Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield

Temple Board Meeting
2025-01-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-11 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)

Jewish Meditation Circle, led by Rabbi Pam
2025-01-17 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-21 19:30 - 20:30

Shabbat Morning Celebration, Lay-led
2025-01-18 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-02-15 09:30 - 11:00

School Committee Meeting
2025-01-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-18 19:30 - 21:00

Erev Shabbat Celebration, led by Rabbi Pam
2025-01-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-14 19:30 - 21:00

One Hour Family Shabbat Celebration, led by Rabbi Pam
2025-01-25 09:30 - 10:30
Temple Emmanuel Family Service, Saturday January 25
9:30-10:30 AM in the sanctuary
Please join us for singing, praying and looking in the Torah. All adults, CHAI School students, and siblings are welcome! Children who wish will be invited to stand on the Bima with Rabbi Pam at the beginning of the service to sing Hinay Mah Tov, and again at the end of the service to sing Bim Bam Shabbat Shalom. There will also be an opportunity to come up and look inside the Torah! The service will be followed by Kiddush upstairs that will include a light snack.

Continuing Education Committee Meeting
2025-01-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-25 19:30 - 20:30

Tot Shabbat, led by Rabbi Pam
2025-02-01 09:30 - 10:30
Children and parents are welcome to bring something to share relating to trees as we celebrate Tu B’Shvat. Leaf, tree needle, pine cone, fruit that grows on a tree, photo or drawing are some ideas.

4 Chaplains Event
2025-02-02 09:00 - 10:00
On Sunday, February 2, Temple Emmanuel will welcome Paul Cancelliere and the Wakefield Veterans Advisory Board to lead the annual “Four Chaplains” memorial service. This event honors the Four Chaplains, including Rabbi Alexander D. Goode, who died rescuing civilian and military personnel as the American troop ship SS Dorchester sank on February 3, 1943. There is a memorial monument in front of the synagogue, one of several in the country, that commemorates the ultimate sacrifices made by these men of different faiths. The service begins at 9:00 AM, and it is open to the public.

Pizza & Movie Afternoon
2025-02-02 13:00 - 16:00
The Sisterhood of Temple Emmanuel invites the
Temple community, family and friends
to a
PIZZA AND MOVIE EVENT
What: Pizza lunch, movie: Kiss Me Kosher, a rom-com set in Israel, followed by a discussion
When: Sunday Feb 2, 2025
Snow Date: Feb 23, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Where: Temple Emmanuel
Cost: $10/pp Pizza, salad, beverages and dessert
Movie only: Free

RSVP by 1/29/25 to Sue Hochberg shochberg.sh@gmail.com
Please mention if you will be having lunch

Membership Committee Meeting
2025-02-03 19:30 - 21:00

House & Grounds Committee Meeting
2025-02-04 18:45 - 19:30

Ritual Committee Meeting
2025-02-04 19:30 - 21:00

Erev Shabbat Celebration, Lay-led
2025-02-07 19:30 - 21:00

Shabbat Morning Celebration, Led by Rabbi Pam
2025-02-08 09:30 - 11:30

Game Night! Beerfest!
2025-02-08 18:30 - 21:30
TEMPLE EMMANUEL’S ANNUAL GAME NIGHT & BEERFEST
Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm
(snow date Feb 23rd)
A social evening for Temple members, family and friends over 21
Kosher hotdog dinner with all the fixings, munchies,
Vegetarian Option, too (let us know)
Beverages: Beer, Wine and Soda
Games for grownups
Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Mexican Train, Dominos, Poker and more! Mahjong, Western Style unless someone can bring an American set and players bring their official cards

Bring your favorite game! Something new!
Cost: $20 per person
Pay at the door, cash or check
Please RSVP by February 1st to ensure plenty of food
Susan Hochberg shochberg.sh@gmail.com

Sisterhood Coffee & Chat-CANCELLED due to snow
2025-02-09 10:30 - 11:00

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers-CANCELLED due to snow
2025-02-09 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday, February 9, weather dependent
Time: 11 AM, see below for further information
Where: Temple Emmanuel Neighborhood
Meeting location: Temple Emmanuel 120 Chestnut St
Parking: Street parking
RSVP: Please RSVP to Sue H 781-258-7760
Additional information: The walk will start at 11, but you are welcome to come at 10:30 for a Coffee & Chat!

Volunteer at Wakefield Community Dinners
2025-02-12 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 3:30-6:30pm. 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 with Rabbi Greg, please sign up here.

Tu B'Shevat
2025-02-13

One Hour Family Shabbat Celebration, led by Rabbi Pam
2025-02-22 09:30 - 10:30
Family Celebration, Sat Feb 22, 9:30-10:30am in the sanctuary. Adults, Chai School students, siblings and preschoolers are invited! Children who wish will be invited to stand on the Bima with Rabbi Pam at the beginning to sing Hinay Mah Tov, and at the end to sing Bim Bam Shabbat Shalom. Parents and kids will also be invited to come up during the celebration to look inside the Torah! The celebration will be followed by Kiddush upstairs, including a light snack.

Tot Shabbat, led by Rabbi Pam
2025-03-01 09:30 - 10:30

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2025-03-02 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday March 2, 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

Women in World Jazz
2025-03-02 14:00 - 16:00
WOMEN IN WORLD JAZZ
A tribute to women composers from the US and around the globe
Temple Emmanuel
March 2 at 2:00 PM
Women in World Jazz, a performing 5 piece ensemble, was founded by Tal Shalom-
Kobi in 2015. Women in World Jazz aims to expose audiences to different cultures
through music, with a variety of music backgrounds including jazz, folk, pop, rock and
blues.
WIWJ director and Berklee college of music faculty, Tal Shalom-Kobi, has been active in the
music history arena for the past 20 years, researching and performing music written by women
from the USA and around the world. The group Women in World Jazz features world music
composed by women composers and lyricists past and present. From USA Blues and Jazz styles,
the group ventures to Latin America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East to celebrate the
diversity and power of creativity.
Women In World Jazz brings together women of different nationalities with extensive
experience in performance and education. The music is easy to relate to, diverse and engaging.
All members of the group are accomplished musicians playing a variety of music ranging from
Jazz to world/ethnic. For individual bios go to WIWJ website.
Womeninworldjazz.net
To RSVP: Call the Temple at 781-245-1886 and select option 5
Tickets:
18 and older $25
13-17 $10
6-12 $5
5 and under, free
Cash or check made payable to Temple Emmanuel at the door
Thanks to partial support from:
Mass Cultural Council, Wakefield Chapter and The Jewish Women’s Endowment Fund of the North Shore
