-06-08 10:45 - 12:00, 2024-06-01 10:45 - 12:00, 2024-05-25 10:45 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 7 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!

Drop-In Play
2024-07-10 15:30 - 17:30 | Housman Activity Center, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, 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

Mezuzah Making Workshop with Cecilia Kremer
2024-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Cecilia is joining us again for a fabulous opportunity to engage in some creative expression and learn a new skill! With a variety of materials to choose from, you’ll be able to create your own unique mezuzah case, whether you prefer elegant wood or heavy weight metal, especially purchased in Israel. It’s not just about making art; it’s about connecting with tradition and spirituality while unleashing your creativity. What a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your home or give a thoughtful gift to someone special!
Open to both newcomers and those who participated before, this promises to be a welcoming, enriching, and community building experience.
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Blood Drive at Temple Emanuel
2024-06-09 08:00 - 14:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Hosted by Temple Emanuel Sisterhood and Brotherhood
Aboard the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham and Women’s Hospital Blood Mobile
Upon arrival, please register inside the temple. Walk-ins taken as time allows. Please be well hydrated, drink extra water, and eat before donating.
Click HERE to make an appointment.
For questions, please call 617-632-3206. As a special thank you, donors will receive a Kraft Family Blood Donor Center $10 Panera Card!
PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR ALL DONORS.
THREE DAY DEFERRAL IF YOU HAD A FLU SHOT.
Volunteers are needed the day of the drive to help with registration. If you are interested, please contact Julie Lipsett.

Pirke Avot Study
2024-06-01 12:45 - 13:45, 2024-05-25 12:45 - 13:45, 2024-05-18 12:45 - 13:45, 2024-05-11 12:45 - 13:45, 2024-05-04 12:45 - 13:45 | Slater Conference Room, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, 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 Zoma said: Who is wise? He who learns from all people. So come learn together, in-person or on line, in this lively interactive study group.
This hybrid class meets every week at 12:45 (after Kiddish) in the Slater conference room. Come early because lots of learning materials will be available, including the new Pirke Imahot!
This year our final study leader will be:
June 8: Cliff Corenblith
Join us on Zoom HERE!

Beyond the Headline: Israel's Most Critical Front - Media Bias
2024-05-19 20:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
Featuring Rachael Stern, Director of Operations at TPS IL
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About Rachael Stern
Rachael Stern, the Director of Operations at TPS IL, is dedicated to reshaping the media narrative to combat antisemitism. A former lone solider in the IDF’S International Relations Unit, Rachael’s journey led her to study counterterrorism and government at Reichman University. In her role at TPS, she serves as a link between Israel and international news agencies, overseeing the certification of crucial videos and imagery and facilitating partnerships.
About TPS IL (Tazpit Press Services)
The Press Services of Israel, established in 2013, is the nation’s premier and sole Israeli news agency, dedicated to delivering Israel’s news directly from the source to the global stage with unparalleled accuracy and urgency.
Community Partners: MAST, TPS IL, CAEF, CJUI, The Mattathias Project, Jewish NGOs at the UN, RICI, Temple Beth Israel, Temple Beth Shalom, Temple Emanuel, Temple Israel of Natick

Join the Jewish Conversation: 6th Grade Shabbat Service
2024-05-04 10:30 - 12:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Required Seminar for B’nei Mitzvah Class of 2024-2025:
Becoming a bat/bar mitzvah is a big change. For children, it requires a new sense of self and personal responsibility. This is a totally new chapter. And for parents, there are shifts too. This seminar is an opportunity to think together about this shift and to help our children join the Jewish conversation as an emerging adult.
In each session, we’ll discuss questions like: What are your Jewish values? How do you prioritize your time? What makes a successful Jewish adult? What are your responsibilities in the world? Additionally, we will work together to design a personalized mitzvah project and to prepare for the special day on the horizon.
Each session will begin with food and an opportunity to get to know the families in your cohort, and then will transition into a meaningful, discussion-based curriculum led by clergy and staff.
Followed by a Kiddush Luncheon in the Benjamin Vestry!
Contact Hazzan Rosemberg with any questions

Children's Services (K-5) for Passover
2024-04-23 10:45 - 12:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
For Grades K-5. Join us in Room 22 for a fun children’s service!

Middle School Hangout in the Youth Lounge
2024-04-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Solomon Youth Lounge, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Come and join us for a fun afternoon of pizza, games, competition, and prizes for the winners!
We will be competing on the youth lounge games – ping pong, foosball, pool, basketball shoot, video games – and have some friendly competition amongst friends!
Cost is $10
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Grades 6-8 Chocolate Seder
2024-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Benjamin Vestry, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join our Chai385 teachers and youth staff for the SWEETEST seder you’ve ever been to!
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Biblical Responses to Ancient Challenges
2024-04-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Minyan Ma’or is proud to announced its second class, “Biblical Responses to Ancient Challenges” with Hebrew College Vice President Dr. Susie Tanchel, starting Feb. 28.
In this course we will explore select biblical texts that discuss issues that continue to be relevant today. While many parts of life have shifted since biblical times, elements of the human condition have remained the same. Like our ancestors before us, for example, we need to take innovate in certain moments, to balance responsibility with authenticity, to get buy-in for ideas, and to respond to tragedy. Through studying the biblical sources, we will discover both the places of great resonance, and the places of disconnect, with our current times. No prior knowledge of biblical Hebrew is required. Please bring an open mind and heart to our discussions.
Classes will be recorded.
The cost is $120.Venmo @Sanford-Remz to pay.
Register Here→
About Dr. Susie Tanchel
Dr. Susie Tanchel is the Vice President of Community Education, overseeing four main areas at the College: Adult Learning, Teen learning, the Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership work, and professional development for rabbis and educators.
She has worked in K-12 pluralistic Jewish education for more than 25 years – briefly at Prozdor, then at Gann Academy, and mostly recently at Boston’s Jewish Community Day School (JCDS). In 1997, she was a founding faculty at Gann and became Associate Head of School in 2006. She became the Head of JCDS in 2011, and just concluded her tenure there this summer.
Questions? Contact Minyan Ma’or Learning Coordinator Sandy Remz

Small Discussion Groups To Talk About Israel
2024-03-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
The war in Israel continues, with hopes of hostage release and de-escalation raised and dashed over and over again. The rise in antisemitism here and across the globe continues, causing alarm for Jews everywhere. As a TE community, we continue to support Israel and the fight against antisemitism. Last month, fifty of us showed up in Israel, helped, witnessed, and grieved together. This JNF Mission forever changed everyone on the trip. Together we march, protest, raise money through donations, challah baking and other TE events, and express our views to politicians and those who may be able to influence policy. The activism and support efforts at Temple Emanuel will, and must, continue.
Soon after the war started, we began small discussion groups that allow our members to talk to one another about this heart wrenching time. Over 50 people have joined and new people come each session. One participant said he felt like it was the only safe space to discuss Israel.
Join us again Sunday, March 31, 10:00am-11:00am in Reisman Hall as we come together to process together our feelings about the heart wrenching events unfolding. If you have a group from a prior session, wonderful. Your group can continue. New groups form, people join in with others. Everyone and every viewpoint are welcome.
We hope you will join us to share your feelings and thoughts during one of the most challenging times for the Jewish people and the Jewish State.
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