Passover Festival Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a meaningful prayer service with Hallel, Torah reading, and learning.
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Stories of Women in the Talmud (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Explore the lives and voices of Beruriah, Ima Shalom, and Yalta—three remarkable women in the Talmud—in this accessible, three-part series.
Closed: Drum Circle | Spring 2025 (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us for an exciting, joyful drum circle this spring with our own Friday night service drummer Noam Sender.
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!
J Street@TBE Finding Your Voice: A Conversation on Israel (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join J Street @ TBE to discuss how we can support Israel with love and critique, promoting peace and democracy through open dialogue and shared values.
Under Pressure Film Series (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Explore moral courage and human behavior through films depicting resistance to oppression, examining what drives people to act against evil or remain passive.
The Social Consequences (Positive and Negative) of Technology (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Explore critical questions about AI and technology's impact on society, examining both potential risks and benefits in this accessible discussion series.
Beit Midrash: Passover Edition (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This session will shed new light on texts and ideas of the Passover Seder, and will give you new insights to share at your Seder table this year!
Zamir Chorale in Concert (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Experience an unforgettable musical journey with Zamir Chorale of Boston, featuring Cantor Shanna Zell and community singers. Celebrate Passover's themes of liberation, faith, and hope through powerful choral pieces, uniting in a transformative reflection on freedom and resilience.
Caring Knitters (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Come join the circle to knit healing shawls for our members experiencing serious illness or recovery, and baby hats for our newest members.
Nitzanim (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Learning program for families of pre-k, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten students designed to explore how we can find our own path to shalom.
Fee:
$280 – $360
Real Women Have Curves, On Broadway! (Offsite)
- Community Engagement
Join TBE members in their 50s, 60s, and early 70s in NYC for an afternoon matinee of "Real Women Have Curves," celebrating identity, ambition, and resilience. Don’t miss this inspiring performance! Registration closes Monday, February 10 at 11:59 pm.
Havayah Shabbaton (Offsite)
- Toddler to Teen
Spend time connecting with one another through fun programming, creative activities, and of course amazing food. Registration closes on Sunday, March 16 at 11:59 pm.
Fee:
$240
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Cameron Wirtz and William Wachs.
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.
TGIS (Thank God It’s Shabbat) Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Get in the spirit of Passover and join us for Thank God It’s Shabbat (TGIS), a joyful, multi-generational service with singing, prayer, and learning in a relaxed setting.
This Week in Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
Sisterhood@TBE Women’s Seder (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for a special night celebrating women's heroism, strength, and solidarity. Experience stories, songs, rituals, and a Passover Seder honoring courageous women of history and today, united in the spirit of Miriam. Registration for this event is now closed.
Fee:
$45
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!
Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Evan Kramer.
Text & Texture Ceramics Open Studio – Series 4 (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Tamar Forman at our open ceramics studio, a space to connect and create in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere where we will use Jewish texts, holidays, and customs as inspiration for our work.
Mindful Making: A Creative Journey Through the Omer Informational Open House (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join a unique program blending the ancient tradition of counting the Omer with fiber and creative arts. Craft daily reflections from April 13–June 1, then showcase your work in a Shavuot gallery.
Under Pressure Film Series (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Explore moral courage and human behavior through films depicting resistance to oppression, examining what drives people to act against evil or remain passive.
The Social Consequences (Positive and Negative) of Technology (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Explore critical questions about AI and technology's impact on society, examining both potential risks and benefits in this accessible discussion series.
Women’s Midrash (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Discover how modern women scholars have uncovered and reimagined women's voices in Jewish texts, bringing new perspectives to biblical and rabbinic stories.
Reform Judaism: Platforms and Prayer (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Rabbi Jordy Callman and Dr. Christopher Doty explore Reform Judaism's evolution through prayer books, platforms, and changing perspectives on key topics.
Resilience & Rehabilitation: Educators Post October 7 (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Hear from Israeli educators on the impact of October 7th and their efforts to heal and rebuild, supporting thousands through education, resilience, and hope in evacuated communities.
Passover Storytime & Chocolate Matzah Making (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Listen to Susan Lynn Meyer read her story "Matzah Belowstairs" and then make your very own chocolate matzah to get ready for the Passover seder.
Closed: Adult Retreat: Hineini (Here I Am) | Creating Holiness on Your Journey to Passover (Off Site)
- Adult Learning
Throughout the weekend, we will create and experience Shabbat through learning, music, reflection, prayer and building a sacred community. Registration closes Friday, February 14 at 11:59 pm.
