Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield

Open House Celebration!
2025-09-07 10:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)

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

Volunteer at Wakefield Community Dinners
2025-09-10 15:30 - 18:30

Erev Shabbat Celebration
2025-09-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-03 19:30 - 21:00

Shabbat Morning Celebration
2025-09-13 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-20 09:30 - 11:00

Pot Luck, Havdalah and Selichot Program
2025-09-13 18:30 - 21:30
6:30 PM: Pot Luck
~7:45 PM: Havdalah
~8:00 PM: Selichot

POT LUCK!!

Bring a dish that we can all share, such as:

Pasta (macaroni and cheese, creamy broccoli Alfredo…)
Dairy (cheese & crackers, cheese blintzes…)
Fish (salmon loaf, tuna casserole…)
Veggies (salad, raw sticks with a dip…)
Beans, grains, legumes (bean salad, quinoa casserole…)

NO MEAT

Drinks & desserts will be provided

Please RSVP with what you will be bringing (10 mac ‘n cheese dishes would be awesome, but…) – Susan at svitz9@gmail.com by 9/11

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2025-09-14 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday September 14, 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 Reads: Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff
2025-09-14 19:30 - 21:00
Last Twilight in Paris
by Pam Jenoff
Sunday, September 14 at 7:30 PM via Zoom
Join Temple Reads
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88983374587?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 889 8337 4587
Passcode: [REDACTED]

A Parisian department store, a mysterious necklace and a woman’s quest to unlock a decade-old mystery are at the center of this riveting novel of love and survival, from New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff
London, 1953. Louise is still adjusting to her postwar role as a housewife when she discovers a necklace in a box at a secondhand shop. The box is marked with the name of a department store in Paris, and she is certain she has seen the necklace before, when she worked with the Red Cross in Nazi-occupied Europe —and that it holds the key to the mysterious death of her friend Franny during the war.
Following the trail of clues to Paris, Louise seeks help from her former boss Ian, with whom she shares a romantic history. The necklace leads them to discover the dark history of Lévitan—a once-glamorous department store that served as a Nazi prison, and Helaine, a woman who was imprisoned there, torn apart from her husband when the Germans invaded France.
Louise races to find the connection between the necklace, the department store and Franny’s death. But nothing is as it seems, and there are forces determined to keep the truth buried forever. Inspired by the true story of Lévitan, Last Twilight in Paris is both a gripping mystery and an unforgettable story about sacrifice, resistance and the power of love to transcend in even the darkest hours. (Amazon)

Ways & Means Committee Meeting
2025-09-15 19:30 - 21:00

School Committee Meeting
2025-09-16 19:30 - 21:00

Jewish Meditation Circle
2025-09-19 19:30 - 20:30

Set Up Sanctuary for the High Holidays/ Machzorim Pick-up
2025-09-21 09:30 - 11:30

Erev Rosh Hashanah
2025-09-22 19:00 - 21:00

Rosh Hashanah First Day Services
2025-09-23 09:30 - 12:30

Tashlich at the Lake
2025-09-23 16:00 - 16:30
Join Rabbi Micah and our wonderful community on September 23 at 4 pm for a joyful and meaningful Rosh Hashanah Tashlich celebration surrounded by the beauty of nature! Come gather with us by Lake Quannapowitt as we embark on this special afternoon, starting with an inspiring Shofar blast! Together, we can symbolically cast our prayers into the waters by tossing small pebbles and sticks, creating a beautiful moment of intention. Let’s lift our spirits as Rabbi Micah leads us in delightful songs that fill our hearts with joy. Another Shofar blast will call us back, and we’ll conclude our gathering to celebrate our community! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect and welcome new friends, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. We can’t wait to see you there!
**What is Tashlich?**
Tashlich is a beautiful ritual typically observed on the afternoon of the first day of Rosh Hashanah. The term “Tashlich” derives from the Hebrew root **sha’lach**, which means “to cast out.” This reflective practice encourages us to release our transgressions and seek renewal for the year ahead.
The essence of Tashlich unfolds at a body of water such as a stream, lake, or ocean, where participants may cast seeds or small sticks into the water while singing uplifting songs. This symbolic act is inspired by the book of Micah 7:18-20 and the Thirteen Attributes which are recited during Rosh Hashanah, including the phrase “casting sins into the sea.” Though the exact origins of Tashlich are somewhat unclear, it was first mentioned by the Maharil (Jacob ben Moses Moellin), a prominent Talmudist from 15th-century Europe.
The tradition has evolved over time; for example, some communities in the U.S. used to feed breadcrumbs and such to birds and fish during Tashlich, but many have recognized that this can be detrimental to wildlife. To promote environmental awareness, many communities now participate in “reverse Tashlich,” where instead of adding items to the water, we clean up debris from the shores, ensuring our waterways are healthy for all living creatures.
May it inspire us as we embark on our new journey together, envisioning a brighter year ahead, growing community, and guided by the rich sounds of Jewish life.
**L’Shanah Tovah** – wishing you a truly wonderful and blessed New Year 5786!

Rosh Hashanah Second Day Services
2025-09-24 09:30 - 12:30

Erev Shabbat Shuvah Celebration
2025-09-26 19:30 - 21:00

Shabbat Shuvah Morning Celebration
2025-09-27 09:30 - 11:00

Special House & Grounds Committee Meeting
2025-09-29 19:30 - 21:00

Back-to-School Night for CHAI School Parents
2025-09-30 18:30 - 20:00

Erev Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre
2025-10-01 18:15 - 19:30

Yom Kippur Morning Service
2025-10-02 09:30 - 13:00

Mincha/Nei'ilah
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:00

Break Fast
2025-10-02 19:10 - 20:30

Tot Shabbat
2025-10-04 09:30 - 10:30

Return Sanctuary to Normal Use, Return Machzorim & Set Up the Sukkah
2025-10-05 09:30 - 11:30

Linden Tree Concerts Presents Christine Lavin
2025-10-05 14:00 - 16:00
The Linden Tree Concert 41st Season will continue on Sunday, October 5th with the often humorous, often clever singer-songwriter CHRISTINE LAVIN, at 2:00 PM.

Christine Lavin has been called the Folk World’s long reigning Queen of the Intelligently Absurd. The title of one of her earlier albums, “I Don’t Make This Stuff Up, I Just Make it Rhyme” says it all. Christine Lavin is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/recording artist/author/videographer who has been based in New York City since 1976. Her latest album, her 25th, ON MY WAY TO HOOTERVILLE, includes 10 new songs and one re-worked song, “Ramblin’ Waltz,” a re-telling of her time in 1975 when she was one of the entourage drivers for the first week of the tour of the The Rolling Thunder Revue.

Christine has an eye for the ironic and the absurd in the news and everyday life, and puts it into song. She dresses it all up in skillful guitar work, electronic loops and wonderful gimmicks. She has won numerous awards for her songwriting and her book, COLD PIZZA FOR BREAKFAST: A MEM-WHA??. Supportive of other songwriters she admires, Christine has produced ten compilation, showcasing 100 songwriters. Her song AMOEBA HOP, a science music book illustrated by Betsy Franco recived a “Best Book Award” from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

“It is precisely her take on the ordinary that makes her work so extraordinary.”
– Village Voice.

If you haven’t experienced a Christine Lavin concert, make your reservation soon as seats are limited.

Reservations: 1-978-326-7905.

Admission: $25, those under 18 are $10. Pay cash or check at the door.

Erev Sukkot Family Celebration followed by Wine & Cheese in the Sukkah
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:30
