Throwback Lay Led Shabbat Morning Celebration with Torah Study
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)

Linden Tree Presents Southern Rail Concert
2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00
LINDEN TREE PRESENTS
SOUTHERN RAIL BLUEGRASS
Sunday, April 26 at 2 PM
When: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2 PM Doors open at 1:30 PM
Admission: $25, under 18 only $10, thanks to support in part by Massachusetts Cultural Council, Wakefield Chapter. WUMB members receive a $2 discount with their membership card.
Cash or Check is accepted at the door.
Reservations are recommended by calling or texting 781-521-3564. Leave your name and phone number and how many tickets you want reserved. Confirmation will be returned.
Where: Temple Emmanuel, 120 Chestnut St. Wakefield. Handicapped accessible.
Sponsored by Linden Tree Concerts and Temple Emmanuel
For more information: www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org or 781-521-3564

“Bluegrass with a touch of gospel is back at the Linden Tree in Wakefield with fan favorites: Southern Rail on Sunday, April 26th at 2 pm. Celebrating over forty years of performing, Southern Rail’s bluegrass is high-octane exuberant fun, with lush harmonies, irrepressible humor and sparkling banjo, mandolin, and guitar.
The vocal harmonies are exquisite and the musicianship is impeccable – Radio Star, Ireland. The group has released 11 recordings to wide acclaim. Their special Bluegrass Gospel compilation entitled “Glory Train” was nominated for the Best Gospel Recording of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. The group just re-released their ever-popular CD, “Live at the Linden Tree”, a special recording made during their unforgettable 30th anniversary concert at the Linden Tree Coffeehouse.The band’s two founding members, guitarist Jim Muller and bassist Sharon Horovitch, were recently inducted by the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance, into their Bluegrass Hall of Fame.”
JIM MULLER, Guitar and Lead Vocals: Jim was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. Jim is the band’s principal lead singer and songwriter. Jim’s rich, distinctive lead vocals and offbeat humor have become one of the group’s trademarks. A guitarist for over 40 years, he is also known for his polished flat-picking and rock-solid rhythm. Jim was also a respected staff-writer for Bluegrass Now Magazine (Rolla, MO). His regular feature on sound reinforcement, titled “Plugged In”, received a great deal of international attention.
SHARON HOROVITCH, Acoustic Bass and Harmony Vocals: Aggressive, creative and irrepressible, Sharon is known for her limber bass work, infectious smile and her tireless energy on stage and off. She also sings tenor and high-baritone harmonies. Sharon started playing bass while a grad student at MIT, (which is where she met Jim) and she never looked back. Sharon and Jim are co-founders of Southern Rail.
RICHARD STILLMAN, Banjo and Harmony Vocals: Rich has been playing bluegrass banjo for over 30 years.. Rich was New Jersey banjo champion in 1983, as well as the 2002 and 2003 New England banjo champion. He is a six-time winner of the annual banjo contest held at Lowell, Massachusetts (1985-1995). Rich has been a regular on the faculty of Banjo Camp North, has taught bluegrass banjo classes for Boston Bluegrass Union, and is an adjunct faculty member of Tufts University.
JOHN TIBERT, Mandolin and Harmony Vocals: Hailing from Northboro, MA, John started playing guitar at age 14. But once he heard Dave Grisman on”Old and in the Way”, his life was never the same. He’s been addicted to bluegrass ever since. He’s a prolific songwriter and also has taught mandolin for over a decade. John’s mandolin playing is fluid, lyrical and from the heart, and his superb bass vocals are a powerful addition to the group’s signature quartet harmonies.
One of the most significant groups in contemporary bluegrass…on the cutting edge of creativity. – Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine, VA
The Linden Tree Coffeehouse in its 41st season of acoustic music is located iat Temple Emmanuel, 120 Chestnut St. Wakefield, MA 01880 which is handicapped accessible. We thank the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Wakefield Arts Council for supporting our concert series that has allowed us to bring quality programming to our community. Linden Tree also supports Fair Trade Music Local 1000. For more information see www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org and our page on Facebook.

Visiting Moms Group
2026-04-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 12:00

CHAI School Classes
2026-04-28 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-05 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-12 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-19 15:30 - 18:00

Continuing Education Committee Meeting
2026-04-28 19:30 - 20:30

School Committee Meeting
2026-04-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-19 19:30 - 21:00

Continuing Education: Kosher Basics in the Hebrew Bible
2026-04-29 19:30 - 20:30
Join the Class
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Shabbat, Prayers and Pizza - Join the CHAI School Celebration - Erev Shabbat Celebration at 6:00 PM
2026-05-01 18:00 - 20:00
Please join us for some Shabbat songs followed by a community dinner. We’ll provide the pizza and salad, you bring a dessert to share! Everyone is welcome.

