Water Bottle Drive
- Community Engagement
Please bring reusable water bottles that will be cleaned and then donated to JF&CS, Brookline Food Pantry, and Wellesley Food Pantry.
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Canceled: Little Beats Drop-In Sessions (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
This program has been canceled
Fee:
$25
The Art of Prayer (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Participants will study each text, interpret meaning, and create their own artwork inspired by each prayer. No prior artistic experience necessary.
70 Faces: Reading Torah Through Different Lenses (In Person)
- Adult Learning
In this course, five rabbis and scholars will each teach a different interpretive lens for studying Torah.
Me’ah Select: The Hopes of Destiny & Failures of History (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We are in a time of hyper-polarized politics and global events beyond our control. The Second Book of Kings makes for a timely Torah study.
Fee:
$480
Chanukah TGIS Service & Community Chanukah Candle Lighting (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for Thank God It's Shabbat (TGIS) Service, a multi-generational experience to sing, pray, and learn together in a less formal worship environment.
5th Annual Dreidel Dash 5K & Kids Races (Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
Join us for our fifth annual Chanukah Celebration and Dreidel Dash 5K! All proceeds benefit the TBE Youth Engagement Fund.
Let There Be Love | Chanukah Benefit Concert Honoring Noah Aronson (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for Let There Be Love, a moving Chanukah concert to benefit TBE and honor our beloved Noah Aronson in his 18th year at Temple Beth Elohim.
Canceled: Little Beats Drop-In Sessions (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
This program has been canceled
Fee:
$25
Contemporary Judaisms | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.
Jewish Current Events & Community Chanukah Candle Lighting (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Sisenwine to discuss major monthly stories from the Jewish world, based upon articles from the Forward, America’s Jewish newspaper, since 1897.
Sisterhood Chanukah Potluck & Community Chanukah Candle Lighting (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for communal Chanukah candle lighting and an evening filled with socializing and a potluck dinner at TBE to celebrate the warmth and light of Chanukah!
RJI Quarterly: The Federal Criminal Justice System From Multiple Angles & Community Chanukah Candle Lighting (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Come hear an insider’s perspective when TBE member Josh Levy shares his reflections on his career trajectory and how it influenced him to take on the work of his new position as Acting US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts.
Pre-Shabbat Study (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Sign off from the week a little earlier and begin to prepare for Shabbat with these 5:00 pre-service study sessions.
Tot Kabbalat Shabbat & Family Shabbat Dinner (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join Cantor Josh to sing, play, dance, and pray in an engaging Shabbat service for 0-5 year olds and their grownups then stay for dinner!
Fee:
$30
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
Eretz Kickoff Meeting (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Please join us for the planning meeting for Eretz, TBE’s family climate change initiative.
Canceled: Little Beats Drop-In Sessions (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
This program has been canceled
Fee:
$25
Jewish Lifecycle Events | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.
The Art of Prayer (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Participants will study each text, interpret meaning, and create their own artwork inspired by each prayer. No prior artistic experience necessary.
70 Faces: Reading Torah Through Different Lenses (In Person)
- Adult Learning
In this course, five rabbis and scholars will each teach a different interpretive lens for studying Torah.
Music Club: Israeli Music Created Since October 7 (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join Rabbi Jordy Callman as we look at Israeli music written and released since the October 7th attack, looking into Israel society through the lens of song.
Tot Shabbat Morning Service (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Come dance, sing, play, and pray in an exciting and engaging Shabbat morning service for our 0-5 year olds with Cantor Josh!
Minyan & Torah Study with Guest Teacher Rabbi Katzew (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.
What is Jewishness | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This week in the Intro to Judaism series, Rabbi Vanessa Harper teaches on the concept of Jewishness—what does it mean to be Jew?
Engaging in Civil Discourse Guided by Jewish Wisdom (Hybrid) Postponed
- Adult Learning
Join with members of our community to explore how we can apply Jewish wisdom to help us engage in respectful, meaningful conversations.
Positivity & Relaxation Training (PART) Through a Jewish Lens (In Person)
- Community Engagement
This 8-week program will help you develop a self-care routine to help manage stress, improve your outlook and enhance your quality of life.
