Temple Emanuel

Talmud Class with Our Clergy
2025-10-11 08:30 - 09:20, 2025-10-04 08:30 - 09:20 (America/New_York) | Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options), 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Start Shabbat each week with a special hour of learning and discussion on a variety of Jewish issues with Wes, Michelle, Elias, Aliza and Dan as our clergy team connects the lessons of our sacred texts with the realities of our lives. The clergy team will close with a song that leads into Shabbat morning services at 9:30.
Join us on livestream in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary

A Taste of Shabbat Alive
2025-10-10 17:45 - 18:15 | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary for a musical Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing, dancing, and stories, geared specifically for families with young children from birth to age 5. After services, we’ll share a festive Shabbat dinner in Adelson Community Hall – a perfect place to meet other young families!
Registration required.
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Generously supported by the Dr. Trudy Karger Family Education Fund

Lunch in the Sukkah
2025-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
The TE community is welcome to bring their own lunches to the Brezniak Sukkah. Enjoy our Sukkah with the TE community!
The Sukkah will be open for members to eat lunch from 12-1pm on October 10th.
No registration required.
Contact LauraSue with any questions.

5th Annual Mystery Scotch in the Sukkah
2025-10-09 19:00 - 22:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
5th Annual Blind Scotch Tasting & Dinner in the Brezniak Sukkah!
Hosted by Temple Emanuel Brotherhood – open to all!
Join us for an unforgettable, spirited evening in the sukkah with:

Unlimited blind tastings of top-shelf scotch (guess what’s what!)
Rami’s buffet dinner + non-alcoholic drinks
Your own custom tasting glass to take home

Admission

$50 per person

2nd Annual Raffle – Back by Popular Demand!
Purchase raffle tickets to enter one or more of many prize bundles, each worth $250+! Last year, 6 prizes totaled over $3,000 in value! Past prizes included rare spirits, golf outings, fine dining, Red Sox tickets, and more.
How it works:

We will have several prizes, each with its own “fishbowl” or separate raffle.
Drop as many tickets as you like in each “fishbowl”—one ticket for a single chance at a single prize and additional tickets in one fishbowl for better odds at a single prize.
Per below, buy 12 tickets for half price!
One prize per person (if you’re drawn more than once, pick your favorite prize won, and we redraw the other.)
Must be present at the final scotch reveal to win. If you leave early, leave your ticket and designate a friend to accept on your behalf.

Raffle Tickets

$12 each or $72 for 12 tickets ($6 each; half-price!)

Over 120 people attended last year! Reserve early for yourself and a friend—this event may sell out!
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Questions, contact Josh Ehrenfried

Introduction to Yiddish: Words, Music, and Humor with TE Member, Arnie Glick
2025-10-09 14:00 - 15:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Arnie Glick, a Yiddish enthusiast and singer, and the creator of the Yiddish-themed cartoons called “Shmoozin,” will be leading a two-session program about Yiddish words, expressions, humor, and music.
Session Information
First Session: Thursday, September 11 @ 6:30 pm
Yiddish in the Sukkah: Thursday, October 9 @ 2:00 pm
This will be followed, on November 18th by an afternoon concert of Yiddish music, sponsored by L’CHAIM at Temple Emanuel, that Arnie will be giving along with pianist David Sparr and klezmer clarinetist Glenn Dickson.
Come to some or all! Everyone is invited! No prior Yiddish knowledge is required.
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Yisod Game Night in the Sukkah
2025-10-08 19:30 - 22:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Enjoy an epic night of board games under the Sukkah with Yisod! We’ll have lots of board games and feel free to bring your favorites too. Light drinks and snacks will be provided—you’re welcome to BYO drinks and snacks as well!
This event is for adults in their 20s and 30s.
No cost but registration is required.
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Sisterhood Opening Event: Music and Mingling
2025-10-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Adelson Community Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Please join us for a joyous evening with beautiful music, delicious food and socializing. Musical entertainment will be by our own Lisa Litant and the TE Klezmer band! Connect with old friends and meet new ones as we gather together to start the new year.
New Sisterhood members are invited to come at 6:30pm for a special welcome!
Dinner is complimentary for Temple Emanuel members. Non-member tickets are available for $36 each.
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For questions, contact Julie Lipsett.

