Count the Omer with TBE
- Spiritual Practice
Join Rabbi Saphire each evening on social media to count the Omer, including a blessing for counting each day, as well as an intention or spiritual practice for you to reflect upon or enact.
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Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation
- Community Engagement
Help the Racial Justice Initiative provide summer meals for students from the William Monroe Trotter School.
Adult Weekend in Montreal (Offsite)
- Community Engagement
Join other TBE members in their 50s, 60s and early 70s for a fun long weekend in Montreal! Registration closes Wednesday, March 19 at 11:59 pm.
TBE Table
- Community Engagement
Volunteer to help provide meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity in our community.
Circles of Connection | Peer-led Support Circles for Parents of School Age Children (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Participate in a pilot initiative in Boston's Jewish community fostering support and care amid trauma, stress, and rising antisemitism through peer-led circles.
Learn to Play Mahjong (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Discover mahjong in this beginner-friendly course! Learn the basics over four weeks in a fun, supportive environment.
May 2025 Ending Hunger Initiative Meeting (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join TBE’s Ending Hunger Initiative, a congregant-led effort to combat food insecurity through education, advocacy, and direct service. Help raise awareness and take action to end hunger in Massachusetts.
Jewish Heritage Night at the Red Sox (Offsite)
- Community Engagement
Join the Temple Beth Elohim community for a night of fun at Fenway!
Fee:
$59
Exploring Jewish Art and Identity: From Illuminated Manuscripts to Contemporary Expressions (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Explore Jewish identity through art history, from illuminated manuscripts to contemporary works, examining how artists express faith, culture, and memory.
Being “The Chosen People” (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Vanessa Harper to examine the complex concept of Jewish "chosenness" through history, exploring how theologians and thinkers have interpreted this special relationship with God.
Caregiver Support Group for Cognitive Decline (Online)
- Community Engagement
Weekly support group for those who care for and about loved ones experiencing cognitive decline, led by Tamar Forman.
TBE Holy Singers (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join Cantor Zell for TBE's Holy Singers, a second-year music project where we gather without musical scores to share our passion for singing, explore new melodies, and create spontaneous harmonies.
Book Club | “Signal Fires” by Dani Shapiro (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Gather with other book lovers to discuss a chosen book each month. This month, we will read "Signal Fires" by Dani Shapiro.
Yoga with Stephanie: Spring Session 2 (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join experienced yoga teacher Stephanie Javaheri for a weekly mindful yoga ‘work in’ to cultivate awareness physically and mentally.
Canasta Learning (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Learn Canasta in 4 fun, beginner-friendly classes! Small groups, step-by-step instruction, and hands-on practice make it easy to master the game and start playing with confidence. Join us today! Registration closes April 16.
Music Club | Fiddler: A New Look (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join Jerry Goldberg and Don Drourr as they take a new look at Fiddler.
Naming of Baby Boy Callman (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for the naming of Rabbi Jordy and Matthew Callman's son.
Circles of Connection | Peer-led Support Circles for Adults (Online)
- Community Engagement
Participate in a pilot initiative in Boston's Jewish community fostering support and care amid trauma, stress, and rising antisemitism through peer-led circles.
Historical Perspective: The Nazi Fascist State (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Hitler and the Nazi Party were voted into power in early 1930s Germany. Join Yoni Kadden for a four-class journey into this critical moment in history.
May 2025 Tikkun Olam Leadership Meeting (In Person)
- Community Engagement
We invite you to join us as we strengthen our social justice work, deepen relationships, and strategize for meaningful action.
Havayah End of Year BBQ & Parallel Parent Learning Program (Hybrid)
- Toddler to Teen
Celebrate with Havayah friends! Enjoy food, games, music, and a summer send-off. Parents welcome—join us at 8:00 pm to hear about next year’s options!
Red Cross Blood Drive | May 2025 (In Person)
- Community Engagement
The American Red Cross has a constant and ongoing need for blood donations. Please schedule your next donation appointment now to help prevent another blood shortage.