Green Team Meeting (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join our Green Team in planning to ensure our building and community are environmentally sound and sustainable.
Canceled: MLK Commemoration Shabbat Dinner (In Person)
- Community Engagement
This program has been canceled.
Canceled: Reflections on our Civil Rights Journey and the Legacy of MLK (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
This program has been canceled.
Minyan & Torah Study with Guest Teacher Rabbi Katzew (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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Day (In Person)
- Community Engagement
TBE honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a Day of Community Service on his 95th birthday, January 15, 2024. Spend the morning with us!
Engaging in Civil Discourse Guided by Jewish Wisdom (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join with members of our community to explore how we can apply Jewish wisdom to help us engage in respectful, meaningful conversations.
Positivity & Relaxation Training (PART) Through a Jewish Lens (In Person)
- Community Engagement
This 8-week program will help you develop a self-care routine to help manage stress, improve your outlook and enhance your quality of life.
Resources for Aging Well (Online)
- Community Engagement
Continuing the Conversation: Living with Alzheimer's and Other Cognitive Changes
Pre-Shabbat Study (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Sign off from the week a little earlier and begin to prepare for Shabbat with these 5:00 pre-service study sessions.
Tot Kabbalat Shabbat & Family Shabbat Dinner (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join Cantor Josh to sing, play, dance, and pray in an engaging Shabbat service for 0-5 year olds and their grownups then stay for dinner!
Fee:
$30
Prime Timers Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Sisenwine (In Person)
- Community Engagement
TBE members in their 50s, 60s and early 70s looking to make and deepen friendships are invited to Shabbat services and dinner with Rabbi Sisenwine. RSVP by January 15!
Fee:
$30
Intergenerational Tu B’Shevat Nature Experience (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Join the TBE community at Broadmoor in Natick to learn about all the trees that surround us—and why it’s a Jewish value to care for our natural world.
Minyan & Torah Study with Guest Teacher Rabbi Katzew (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.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
Art Sale to Benefit Israeli Artists (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join Kolbo and the TBE community for a very special art sale to benefit Israeli artists. Kolbo will bring jewelry, gift items, and art for sale, all produced by Israeli artists.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
Jewish Current Events (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Sisenwine to discuss major monthly stories from the Jewish world, based upon articles from the Forward, America’s Jewish newspaper, since 1897.
Jewish Calendar and Shabbat | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Kislev and Tevet and Av, oh my! Come learn about the Jewish calendar and the weekly holiday of Shabbat in this class, part of the Intro to Judaism series of classes.
Closed: Positivity & Relaxation Training (PART) Through a Jewish Lens (In Person)
- Community Engagement
This 8-week program will help you develop a self-care routine to help manage stress, improve your outlook and enhance your quality of life.
Music Club | Bob Dylan: Another Look (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Music lovers unite to learn more about music we know, discover new music, and enjoy a community of friends with musical interests.
Adult Learning Tu B’Shevat Shabbat Dinner (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Enjoy a Tu B'Shevat learning experience over (and about!) dinner with the Green Team and Rabbi Harper, followed by communal singing after dinner. RSVP by January 21!
Minyan & Torah Study with Guest Teacher Rabbi Katzew (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.
A Wealth of Wisdom: Jewish Tradition and Money (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
In this class, Rabbi Vanessa Harper explores what Jewish tradition might have to say about what is in our wallets.
Closed: Positivity & Relaxation Training (PART) Through a Jewish Lens (In Person)
- Community Engagement
This 8-week program will help you develop a self-care routine to help manage stress, improve your outlook and enhance your quality of life.
Sisterhood@TBE Movie Night 2024 (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
View an upbeat, inspiring film about a pioneering foreign correspondent, photojournalist, writer and humanitarian, Ruth Gruber (1911- 2016), who reported the news and made history herself in the process, followed by a facilitator-led discussion with Rabbi Debra Goldstein, a TBE member and a "discussion leader extraordinaire."
Bed and Bath Drive for Welcome Home (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Please donate clean full, queen, or king blankets, and sheets; and towels. Items should be new or like new, with no rips or stains.
