TBE Lunch & Learn (Online)
- Adult Learning
Join Makeeba McCreary as she talks about her journey into her current role as president of the New Commonwealth Racial Equity & Social Justice Fund (NCF).
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12th Grade Confirmation Workshop
- Toddler to Teen
We are incredibly proud that so many of our teens engage in Jewish life throughout their years at TBE.
RJI Community Book Read & Discussion (Online)
- Community Engagement
The Racial Justice Initiative invites you to a four-part series about the history you were never taught.
Havayah Shabbaton on Cape Cod (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us for our Havayah Shabbaton at Craigville Retreat Center on Cape Cod.
Fee:
$150
Canceled: Challah Painting & Tot Shabbat (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Decorate your own loaves of challah with edible egg-wash paint, and while they're baking we'll sing, play, and pray in a family friendly Tot Shabbat service.
Holy Schvitz (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an exercise club for TBE members, clergy, and staff!
Rescuing Hope: An Intergenerational Exploration of the Holocaust (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
This intergenerational seminar draws from our Jewish tradition of sharing stories to identify lessons to help us build our community & future together.
Jewish Actors Workshop
- Toddler to Teen
Sing, dance, and act all year with one of the most tight-knit groups in Havayah.
Responding to Antisemitism: Support From Our Spiritual Home (Hybrid)
- Toddler to Teen
Learn about how we discuss Antisemitism in the middle school, high school and higher educational environments.
12th Grade Confirmation Workshop
- Toddler to Teen
We are incredibly proud that so many of our teens engage in Jewish life throughout their years at TBE.
RJI Community Book Read & Discussion (Online)
- Community Engagement
The Racial Justice Initiative invites you to a four-part series about the history you were never taught.
Boston Marathon Watch Party (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join with other families in our K-5 program to cheer on the runners of the Boston Marathon at Warren Park!
Guernsey Sanctuary Clean Up (Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
Join the Green Team clean up the Guernsey Sanctuary!
RJI Community Book Read & Discussion (Online)
- Community Engagement
The Racial Justice Initiative invites you to a four-part series about the history you were never taught.
K-5 BaDerech Info Session (Online)
- Toddler to Teen
Learn about how Jewish learning and living come alive in BaDerech ("On Our Path"), our weekly K-5 learning programs!
Yom Hashoah Observance: I Never Saw Another Butterfly (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Honor Yom HaShoah with our community, our Rescuing Hope cohort, and a special concert.
From Flour to Torah: Challah Making & Midrash (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Bring bread to life, study Jewish texts, and shape edible interpretations with your hands in this three-part series.
Tot Kabbalat Shabbat & Family Shabbat Dinner (Outdoors)
- Spiritual Practice
Sing, play, dance & pray in an engaging Shabbat service then stay for a Family Shabbat dinner with your FwYC community!
Fee:
$25
Holy Schvitz (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an exercise club for TBE members, clergy, and staff!
Prospective Family Spring Event (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Come to TBE for a morning of fun for prospective families!
Rescuing Hope: An Intergenerational Exploration of the Holocaust (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
This intergenerational seminar draws from our Jewish tradition of sharing stories to identify lessons to help us build our community & future together.
Jewish Actors Workshop
- Toddler to Teen
Sing, dance, and act all year with one of the most tight-knit groups in Havayah.
Soup Kits for Ukraine (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Learn about the Jewish communities of Ukraine, participate in a grounding text study, and make soup kits that will be sent to partner communities in Ukraine.
5th Grade Brit Mitzvah Family Program
- Toddler to Teen
The goal of this program is to develop a “brit” or “contract” that enables families to commit to a set of values that will guide them on their B’Mitzvah journey.... Read More
12th Grade Confirmation Workshop
- Toddler to Teen
We are incredibly proud that so many of our teens engage in Jewish life throughout their years at TBE.
From Flour to Torah: Challah Making & Midrash (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Bring bread to life, study Jewish texts, and shape edible interpretations with your hands in this three-part series.
