Yisod Shabbat Planning Night

In Person - Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

We want to hear from you! Flex your creative muscles alongside the Yisod board as we plan the themes for all of our Shabbat dinners for next year. Pizza and snacks provided! Register→

Event Series First Friday

First Friday @ Shabbat Alive!: Summer Celebration

In Person - Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Join us for the last First Friday of the season as we kick off summer with a special "cool" oneg Shabbat with ice cream and sorbet. What to expect?  Joyful music and prayer at our outdoor service (weather permitting) Community and connection Special dessert Oneg with ice cream and sorbet All are invited! View the […]

Honor our Members Through the Decades Shabbat Morning Service: Celebrating our B’nei Mitzvah Celebrants During Covid & This Year’s New Members

In Person - Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

We began the celebration of our members Through the Decades at Temple Emanuel in 2023 by honoring our members who joined our community from the 1940s through the 2020s. In 2024, we went on to celebrate Travelers with our community, B'nei Mitzvah from the 1950s to 1990 and Adult B'nei Mitzvah from the 1990s and […]

Event Series Tot Shabbat

Tot Shabbat

In Person - Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 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!  

Second Nurture Foster Family Support Group

In Person - Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Help support a gathering of local foster families who meet monthly for discussions (and snacks!), with supervised kids’ activities in an nearby room. Martha Hausman, The 2N Family Support Specialist (FSS) facilitates these informal meetings with each parent taking a turn to share what’s happening in their lives, and everyone offering their wisdom. The Cohort […]

Event Series Hebrew for the Travelers

Hebrew for Travelers

In Person - Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Essential Phrases for Your Israel Journey Led by Sigalit Davis Location: Temple Emanuel, Room 24/25 Duration: 1 hour per session Free, No Prerequisites Required! Planning a trip to Israel? Whether you're joining a mission or traveling independently, this practical and engaging three-session course will equip you with essential Hebrew phrases to navigate your journey with […]

Event Series Hebrew for the Travelers

Hebrew for Travelers

In Person - Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Essential Phrases for Your Israel Journey Led by Sigalit Davis Location: Temple Emanuel, Room 24/25 Duration: 1 hour per session Free, No Prerequisites Required! Planning a trip to Israel? Whether you're joining a mission or traveling independently, this practical and engaging three-session course will equip you with essential Hebrew phrases to navigate your journey with […]

Event Series Tot Shabbat

Rocking Tot Shabbat with Wayne Potash

In Person - Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

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 age 5 and their parents. Join us for the service and then stay for a delicious lunch with friends!  

Event Series Yisod Shabbat Dinner

Yisod Summer BBQ Shabbat Dinner

In Person - Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Come join us for an outdoor picnic style, BBQ Shabbat Dinner! (Weather permitting) Ring in the summer with some delicious food, lawn games and sunshine. Shabbat Alive services will begin at 6:30pm with dinner starting immediately after. Sign up now and we will see you soon! Register→