Temple Emanuel

Trivia Night Introducing Games with James
2025-12-06 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join Brotherhood and Sisterhood for a fun-filled night of trivia with Games with James. Our host will bring the entertaining, challenging and interactive trivia! We invite you and your team to compete against the other teams in the room, while enjoying good food and drink!
Teams will be comprised of 8 players each. When you register, you may request to have others on your team if you would like.
Youth are invited to attend our Games and Junior Trivia Night in the Solomon Youth Lounge during the event with our Youth Department staff and teen babysitters.
6:30pm – Light dinner
7:00pm – Games begin
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Questions? Please contact Marilynn Buchenholz or Jayne Friedberg.

Modern Spoken Hebrew V
2025-12-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-27 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00 and 4 more dates | Virtual
The Sisterhood team continues to thrive—we are an active, engaged force!
Thank you for your leadership in making Hebrew a meaningful part of our community. We welcome new participants who meet the prerequisites.
Newcomers: To assess your level and join us, please reach out to Sigalit for guidance. We’re excited to help you find your place.
Session Dates
Session 1: Oct 21, 28; Nov 4, 11, 18; Dec 2, 9
Session 2: Dec 23; Jan 6, 13, 27; Feb 3, 10, 24
Session 3: Mar 10, 17, 24; Apr 14, 21, 28; May 5
Session 4: May 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
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Yoga Minyan
2025-12-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
With Michelle Silberman Hubbard, Yoga Instructor
Sundays mornings | 9 – 10 am
Our rabbis taught us that the soul is joined intimately to the body. The two move together and each can be used in the service of God. In this innovative morning minyan we will be using our bodies to pray, our voices to chant, and movement to connect with holiness in a Jewish way. Awaken your senses as you awaken your soul. Expect an uplifting morning service and a great sweat. No previous Yoga or davening experience necessary. Dress for comfort. Bring a yoga mat or towel, a small towel, and water. Time to get up and stretch your body! Grab your mat or towel and join in via Zoom. New participants always welcome!
Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
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Sponsored by Sisterhood Temple Emanuel

100 Jewish Brides: Stories from Around the World
2026-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Barbara Vinick will discuss her book, 100 Jewish Brides: Stories from Around the World. Recent winner of an Award of Excellence from the Religion Coordinators Council, the book features an amazing array of stories of Jewish brides from 83 countries on 6 continents. Her talk and captivating slideshow highlight diverse customs and rituals related to Jewish weddings now and in the past.
Come in from the winter cold to enjoy a delicious complimentary brunch and a meaningful morning of conversation, culture, and community.
Can’t make it in-person? We will provide a livestream link the week before the event (but no virtual food).
Books can be reserved for $25.
Added bonus! Check out the TE museum for a Jewish marriage exhibit on display in January. 100 Jewish Brides will be available for purchase during the event.
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A Taste of Ballroom Dancing
2026-01-26 19:30 - 20:15, 2026-02-09 19:30 - 20:15, 2026-02-23 19:30 - 20:15, 2026-03-16 19:30 - 20:15 | Adelson Community Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Why watch Dancing with the Stars when you can be one?
Put on your dancing shoes! Understand the movement of dance and learn the steps from the waltz to the rhumba. Join a 4-class series taught by world-class dance instructor, Tibor Kerekes, owner of TK Dance Studio. With over 20 years of teaching ballroom and Latin dancing, multiple awards and vast certifications, students say that “his zeal inspires them to overcome their inhibitions and become better dancers”.
* No prior dance ability needed* No partners necessary, singles or couples are welcomed.
Class is scheduled for 7:30-8:15pm on:
January 26
February 9
February 23
March 16
Cost: $120 per person
Class size is limited to 26 people – register today!
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If you have any questions about the class or the instructor, please contact Kathy Rogozinski.

Sisterhood/ Brotherhood Sponsored Community Shabbat Dinner
2026-01-30 19:30 - 21:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Come to Shabbat Alive at 6:30pm followed by a joyous and festive Shabbat dinner in Adelson Community Hall at 7:30pm. We will schmooze, share, and connect with each other over friendships made and continued.
There will be a special short performance by our Brotherhood’s choir Misparachim in celebration of Shabbat Shira.
The entire Temple Emanuel Community is invited to attend!
Open seating; groups of five or more may reserve a table. Tables with Sisterhood and Brotherhood hosts will also be available.
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For more information, please contact Marcie Abramson.