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Tyler McMahon.
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.
Closed: Adult Retreat: Hineini (Here I Am) | Creating Holiness on Your Journey to Passover (Off Site)
- Adult Learning
Throughout the weekend, we will create and experience Shabbat through learning, music, reflection, prayer and building a sacred community. Registration closes Friday, February 14 at 11:59 pm.
This Week in Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
Closed: Adult Retreat: Hineini (Here I Am) | Creating Holiness on Your Journey to Passover (Off Site)
- Adult Learning
Throughout the weekend, we will create and experience Shabbat through learning, music, reflection, prayer and building a sacred community. Registration closes Friday, February 14 at 11:59 pm.
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!
Red Cross Blood Drive | March 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.
Text & Texture Ceramics Open Studio – Series 4 (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Tamar Forman at our open ceramics studio, a space to connect and create in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere where we will use Jewish texts, holidays, and customs as inspiration for our work.
Book Club | “Fatherland” by Robert Harris (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Gather with other book lovers to discuss a chosen book each month. This month, we will read "Fatherland" by Robert Harris.
Reform Judaism: Platforms and Prayer (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Rabbi Jordy Callman and Dr. Christopher Doty explore Reform Judaism's evolution through prayer books, platforms, and changing perspectives on key topics.
Women’s Midrash (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Discover how modern women scholars have uncovered and reimagined women's voices in Jewish texts, bringing new perspectives to biblical and rabbinic stories.
Standing Up for a Jewish & Democratic Israel in Challenging Times (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us as we welcome Orly Erez Likhovski, a leader in Israel’s Reform movement, who has championed legal victories for equality, religious freedom, and LGBTQ+ rights.
Prime Timers Sunday Night at the Movies (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for a screening and discussion of Aviva Kempner's documentary, Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg, the funny and surprising story of radio & television pioneer Gertrude Berg. Registration closes Sunday, March 16 at 11:59 pm.
Fee:
$18
Prospective Member Open House (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Come visit TBE and see the Religious School in action!
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Jack Washkowitz.
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.
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!
This Week in Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
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!
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.
Music Club with Steve Robinson: Billie Holiday (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Steve Robinson continues his 50 years in radio series with "best of" clips from the 13-hour documentary on Billie Holiday.
Text & Texture Ceramics Open Studio – Series 4 (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Tamar Forman at our open ceramics studio, a space to connect and create in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere where we will use Jewish texts, holidays, and customs as inspiration for our work.
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.
Women’s Midrash (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Discover how modern women scholars have uncovered and reimagined women's voices in Jewish texts, bringing new perspectives to biblical and rabbinic stories.
Reform Judaism: Platforms and Prayer (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Rabbi Jordy Callman and Dr. Christopher Doty explore Reform Judaism's evolution through prayer books, platforms, and changing perspectives on key topics.
Passover Play-dough Experience with Adoughma (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Explore the Passover story through sensory play-dough experiences with Adoughma. Perfect for all ages and abilities, Adoughma offers hands-on, accessible fun for celebrations, classrooms, and communities.
“A Real Pain” | Film Viewing & Discussion (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join Rabbi Jordy Callman for a viewing and discussion of Academy Award nominated film "A Real Pain," the story of matched cousins David and Benji tour Poland to honor their grandmother as old tensions resurface while exploring their family history.
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Hannah Yitzhari and Lucy Auerbach.
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.
This Week in Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
Pre-Shabbat Purim Learning: No One Mourns the Wicked (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join a special Shabbat learning session exploring the Purim story through an adult lens, using "Wicked" as a fun perspective—no need to have seen the film!
Purim for Grownups: Musical Fun and Games (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for a 21+ Broadway-themed Purim party with food, drinks, games & great company! Costumes encouraged. Proceeds support Yad Chessed’s mitzvah of giving.
All Havayah Night: Purim! (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
We'll kick off the evening by joining the TBE community for the Purim Shpiel and Megillah reading, followed by a delicious dinner and our engaging Purim programming.
Purim on Broadway (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a Broadway-themed Purim celebration! We'll read the Megillah, sing Purim songs, wear costumes, shake groggers, and enjoy hamentaschen. Fun guaranteed!
Pre-Purim Backwards Dinner (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a backwards pizza dinner (did anyone say dessert first?) and Purim crafts before joining our communal celebration.
