The PURe IMagination Show

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

Take a lead role as we retell the story of the Book of Esther like you’ve never imagined before. A one-woman show with multiple characters, puppets, audience participation, games, and tons of humor! Cantor Evelyn Goldfinger, also known as "Ms. Eve", is a performer, playwright, theater director and educator, devoted to theater for young audiences […]

Rabbi David Wolpe: Harvard, Antisemitism, and Resilience

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

After a 25-year career as the Senior Rabbi of Temple Sinai in Los Angeles, a bestselling author, and a national thought leader, Rabbi David Wolpe retired from the pulpit last year, preparing for a quiet capstone as a visiting scholar at Harvard Divinity School. As we all now know, this year has been anything but […]

Movie Screening: A Cantor’s Head

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

Boston premier of the movie A Cantor's Head. Free for everyone! After the movie Cantor Elias Rosemberg will be in conversation with the director of this movie, Erik Greenberg Anjou!

Event Series A Taste of Shabbat Alive

A Taste of Shabbat Alive

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

Join us in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary for a musical Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing, dancing, and stories, geared specifically for families with young children from birth to age 5. After services, join us for a free festive Shabbat dinner in Adelson Community Hall - it’s a perfect place to meet other young […]

Event Series Chamber Music Concerts

Chamber Music Concerts

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

This concert features the return of violinist Sarita Kwok and cellist Alexandre Lecarme, members the amazing Arabella (String) Quartet. Join us in-person or on livestream! About The Performers Sarita Kwok Born in Australia to Chinese parents, Kwok has performed as a solo artist, recitalist, and chamber musician throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. Frequently sought […]

Event Series A Taste of Shabbat Alive

A Taste of Shabbat Alive

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

Join us in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary for a musical Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing, dancing, and stories, geared specifically for families with young children from birth to age 5. After services, join us for a free festive Shabbat dinner in Adelson Community Hall - it’s a perfect place to meet other young […]

Event Series Hartman Learning Initiative

Donniel Hartman: The War in Israel – Reflecting Back and Looking Ahead

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

As the Israel-Hamas war enters its 4th month, moral, ethical and philosophical questions continue to dominate the discourse. Our Temple Emanuel Hartman Learning Initiative continues in person in February with Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute, in conversation with Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz about the critical questions of this moment, the obligations […]

Event Series Chamber Music Concerts

Chamber Music Concerts

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

Jan Müller-Szeraws (cello) and Randall Hodgkinson (piano) will open this year's exciting free Chamber Music Concert series with works by Schumann, Bernstein, and Bloch. Jan, a soloist with a degree from Boston University, has performed with many U.S. and world orchestras and is also a recording artist and teacher. Join us in-person or on livestream! […]

Event Series A Taste of Shabbat Alive

A Taste of Shabbat Alive

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

Join us in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary for a musical Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing, dancing, and stories, geared specifically for families with young children from birth to age 5. After services, join us for a free festive Shabbat dinner in Adelson Community Hall - it’s a perfect place to meet other young […]

Main Shabbat Morning Service with Guest Speaker Dr. Lynne Heller

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

Beloved Temple Emanuel Member Dr. Lynne Heller joins Rabbi Wesley Gardenswartz, Rabbi Michelle Robinson, Hazzan Elias Rosemberg, Hazzan Sheini Daniel J. Nesson and Aliza Berger in the Samuel Chiel Sanctuary. Our sanctuary service includes spirited congregational singing, a weekly Torah commentary, the commemoration and celebration of lifecycle moments and a sermon. Topic - God's Afikomen: […]

Event Series A Taste of Shabbat Alive

A Taste of Shabbat Alive

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

Join us in the Rabbi Samuel Chiel Sanctuary for a musical Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing, dancing, and stories, geared specifically for families with young children from birth to age 5. After services, join us for a free festive Shabbat dinner in Adelson Community Hall - it’s a perfect place to meet other young […]

Meeting this Moment: An Evening with Yehuda Kurtzer

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

Our Temple Emanuel Hartman Learning Initiative continues in person in November with Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute. In the aftermath of the tragic events of October 7, we have seen an unprecedented response from the Jewish community in love, solidarity, and philanthropy. Join Yehuda Kurtzer, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute, […]