Sisterhood Hamantaschen Bake
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Are you intrigued by the idea of baking your own hamantaschen, but think it’s too complicated? It’s not! Come join us and see how much fun it is to bake with friends, family and fellow congregants. All supplies and ingredients will be provided. You’ll take home a plate of delicious cookies to share.
RSVP by Feb 22nd
Questions? Contact Vicki Isman
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Mishloach Manot Bag Assembly
2026-03-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Purim is all about fun! One of the most fun ways to participate in Sisterhood’s Mishloach Manot program is to come assemble the gift bags!
All are welcome!
We are looking for volunteers to deliver mishloach manot. To sign up for a delivery route, please send us an e-mail.

Sisterhood Retreat
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-08 | Ocean Edge Resort, 2907 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631, United States
Join us at the beautiful Ocean Edge Resort in Cape Cod for a weekend of connection and community. We’ll enjoy Shabbat and Havdalah services and offer activities such as yoga, organized walks, crafts, book discussion, mah jongg and canasta, tikkun olam projects, and much more!
We are excited to welcome Cathy Ladman to our retreat. Cathy is an acclaimed American stand-up comedian, television writer, and actress. She was featured in an installment of HBO’s One Night Stand comedy series, was a guest on The Tonight Show on ten occasions (1989-1992, 2023), and a guest on The Late Show on six occasions (2007-2015). Watch a clip of Cathy Ladman here.
We’ll also be offering a retreat book read and discussion of Heart of a Stranger by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl.
Those who attended our last retreat, held 10 years ago, still share stories of the heartfelt moments they experienced. Many formed lasting friendships that began that weekend, even if they arrived not knowing anyone.
All Sisterhood members are welcome! Sisterhood is subsidizing a large portion of the costs. Spaces are limited.
Registration is now closed.
Double occupancy – $250 (2 full beds OR one full bed and one pullout couch. First come, first served)
Single occupancy – $420 (limited number of rooms available)
Transportation: attendees are strongly encouraged to arrange carpools to Ocean Edge Resort.
Financial Assistance is available if needed. Please contact Roberta Laredo.
For questions, contact Mindy Peckler, Jordana Alford, or Kim Creem.

Magic with Michael G
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for cocktails, heavy appetizers and dessert mingled with delightfully entertaining strolling magic and close up magic show with none other than Michael G.
We will have an hour to schmooze followed by the close up magic show and then time for more schmoozing and dessert.
Limited to 50 people.
Cost: $25 per person
Registration is now closed.

Torah Fund Brunch
2026-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Adelson Community Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Please join us for a celebratory brunch as we near the end of this year’s 2025-2026 Torah Fund campaign, Oseh Shalom. The Torah Fund campaign supports scholarships and programming at Conservative/Masorti Institutes of higher learning worldwide which educate our future clergy, cantors and Jewish educators.
We are thrilled to honor Jordana Alford and Kim Creem as this year’s Women of Distinction for their dedicated service to Temple Emanuel and the community. We also welcome this year’s speaker Dr. Dalia Hochman, Head of School at Gann Academy. The musical program will feature Cantor Elias Rosemberg.
Don’t miss this opportunity to support Jewish education and future leaders.
Everyone is welcome!
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Please RSVP by April 6th. Questions? Please contact Sheryl Kalis or Joanne Cudkowicz.
Donations of $180 or more will receive this year’s Torah Fund Pin.

Yom HaShoah Annual Commemoration
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us as we come together to remember the Holocaust as we ponder its meaning for us today. Together with our clergy and families of survivors, we will observe this solemn evening through reflection, prayer, and music performed by our choir and members of our congregation.
Our guest speaker will be Rachel Tesler, daughter of our member Michael and director of the film, The Last Holocaust Survivors: Never Again is Now, of which a portion will be shown during the service.
Congregants are invited to the Gann Chapel at 8:00pm for an extended viewing of the film and a Q&A session with Rachel.
About The Speaker
Rachel Tesler is an award-winning writer and producer with 10+ years working in film and television. She has developed her craft as a multimedia storyteller producing the top news stories of the day and longform documentary series on topics ranging from crime to human interest. As an undergraduate at Boston University, her screenplay Little Lost Puppy won the First Place Award in the Fleder-Rosenberg Screenwriting contest, as part of the Redstone Film Festival. At Boston University, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Bachelor of Science in Film and Television. Rachel has lived and worked in politics and media all over the world including Boston, Washington, D.C., Jerusalem, London, and New York City. In 2017, she graduated from Columbia University with her Master of Arts in English Education. She published her first book UNBLOSSOMING, a series of poetry in 2023. She started Tattletales Productions in 2024, a boutique production house focused on documentary film and development. She lives in New York City.