Teen Pizza Dinner in the Sukkah Lounge Night
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join your fellow teens as we enjoy a pizza dinner in the Sukkah and then head to the Youth Lounge for games and socializing. Come and celebrate Sukkot with us!
Grades 8-12
Cost: $10
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Sukkot Day I Service with Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Poznansky
2025-10-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Sermon topic – Building a Sukkah of Hope One Fellow at a Time
On October 7, 2023, the world changed both in Israel and here in the United States for us as Jews. Antisemitism has become mainstream, most visibly in academia. Join us on the first day of Sukkot, October 7th, as Dr. Mark Poznansky shares stories from the trenches of academic medicine where he and his colleagues are making a difference and charting a path for us to make a difference too.
About Dr. Mark Poznansky
Mark C Poznansky, MD, PhD, is a Professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, an attending physician in infectious diseases medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), and Director of the Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center at MGH. He holds a doctoral degree Cambridge University and a medical degree from University of Edinburgh. The translational medical research center, the Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center, that Dr. Poznansky founded and directs sits at the interface between scientific discovery and medical product development, discovering novel immune processes, defining their molecular mechanisms and exploring their relevance to the development of vaccines and immunotherapies for cancer, infectious diseases and type I diabetes. Dr. Poznansky is also the co-founder of the Harvard Medical School chapter of Kalaniyot which sets as its mission to foster academic relations between Israeli academic medical centers and HMS here in Boston. He is also the co-founder of the Jewish Employee Resource Group at Mass General Brigham that helps support the community of Jewish and Jewish affiliated healthcare workers in this large Massachusetts based healthcare system. Dr. Poznansky also serves on the Board of the newly formed American Jewish Medical Association.

ONOT Kayitz Israeli Dance Troupe
2025-10-05 12:00 - 12:45 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
ONOT Kayitz is Temple Emanuel’s premiere Israeli Dance Troupe for teens in grades 6-12!
(ONOT means “seasons” and Kayitz means “Summer”)
Students will learn Harkeda (popular, just-for-fun) dances as well as a choreographed routine that will be performed at the Israel Folkdance Festival of Boston and at the Zimkudiyah! They might even pick up some Hebrew along the way.
ONOT Alumni, Eliana Blankstein and Daniella Bunch will be instructing the class with the help of Temple Emanuel dance teacher, Avi Wald.
$180 includes instruction, costume rental and t-shirt and snacks!
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Temple Emanuel Children's Choir
2025-10-05 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-28 12:00 - 12:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
For any Temple Emanuel children in grades 1-5 who love to sing! Work with Morah Eugenia Gerstein on making beautiful music together.
Meets directly after Religious School (but open to all) from 12:00-12:30. Snack provided!
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Holiday Magic: Sukkot
2025-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Celebrate Sukkot with your TE Tots friends! Join Lena and special guest Stacey Shulman, Preschool Director, as we craft our own lulavs and etrogs, decorate the sukkah, and sing songs to welcome guests!
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Generously Sponsored by the Cindy Levinson Fund for Parenting Education

Back to School Breakfast and Curriculum Morning
2025-10-05 09:30 - 12:00 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Head on over after dropping off your kids in their classes to eat some delicious food, meet other parents, and hear about TE’s offerings!
Following the breakfast, meet your child’s teachers and learn about what is in store for them for the school year!

Baby Brunch
2025-10-05 09:30 - 10:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for a brunch in Feldberg, around the corner from the Housman Activity Room, hosted by Yaffa Tilles, Co-Founder of Boston Birth Village! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents with infants, share stories, and enjoy a delicious FREE breakfast together.
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Generously Sponsored by the Cindy Levinson Fund for Parenting Education

ONOT Aviv Israeli Dance Troupe
2025-10-05 09:00 - 09:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
ONOT Aviv is Temple Emanuel’s premiere Israeli Dance Troupe for children in grades 2-5!
(ONOT means “seasons” and Aviv means “Spring”)
Students will learn Harkeda (popular, just-for-fun) dances as well as a choreographed routine that will be performed at the Israel Folkdance Festival of Boston and at the Zimkudiyah! They might even pick up some Hebrew along the way!
ONOT Alumna, Ruthie Holzer will be instructing the class with the help of Temple Emanuel dance teacher, Avi Wald.
Tuition is included with Religious School tuition, apart from a $25 t-shirt/costume fee. $180 for students outside of the Religious School. Beginners welcome!
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Temple Emanuel Teen Choir
2025-10-05 09:00 - 09:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Calling all 6th-12th graders who love to sing and make music! Perform at holiday and concert events. All levels welcome.
Meets right before Religious School, but any Temple Emanuel teen can participate. Morning snack provided!
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Tot Shabbat with Rebecca and David
2025-10-04 11:00 - 11:45 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for a fabulous Tot Shabbat service geared towards children from birth to age 5! We will sing our favorite songs, create beautiful crafts, and have challah and grape juice. After the service, we’ll all go up onto the bimah for a special treat!

