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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000
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SUMMARY:Mincha / Ma’ariv/ Erev Yom Tov Pesach
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person in the Gann Chapel or Livestream!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/mincha-maariv-erev-yom-tov-pesach/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Passover,Service Times,Shabbat & Holiday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T093000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T150217Z
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SUMMARY:Pesach Day I Early Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/pesach-early-morning-service-schacharit-yizkor/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Passover,Service Times,Shabbat,Shabbat & Holiday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T184500
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SUMMARY:Ma'ariv/ Erev Pesach
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person in the Gann Chapel or Livestream!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/maariv-erev-pesach/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Passover,Service Times,Shabbat & Holiday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20260330T151001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T205843Z
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SUMMARY:Siyyum HaB’Chorim/ Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:BREAKING THE FAST OF THE FIRSTBORN at Daily Morning Minyan \nIn recognition that God spared the first born Israelites\, traditionally the first born fast on the day leading up to the Seder. \nA festive meal accompanies learning a segment of Talmud\, exempting one from fasting. This is known as a “Siyyum.” Everyone is invited to participate in prayer\, study and feasting on Wednesday April 1st\, Erev Pesach\, beginning at 6:45 am.
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/siyyum-habchorim-morning-minyan-2/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Passover,Service Times,Shabbat,Shabbat & Holiday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20260306T171245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T162757Z
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SUMMARY:Kitah Daled (4th Grade) Kabbalat Haggadah
DESCRIPTION:Kitah Daled (4th Grade) have been learning about the Passover Seder and preparing a very special showcase for you! Then\, each child will receive their very own A Night to Remember Haggadah to take home. Religious School drop-off is at 9:30 as usual\, then parents and grown-ups should meet their 4th graders in Gann Chapel at 10:30.
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/kitah-daled-kabbalat-haggadah/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passover,Religious School / Chai 385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T111500
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20260213T184549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T150255Z
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SUMMARY:Before We Forgot: Torah\, Memory\, and the Angel Lailah with Rabbi Jamie Kotler
DESCRIPTION:Jewish tradition teaches that each soul begins its journey bathed in light\, knowing the whole Torah — until an angel gently wipes our memory\, and sends us into the world to figure it out all for ourselves. \nIn this class\, we’ll explore the story of Lailah\, the angel of night and birth\, and what she can teach us about memory\, forgetting\, and wholeness. Through text study and conversation\, we’ll reflect on what it means to spend a lifetime remembering what our souls once knew— and the small traces that sacred forgetting leaves behind. All texts will be in English and all are welcome! \nThis program is for Temple Emanuel members only. \nRegister→
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/before-we-forgot-torah-memory-and-the-angel-lailah-with-rabbi-jamie-kotler/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20260205T150429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T184230Z
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SUMMARY:Bob Dylan's Jewish Roots with Instructor John Clark
DESCRIPTION:Bob Dylan is arguably the single-most important figure in American popular music in the second half of the 20th century\, a point made emphatically when he received the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature. Though scholars had approached his work as serious poetry for decades\, few had considered the matter of how Dylan’s Jewish heritage and upbringing affected his creative output. With help from all the critical and analytical writing about Dylan’s Jewishness\, we will explore selected works of this enigmatic singer/songwriter through the lens of midrash\, of the prophetic tradition\, Yiddish humor and the past 100 years of Jewish-American songwriting. This presentation will include music and video clips and Dylan’s own words to tell the story. Featured songs: “When the Ship Comes In”\, “Forever Young”\, “Father of Night”\, “I Pity the Poor Immigrant”\, “One More Cup of Coffee”\, “Neighborhood Bully”\, and “Hava Nagila”. \nPlease Note: This program is for Temple Emanuel members only \nRegister→ \nAbout John Clark \nBorn and raised in Ohio\, John taught adult education for twenty years for Emory University and Mercer University in Atlanta\, creating classes on Fifties\, Sixties and American Roots music and a series called Lyrics as Literature. From 2008-2014 he was also a high school history and English teacher. Since moving to Boston in 2014\, he has taught adult and community education for five different programs\, including Brandeis\, Tufts and Cambridge. In 2025 he presented 380 American Music history lectures for senior living communities and Councils on Aging in the Boston area. John boasts a combined record and CD collection of over 8\,000 recordings.
