Collection to Help Us Garden (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Please bring in cardboard egg cartons and gardening tools for Eretz to plant their garden in front of TBE and allow students to plant their own gardens to bring home!
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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 Tyler Katz.
Birnbaum Memorial Lecture (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Don’t miss the 21st annual Connie Spear Birnbaum Memorial Lecture featuring William Daroff.
Closed: Me’ah Select: The Ethics of War and the Pursuit of Peace in Jewish Law & Thought (Online)
- Adult Learning
This course will study Jewish ethics of war and the pursuit of peace from biblical times to the present in Jewish law and thought.
Fee:
$450
Mayyim Hayyim & The Well at TBE Present: Mikveh as a Spiritual Practice in Preparation for Passover (In Person)
- Community Engagement
This program will guide participants in exploring the ancient ritual of mikveh and its potential for personal transformation and meaning in their own lives.
TBE Holy Singers (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Gather with Cantor Zell and other congregants to meet without musical scores and share in our love of singing, learning new melodies, and creating spontaneous harmony.
Yoga with Stephanie: Spring Session 2 (Online)
- Community Engagement
Spring has sprung! And so should you, by building your strength, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga.
Closed: Me’ah Select: The Ethics of War and the Pursuit of Peace in Jewish Law & Thought (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This course will study Jewish ethics of war and the pursuit of peace from biblical times to the present in Jewish law and thought.
Fee:
$450
Mindful Moments (Online)
- Community Engagement
Each week, participants will take a moment to check-in and set an intention, learn about and/or practice a mini spiritual practice.
Music Club | Kingston Trio (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
We will review folk music in our music history and highlight how The Kingston Trio recaptured our cultural heritage.
Passover Learning with Rabbi Sisenwine (Online)
- Adult Learning
Join in learning and discussion with Rabbi Sisenwine as he shares why he's NOT talking about politics at the seder this year.
Mindful Making Wednesdays at The Well (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us for an evening of crafting and connection! Bring a project you are working on (anything from knitting to painting or scrapbooking) and an open heart.
CASA at the Greater Boston Food Bank Warehouse (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join CASA as we help address food insecurity by volunteering together at the Greater Boston Food Bank main warehouse.
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.
Passover Festival Morning Service (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a meaningful prayer service with Hallel, Torah reading, and learning.
Closed: Community Passover Second Night Seder (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Why cook when you can enjoy your Seder at TBE? Register by Sunday, April 14 at 11:59 pm.
Yoga with Stephanie: Spring Session 2 (Online)
- Community Engagement
Spring has sprung! And so should you, by building your strength, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga.
Mindful Moments (Online)
- Community Engagement
Each week, participants will take a moment to check-in and set an intention, learn about and/or practice a mini spiritual practice.
Israel Update with Gideon Argov (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an update on Israel’s current situation, what is happening now and where we go from here.
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.
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.
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 (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.
Green Team Earth Day Project (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join the Green Team in the important earth day activity of clearing invasive plants with Wellesley Conservation Land Trust.
Sisterhood@TBE | Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join Sisterhood@TBE for this moving exhibit.
Yizkor (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a special memorial service for those who have lost a loved one.
A Father’s Kaddish: Film & Discussion (In Person)
- Adult Learning
A Father’s Kaddish tells the story of how Steven Branfman used the art of pottery to help him work through his grief after the death of his 23-year-old son.
Let My People Read Campaign (Online)
- Community Engagement
A fundraiser to purchase books for students and families in Tulsa, OK, which has enacted restrictions on access to books and learning.
Lunch & Learn and TBElle | Old World, New World, Promised Land (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
A combined Lunch & Learn and TBElle film program with discussion.
Havayah Information Session for 7th Grade Parents (Hybrid)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to learn all about our Havayah teen program and how to get your 7th grader involved next year to maintain their connection to Jewish community.
Book Club (Online)
- Community Engagement
April's book of choice is the fiction, Kantika, by Elizabeth Graver (an autobiographical novel).
Technology Recycle Collection (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Bring any old technology that you no longer need to TBE and we'll recycle it for you.
Yoga with Stephanie: Spring Session 2 (Online)
- Community Engagement
Spring has sprung! And so should you, by building your strength, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga.