Circles of Connection | Peer-led Support Circles for Adults 50 and Older (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Participate in a pilot initiative in Boston's Jewish community fostering support and care amid trauma, stress, and rising antisemitism through peer-led circles.
Mahjong (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Do you want to learn to play? Or do you want to play a weekly game? Join us on Thursday afternoons!
Havayah: Senior Leadership Team (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Our most deeply engaged and dedicated leaders have the opportunity to shape the present and future of Havayah as members of our Senior Leadership Team.
TBE Visits Caron Tabb’s “A Stone in My Shoe” Art Exhibition (Offsite)
- Community Engagement
Join Temple Beth Elohim for a special visit to congregant and artist Caron Tabb’s powerful exhibition, "A Stone in My Shoe."
TBE Business Networking Group Meeting (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us for the first meeting of our vibrant temple business group—connecting members for professional growth, learning, and meaningful networking.
Minyan & Torah Study (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for minyan, followed by Torah study when we will explore the weekly Torah portion together with a member of our clergy.
Caregiver Support Group for Cognitive Decline (Online)
- Community Engagement
Weekly support group for those who care for and about loved ones experiencing cognitive decline, led by Tamar Forman.
Yoga with Stephanie: Spring Session 2 (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join experienced yoga teacher Stephanie Javaheri for a weekly mindful yoga ‘work in’ to cultivate awareness physically and mentally.
Canasta Learning (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Learn Canasta in 4 fun, beginner-friendly classes! Small groups, step-by-step instruction, and hands-on practice make it easy to master the game and start playing with confidence. Join us today! Registration closes April 16.
Circles of Connection | Peer-led Support Circles for Adults (Online)
- Community Engagement
Participate in a pilot initiative in Boston's Jewish community fostering support and care amid trauma, stress, and rising antisemitism through peer-led circles.
Historical Perspective: The Nazi Fascist State (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Hitler and the Nazi Party were voted into power in early 1930s Germany. Join Yoni Kadden for a four-class journey into this critical moment in history.
TBE Table Volunteer Appreciation Celebration 2025 (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join your fellow TBE Table volunteers for an evening of fun, food, and appreciation as we celebrate you!
Mahjong (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Do you want to learn to play? Or do you want to play a weekly game? Join us on Thursday afternoons!
Bread & Torah | Gan Elohim Parent Challah Baking (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
After drop off, Gan Elohim parents are invited to mix, shape, bake, and learn about Challah with our guest scholar Rabbi Jonathan Rubenstein!
Fee:
$18
Bread & Torah | Seven Species Challah Baking (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Level up your challah game with Rabbi Jonathan Rubenstein, who will lead us in making his special recipe featuring all of the biblical seven species of Israel.
Friday Shabbat Service Including Honoring Rabbi Vanessa Harper (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us to welcome Shabbat in song and prayer.
Bread & Torah | Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Linda Motzkin (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Following Erev Shabbat services, join us for a delicious dinner featuring Rabbi Jonathan Rubenstein’s seven species challot and a chance to connect with community.
Fee:
$30
Bread & Torah | Shabbat Learning with Rabbi Linda Motzkin (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Experience spiritual learning with Rabbi Rubenstein as we connect the Earth, challah, and the upcoming holiday of Shavuot. Gluten lovers and avoiders alike will leave physically and spiritually nourished.
Tot Shabbat Morning Service (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Come dance, sing, play, and pray then stay for some challah and schmooze with your FwYC community!
Bread & Torah | Tot Shabbat and Touch-a-Torah (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
You’ve heard of Touch-a-Truck, now join us for Touch-a-Torah with Cantor Josh and guest scholar Rabbi Linda Motzkin!
Minyan & Torah Study (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for minyan, followed by Torah study when we will explore the weekly Torah portion together with a member of our clergy.
Bread & Torah | Minyan and Torah Study featuring Bread and Torah (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Come join our weekend scholars-in-residence Bread & Torah, with Rabbi Harper and Cantor Rosenberg, for an inspiring minyan and Torah study. We will sing and pray together, and explore Torah together with a special focus on bread and Shavuot.