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/bob-dylans-jewish-roots-with-instructor-john-clark/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Active Older Adults,Adult Education,Community,Livestream,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20230210T172502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T163345Z
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SUMMARY:Kitah Gimel (3rd Grade) Kabbalat Haggadah
DESCRIPTION:Kitah Gimel (3rd Grade) have been learning about the Exodus story and preparing a very special performance for you! Then\, each child will receive their very own A Night to Remember Haggadah to take home. Religious School drop-off is at 9:30 as usual\, then parents and grown-ups should meet their 3rd graders in the chapel at 10:30.
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/kitah-gimel-kabbalat-haggadah/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passover,Religious School / Chai 385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T181500
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20260310T152733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T152753Z
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SUMMARY:A Taste of Shabbat Alive
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Gann Chapel 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! \nRegistration required. \nRegister→ \nGenerously supported by the Dr. Trudy Karger Family Education Fund \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/taste-of-shabbat-alive-2/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shabbat,TE Tots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20260302T171918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T172403Z
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SUMMARY:Immigration Justice with JALSA
DESCRIPTION:JALSA\, the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action\, will be joining us for a conversation as we discuss how immigration and the support of refugees is grounded in Jewish texts and Jewish values. We will discuss the Jewish history of immigration\, historical and current American immigration trends and policies\, and the realities for immigrants on the ground in the US and specifically here in Massachusetts. \nRegister→
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/immigration-justice-with-jalsa/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Livestream
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20260115T161318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T171623Z
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SUMMARY:Bikkur Cholim: Becoming a Better You by Helping Someone Else with Rabbi Israel de la Piedra
DESCRIPTION:We know someone who is sick\, lonely or ageing. We want to visit them and help. But how often have we stopped in our tracks as the reality of the upcoming visit hits us? What are we going to do when we visit? What are we going to say? How should we behave? Is prayer part of the visit? What if the person doesn’t want a visitor or doesn’t want to talk? Will we be of help\, or will we be a bother? And so on. Bikkur Cholim – visiting the sick\, the lonely and the old – may seem hard. We know it is important\, a true mitzvah\, but we may not feel prepared for doing it. What does it take to rise up to the occasion? This 3-session course will help you learn the practicalities of bikkur cholim visits; identify ways in which spirituality and prayer can help us in our efforts to reach out to those whom we visit; and appreciate the special case of visiting our ageing elders. And importantly\, what we learn will help us not only be prepared to face the challenges of being there for others but also will help us prepare for our own future because one day we may well be that sick person or that ageing person who needs a visit. \nSession Schedule\n\n2/22 – Visiting the sick\, the lonely\, and the old\n3/1 – Spirituality\, prayer and religion in the visit\n3/8 – The special case of old age\n\nRegister→ \nAbout Rabbi Israel de la Piedra\nRabbi Israel has been working with the sick\, the old and the dying for the last fifteen years. He was the Rabbi and Spiritual Director at Miami Jewish Health (MJH)\, a large senior residential and rehabilitation facility in Miami\, during 2014-2021. He was awarded the “Clergy of the Year” award by the Ministering to the Elderly Conference in Miami in 2021 for his work at MJH. After his return to Boston in late 2021\, Rabbi Israel worked as a hospice chaplain at AccentCare Hospice and currently serves as the rabbi at Hebrew Senior Life’s Simon C. Fireman Community in Randolph\, MA. Rabbi Israel received his rabbinical ordination from Hebrew College in 2013. Prior to becoming a rabbi\, he had a long career as an economist with the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC and in two African countries. Rabbi Israel and his wife Aliza are proud members of Temple Emanuel and keep homes in Kiriat Motzkin (near Haifa) in Israel and in Canton\, MA.
