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 […]

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

March of the Living Info Session

Gann Chapel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Come meet our March of the Living Guide: Shelley Trachtenberg! Trip Dates: Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 - Thursday, May 1st, 2025 About Shelley Trachtenberg Shelley Kleiman Trachtenberg is a licensed Israel Tour Guide Educator and guide to Jewish Heritage Sites in Poland, as well as a trained guide at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. She has […]

Hartman Learning with Yossi Klein Halevi
After October 7: The End of the Post-Holocaust Era

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

Our Hartman Learning Initiative continues in person at Temple Emanuel on November 20, 2024 with Yossi Klein Halevi in conversation with Seth Klarman, CEO of The Baupost Group. In the nearly 80 years following the Holocaust, the Jewish people saw the realization of two long-held dreams: the reclamation of our homeland and the development of […]

Event Series Torah for our Times

Torah for our Times

Virtual

With Rabbi Michelle Robinson While some of the difficulties we face today are new, grappling with an uncertain world is an age-old challenge. Our Jewish tradition offers us a timeless toolbox of traditional texts that offer us ancient wisdom we can apply to our modern challenges. Join us each Thursday morning as we grapple with […]

Event Series Adult Day Drop Off

Adult Day Drop Off

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

Temple Emanuel Senior Fund presents Adult Day Drop Off for spouses who have early to mid stage memory loss. Join us at Reisman Hall for 2 1/2 hours to have a light dairy lunch snack and engage in meaningful activities with staff from Adelaide of Newton Centre, A Benchmark Mind & Memory Experience. Sample activities: […]

Event Series Seated Zumba Gold

Seated Zumba Gold

Virtual

With Ketty Rosenfeld Thursday afternoons | 4 – 5 pm Session Dates: Oct 10, 31; Nov 7, 14, 21; Dec 5; Jan 9, 23, 30; Feb 6, 13, 20; March 6, 13; April 3, 10, 17; May 1, 22, 29 Join us Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 871 2457 6849 We are grateful for a participant's […]

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 […]

D’var in the Bar

Time Out Market 401 Park Drive, Boston, MA, United States

Join Yisod and Repair the World for an exciting evening of great conversation, learning, and delicious food and drinks! Register to reserve your seat and then you can explore all the fabulous foods and drinks available for purchase. We can't wait to see you there! Cost: $10 Register Here→

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!