Canceled: From Flour to Torah: Challah Making & Midrash (In Person)
- Community Engagement
This class has been canceled. Bring bread to life, study Jewish texts, and shape edible interpretations with your hands in this three-part series.
Tot Kabbalat Shabbat (Online)
- Toddler to Teen
Welcome Shabbat with an exciting and engaging service for 0-5 year olds and their grownups with Josh Rosenberg and TBE clergy.
Tot Shabbat (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 Josh Rosenberg and TBE clergy.
Family Worship Program (Online)
- Toddler to Teen
Sixth and seventh grade families are requested to participate in a pilot family worship program on Saturday mornings.
Mother’s Day Walk for Peace with TBE (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Make a difference this Mother’s Day, oin/support the TBE team at the 26th annual Mother’s Day Walk for Peace.
Jewish Actors Workshop
- Toddler to Teen
Sing, dance, and act all year with one of the most tight-knit groups in Havayah.
RJI Community Book Read & Discussion (Online)
- Community Engagement
The Racial Justice Initiative invites you to a four-part series about the history you were never taught.
Canceled: From Flour to Torah: Challah Making & Midrash (In Person)
- Community Engagement
This class has been canceled. Bring bread to life, study Jewish texts, and shape edible interpretations with your hands in this three-part series.
From Flour to Torah: Challah Making & Midrash (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Bring bread to life, study Jewish texts, and shape edible interpretations with your hands in this three-part series.
Dough & Drash: Shaping Challah into Torah (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Rabbi Vanessa Harper will guide us in creating a unique challah that brings your own Torah to the Shabbat table!
Tot Kabbalat Shabbat (Online)
- Toddler to Teen
Join Cantor Josh and TBE clergy to sing, play, dance, and pray in an engaging Shabbat service for 0-5 year olds and their grownups.
FwYC & Gan Elohim Havdalah (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Join the FwYC and Gan Elohim communities to say goodbye to Shabbat outside in the TBE Tent!
Family Table Grocery Distribution
- Community Engagement
Volunteer with JF&CS Family Table by participating in monthly grocery deliveries!
Holy Schvitz (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an exercise club for TBE members, clergy, and staff!
Jewish Actors Workshop
- Toddler to Teen
Sing, dance, and act all year with one of the most tight-knit groups in Havayah.
12th Grade Confirmation Workshop
- Toddler to Teen
We are incredibly proud that so many of our teens engage in Jewish life throughout their years at TBE.
TGIS Service & Celebration of Learning (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes Confirmation and a celebration of learning for all our K–12 students.
K–7 Family Shabbat Dinner & Youth Group Event (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
After our TGIS service, stay for dinner with your BaDerech and B'Yachad communities for the first time this year! Kids will be invited to participate in our Youth Group activities while adults can stay to nosh and schmooze. 8th–12th graders are welcome to stay for the Havayah and 12th grade confirmation dinner.
Havayah Confirmation Dinner & Program (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to honor our Havayah seniors and their families.
Let’s Talk About Race & Identity: Family Storytime & Learning (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join Rabbi Philip, Cantor Josh, and Brave Light Library (BLL) in a family-friendly experience about race, identity, and justice.
Holy Schvitz (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an exercise club for TBE members, clergy, and staff!
Cancelled: Challah Shaping: Edible Torah (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
We will learn different techniques for shaping challah and then apply those techniques to creating our own edible interpretations of Jewish text.
Uncovering the Challah: The Religious & Culinary Story Behind the Braid (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join Rabbi Vanessa Harper as she shares the history and importance of challah.
Family Dinner & Moment of Gratitude for Rabbi Philip Sherman (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Celebrate Rabbi Philip Sherman and all that he has done for us while enjoying dinner together and engaging in a moment of reflection and gratitude!
7th Grade D’var Torah Family Program
- Toddler to Teen
TBE clergy and educators help students study their Torah portion and start the process of writing their D’var Torah.
Havayah End of Year BBQ & Pool Party (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Join your Havayah friends for our annual end of year BBQ, hosted by the Woodrow/Michel family!
