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
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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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Passover Festival Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a meaningful prayer service with Hallel, Torah reading, and learning.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Minyan & Torah Study including Yizkor (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 service will also include Yizkor (service of remembrance).
Clear Invasive Plants on Earth Day (Offsite)
- Community Engagement
Passover calls us to build a better future—join TBE’s Green Team to clear invasive plants and renew the land at Guernsey Sanctuary.
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.
Lunch & Learn: More Scam Information (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
A member of the Weston police department will return to share more information about scams and things we should be very careful and aware about.
Frank Loesser, Broadway’s Most Happy Fella (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join Don Drourr to celebrate Broadway composer Frank Loesser's brilliant legacy, from "Guys and Dolls" to "How to Succeed" and "The Most Happy Fella."
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.
Text & Texture Ceramics Open Studio – Series 5 (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.
Music Club | When Words Alone Fail: Music and the Shoah with Cantor Shanna Zell (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
This lesson with Cantor Shanna Zell will explore some of the musical activities that took place during the Shoah, and the ways that Jews have collectively remembered the Shoah through music.
Erev Yom HaShoah Service & Program with Author Judy Rakowsky (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
This year at TBE, we'll mark Erev Yom HaShoah with a service of memory at 7:00 pm, followed by an opportunity to hear a remarkable story of survival and reunion.
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!
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.
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.
This Week in Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
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. Then, stay for a family Shabbat dinner with your FwYC community!
Fee:
$30
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!
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.
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
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.
How to Be a Friend to a Friend with Dementia (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Panel discussion offering tips and tools to support meaningful connections for congregation members with cognitive decline, caregivers, and friends, featuring experts and personal experiences.
Prime Timers Night of Comedy at Improv Asylum! (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Enjoy a night of laughs at Improv Asylum! Watch Boston's newest comedians perform sketch and improv, plus an optional pre-show dinner. Registration closes Sunday, April 6 at 11:59 pm!
Fee:
$30
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.
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.
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.
Meet Tamar Forman, Experiential Educator & Mental Health Clinician (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Meet Tamar Forman and learn about her dual roles at TBE: ceramics workshop instructor and mental health support provider, bringing creativity and care together.
Frank Loesser, Broadway’s Most Happy Fella (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join Don Drourr to celebrate Broadway composer Frank Loesser's brilliant legacy, from "Guys and Dolls" to "How to Succeed" and "The Most Happy Fella."
Book Club | “The Button Man” by Andrew Gross (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Gather with other book lovers to discuss a chosen book. This month, we'll be reading "The Button Man" by Andrew Gross.
Text & Texture Ceramics Open Studio – Series 5 (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.
Yom HaZikaron & Yom HaAtzmaut Observance (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut, Israeli national holidays. B’Yachad students will take a leadership role in tonight's service, culminating their participation in the Livnat's Wings Project ("Wings of Hope").
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!
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.
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.
An Evening To Remember 2025
- Community Engagement
Celebrate the TBE community by honoring Alison Kur and thanking Rabbi Harper and Cantor Rosenberg. RSVP and submit your tribute by April 21, 2025.
Kripalu Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat (Offsite)
- Community Engagement
Join Rabbi Sisenwine, Cantor Shanna Zell, and Cantor Emerita Jodi Sufrin to experience transformation of mind, body and spirit at the Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lunch & Learn: A Travel Agent During Trip Planning (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join travel agent Gail Rosenberg as she talks about the unique role a travel agent plays while guiding you through planning a trip.
Frank Loesser, Broadway’s Most Happy Fella (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join Don Drourr to celebrate Broadway composer Frank Loesser's brilliant legacy, from "Guys and Dolls" to "How to Succeed" and "The Most Happy Fella."
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.
Text & Texture Ceramics Open Studio – Series 5 (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.
Historical Perspective: The Nazi Fascist State (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Hitler and the Nazi Party were voted into power in early 1930s Germany. Join us on our four-class journey into this critical moment in history.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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. Then, stay for a family Shabbat dinner with your FwYC community!
Fee:
$30
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!
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 Chace Muken.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Historical Perspective: The Nazi Fascist State (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Hitler and the Nazi Party were voted into power in early 1930s Germany. Join us on our four-class journey into this critical moment in history.
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.
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!
Footnote to History: The Memoirs of a Holocaust Survivor (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join us to hear the incredible story of Andrew Laszlo, a Holocaust survivor who built a legendary film career. His son shares his journey of resilience and hope.
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.
Volunteering at The Greater Boston Food Bank Warehouse (Offsite)
- Community Engagement
Help fight hunger in MA! Join us to build food packages at one of New England's largest food banks, making a real difference in your 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.
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Brooke McFarland and William Marsh.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Historical Perspective: The Nazi Fascist State (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Hitler and the Nazi Party were voted into power in early 1930s Germany. Join us on our four-class journey into this critical moment in history.
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!
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.