Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield

Membership Committee Meeting
2025-12-01 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)

Lunch & Learn Torah & Midrash - Joseph
2025-12-02 12:30 - 13:30
We will explore key midrashic insights into the formative years of Joseph’s life.

Join Lunch & Learn
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/8308912968?pwd=NspIL2UhrALNiikL4yIkhurXsxEP5q.1&omn=82395049873
Meeting ID: 830 891 2968
Passcode: 9x3fVf

CHAI School Classes
2025-12-02 15:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-09 15:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-16 15:30 - 18:00

House & Grounds Committee Meeting
2025-12-02 18:45 - 19:30

Ritual Committee Meeting
2025-12-02 19:30 - 21:00

Shabbat Shirah Community Potluck Dinner
2025-12-05 18:00 - 19:30
Please join our Temple community for a Shabbat potluck dinner with songs led by our CHAI school students. Details and RSVP here:
https://evite.me/zwsQVAKt5G

Tot Shabbat
2025-12-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-03 09:30 - 10:30

Bowling for All Ages!
2025-12-06 17:00 - 19:30
TEMPLE EMMANUEL Bowling Party for All Ages!
BRING FRIENDS AND FAMILY…

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

WAKEFIELD BOWLADROME
96 WATER STREET
WAKEFIELD
Did you know there used to be a Temple Bowling league for many
years? The Bowladrome is a historical trip back in time.

$25 FOR 13 AND OLDER, $10 FOR 12 and under
$10 for CHEERLEADERS (not bowling, but eating!)

CASH AT THE DOOR

Cost will include shoe rental, alleys for 3 strings or 2 hours
Pizza and a beverage will be provided
Please reserve your space by December 3
Liz Freeman: LindenTree85@comcast.net

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2025-12-07 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday December 7, 2025 weather permitting
Time: 11:00 AM
Where: Breakheart Reservation
Meeting location: Northeast Regional High School 100 Hemlock Rd. Wakefield.
Parking: Parking lot in front of the building. Please note that there is construction going on, a new school, but parking is still available
RSVP: Sue Hochberg shochberg.sh@gmail.com. Please let me know if you are coming so we don’t leave without you.
Trail information: 3 mile paved loop, hilly in places, rest area/bathroom 1/2 way.
Sue H’s Cell: 781-258-7760

Temple Board Meeting
2025-12-09 19:30 - 21:00

Volunteer at Wakefield Community Dinners
2025-12-10 15:30 - 18:30
Mitzvah opportunity! Temple Emmanuel is now partnered with Wakefield Community Dinners. Held at Most Blessed Sacrament in Wakefield, the Community Dinners happen the 2nd Wednesday of every month, with the opportunity to feed 80+ neighbors and friends from Wakefield, Stoneham, Melrose and towns as far as Medford, Salem and Norwood.
Volunteer hours are 3:30-6:30 PM. Guests come as families or alone. Although many are experiencing food insecurity, most are impacted with social isolation. We provide a hot meal, salad, bread, desserts, and most importantly, camaraderie.
If you’d like to have fun, share smiles, and engage in holy work, please sign up here.
Contact Bev Weiner if you have any questions: theweino@aol.com

Adult Education: Reconstructing Jewish Approaches to Food, Sex, and Shabbat
2025-12-10 19:30 - 20:30
This series invites you to deepen your understanding of how Reconstructionist Judaism and contemporary thought intertwine. Together, we’ll explore Jewish civilization through the Five-Stage theory of Rabbi Mordecai M. Kaplan, embracing the evolving, dynamic spirit at the core of our community.

Our second session, on December 10 at 7:30 pm, will focus on how Reconstructionist Judaism thoughtfully engages with the complexities of real life—addressing meaningful topics such as food, sexuality, and the evolving observance of Shabbat, all from an inclusive and progressive perspective.
In our tradition, a daily blessing reminds us, “Thank you for granting me the gift of learning.” May this inspire us all to seek new understanding and grow together in our journey as a community.
Future sessions in 2026 will include a series on exploring of Jewish views of the afterlife. We hope you’ll join us for these meaningful and engaging one-hour learning sessions!

Rabbi Micah & the Continuing Education Committee

Join the class
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Meeting ID: 830 891 2968
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Erev Shabbat Celebration
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-02 19:30 - 21:00

Shabbat Morning Celebration with Torah Reading
2025-12-13 09:30 - 11:00

Trivia Night
2025-12-13 18:30 - 20:30
Bring a friend, form a new team, or play by yourself so you don’t have to share the prize!
Trivia Night at Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield on December 13th, 2025, starting at 6:30 PM.
Drinks and vegetarian snacks provided.
$5 for members, $10 for non-members.
RSVP here:
https://forms.gle/gYpwLeZQ8JDhHQAaA

Chanukah, First Night
2025-12-14

CHAI School Chanukah Festival
2025-12-14 10:30 - 12:00

Reading's Annual Community Menorah Lighting
2025-12-14 17:00

Ways & Means Committee Meeting
2025-12-15 19:30 - 21:00

School Committee Meeting
2025-12-16 19:30 - 21:00

Special Erev Shabbat Hanukkah Celebration with Guest Clergy and Elected Wakefield Leaders
2025-12-19 19:30 - 20:30

Shabbat Morning Torah Study - Following Introductory Prayers, a Study of Judith, an Heroic Woman of the Hanukkah Story
2025-12-20 09:30 - 11:00

Chanukah, Eighth Night
2025-12-21

Sisterhood-Temple Chanukah Celebration - Bring your Menorahs!
2025-12-21 17:00 - 19:00

Continuing Education Committee CANCELLED
2025-12-23 19:30 - 21:00

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers CANCELLED
2026-01-04 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday January 4, 2026 weather permitting
Time: 11:00 AM
Where: Breakheart Reservation
Meeting location: Northeast Regional High School, 100 Hemlock Rd, Wakefield.
Parking: Parking lot in front of the building. Please note that there is construction going on, a new school, but parking is still available
RSVP: Sue Hochberg shochberg.sh@gmail.com. Please let me know if you are coming so we don’t leave without you.
Trail information: 3 mile paved loop, hilly in places, rest area/bathroom 1/2 way.
Sue H’s Cell: 781-258-7760