Mincha Ma’ariv Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Lila Ginsburg and Teagan Weintraub.
Erev Shavuot
- Spiritual Practice
Click here to learn more about holidays at TBE. The holiday begins at sunset.
Bread & Torah | K-5 Family Program (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Our special guest scholars-in-residence Rabbis Rubenstein and Motzkin will join Rabbi Harper and Cantor Josh in an intergenerational learning program and festive pre-holiday lunch.
Bread & Torah | Community Torah Project (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Learn about the Community Torah Project, how all Torah scrolls are created, and then, working with a chevruta (partner), complete the essential step of proofreading scribed parchment sheets that will become part of this unique Torah scroll.
Bread & Torah | Opening of the Omer Art Gallery (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Enjoy wine and cheese, good conversation, and the opening of TBE’s inaugural Omer Art Gallery, featuring the creations of artists and crafters in our own community who have connected to the practice of counting the Omer by creating works of art day-by-day.
Bread & Torah | Erev Shavuot Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Welcome Shavuot in community as we celebrate the festival of Matan Torah (receiving the Torah), as well as the siyyum (conclusion) of our adult learning year with a joyful service.
Bread & Torah | Erev Shavuot Dairy Dinner (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Between our Erev Shavuot service and our final program of the Bread and Torah weekend, enjoy an informal dairy dinner (traditional for the holiday) and a chance to connect with community.
Bread & Torah | Erev Shavuot Program and Dessert: Calligraphic Art Gallery and Talk (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Rabbi Motzkin will bring several pieces with her that she will present and discuss. Following the program, enjoy dessert and a last chat with our scholars-in-residence for the weekend.
Shavuot I | Temple Offices & Gan Elohim Closed
- Community Engagement
In observance of the holiday, temple offices and Gan Elohim will be closed.
Shavuot Morning Service with Yizkor (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the Sanctuary to celebrate the Jewish festival commemorating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Our service will also include Yizkor, a special memorial service for those who have lost a loved one.
Caregiver Support Group for Cognitive Decline (Online)
- Community Engagement
Weekly support group for those who care for and about loved ones experiencing cognitive decline, led by Tamar Forman.
Yoga with Stephanie: Spring Session 2 (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join experienced yoga teacher Stephanie Javaheri for a weekly mindful yoga ‘work in’ to cultivate awareness physically and mentally.
Information Session: FY2026 Annual Budget & Board Slate (Online)
- Community Engagement
Congregants are invited to join us on Zoom to ask questions about the budget and board slate.
Hadassah Wine, Dessert & Book Swap (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Learn about Hadassah, meet new people, and enjoy an evening of wine, desserts, and a fun book swap.
Mahjong (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Do you want to learn to play? Or do you want to play a weekly game? Join us on Thursday afternoons!
Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson (Offsite)
- Community Engagement
The Racial Justice Initiative is sponsoring a docent-led tour of the MFA exhibit "Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson." Born in Roxbury, Wilson's work spanned 60 years, and continues to resonate with the persistent realities of disenfranchisement, racial prejudice, and social injustice.
Fee:
$27
Adult Talmud Study | Daf Yomi (Online)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Carol Mitchell for daf yomi, the daily practice of reading and discussing a page of Talmud a day. We meet once weekly on Friday mornings.
Celebrating RJI and Our Tzedek Champions (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Celebrate 9 years addressing racism’s impact on ourselves and society and honor TBE’s commitment and exceptional volunteers receiving Tzedek Champion Awards!
Fee:
$30
Minyan & Torah Study (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for minyan, followed by Torah study when we will explore the weekly Torah portion together with a member of our clergy.
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Charlie Cohen and Graham Davidson.
Bring Your Own Lunch After Minyan and Torah Study (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Pack a brown bag lunch and join us for a continuing discussion after the end of our Shabbat-morning minyan!
