Israel Action Shabbat with Ambassador Michael Oren

Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Featuring Israel's Former Ambassador to the U.S., Michael Oren Michael Oren served in the IDF as a Lone Soldier in the paratroopers and then as an IDF Spokesman. He was Israel's ambassador to the United States from 2009 to 2013, where he was instrumental in fortifying the US-Israel alliance and in obtaining U.S. defense aid, […]

Event Series Stars of David Meeting

Stars of David Meeting

In Person - Other MA, United States

The Stars of David is a group of special needs adults that meet for fun and spirited Jewish themed activities at Temple Emanuel. The group of adults ages 30-70, meets one Sunday a month from 12:30-2:30 and always includes lunch. New participants are warmly welcomed by all including our many volunteers! Come see for yourself! […]

The Gaza War: Tragedy, Crisis, and Opportunity – A Presentation and Conversation With Dr. Jonatan Shimshoni

Reisman Hall 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Please join us to hear a presentation by Dr. Jonatan Shimshoni, retired General and former Director of Planning for the IDF General Staff, who will share his insights into the Gaza War and what choices lie ahead for Israel’s leadership. Moderated Q&A to follow About Dr. Jonatan Shimshoni Dr. (Brigadier General, Ret.) Jonatan (Yoni) Shimshoni […]

Mah Jongg Night

Adelson Community Hall 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Come and enjoy an evening of playing Mah Jongg. Meet up with old friends and make new friends. Open to the community. All playing levels are welcome. Please spread the word! *This is not a competition. Register Here→ Questions? Contact Vicky Lyon. Co-sponsored by Sisterhood Temple Emanuel and Hadassah Boston

Haiti and Dominican Republic Drive

May 23 - July 5 Temple Emanuel and the Social Action Committee are again collaborating with Jean Appolon. Jean is a member of the Mass. Avenue Baptist Church and a well-known dance instructor and founder of Jean Appolon Expressions, a Boston-based Haitian dance company. This year’s drive will be to collect school supplies and specific […]

From Chesed/Loving Kindness to Gevurah/Courage: Mussar through a Woman’s Lens

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

The ancient, Jewish practice of Mussar can lead to powerful personal understanding and self-reflection. Whether you have studied Mussar, or are completely new to it, you will be moved and inspired by the ways it can lead to greater self-knowledge and empowerment. Explore the profound ways that the  middot  (traits) of Mussar speak to us […]

Combined Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors, Board of Trustees and Membership

Adelson Community Hall 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

The annual combined meeting of the Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, and the Membership will be held in the Adelson Community Hall on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Please join your fellow members before the Annual Meeting at 7:30 pm for evening Minyan. In addition, if you would like to review the FY25 Proposed Budget […]

Honor our Members Through the Decades Shabbat Morning Service: Celebrating our Travelers to Argentina, Spain, March of the Living and Italy

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

We began this year’s celebration of our members Through the Decades at Temple Emanuel from the 1950s through the 2020s in March by Celebrating our Israel Travelers and continued with a B’nei Mitzvah Celebration in April. Don't miss our final Through the Decades Shabbat celebration of the shul year! Join us as we continue to […]

From Chesed/Loving Kindness to Gevurah/Courage: Mussar through a Woman’s Lens

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

The ancient, Jewish practice of Mussar can lead to powerful personal understanding and self-reflection. Whether you have studied Mussar, or are completely new to it, you will be moved and inspired by the ways it can lead to greater self-knowledge and empowerment. Explore the profound ways that the  middot  (traits) of Mussar speak to us […]