Temple Emanuel

Hanukkah Charitable Gift Toy Drive Sponsored by Brotherhood and Sisterhood
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-31 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Monday 12/1- Wednesday 12/31
You are invited to deposit a new, unwrapped, children’s toy in the collection boxes in the TE lobby and entrances during the two weeks preceding the first night of Hanukkah.
This is a fun and and simple opportunity for families to participate in acts of kindness and tzedakah this holiday season by giving one night of unwrapped Hanukkah gifts to homeless children (supporting Birthdaywishes.org).
Please email Larry Glazer with any questions!

Hanukkah Happens XXXV - KLEZAMIR
2025-12-24 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
The Zamir Chorale of Boston, led by Artistic Director Joshua Jacobson, joins Cantor Elias Rosemberg, Cantor Becky Khitrik, and her band Klezwoods to present a program of exhilarating music bringing together choral and klezmer traditions.
Adult Tickets $30
Student/Senior Tickets $25
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Close Reading: Sons and Daughters by Chaim Grade - A Jewish Novel Taught by Dr. Susanne Klingenstein
2025-12-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-29 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
The sharp Yiddish novelist, Chaim Grade, described the falling apart of the orthodox world in Eastern Europe in the 1930s. Sons and daughters of rabbis get out of the shtetl, but the fathers claw them back through guilt. Grade’s characters are incredibly alive; they are goofy, mad, heroic and wise. The novel is long, learned and confusing, so we will read it together at the clip of 50 pages each week, accompanied by one of discussion each week to help understand the religious world of the Lithuanian rabbis.
Class dates: Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4, 11, 17, 30, Jan 8, 15, 26, 29, Feb 5
All classes will meet on Zoom.
Cost: (Scholarships available)

$180 for Temple Emanuel Members
$250 for Non-Members
This class is now at capacity.
About Dr. Susanne Klingenstein
Dr. Susanne Klingenstein is an Associate at the Center for Jewish Studies at Harvard University. She served as professor of Writing and Humanistic Studies at MIT, as Lecturer in the Humanities at Harvard Medical School, and as Director of the Communication Curriculum in the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology. She the author of six books, her new book on Chaim Grade will be published in the spring of 2026. She has offered courses at TE since 2006 and is a popular, sought-after teacher.

First Friday @ Shabbat Alive! Welcome 2026
2026-01-02 18:30 - 20:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Ring in 2026 with us at our first Shabbat Alive! Service of the year, followed by a special First Friday oneg!
What is First Friday? Start with an inspiring musical Shabbat Alive! Service in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, then stay for a beautiful post-service Oneg filled with delicious food and fellowship.
Who is First Friday for? First Fridays are for everyone, age 0 on up!
Why come to First Friday? To lift your spirit. To be inspired by ancient words animated with new melodies. To connect with a community of friends – old and new. To stand generation to generation, together.
View the First Friday 2025-26 Calendar HERE→

Youth Shabbat Morning Service
2026-01-10 09:30 - 12:00 | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for an incredible Shabbat morning as our teens dazzle us with gorgeous davenning, beautiful Torah reading, and insightful divrei Torah. Led start to finish by Temple Emanuel teens, this service will fill your heart with joy and hope for the future.

Brotherhood College Hockey Night
2026-01-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
Join us in attending Brotherhood College Hockey Night on Saturday, January 10, when we watch the Boston University Terriers play the UMass Minutemen at Agganis Arena. The game starts at 6:00 pm and tickets are $23 – great price to see a great game!
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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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Temple Emanuel 90th Celebration
2026-05-03 18:00 - 21:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Save the Date!
Join us for a festive evening as we honor Temple Emanuel’s 90th anniversary and celebrate the future we are building together.

Hazzan Sheni Dan Nesson's 36th Anniversary Shabbat Celebration
2026-06-13 09:30 - 13:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us Saturday, June 13th as we look forward to celebrating Dan Nesson’s 36 years of dedicated service to Temple Emanuel. As our Hazzan Sheni and Ritual Director, Dan has shaped our ritual life in profound ways — teaching and tutoring generations of students, chanting and reading Torah, guiding services, and supporting our community with warmth and care at every turn.
Please join us for a festive kiddush as we honor Dan and express our deep gratitude for all he brings to Temple Emanuel.