Mindful Moments (Online)
- Community Engagement
Each week, participants will take a moment to check-in and set an intention, learn about and/or practice a mini spiritual practice.
Dementia Friends (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Learn from a temple member how best to help your loved ones with dementia.
Closed: Tikkun Middot | The Practice of Living an Ethical Life (Online)
- Community Engagement
Tikkun Middot practice is for anyone who wants to more often be their “best self” in the actions of daily life. This course is part of our Wednesdays at the Well programming.
Red Cross Blood Drive (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.
Friday Evening Service, Celebration of Learning & Confirmation (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Welcome Shabbat in song and prayer.
May Adult Learning Shabbat Dinner (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Gather for a festive Adult Learning Dinner immediately following services, full of warm and beautiful Shabbat connections. RSVP by Sunday, April 28!
Fee:
$30.00
“We Share the Same Sky” Talk with Author Rachael Cerrotti (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Follow Rachael’s decade-long journey to retrace her grandmother’s wartime history as she explores how stories are passed down from one generation to the next.
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.
Prime Timers | Wine, Cheese, Chocolate Pairing & Tasting with Wasik’s Cheese Shop (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Have a sip, and a nosh, and a little bit of sweetness! Whether you drink alcohol or not! We've got you covered. Registration closes at 12:00 pm on May 2.
TBE Kripalu Retreat
- Community Engagement
Join TBE’s much anticipated ninth annual Kripalu retreat, led by Rabbi Sisenwine, Cantor Zell, Cantor Jodi Sufrin, and Noah Aronson.
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.
Plant with Eretz and Make Your Own Herb Garden (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Plant the Eretz herb garden in front of TBE. Kids can plant seeds in their own egg-carton pots to bring home!
“Resistance: They Fought Back” Film Screening and Director Talkback (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join us in learning together through this powerful award-winning film and a talkback with Director/Producer Paula Apsell.
B’Yachad Story Presentations (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
This year, our 6th and 7th grade students in B'Yachad have been studying formative Jewish stories and will be presenting about their choices as part of Erev Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day).
Erev Yom HaShoah Observance (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for prayer, musical reflection, and an opportunity to fulfill the mitzvah of zachor, of remembering the six million.
Holocaust and Antisemitism | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The history of the Jewish people is hardly free of tragedy. In this session, we’ll discuss “the oldest hatred” and the Holocaust. Feel free to drop in to this class from the Intro to Judaism series.
Shaping Our Memories: Yahrzeit Candle Holder Workshop (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join ceramics artist and renowned teacher of text Tamar Forman for an interactive text study and ceramics workshop to create yahrzeit candle holders.
Fee:
$50
Food & Friendship Heal | A CASA Event (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us as CASA active volunteers at Community Servings to pack meals. RSVP by May 2!
Lunch & Learn and TBElle | Old World, New World, Promised Land (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
A combined Lunch & Learn and TBElle film program with discussion.
Cuba 2025 Information Session (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join us to learn more about TBE's February 2025 trip to Cuba, led by Rabbi Sisenwine.
Mindful Moments (Online)
- Community Engagement
Each week, participants will take a moment to check-in and set an intention, learn about and/or practice a mini spiritual practice.
Green Team Meeting (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join our Green Team in planning to ensure our building and community are environmentally sound and sustainable.
Mindful Making Wednesdays at The Well (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us for an evening of crafting and connection! Bring a project you are working on (anything from knitting to painting or scrapbooking) and an open heart.
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
Shabbat Dinner (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Gather with community to celebrate Shabbat and share a meal together following services. Reservations close Sunday, May 5 at 11:59 pm.
Fragments Concert with Yoni Battat Ensemble (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Yoni Avi Battat (he/him) is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer, celebrating his diverse Jewish ancestry through music.
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.
Prime Timers | Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join the Prime Timers for this important exhibit. Registration deadline is April 9.
TBE Table
- Community Engagement
Volunteer to help provide meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity in our community.
Havayah Teen Travel Information Session (Online)
- Toddler to Teen
Learn about two exciting Havayah travel opportunities for TBE teens (current 8-11th graders) in 2025.
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.
Israel and Zionism | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
In this session of the Intro to Judaism series, learn about the origins of the Zionist movement, as well as major moments in the modern state of Israel’s history. Feel free to drop in!