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/bikkur-cholim-becoming-a-better-you-by-helping-someone-else-with-rabbi-israel-de-la-piedra/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Active Older Adults,Adult Education,Community,Parenting,Retirement,Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20260115T161318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T171623Z
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SUMMARY:Bikkur Cholim: Becoming a Better You by Helping Someone Else with Rabbi Israel de la Piedra
DESCRIPTION:We know someone who is sick\, lonely or ageing. We want to visit them and help. But how often have we stopped in our tracks as the reality of the upcoming visit hits us? What are we going to do when we visit? What are we going to say? How should we behave? Is prayer part of the visit? What if the person doesn’t want a visitor or doesn’t want to talk? Will we be of help\, or will we be a bother? And so on. Bikkur Cholim – visiting the sick\, the lonely and the old – may seem hard. We know it is important\, a true mitzvah\, but we may not feel prepared for doing it. What does it take to rise up to the occasion? This 3-session course will help you learn the practicalities of bikkur cholim visits; identify ways in which spirituality and prayer can help us in our efforts to reach out to those whom we visit; and appreciate the special case of visiting our ageing elders. And importantly\, what we learn will help us not only be prepared to face the challenges of being there for others but also will help us prepare for our own future because one day we may well be that sick person or that ageing person who needs a visit. \nSession Schedule\n\n2/22 – Visiting the sick\, the lonely\, and the old\n3/1 – Spirituality\, prayer and religion in the visit\n3/8 – The special case of old age\n\nRegister→ \nAbout Rabbi Israel de la Piedra\nRabbi Israel has been working with the sick\, the old and the dying for the last fifteen years. He was the Rabbi and Spiritual Director at Miami Jewish Health (MJH)\, a large senior residential and rehabilitation facility in Miami\, during 2014-2021. He was awarded the “Clergy of the Year” award by the Ministering to the Elderly Conference in Miami in 2021 for his work at MJH. After his return to Boston in late 2021\, Rabbi Israel worked as a hospice chaplain at AccentCare Hospice and currently serves as the rabbi at Hebrew Senior Life’s Simon C. Fireman Community in Randolph\, MA. Rabbi Israel received his rabbinical ordination from Hebrew College in 2013. Prior to becoming a rabbi\, he had a long career as an economist with the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC and in two African countries. Rabbi Israel and his wife Aliza are proud members of Temple Emanuel and keep homes in Kiriat Motzkin (near Haifa) in Israel and in Canton\, MA.
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/bikkur-cholim-becoming-a-better-you-by-helping-someone-else-with-rabbi-israel-de-la-piedra/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Active Older Adults,Adult Education,Community,Parenting,Retirement,Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20260115T161318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T171623Z
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SUMMARY:Bikkur Cholim: Becoming a Better You by Helping Someone Else with Rabbi Israel de la Piedra
DESCRIPTION:We know someone who is sick\, lonely or ageing. We want to visit them and help. But how often have we stopped in our tracks as the reality of the upcoming visit hits us? What are we going to do when we visit? What are we going to say? How should we behave? Is prayer part of the visit? What if the person doesn’t want a visitor or doesn’t want to talk? Will we be of help\, or will we be a bother? And so on. Bikkur Cholim – visiting the sick\, the lonely and the old – may seem hard. We know it is important\, a true mitzvah\, but we may not feel prepared for doing it. What does it take to rise up to the occasion? This 3-session course will help you learn the practicalities of bikkur cholim visits; identify ways in which spirituality and prayer can help us in our efforts to reach out to those whom we visit; and appreciate the special case of visiting our ageing elders. And importantly\, what we learn will help us not only be prepared to face the challenges of being there for others but also will help us prepare for our own future because one day we may well be that sick person or that ageing person who needs a visit. \nSession Schedule\n\n2/22 – Visiting the sick\, the lonely\, and the old\n3/1 – Spirituality\, prayer and religion in the visit\n3/8 – The special case of old age\n\nRegister→ \nAbout Rabbi Israel de la Piedra\nRabbi Israel has been working with the sick\, the old and the dying for the last fifteen years. He was the Rabbi and Spiritual Director at Miami Jewish Health (MJH)\, a large senior residential and rehabilitation facility in Miami\, during 2014-2021. He was awarded the “Clergy of the Year” award by the Ministering to the Elderly Conference in Miami in 2021 for his work at MJH. After his return to Boston in late 2021\, Rabbi Israel worked as a hospice chaplain at AccentCare Hospice and currently serves as the rabbi at Hebrew Senior Life’s Simon C. Fireman Community in Randolph\, MA. Rabbi Israel received his rabbinical ordination from Hebrew College in 2013. Prior to becoming a rabbi\, he had a long career as an economist with the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC and in two African countries. Rabbi Israel and his wife Aliza are proud members of Temple Emanuel and keep homes in Kiriat Motzkin (near Haifa) in Israel and in Canton\, MA.