Tot Shabbat (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Come dance, sing, play, and pray in an exciting and engaging Shabbat morning service for our 0-5 year olds with Josh Rosenberg and TBE clergy.
Meet The Author: Immigration Attorney Susan Cohen (Online)
- Community Engagement
Learn about Susan J. Cohen's book, Journeys from There to Here, Stories of Immigrant Trials, Triumphs, and Contributions.
Family Table Grocery Distribution
- Community Engagement
Volunteer with JF&CS Family Table by participating in monthly grocery deliveries!
Playground Meetup at Newton Centre Playground (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Join in some outdoor fun at Newton Centre Playground! Make new friends and grab some snacks and a cup of coffee afterwards.
Tot Shabbat and Cupcake Decorating (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Sing, play, and pray in a family-friendly Tot Shabbat service, then add some sweetness to your Shabbat by decorating cupcakes!
Fee:
$18
Challah Painting & Tot Shabbat (Outdoors)
- Spiritual Practice
Create a customized challah to take home and while it bakes we’ll sing, play, and pray.
Fee:
$18
Family Table Grocery Distribution
- Community Engagement
Volunteer with JF&CS Family Table by participating in monthly grocery deliveries!
Tot Shabbat and Candy Makerspace for Tu B’Av (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Sing, play, and pray in a family-friendly Tot Shabbat service, then craft your own candy creation to give to a loved one for Tu B'Av, Jewish Valentine's Day!
New Parent Support Group (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Bring your little one and find support and community. Leave with tools to get through the day and a support network you can rely on in difficult moments.
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- Toddler to Teen
Bring your little one and find support and community. Leave with tools to get through the day and a support network you can rely on in difficult moments.
New Parent Support Group (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Bring your little one and find support and community. Leave with tools to get through the day and a support network you can rely on in difficult moments.
New Parent Support Group (Outdoors) Copy
- Toddler to Teen
Bring your little one and find support and community. Leave with tools to get through the day and a support network you can rely on in difficult moments.
Coffee with the MA Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence (Online)
- Community Engagement
Please join us for an important conversation about gun violence prevention work.
Annual Build-a-Backpack (Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
Join JFS of Metrowest and TBE to provide backpacks full of school supplies to children in our community who need it most!
Meet Our New Havayah Staff Night (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Please join us on Wednesday, August 31st from 6-7pm for a pizza dinner, see old and new friends, and meet our new Havayah team!
7th Grade Family Program: B’Mitzvah Meet Up with Rabbi Sisenwine
- Toddler to Teen
Rabbi Sisenwine will provide guidance and ideas for speaking to and blessing your child, fulfilling traditional honors, and conveying the meaning of b’mitzvah to their guests.
Tot Kabbalat Shabbat & Family Dinner (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Join Cantor Josh and TBE clergy to sing, play, dance, and pray then stay for a Family Shabbat dinner with your FwYC community!
Fee:
$30
New Parent Support Group (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Bring your little one and find support and community. Leave with tools to get through the day and a support network you can rely on in difficult moments.
New Parent Support Group (Outdoors) Copy
- Toddler to Teen
Bring your little one and find support and community. Leave with tools to get through the day and a support network you can rely on in difficult moments.
Meet & Greet New BaDerech (K-5) Families (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Enjoy some snacks, drinks, and meet our Education Team and your child's classroom teacher before the school year begins!
Fall ExtravaGANNza (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Exclusively for 7th and 8th graders, the Fall ExtravaGANNza is a chance to reconnect with camp and school friends, and make some new friends, at Gann Academy!
Havayah: T’filah Band (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Bring your musical talent to the Havayah T’filah Band.
Information Session: Family Israel Trip 2023 (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an informational session about our upcoming trip to Israel for families with children ages 6–18.
Tot Shabbat Morning Service (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Come dance, sing, play, and pray then stay for some challah and schmooze with your FwYC community!
