Event Series Drop-In Play

Drop-In Play

Housman Activity Center 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

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 Fund for Parenting Education

Joshua Leifer in Conversation with Rabbi Gardenswartz about Tablets Shattered

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

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation between Joshua Leifer, esteemed journalist and author of Tablets Shattered, and Rabbi Gardenswartz. Tablets Shattered unpacks the history and future of American Jewish identity, pulling on the experiences and understanding of Jewish groups of all denominations and political beliefs. Especially poignant in these uncertain times is Leifer's exploration of […]

Event Series Modern Spoken Hebrew II

Modern Spoken Hebrew II

Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options) 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

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 an opportunity for all interested parents to enjoy the Hebrew learning, have an opportunity to share experiences within your family and enjoy the journey of […]

Joan Leegant Book Talk: Displaced Persons – Winner of the New American Fiction Prize

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

We are so excited to have Joan come to Temple Emanuel to discuss her new book: Displaced Persons, a collection of Jewish short stories, half set in Israel, half in the States. The Times of Israel calls it "Prophetic...Leegant ponders both the Jewish and Israeli experiences in contemporary life.” Hadassah Magazine says: “Deeply affecting collection […]

Event Series Yisod Shabbat Dinner

Yisod Trivia Shabbat Dinner

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

Yisod Shabbat Dinners are back! Bring you’re A game and join us for a Trivia Night Shabbat! No topic is off-limits, so make sure to brush up on everything! Grab a drink, meet your team, and get ready for a night of fun! Register Here→

Event Series Talmud Class with Our Clergy

Talmud Class with Our Clergy

Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options) 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Start Shabbat each week with a special hour of learning and discussion on a variety of Jewish issues with Wes, Michelle, Elias, Aliza and Dan as our clergy team connects the lessons of our sacred texts with the realities of our lives. The clergy team will close with a song that leads into Shabbat morning […]

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!  

Volunteer to Write Postcards Informing Voters of their Rights!

Leventhal-Sidman Community Court 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Ohio has passed many restrictive voting laws in the past few years, and the campaign is focused on informing OH voters about these new laws so that voters have the best chance of having their votes counted. The effort is non-partisan and aimed at educating voters about what they need to do to successfully participate […]

Preschool Parent Brunch

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

Sisterhood is sponsoring a brunch for preschool parents at Temple Emanuel.  This is a great time for preschool parents to gather over coffee and bagels while your children are happily playing with our babysitters.  Relax and catch up with other parents and celebrate the upcoming school year! Please bring your children to our sitters outside […]

Event Series Library Adventure!

Library Adventure!

Rabbi Marshall R. Lifson Library 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Join us for an exciting storytime experience with our amazing librarian, Deb Abner, designed for little ones ages 0-5. We will read epic stories, do activities and crafts together, and of course have a delicious snack.  After the program, kids will have the opportunity to check out books to read at home! Register Here→ This […]