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!
Text & Texture Ceramics Open Studio – Series 4 (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Tamar Forman at our open ceramics studio, a space to connect and create in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere where we will use Jewish texts, holidays, and customs as inspiration for our work.
Women’s Midrash (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Discover how modern women scholars have uncovered and reimagined women's voices in Jewish texts, bringing new perspectives to biblical and rabbinic stories.
Reform Judaism: Platforms and Prayer (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Rabbi Jordy Callman and Dr. Christopher Doty explore Reform Judaism's evolution through prayer books, platforms, and changing perspectives on key topics.
Ending Hunger Initiative Meeting (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us to shape the Ending Hunger Initiative’s agenda, explore food insecurity challenges, and discover ways to engage in advocacy, service, and education.
Silly Tzedakah: A Purim Mitzvah (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Get ready for Purim with costumes, singing, stories, and snacks! Join us to fulfill the mitzvah of matanot l’evyonim by assembling food bags for charity.
Canceled: Matanot L’Evyonim & Mishloach Manot (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
This program has been canceled
Caring Knitters (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Come join the circle to knit healing shawls for our members experiencing serious illness or recovery, and baby hats for our newest members.
Nitzanim (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Learning program for families of pre-k, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten students designed to explore how we can find our own path to shalom.
Fee:
$280 – $360
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Isabel Stuchins.
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.
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!
This Week in Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
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!
Text & Texture Ceramics Open Studio – Series 4 (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Tamar Forman at our open ceramics studio, a space to connect and create in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere where we will use Jewish texts, holidays, and customs as inspiration for our work.
Beit Midrash (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Break new ground with us as we build a brand-new kind of beit midrash (house of study) that will equip you with our tradition’s timeless tools.
Greater Boston Interfaith Organization (GBIO) Delegates Assembly (Offsite)
- Community Engagement
Join TBE's Racial Justice Initiative at GBIO's Delegates Assembly, uniting over 50 faith institutions to advocate for social justice and systemic change.
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Hailey Silver and Olivia Blecher.
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.
Canceled: Tot Kabbalat Shabbat & Family Shabbat Dinner (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
This event has been canceled.
Fee:
$30
This Week in Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
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!
Positivity And Relaxation Training 5785 / Spring 2025 (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join facilitator Jodi Bring for Positivity And Relaxation Training (PART), a 9-week education program that teaches participants self-care techniques to promote health, happiness, and generalized wellbeing.
Fee:
$50
Text & Texture Ceramics Open Studio – Series 4 (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Tamar Forman at our open ceramics studio, a space to connect and create in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere where we will use Jewish texts, holidays, and customs as inspiration for our work.
Book Club | “Misfit” by Gary Gulman (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Gather with other book lovers to discuss a chosen book each month. This month, we will read "Misfit" by Gary Gulman.
Dealing with Difficult Texts (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Rabbis Vanessa Harper & Rachael Pass, who employ different reading approaches, will guide us as we explore difficult texts that conflict with our contemporary values.
Jewish Languages (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Dr. Christopher Doty as we explore Jewish history through the lens of language. This course will examine how languages have shaped Jewish identity and interactions with the world.
Winter Jewish Arts Festival (Offsite)
- Community Engagement
Join TBE and Temple Israel of Boston for a Winter Arts Festival celebrating Jewish culture through art exhibits, live performances, workshops, and community.
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.
Pre-Shabbat Study (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Sign off from the week a little earlier and begin to prepare for Shabbat with these pre-service study sessions led by Rabbi Vanessa Harper and Dr. Christopher Doty.
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!
Positivity And Relaxation Training 5785 / Spring 2025 (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join facilitator Jodi Bring for Positivity And Relaxation Training (PART), a 9-week education program that teaches participants self-care techniques to promote health, happiness, and generalized wellbeing.
Fee:
$50
The Magic of Theodore Bikel: A Centennial Celebration (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Aimee Ginsburg Bikel shares stories, music, and videos celebrating Theodore Bikel's legacy of Jewish cultural preservation and social activism.
Teen Tours Presents: 9th & 10th Grade Service Trip to New Orlean (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
In New Orleans, we'll be working with non-profit groups, the St. Bernard Project and Volunteer Ventures, to help repair homes that families lost after devastating hurricanes that the city is still recovering from.
Pre-Shabbat Conversation about Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.