Annual Thanksgiving Concert: Am Echad Im Shir Echad
One Nation with One Song

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

Join us in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary for our annual thanksgiving concert celebrating Israeli music! With Cantor Elias Rosemberg, Cantor Shiree Kidron (NYC), Gilad Paz (NYC), Tutti Druyan from Boston, and a fantastic musical ensemble directed by Jeremiah Klarman. Register Here→ Ticket cost: $30.00 for adults $25.00 for seniors & students The concert is […]

Event Series Biblical and Siddur Hebrew

Biblical and Siddur Hebrew IV

Virtual

This is a continuing group with the goal focusing on understanding our Torah, Haftara and Prayers. It is however and nonetheless the foundation of the Modern Spoken Hebrew today in Israel and this is the magic of our revival and survival of generational connection, MiDor L’Dor. New registrants are welcome with prerequisite knowledge! Newcomers – […]

Event Series Bereavement Group

Bereavement Group

Virtual

This new bereavement group is open to adult children who have lost an elder parent or elder spouses who have lost a spouse, partner or friend within the last year. Disclaimer: We ask that all dialogue and information shared during the group discussion remain confidential to the participants. There is no cost to attend- but […]

Event Series Hartman Learning Initiative

Donniel Hartman: Understanding Israel Today and Imagining the Israel of Tomorrow

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

The politicization of the October 7 tragedy has deepened divisions in Israel and among Jews worldwide. Our Hartman Learning Initiative continues in person with Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute,  in conversation with Rabbi Michelle Robinson as he reflects on a year of war in Israel and shares how we can work together […]

Event Series L’Chaim

L’Chaim

Virtual

All are welcome to join us on Tuesdays to connect with friends and be inspired! Contact Tracy Schneider at tracys120@yahoo.com to RSVP and for more information.  Dec 3 @ 1pm - Annual L'Chaim Holiday Hannukah Party Featuring Steven Siagel Followed by lighting of the menorah Special Kosher catered lunch by Catering By Andrew served from […]

Event Series Modern Spoken Hebrew 4

Modern Spoken Hebrew IV

Virtual

The Sisterhood team continues – we are a working force! Thank you for your leadership in modeling and making Hebrew an important component in our community! New participants are welcome if they meet the pre-requisites. Newcomers – to assess your level & join, please contact Sigalit. Session 1 Dates: September 10, 17, 24, November 5, […]

Event Series Modern Hebrew I: Foundations

Modern Hebrew I: Foundations

Virtual

We will learn how to read, write, speak, sing and listen, with understanding, to the Modern Hebrew of today – as spoken in Israel (& here) by Israelis and connection to our heritage and the Jewish book closet. We start from the very beginning and go with the pace of the group! Everyone is welcome. […]

Yisod Hannukah Pottery Painting

The Clayroom 1408 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, United States

Join us for pottery, painting and pizza at The Clayroom in Brookline! Pizza and soft drinks will be provided, and you can buy pottery to paint (Hanukkah-themed options available). The Clayroom is located at 1408 Beacon St in Brookline and is accessible by the 66 bus line or the Green Line C. Register Here→

The History and Meaning of Jewish Liturgy

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

The siddur is the great anthology of Judaism, a living document that includes passages from each era of Jewish history. Our class will explore the meaning and history of Jewish liturgies across time and communities. We will: explore how the themes of Creation-Revelation-Redemption organize individual prayers and larger ritual cycles; explain the commonalities among the […]

Event Series Modern Spoken Hebrew V

Modern Spoken Hebrew V

Virtual

We continue our journey with great joy and pride. This is another torch holder cohort in our program, and we continue the journey! We are having fun speaking, writing, reading, singing, and watching everything in Hebrew. Struggle is part of the language acquisition game, and we take the challenges of the intermediate level forward. Thank […]