Red Cross Blood Drive (In Person)
- Community Engagement
The American Red Cross has a constant and ongoing need for blood and platelet donations. Please schedule your next donation appointment now to help prevent another blood shortage.
Adult Shabbat Retreat February 2024 (In Person)
- Adult Learning
During this retreat, we will experience Shabbat through learning, music, reflection, prayer, and building a sacred community.
TGIS Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for Thank God It's Shabbat (TGIS) Service, a multi-generational experience to sing, pray, and learn together in a less formal worship environment.
Minyan & Torah Study with Guest Teacher Rabbi Katzew (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.
Engaging in Civil Discourse Guided by Jewish Wisdom (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join with members of our community to explore how we can apply Jewish wisdom to help us engage in respectful, meaningful conversations.
Tanakh | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The Hebrew Bible—especially the Torah—is the beating heart of “the people of the book.” Learn how to navigate this all-important sacred text in this week’s session of the Intro to Judaism series.
Closed: Positivity & Relaxation Training (PART) Through a Jewish Lens (In Person)
- Community Engagement
This 8-week program will help you develop a self-care routine to help manage stress, improve your outlook and enhance your quality of life.
FwYC Parent Coffee (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us for coffee, treats, and the strength of community in this difficult moment.
Pre-Shabbat Study (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Sign off from the week a little earlier and begin to prepare for Shabbat with these 5:00 pre-service study sessions.
Tot Kabbalat Shabbat & Family Shabbat Dinner (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join Cantor Josh to sing, play, dance, and pray in an engaging Shabbat service for 0-5 year olds and their grownups then stay for dinner!
Fee:
$30
Minyan & Torah Study with Guest Teacher Rabbi Katzew (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.
Winter Walk to End Homelessness (In Person)
- Community Engagement
The Winter Walk is an initiative that believes ending homelessness is within our reach. Participants, housed and unhoused, will walk shoulder to shoulder and then share a meal together as we hear real stories of Boston’s homeless population.
Benefit Concert for Israelis Displaced from Their Homes (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
The Sheffield Chamber Players and singing group Pa'amonim will present a music program with donations to benefit Brothers and Sisters for Israel, the largest aid organization in Israel.
Chavilot Tipol: Post-Abortion Care Package Collection (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Our successful Post-Abortion Care Package program returns this year to benefit HealthQ, a reproductive health center in Lawrence.
A Wealth of Wisdom: Jewish Tradition and Money (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
In this class, Rabbi Vanessa Harper explores what Jewish tradition might have to say about what is in our wallets.
Israel for Reel: There Is No Place Like Home (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This class provide vibrant, informative & interactive programs that give participants a safe and open-minded space to explore issues relating to Israel.
Closed: Positivity & Relaxation Training (PART) Through a Jewish Lens (In Person)
- Community Engagement
This 8-week program will help you develop a self-care routine to help manage stress, improve your outlook and enhance your quality of life.
Music Club: Jews and Hip-Hop (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Music lovers unite to learn more about music we know, discover new music, and enjoy a community of friends with musical interests.
Jewish Current Events (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Sisenwine to discuss major monthly stories from the Jewish world, based upon articles from the Forward, America’s Jewish newspaper, since 1897.
Rabbinic Literature | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
You might have heard of the Talmud and the Mishnah, but what are they exactly? And why are they so important in Jewish tradition? Rabbi Harper will answer these questions, and more, in this week’s installment of the Intro to Judaism series.
Closed: Positivity & Relaxation Training (PART) Through a Jewish Lens (In Person)
- Community Engagement
This 8-week program will help you develop a self-care routine to help manage stress, improve your outlook and enhance your quality of life.
Sisterhood@TBE Social (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Come sip, nosh, laugh and schmooze with Sisterhood@TBE! Register by Thursday, February 22 at 11:59 pm.
Fee:
$18
Shabbat Dinner (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Gather with community to celebrate Shabbat and share a meal together following services and the installation of Rabbis Callman and Rosen. Reservations close Sunday, February 25 at 11:59 pm.