Lunch & Learn and TBElle | Old World, New World, Promised Land (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
A combined Lunch & Learn and TBElle film program with discussion.
Yoga with Stephanie: Spring Session 2 (Online)
- Community Engagement
Spring has sprung! And so should you, by building your strength, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga.
Mindful Moments (Online)
- Community Engagement
Each week, participants will take a moment to check-in and set an intention, learn about and/or practice a mini spiritual practice.
Jewish Heritage Night at the Red Sox (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join the Temple Beth Elohim community for a night of fun at Fenway!
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.
TGIS Service | Celebration of Learning & Summer Send-Off (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.
Tot Shabbat & Israeli Song Session (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join Cantor Josh for a Tot Shabbat service featuring special Israeli songs for Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day). If weather permits, we'll gather outside with a campfire!
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 Table
- Community Engagement
Volunteer to help provide meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity in our community.
Tour of Old Jewish Boston and Why We Left (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join Lew Finfer, long-time community organizer and co-chair of the Boston Desegregation and Busing Initiative 50th Anniversary Committee, for a tour that will include historical highlights of the 60s and 70s Civil Rights Movement in Boston.
Disrupting Anti-Jewish Ideas in the Current Political Climate: A Training with Project Shema (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Timely analysis, resources, and strategies to address anti-Jewish harm at this moment, including when it is carried alongside Israel and Palestine discourse.
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.
Lunch & Learn | Book Bans In Our Libraries (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Eliana Berger, from the Wellesley library, will help us understand about the growing trend of book banning throughout our country.
TBElle | Growing up Jewish in Another Country (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join us for this three-part series to learn from fellow TBE members who grew up Jewish in another country.
TBE Holy Singers (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Gather with Cantor Zell and other congregants to meet without musical scores and share in our love of singing, learning new melodies, and creating spontaneous harmony.
Yoga with Stephanie: Spring Session 2 (Online)
- Community Engagement
Spring has sprung! And so should you, by building your strength, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga.
Mindful Moments (Online)
- Community Engagement
Each week, participants will take a moment to check-in and set an intention, learn about and/or practice a mini spiritual practice.
Music Club: Sammy Davis, Jr., Mr. Wonderful (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Besides being a black, one eyed Jew, Sammy Davis, Jr. was probably the most talented all around performer who ever lived. Join Don Drourr as he explores why that is not just hyperbole.
TBE Table Volunteer Appreciation Reception (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Gather with Rabbi Sisenwine and the TBE Table Leadership team for a joyful and informative reception where we will celebrate You, TBE Table, and raise up the work of our remarkable community partners.
Jewish on Campus | An Update from Hillel International (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join us on Zoom for a conversation with Hillel International's Associate Director of Israel Action and Addressing Antisemitism about the realities on the ground at college campuses across the nation.
Meet TBE Table’s Community Partners (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join Rabbi Sisenwine and the TBE Table leadership team to hear from representatives of our community partner meal recipients.
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.
Lunch & Learn | Scams: How Do We Identify & Avoid Them? (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join Weston Police Chief Denis Linehan and Detective Kellie Connarton as they guide us in figuring out scams toward seniors.
TBElle | Growing up Jewish in Another Country (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join us for this three-part series to learn from fellow TBE members who grew up Jewish in another country.
Civil Rights Journey Information Session (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join us for this informational session about the Racial Justice Initiative’s exploration of the Civil Rights Movement, and particularly the Jewish community’s responses (then and now).
Book Club (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
May's book of choice is a novel by James McBride, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store.
Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation Food Collection (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
The Racial Justice Initiative and TBE Table are partnering with the Trotter Elementary School to provide packages of non-perishable food for students this summer.
Yoga with Stephanie: Spring Session 2 (Online)
- Community Engagement
Spring has sprung! And so should you, by building your strength, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga.
Closed: Tikkun Middot | The Practice of Living an Ethical Life (Online)
- Community Engagement
Tikkun Middot practice is for anyone who wants to more often be their “best self” in the actions of daily life. This course is part of our Wednesdays at the Well programming.
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.
Sisterhood Shabbat Walk | Arnold Arboretum (Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
Join Sisterhood for Minyan followed by a Shabbat guided tour around the Arnold Arboretum. RSVP by May 22, 2024.