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/bikkur-cholim-becoming-a-better-you-by-helping-someone-else-with-rabbi-israel-de-la-piedra/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Active Older Adults,Adult Education,Community,Parenting,Retirement,Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20240117T181126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T144122Z
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SUMMARY:World Wide Wrap Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:On January 28th 2001\, the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs launched the World Wide Wrap\, a global event uniting World Jewry by engaging in the Mitzvah of Tefilin. Held annually on Super Bowl Sunday\, World Wide Wrap Day reminds us that Tefilin connect our heads\, hands and hearts. \nOn Sunday February 8th\, celebrate this iconic day by either joining us in the Gann Chapel for Minyan at 8:00 am\, or with our Religious School at 9:30 am. Sets of Tefilin are available at both services. \nTo learn how Tefilin are worn\, please click here.
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/world-wide-wrap-service/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Community,Service Times
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20260122T145708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T145708Z
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SUMMARY:Chai 385 Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us in prayer at 10:45am in the Gann Chapel for a special service led by our 6th graders in Chai385 with Cantor Elias Rosemberg!
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/chai-385-morning-service/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Religious School / Chai 385,Service Times,Shabbat,Shabbat & Holiday Services,Youth/TE Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20251017T154751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T165743Z
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SUMMARY:TE Reads with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz
DESCRIPTION:Our first TE Reads for the year is The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. \nIt is beyond compelling. It asks all the questions that go into building a life of meaning\, joy and resilience: \n\nWhat do we do with our mistakes? What do we do with the mistakes that hurt people that cannot be fixed?\nWhat do we do with our regrets?\nHow do we nurture\, sustain and deepen love?\nHow do we nurture\, sustain and deepen joy?\nHow do we live our imperfect lives robustly?\nHow do we handle the infirmities and indignities of aging with grace and strength?\n\nWe’re excited to partner with Hummingbird Books\, a locally Jewish owned independent bookstore\, who is offering 10% off The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Reserve your copy today and pick it up at Hummingbird Books located at 55 Boylston Street Suite 5510\, Chestnut Hill. Click HERE to reserve! \nYou will not want to miss this book. See you then! \nRegister→ \nPlease note: This event will be recorded \n 
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/te-reads-with-rabbi-wes-gardenswartz/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
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SUMMARY:Hartman Trip 2026 Information Session
DESCRIPTION:For Temple Emanuel Members\nIf you are a member of Temple Emanuel\, please register below to join us at our Trip Information Session Sunday\, November 16th at 10:00 am in the Gann Chapel and learn more about our annual summer trip to Hartman’s Community Leadership Program at its beautiful campus in Jerusalem. \nIf you are not a member of Temple Emanuel please click here to visit Hartman’s website for general information. \nRegister Here→
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/hartman-trip-2026-info-session/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hartman,Israel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20250918T192253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T142550Z
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SUMMARY:Loud and Clear: Leadership Perspectives of a Senior Israeli Air Force Pilot with Brigadier General (ret.) Iftach Spector
DESCRIPTION:Brigadier General (ret.) Iftach Spector\, a distinguished former fighter pilot in the Israeli Air Force\, is regarded as one of the leading flying aces in the history of the IAF. He is also an expert on organizational performance and military tactics. \nSpector has served\, among other roles\, as Commander of the Ramat David and Tel Nof Airbases\, as Head of the Air Operations department and head of the F-16 induction project. He participated in the 1981 attack on the Iraqi nuclear reactor at Osirak. \nSpector invented the “HALO” system\, an avionics system for helicopters operating on the battlefield\, whose core features have been adopted in many military forces worldwide. \nIn 2003\, Spector was a signatory of the of the “Pilots’ Letter” in which he and 27 other pilots stated their refusal to bomb targets in the West Bank and Gaza when collateral damage would likely be severe. \nSpector holds a bachelor’s degree from Tel Aviv University\, and a master’s degree from UCLA. In 2023\, he received a doctoral degree from Bar-Ilan University for his dissertation titled: “The Richthofen Symptom: Task Focus – Contributions\, Costs\, and the Harms of Excess.”  \nHis 2009 memoir\, “Loud and Clear\,” is available in English. He is also the author of a prize-winning novela. \nRegister→ \nSponsored by the Israel Connections Committee
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/loud-and-clear-leadership-perspectives-of-a-senior-israeli-air-force-pilot-with-brigadier-general-ret-iftach-spector/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Israel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20230807T210310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T160543Z