RSVP here:
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Tot Shabbat
2026-05-02 09:30 - 10:30

Sisterhood Annual Meeting
2026-05-03 19:30 - 20:30

Membership Committee Meeting
2026-05-04 19:30 - 21:00

Lag B'Omer - No Service
2026-05-05

House & Grounds Committee Meeting
2026-05-05 18:45 - 19:30

Ritual Committee Meeting
2026-05-05 19:30 - 21:00

Erev Shabbat Celebration
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-15 19:30 - 20:30

Shabbat Morning Celebration - Torah Study Session
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:30

Temple Reads: Heart of A Stranger - An Unlikely Rabbi's Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging
2026-05-10 19:00 - 20:30
Heart of A Stranger – An Unlikely Rabbi’s Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging
by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
May 10 at 7:00 PM
From the first Asian American to be ordained as a rabbi, a stirring account of one woman’s journey from feeling like an outsider to becoming one of the most admired religious leaders in the world
Angela Buchdahl was born in Seoul, the daughter of a Korean Buddhist mother and Jewish American father. Profoundly spiritual from a young age, by sixteen she felt the first stirrings to become a rabbi. Despite the naysayers and periods of self-doubt—Would a mixed-race woman ever be seen as authentically Jewish or chosen to lead a congregation?—she stayed the course, which took her first to Yale, then to rabbinical school, and finally to the pulpit of one of the largest, most influential congregations in the world.
Today, Angela Buchdahl inspires Jews and non-Jews alike with her invigorating, joyful approach to worship and her belief in the power of faith, gratitude, and responsibility for one another, regardless of religion. She does not shy away from difficult topics, from racism within the Jewish community and the sexism she confronted when she aspired to the top job to rising antisemitism today. Buchdahl teaches how these challenges, which can make one feel like a stranger, can ultimately be the source of our greatest empathy and strength.
Angela Buchdahl has gone from outsider to officiant, from feeling estranged to feeling embraced—and she’s emerged with a deep conviction that we are all bound to a larger whole and mission. She has written a book that is both memoir and spiritual guide for everyday living, which is exactly what so many of us crave right now. (Amazon)

Join Temple Reads
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Temple Board Meeting
2026-05-12 19:00 - 19:30

Annual Meeting
2026-05-12 19:30 - 21:00

Volunteer at Wakefield Community Dinners
2026-05-13 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, please sign up here.
Contact Bev Weiner if you have any questions: theweino@aol.com

Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) No Service
2026-05-15

End-of-Year CHAI School Celebration/Graduation Ceremony
2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:30
Please use this link to RSVP: https://evite.me/HPayf2VVhj

Linden Tree Presents Rob Flax Boom Chick Trio
2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:00
Linden Tree Concerts Presents
Rob Flax Boom Chick Trio on Sunday, May 17 at 2 PM
The Linden Tree Concert series has a fabulous show for audiences of all ages on Sunday, May 17th from 2 to 4 PM. Rooted in equal parts hot swing, snarky songwriting, and lyrical storytelling, this energetic trio of virtuoso violin, guitar, and bass plus three part harmony vocals will transport you to a speakeasy somewhere in the back of a bar. You might not be able to sit still in your seat, and you’ll probably have a smile on your face most of the show! “Hotshot swing, crackerjack instrumentals, superb harmonies & hysterical stagecraft” —The Folk Project
Rob Flax possesses a rare combination of skills: he is an award-winning violinist, classically trained but known for his jazz and improvisational pyrotechnics and irresistible grooves, plus a deep knowledge of American fiddle traditions. He’s also a powerhouse vocalist, capable of silky crooning a la Nat King Cole or visceral Chicago blues shouts, and a consummate songwriter with lyrical depth to complement the instrumental virtuosity.
Rob Flax’s Boom Chick Trio adds guitar, upright bass, and three part vocals to the mix, elevating Rob’s eclectic originals with intricate instrumental interplay, tight vocal harmonies, and irreverent humor. Joining Rob is Slava Tolstoy, a Boston based guitarist, singer and producer, originally from St. Petersburg Russia. Slava’s original songs are best described as energetic pop-rock with tight arrangements, virtuoso soloing and deep and meaningful lyrics in the best traditions of Russian rock. Chris Sartori is a bassist, percussionist, and multi-instrumentalist currently based out of Boston.
Throughout 10+ years touring nationally with Americana genre-defiers, Twisted Pine, Chris has studiously carved out a niche as the funkiest bassist in bluegrass. A graduate of the Jazz program at Umass Amherst, Chris is a lifelong student of music, dedicated to groove, improvisation, and bringing the music to life each night. Each has been in more award winning traveling groups that we could list here.
Tickets for this show will be $25 and $10 for those under 18. WUMB members receive a $2 discount with their membership card. We accept cash or personal check at the door. Because this is a popular show, reservations are recommended by calling or texting 781-521-3564.
The Linden Tree Coffeehouse in its 41st season of acoustic music has relocated to Temple Emmanuel, 120 Chestnut St. Wakefield, MA 01880 which is handicapped accessible. We thank the Massachusetts Cultural Council and Wakefield Arts Council for supporting our concert series that has allowed us to bring quality programming to our community. Linden Tree also supports Fair Trade Music Local 1000. For more information, see www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org and our page on Facebook.
“Way more fun than squirrels in a bag of nuts… Smokin’ great” —Patrice O’Neill, Wintergrass
Admission: $25 adults (Under 18, $10)
Cash or check at the door
SUNDAY shows 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Temple Emmanuel
(Handicapped Accessible)
120 Chestnut St.
Wakefield MA 01880
Info & Reservations 781-521-3564
www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org

Ways & Means Committee Meeting
2026-05-18 20:00 - 21:00
