Temple Emanuel

Yoga Minyan
2026-02-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-03 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | 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

A Taste of Ballroom Dancing
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.

Modern Spoken Hebrew V
2026-02-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-17 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-28 14:00 - 15:00 and 3 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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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.

Zumba
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options), 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Zumba starts April 22nd
Sisterhood Member Ellen Cohen-Kaplan, Instructor
Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm, in-person in Reisman Hall and via Zoom
Zumba is a cardio-fitness class where participants will learn easy-to-follow dance steps such as the salsa, merengue, and cha-cha and move to a strong beat while the hour flies by.
You are guaranteed an excellent workout and lots of fun as you tone and sculpt your body. No prior dance experience necessary, just lots of spirit and a willingness to add something heart-pumping and rhythmic to your day. Come join me!!
To register, contact Jane Lenson

Sushi and Book Talk
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Benjamin Vestry, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join Jill Ebstein to discuss her two most recent books. In Coming of Age at Forty (Fiction), we look back at a life of questions and doubt to eventually arrive at a place of affirmation. In Finding the Sunny Side (motivational self-help), we look ahead and explore how we can help our young adults (and maybe ourselves) find a positive, self-fulfilling perspective. Her 28 short musings will inspire conversation within our families.
To register, please email Jane Lenson.
This program is complimentary; please register so that we can plan an accurate food count.
Sponsored by Sisterhood Temple Emanuel

Parents' Night Out - Wine Tasting for 2nd-8th Grade Parents
2026-04-30 17:45 - 19:15 | Benjamin Vestry, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Calling all young families!
In partnership with Temple Emanuel Sisterhood, we’re hosting a fun and relaxed wine tasting event for parents with kids in 2nd-8th grade. Come meet other parents and enjoy sampling a variety of Israeli wines, with delicious hors d’oeuvres provided.
We’ve got the kids covered too! There will be supervised programming for children, so no need to arrange a babysitter. Siblings younger than 2nd grade are absolutely welcome—pizza dinner will be provided for all kids at no cost!
We hope you’ll join us for a great evening!
Cost: $10 per adult
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Questions? Reach out to Risa Wagner.

Adeena Sussman in Conversation with Ruhama Shitrit and Cooking Demonstration
2026-05-11 18:30 - 22:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Mark your calendars for the evening of Monday, May 11, when we welcome back Adeena Sussman, who will be in conversation with Ruhama Shitrit!
Adeena will do a cooking demonstration and introduce her new cookbook, Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes.
A dessert reception will follow, with Adeena available to personalize cookbooks sold for the event.
Doors open at 6:30pm; program begins at 7:00pm.
Due to and overwhelming response the event is now closed. However, you may purchase a signed and personalized copy of the cookbook HERE.

Legacy Letters
2026-05-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Sisterhood TE and Hadassah Boston invite you to explore creating a Legacy Letter – a meaningful way to share your values, life lessons, and personal wisdom with family, friends, and future generations.
In this program, led by Miriam Rosalyn Diamond, PhD, you’ll reflect on and begin to articulate the insights that have shaped your life. Dr. Diamond is an educator and inclusion specialist who teaches courses on lifespan development, friendship, and ethical awareness.
Cost: $18 each for TE Sisterhood and Hadassah members. $25 each for non-members.
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Questions? Contact Jane.
Co-sponsored by Sisterhood Temple Emanuel and Hadassah Boston

Game Night: Mah Jongg, Canasta, and Rummikub
2026-05-19 18:45 - 21:30 | Adelson Community Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Come and enjoy an evening of playing mah jongg, canasta and/or rummikub. Meet up with old friends and make new friends. All playing levels are welcome.
Open to the community. Please spread the word!
Participants must be able to play independently.
If playing rummikub, please bring your own set. Mah jongg sets and canasta cards and trays will be provided.
$5 cover charge. Light refreshments will be served.
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Questions? Contact Jane Lenson
Co-sponsored by Sisterhood Temple Emanuel and Hadassah Boston