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SUMMARY:Gan/Kindergarten Kabbalat Torah Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Gan (Kindergarten) students begin their Jewish learning journey by receiving their very own mini-Torahs from the clergy. \nDancing and celebrating for Simchat Torah immediately following the ceremony! \nIf your child is not yet enrolled in Religious School\, please email Risa Wagner to make sure we have your child on the list to receive a Torah. \n 
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/gan-kindergarten-kabbalat-torah-ceremony/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Religious School / Chai 385,Sukkot/Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20250912T150432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T150432Z
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SUMMARY:Final Sounding of the Shofar at Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:With the exception of the morning prior to Rosh Hashanah\, each weekday morning in Elul the Shofar is sounded to announce the coming of the New Year. This year\, the final blasts of Shofar in 5785 will be Sunday morning\, September 21st. I like to call this “The Big Blow Out!” Any and everyone\, with a Shofar or not\, is encouraged to sound the Shofar or to hear it’s call! \nPlease join us in the Gann Chapel for morning Minyan at 8:00am. At the conclusion of the service\, we will adjourn to the Leventhal-Sidman Community Court to be enveloped by the vibrations of many Shofarot. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/final-sounding-of-the-shofar-at-morning-minyan/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Daily Minyanim,High Holidays,Livestream,Service Times
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T191500
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20230110T163840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T155434Z
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Retirement: Decoding the New Medicare Landscape
DESCRIPTION:What you need to know now with Don Freedman\, Esq.\nOpen enrollment for Medicare begins Oct 15. And whether you’re turning 65 or have had Medicare for years\, here’s your chance to learn what’s new for 2026\, the decisions you’ll need to make\, and how to navigate this shifting senior health insurance landscape. Don Freedman will share his expertise and answer your questions on subjects ranging from why this period is so critical\, program options\, avoiding late penalties\, and the hype around Medicare Advantage plans. \nAll are welcome! \nReserve your spot for this free program by contacting Lisa Litant \nAbout Reimagining Retirement\nThis TE members-only group considers the retirement mindset … common issues\, and ways to turn this time into opportunities and second chances to build your best future. Monthly speakers help us navigate the practical\, mental\, and spiritual sides of retirement—along with how to achieve what you want in this new part of your life.
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/reimagining-retirement/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Retirement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20250902T143650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T194916Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Avraham Infeld
DESCRIPTION:As one of the most compelling and visionary Jewish educators of our time\, Avraham Infeld has spent decades helping Jews of all backgrounds grapple with questions of belonging\, peoplehood\, and purpose. His unique ability to weave history\, humor\, and heart makes him especially resonant in this moment of pain and resilience. \nAvraham Infeld is former President of Hillel International\, Director of Planning for Taglit Birthright Israel\, Director of the Hartman Institute\, and Founder of Melitz. His classic talk\, “The Five-Legged Table” explains the intersection of Jewish Identity via memory\, family\, covenant\, Israel\, and Hebrew. \nRegister→ \nThis program is presented in partnership with IAC New England \n 
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/conversation-with-avraham-infeld/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Israel,Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20240117T174623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T192841Z
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SUMMARY:6th Grade Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:Calling all 6th grade families! \nJoin us for services and a special kiddush in the Gann Chapel. \nRegister Here→ \n 
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/6th-grade-shabbat-service/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:B'nei Mitzvah,Livestream,Religious School / Chai 385,Service Times,Shabbat,Shabbat & Holiday Services,Youth/TE Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20250403T165644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T193334Z
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SUMMARY:What Does It Mean To Be Pro-Israel in 2025? Conversation with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz and Adina Vogel-Ayalon\, J Street Chief Of Staff
DESCRIPTION:Adina Vogel Ayalon – an Israeli citizen who has lived and raised a family in Israel and worked for decades toward building peaceful relations between Israelis and Palestinians – and Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz are uniquely positioned to unpack some of the difficult questions facing our communities today\, including: \n\nHow can American Jews most effectively advocate to bring about the return of the hostages\, sideline Hamas and promote a peaceful and safe future for Israeli and Palestinian families alike?\nWhat constitutes anti-semitism on campus and how can we best combat it?\nHow should our community encourage the US government to address Iran’s nuclear ambitions and support of terrorism throughout the region?\nHow would the creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel affect Israel’s security?\n\n\nRegistration has graciously been provided by J Street. \nRegister→
