TEkun Meeting

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

Join our TEkun group in Clasroom 23 as we plan programming for the year! In our past two meetings, we've focused on our priorities and on the composition of our group (now we are a united group including both the Social Justice Advisory Board and the Social Action Committee). In this meeting, we are going […]

TEkun: MA Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence

Benjamin Vestry 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Ruth Zakarin, Executive Director of the MA Coalition To Prevent Gun Violence, will frame the work that is being done at the state level and how we can be involved. Gun violence is a public health emergency, exacerbated by economic disparities. The comprehensive gun safety bill in front of the MA legislature currently- the Omnibus […]

Visit to Cradles to Crayons

Cradles to Crayons 281 Newtonville Avenue, Newtonville, MA, United States

Tikkun Olam Project Meet at Cradles to Crayons Join the TE community as we visit Cradles to Crayons for a Mitzvah project. We will meet at the Giving Factory in Newton to help sort clothes and toys for those in need before the holidays. All are welcome (children must be accompanied by a parent). Feel free to […]

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 […]

Family Table Food Drive

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

The Temple Emanuel Preschool will be collecting donations of crackers and raisins for Family Table Food Pantry. Let's teach our children tzedakah and mitzvot! Family Table is also in need of funding to support those they serve. Please consider donating through the Minyan Ma’or Family Table Fund HERE→

Social Action Committee Coat Drive

385 Ward St 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Curbside Drop-Off on Ward Street at Temple Emanuel The Social Action Committee is sponsoring Temple Emanuel’s Annual Coat Drive to benefit the participants of the Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry at the Mass. Avenue Baptist Church. Items to donate include New or Gently-Used Winter Coats, Hats, Scarves, Gloves, Warm Clothing, and Boots for men, women, […]

Hanukkah Charitable Gift Toy Drive Sponsored by Brotherhood and Sisterhood

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

Wednesday 12/11- Sunday 1/5 You are invited to deposit a new, unwrapped, children's toy in the collection boxes in the TE lobby and entrances during the two weeks preceding the first night of Hanukkah. This is a fun and and simple opportunity for families to participate in acts of kindness and tzedakah this holiday season […]

Event Series Second Nurture Foster Family Support Group

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]