BaDerech Grades K-5 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
BaDerech (On Our Path) will engage students in grades K–5 in interactive learning about key narratives from our tradition, as part of living and learning in Jewish time. Students in grades 4 & 5 will choose to learn through specific modalities, including visual arts, STEM, performing arts, and cooking. This program will include weekly two-hour... Read More
Havayah: Songleading Workshop Music Madrichim
- Toddler to Teen
Join a dedicated and enthusiastic team of song leaders and get ready to make Jewish music with our students!
B’Yachad Grades 6-7 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
B’Yachad (together), TBE’s 6th and 7th grade learning program, is an interactive, multidisciplinary, engaging program.
New Parent Support Group (Outdoors) Copy
- Toddler to Teen
Bring your little one and find support and community. Leave with tools to get through the day and a support network you can rely on in difficult moments.
Havayah Kick-Off/Social Event (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join your Havayah friends for our kick-off event, get to know new faces, connect with your Havayah community, and celebrate the start of the Havayah and Jewish New Year!
BaDerech Grades 4-5 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
BaDerech will engage students in grades K–5 in interactive learning about key narratives from our tradition.
BaDerech Grades K-3 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
BaDerech (On Our Path) will engage students in grades K–5 in interactive learning about key narratives from our tradition.
B’Yachad Grades 6-7 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
B’Yachad (together), TBE’s 6th and 7th grade learning program, is an interactive, multidisciplinary, engaging program.
Havayah: Songleading Workshop Music Madrichim
- Toddler to Teen
Join a dedicated and enthusiastic team of song leaders and get ready to make Jewish music with our students!
B’Yachad Grades 6-7 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
B’Yachad (together), TBE’s 6th and 7th grade learning program, is an interactive, multidisciplinary, engaging program.
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.
Havayah: Songleading Workshop Music Madrichim
- Toddler to Teen
Join a dedicated and enthusiastic team of song leaders and get ready to make Jewish music with our students!
Rosh Hashanah Thank God It’s the High Holy Days Service (Hybrid)
- Toddler to Teen
Families with children in grades K–7, deepen your connection to our community with a 45-minute virtual service for the entire family.
Families with Young Children Rosh Hashanah Service & Honey Tasting Experience at Lookout Farm (Outdoors)
- Spiritual Practice
Families with children ages 0-5, celebrate the sweetness and joy of a new year as a community in this family-friendly service.
Orchard Shofar Service and Family Apple Picking at Lookout Farm (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Embrace the new year with moments of musical connection, holiday storytelling, and shofar blasting!
Havayah: Songleading Workshop Music Madrichim
- Toddler to Teen
Join a dedicated and enthusiastic team of song leaders and get ready to make Jewish music with our students!
Tashlich (Outdoors)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a meaningful, reflective ritual including shofar, song, and tossing stones into the river as we symbolically cast away our sins.
B’Yachad Grades 6-7 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
B’Yachad (together), TBE’s 6th and 7th grade learning program, is an interactive, multidisciplinary, engaging program.
Havayah: Justice League (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Come together to engage in tikkun olam, repairing our world.
BaDerech Grades K-5 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
BaDerech (On Our Path) will engage students in grades K–5 in interactive learning about key narratives from our tradition, as part of living and learning in Jewish time. Students in grades 4 & 5 will choose to learn through specific modalities, including visual arts, STEM, performing arts, and cooking. This program will include weekly two-hour... Read More
Havayah: Songleading Workshop Music Madrichim
- Toddler to Teen
Join a dedicated and enthusiastic team of song leaders and get ready to make Jewish music with our students!
B’Yachad Grades 6-7 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
B’Yachad (together), TBE’s 6th and 7th grade learning program, is an interactive, multidisciplinary, engaging program.
BaDerech Grades K-5 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
BaDerech (On Our Path) will engage students in grades K–5 in interactive learning about key narratives from our tradition, as part of living and learning in Jewish time. Students in... Read More
BaDerech Grades 4-5 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
BaDerech will engage students in grades K–5 in interactive learning about key narratives from our tradition.
- 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