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/what-does-it-mean-to-be-pro-israel-in-2025/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Active Older Adults,Adult Education,Community,Israel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20230208T181458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T205505Z
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SUMMARY:Kitah Gimel (Grade 3)Kabbalat Siddur Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: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 they will share with you! Event followed by a celebratory brunch. \nThis program is made possible by the Rosamond and Harvey Grant Fund in Memory of Michele Esta Grant-Epstein
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/kitah-gimel-kabbalat-siddur-ceremony/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Religious School / Chai 385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20240117T174623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T192841Z
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SUMMARY:6th Grade Shabbat Service
DESCRIPTION:Calling all 6th grade families! \nJoin us for services and a special kiddush in the Gann Chapel. \nRegister Here→ \n 
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/6th-grade-shabbat-service/2025-02-01/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:B'nei Mitzvah,Livestream,Religious School / Chai 385,Service Times,Shabbat,Shabbat & Holiday Services,Youth/TE Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T191500
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20241213T165441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T165441Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Healthcare in Boston
DESCRIPTION:Despite the extraordinarily robust healthcare ecosystem in Boston navigating the system as a patient requires understanding the complexities of the local healthcare companies\, insurance coverage limitations\, identifying and retaining primary care and the best ways of communicating with clinical providers. Dr. Howard Heller will share his perspective of the most critical issues gained from 33 years of experience caring for patients in Boston/Cambridge as a primary care doctor\, as a specialist and also as a patient.
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/navigating-healthcare-in-boston/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Community,Retirement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20240821T205544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T215427Z
UID:10008941-1732129200-1732131000@www.templeemanuel.com
SUMMARY:March of the Living Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Come meet our March of the Living Guide: Shelley Trachtenberg!\nTrip Dates: Tuesday\, April 22nd\, 2025 – Thursday\, May 1st\, 2025 \nAbout Shelley Trachtenberg\nShelley Kleiman Trachtenberg is a licensed Israel Tour Guide Educator and guide to Jewish Heritage Sites in Poland\, as well as a trained guide at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. She has experience guiding a wide range of groups\, from congregational and interfaith to families\, schol-ars\, and journalists to religious and lay leaders. An affirmed his-tory and literature buff\, whilst guiding\, she integrates personal stories\, texts\, poetry and music. Her passion goes beyond “touring” sites; she aims to create a dynamic experience\, encouraging dialogue and raising questions that touch upon issues of identity–historical\, national\, cultural and personal. \nShelley often finds herself inspired by the places she visits–and re-visits– and especially by the people with whom she shares the journey. \nBefore taking to the “field” over a decade ago\, Shelley worked as a freelance writer and editor\, as well as an English language instructor. She has a BA and MA in English and American Literature from the City College of New York and Harvard University. Born and bred in Manhattan\, Shelley moved to Israel in 1983 with her husband\, Josh and they live in the Jerusalem area. They have four children\, three of whom live in Israel and one in New York. When not guiding\, Shelley enjoys reading\, spinning and\, of course\, traveling.
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/march-of-the-living-info-session/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Israel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T191500
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20240819T154707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T154707Z
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SUMMARY:Learn to Read Torah: You Too Can Cantillate!
DESCRIPTION:Anyone can read Torah. These sessions will focus on practical skills\, in addition to learning the history behind the mystery! \nClass Dates: 9/16\, 9/23\, 10/7\,10/21\, 10/28\, 11/4\, 11/18\, 11/25 \nRegister Here→
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/learn-to-read-torah-you-too-can-cantillate/2024-11-18/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Active Older Adults,Adult Education,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T191500
DTSTAMP:20260405T152205
CREATED:20240819T154707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T154707Z
UID:10008770-1730744100-1730747700@www.templeemanuel.com
SUMMARY:Learn to Read Torah: You Too Can Cantillate!
DESCRIPTION:Anyone can read Torah. These sessions will focus on practical skills\, in addition to learning the history behind the mystery! \nClass Dates: 9/16\, 9/23\, 10/7\,10/21\, 10/28\, 11/4\, 11/18\, 11/25 \nRegister Here→
URL:https://www.templeemanuel.com/event/learn-to-read-torah-you-too-can-cantillate/2024-11-04/
LOCATION:Gann Chapel\, 385 Ward Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Active Older Adults,Adult Education,Community
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