Upcoming Events
Weekly Services
Week of Events
K’tonton Pre-K Dropoff Program
K’tonton Pre-K Dropoff Program
Our much loved “K’tonton” program for Pre-K students, ages 3-5 is returning twice a month! This program will meet two Sundays a month from 10:00-12:00 and is the perfect “taste […]
Kitah Gimel (Grade 3)
Kabbalat Siddur Ceremony
Kitah Gimel (Grade 3)
Kabbalat Siddur Ceremony
Please join us for the proud moment when your 3rd grade student (Kitah Gimel) will receive their very own siddur (prayer book). The students have been practicing a beautiful performance […]
A Holocaust Survivor Remembers: Student Program with Magda Bader
A Holocaust Survivor Remembers: Student Program with Magda Bader
The youngest child born into a large Jewish family in Czechoslovakia, Temple Emanuel member, Magda, was only fourteen when the Nazis invaded Munkacs in 1942. Magda's story of survival is […]
Kitot Gimel-Hey/Grades 3-5 Lunch
Kitot Gimel-Hey/Grades 3-5 Lunch
For Grades 3-5 Enjoy a delicious pizza lunch with friends in the Youth Lounge! Cost: $15 Save the date(s) for future lunches: October 20 November 17 December 15 January 12 […]
Playtime with Knucklebones!
Playtime with Knucklebones!
We are having a special lunch and play session for K'tonton and TE Tots families! Come for pizza and then join expert activity leaders from Knucklebones for an hour of […]
Biblical and Siddur Hebrew IV
Biblical and Siddur Hebrew IV
This is a continuing group with the goal focusing on understanding our Torah, Haftara and Prayers. It is however and nonetheless the foundation of the Modern Spoken Hebrew today in […]
You, Too, Can Cantillate: High Holy Day Edition
You, Too, Can Cantillate: High Holy Day Edition
There is a rich history to Torah Cantillation melody spanning the globe. One of the variations is the way in which we chant on the High Holy Days. This class […]
Violent Extremism: Why is it Spreading? How Do We Stop It?
Violent Extremism: Why is it Spreading? How Do We Stop It?
Extremist violence has become a pressing global issue. Much of this violence targets Jews, minorities, and other vulnerable groups worldwide. Why is violent extremism surging now, and what are the […]
Sisterhood Tuesday Morning Study Group
Sisterhood Tuesday Morning Study Group
With Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz The theme of Tuesday Sisterhood Torah study is the power of “And.” How two things that are in direct conflict with one another can both be […]
Modern Spoken Hebrew IV
Modern Spoken Hebrew IV
The Sisterhood team continues – we are a working force! Thank you for your leadership in modeling and making Hebrew an important component in our community! New participants are welcome […]
Modern Hebrew I: Foundations
Modern Hebrew I: Foundations
We will learn how to read, write, speak, sing and listen, with understanding, to the Modern Hebrew of today – as spoken in Israel (& here) by Israelis and connection […]
Modern Spoken Hebrew V
Modern Spoken Hebrew V
We continue our journey with great joy and pride. This is another torch holder cohort in our program, and we continue the journey! We are having fun speaking, writing, reading, […]
Drop-In Play
Drop-In Play
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 […]
The Synagogues of Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan
The Synagogues of Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan
Join us to learn the history of the many synagogues that have existed in Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan throughout the last 150 years. Dorchester and Roxbury native Jeffrey Calish will […]
Torah for our Times
Torah for our Times
With Rabbi Michelle Robinson While some of the difficulties we face today are new, grappling with an uncertain world is an age-old challenge. Our Jewish tradition offers us a timeless […]
Modern Spoken Hebrew II
Modern Spoken Hebrew II
Hebrew for parents and all other adults This is a continuing course. It is designed for learning from scratch Spoken Modern Hebrew. Our children attend Hebrew school, and this is […]
Yisod March Madness Shabbat Dinner
Yisod March Madness Shabbat Dinner
Join Yisod for an exciting and spirited March Madness Shabbat Dinner! Don your favorite team's gear and join in on the basketball frenzy. The evening will tip off with a […]
Teen Shabbat Dinner
(Grades 9-12)
Teen Shabbat Dinner
(Grades 9-12)
Grades 9-12 Join your friends and celebrate Shabbat with us for our monthly Shabbat dinner. We will join together for Shabbat Alive! services and then eat dinner in two locations. […]
Teen Shabbat Dinner
(Grades 6-8)
Teen Shabbat Dinner
(Grades 6-8)
Grades 6-8 Join your friends and celebrate Shabbat with us for our monthly Shabbat dinner. We will join together for Shabbat Alive! services and then eat dinner in two locations. […]
Rabbi Samuel Chiel Kallah: Talmud Study
Rabbi Samuel Chiel Kallah: Talmud Study
Thinking Theologically with the Torah and the Rabbis One thing we don’t talk about enough is God. Community we talk about. Kiddush we talk about. Israel we talk about. How […]
Rabbi Samuel Chiel Kallah: Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Samuel Chiel Kallah: Shabbat Morning Service
With Former Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, Arnie Eisen Sermon Topic: Theology, Community and the Search for the Hiding God In the Torah God tells us that from time […]
Ruach Shabbat Services: Grades K-6
Ruach Shabbat Services: Grades K-6
For Grades K-6. Join Jon Tatelman on Shabbat morning in Room 22 at Temple Emanuel for a fun children's service!
Rocking Tot Shabbat with Wayne Potash
Rocking Tot Shabbat with Wayne Potash
Join us for a special Rock n' Roll Tot Shabbat with rockstar Wayne Potash! In this fabulous service, we have prayerful songs and games perfect for children from birth to […]
Rabbi Samuel Chiel Kallah: Post Kiddush Talk
Rabbi Samuel Chiel Kallah: Post Kiddush Talk
Join former Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, Arnie Eisen, for a special post-kiddush talk hosted by Minyan Ma'or! Chancellor Eisen will teach texts that help us evolve in our […]