Ruach Shabbat Services: Grades K-6
2025-10-04 10:45 - 12:00 | 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!

Main Shabbat Morning ServiceWith Guest Speaker Rabbi Ravid Tilles
2025-10-04 09:30 - 12:00 | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for a special Shabbat morning service with guest speaker, Rabbi Ravid Tilles.
Sermon Topic: Now Is the Best Time to Be Counter Cultural!
Judaism has always, from the very beginning, been a counter point to the surrounding culture. Most of us have grown up in a Jewish community that has struggled to blend our surrounding culture with our ancient tradition. But as the culture around us becomes unbearable, maybe this is the exact time to reclaim our roots!
About Rabbi Ravid Tilles
Rabbi Ravid Tilles is the School Rabbi and Director of Jewish Life and Learning at Schechter Boston. He and his wife, Yaffa, and three sons are members of the Temple Emanuel family.

First Friday @ Shabbat Alive! Breakfast Break-Fast
2025-10-03 18:30 - 20:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
What to do the day after Yom Kippur? Start your new Jewish year with the joy of Shabbat Alive! Keep the marvelous Break-fast energy going with our special breakfast Break-Fast first Friday Oneg.
What is First Friday? Start with an inspiring musical Shabbat Alive! Service in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary or Minyan Ma’or led Kabbalat Shabbat in the Gann Chapel, 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→

Pre-Ne’ilah Speaker Larry Bacow
2025-10-02 17:15 - 18:15 | Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us for a special Pre-Ne’ilah presentation from TE member and former Harvard President, Larry Bacow.
Sermon Topic: Lessons From Our Parents

About Larry Bacow
Lawrence S. Bacow is President Emeritus and Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. Bacow served as the 29th president of Harvard University from 2018-2023. Widely recognized as one of higher education’s most respected leaders, Bacow’s tenure at Harvard was marked by the creation of a range of academic initiatives, advocacy for public service, diversity and access to opportunity, and steady leadership of the university through the COVID-19 pandemic.
View his full bio HERE→

Kol Nidre Late Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary Service
2025-10-01 20:15 - 22:00 | Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options), 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us in-person or Livestream

Kol Nidre Adelson Community Hall Service
2025-10-01 20:15 - 22:00 | Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options), 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us in Adelson Community Hall or Livestream

Kol Nidre Reisman Traditional Lay-Led Service including Mincha/Ma'Ariv
2025-10-01 18:00 - 20:10 | Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options), 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us in Reisman Hall or on Livestream

Kol Nidre Early Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary Service
2025-10-01 18:00 - 19:45 | Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options), 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States

Kol Nidre Minyan Ma'or Service
2025-10-01 17:50 - 20:30 | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us in the Gazebo Tented Outdoors

Kol Nidre Mincha Service
2025-10-01 17:45 - 18:00 | Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options), 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary or on Livestream

Temple Emanuel Visits The Nova Music Festival Exhibition
2025-09-28 12:00 - 16:00 | In Person – Other, MA, United States
The Nova Exhibit is coming to Boston from September 26 through October 21, during our High Holiday season. This bids us to remember, to renew, and to return with ever greater conviction. We need to remember the atrocities that were committed on that awful day. We need to renew our commitment to the Jewish people, to the State of Israel, and to the strengthening of the bonds of community and connection among all people of goodwill. We need to return to our noblest selves and to our most committed Jewish selves as we approach the two-year anniversary of October 7.
Join your fellow Temple Emanuel members to visit this powerful exhibit about the Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023. The Exhibition is recommended for ages 12+ due to the sensitive and graphic nature of some of the content.
Transportation will be provided. Buses will leave from Temple Emanuel on Sunday, September 28, at noon and return by 4:00pm. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis with a max capacity of 100 people. All ticket holders will receive final details by September 25th. Tickets will be distributed prior to boarding the bus.
Cost: $36, which covers the price of admission and transportation.
This event is for Temple Emanuel members only.
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Coordinated by the TE Israel Connections Committee