Learning with Rabbis Kaye & Katzew (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us to discuss the important issues that confront our Jewish community today and the leadership qualities necessary to meet them. We'll hear from Rabbis Steven E Kaye and Jan Katzew, followed by a group discussion facilitated by Rabbi Joel Sisenwine.
Minyan & Torah Study with Guest Teacher Rabbi Katzew (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for minyan; we welcome special guest teacher for Torah study Rabbi Dr. Jan Katzew of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.
Tot Shabbat at WRTS Kids’ Gym & Pizza Lunch (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join Cantor Josh at We Rock The Spectrum Kids' Gym to celebrate Shabbat and get your wiggles out!
Fee:
$40
GBIO Housing Justice Action (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us and other faith communities to come together and show our power to get housing programs over the finish line after an ambitious three year campaign—add your voice!
A Wealth of Wisdom: Jewish Tradition and Money (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
In this class, Rabbi Vanessa Harper explores what Jewish tradition might have to say about what is in our wallets.
Israel for Reel: Kibbutz Galuyot (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This class provides vibrant, informative & interactive programs that give participants a safe and open-minded space to explore issues relating to Israel.
Green Team Meeting (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join our Green Team in planning to ensure our building and community are environmentally sound and sustainable.
Negev Stories of Resilience & Rebuilding (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Professor Troen’s world was changed forever when his daughter and son-in-law were murdered on October 7. He shares his story and offers an analysis of how Israel can move forward.
Community Viewing of “The Busing Battleground” (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for a community viewing of the PBS documentary film, The Busing Battleground, which details the decades-long struggles for educational equity.
Closed: Drum Circle (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an exciting, joyful drum circle this spring with our own Friday night service drummer, Noam Sender.
End The Silence with Hadassah (In Person)
- Community Engagement
To make this campaign a monumental success, we need your help! Come to TBE for bagels, coffee, and to make a video to join in with the Hadassah campaign.
TGIS Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for Thank God It's Shabbat (TGIS) Service, a multi-generational experience to sing, pray, and learn together in a less formal worship environment.
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.
Library Lion: Family Learning Program with Adam Theater (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join Cantor Josh and Adam Theater for a special theatre-arts learning program about Hebrew culture based on the book Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen.
Prime Timers Game Night (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join the Prime Timers for a fun-filled game night!R Registration closes Tuesday, March 5 at 11:59 pm.
Fee:
$25
Engaging in Civil Discourse Guided by Jewish Wisdom (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join with members of our community to explore how we can apply Jewish wisdom to help us engage in respectful, meaningful conversations.
All About Purim | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Come learn about Purim—a holiday when joy is commanded and noise is made—in this class, part of the Intro to Judaism series. Feel free to drop in!
Information Session: Shalom Hartman Institute Community Leadership Program in Jerusalem (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Learn more about studying with great scholars and experiencing Jerusalem in a new way with the Hartman Institute this summer.
Transformation 101: College Behind Bars Mentoring (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for this spotlight on Emerson College’s life-changing bachelor’s degree program for individuals incarcerated in Massachusetts State Prison, and learn about opportunities to mentor incarcerated students.
RJI Quarterly: Eyewitness Testimonials of Desegregation and Busing (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us to mark the 50th anniversary of the Desegregation of Boston Public Schools (BPS) and Judge Garrity's 1974 order to integrate the schools by busing students.
Closed: Drum Circle (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an exciting, joyful drum circle this spring with our own Friday night service drummer, Noam Sender.
- Community Engagement
- Adult Learning
- Pre-Shabbat Study
- Daf yomi
- Conversational Hebrew
- Meah
- Beginner Modern Hebrew
- eLeMeNTs: Identity
- eLeMeNTs: Wrestling
- May 5–7, 2023
- Weekday Classes
- Classes with Our Clergy
- Weekend & Evening Classes
- Summer Institute
- Spiritual Practice
- Israel
- Jewish Wisdom
- Holidays
- Lunch & Learn
- Arts & Culture
- Guest Speakers
- Hebrew
- Rescuing Hope
- TBElle Lifelong Learning
- Text Study
- Spiritual Practice
- Toddler to Teen
- Music
- Giving