Prime Timers Afternoon of Fun in the Sun! (Offsite)
- Community Engagement
Prime Timers are invited to an afternoon of outdoor fun! Enjoy lunch, pool, lake activities, games, and relax in the sun.
Mincha Ma’ariv Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Laney Cohen.
TBE Table
- Community Engagement
Volunteer to help provide meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity in our community.
Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Phoebe Schneider.
Caregiver Support Group for Cognitive Decline (Online)
- Community Engagement
Weekly support group for those who care for and about loved ones experiencing cognitive decline, led by Tamar Forman.
Yoga with Stephanie: Spring Session 2 (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join experienced yoga teacher Stephanie Javaheri for a weekly mindful yoga ‘work in’ to cultivate awareness physically and mentally.
Mahjong (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Do you want to learn to play? Or do you want to play a weekly game? Join us on Thursday afternoons!
Adult Talmud Study | Daf Yomi (Online)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Carol Mitchell for daf yomi, the daily practice of reading and discussing a page of Talmud a day. We meet once weekly on Friday mornings.
Congregational Meeting (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Support the future of TBE by participating at our annual Congregational Meeting. Registration closes Sunday, June 8 at 11:59 pm.
Minyan & Torah Study (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for minyan, followed by Torah study when we will explore the weekly Torah portion together with a member of our clergy.
TBE @ Boston PRIDE with Keshet (Offsite)
- Community Engagement
TBE will be marching with Keshet at Boston Pride on June 14—come join us!
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Calla and Sydney Jellinek.
Sisterhood@TBE Shabbat Walk | Arnold Arboretum
- Community Engagement
Join us for an outdoor guided tour of the beautiful natural setting at the Arnold Arboretum. RSVP by June 1, 2025.
TBE Table
- Community Engagement
Volunteer to help provide meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity in our community.
Caregiver Support Group for Cognitive Decline (Online)
- Community Engagement
Weekly support group for those who care for and about loved ones experiencing cognitive decline, led by Tamar Forman.
Yoga with Stephanie: Spring Session 2 (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join experienced yoga teacher Stephanie Javaheri for a weekly mindful yoga ‘work in’ to cultivate awareness physically and mentally.
Music Club | Guitars on Shabbos with Josh Rosenberg (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join our cantor, Josh Rosenberg, for a brief history of musical instruments in Jewish worship.
Juneteenth | Temple Offices & Gan Elohim Closed
- Community Engagement
In observance of the holiday, temple offices and Gan Elohim will be closed.
Mahjong (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Do you want to learn to play? Or do you want to play a weekly game? Join us on Thursday afternoons!
Adult Talmud Study | Daf Yomi (Online)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Carol Mitchell for daf yomi, the daily practice of reading and discussing a page of Talmud a day. We meet once weekly on Friday mornings.
Minyan & Torah Study (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for minyan, followed by Torah study when we will explore the weekly Torah portion together with a member of our clergy.
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Grady Steeves.
Caregiver Support Group for Cognitive Decline (Online)
- Community Engagement
Weekly support group for those who care for and about loved ones experiencing cognitive decline, led by Tamar Forman.
Yoga with Stephanie: Spring Session 2 (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join experienced yoga teacher Stephanie Javaheri for a weekly mindful yoga ‘work in’ to cultivate awareness physically and mentally.
Mahjong (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Do you want to learn to play? Or do you want to play a weekly game? Join us on Thursday afternoons!
Adult Talmud Study | Daf Yomi (Online)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Carol Mitchell for daf yomi, the daily practice of reading and discussing a page of Talmud a day. We meet once weekly on Friday mornings.
Minyan & Torah Study (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for minyan, followed by Torah study when we will explore the weekly Torah portion together with a member of our clergy.
Caregiver Support Group for Cognitive Decline (Online)
- Community Engagement
Weekly support group for those who care for and about loved ones experiencing cognitive decline, led by Tamar Forman.
Mahjong (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Do you want to learn to play? Or do you want to play a weekly game? Join us on Thursday afternoons!