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.
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Challah Intensive with Rabbi Harper (In Person)
- Adult Learning
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to make a delicious, beautiful, and instructive centerpiece of the Shabbat and holiday table.
TBE In The Trees: Text & Practice in Nature (In Person, Off Site)
- Adult Learning
Experience the natural world through a Jewish lens with three stand-alone programs: text study, painting, and mindfulness.
Summer Mindful Moments Check-In (Online)
- Adult Learning
This Mindful Moments summer program will begin with a brief check-in, followed with an exploration of a mindfulness practice with a special guest teacher each week.
Waterplay & Popsicle Party with Little Beats (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us outside at TBE for some water play fun and popsicle treats with Cantor Josh and Sara from Little Beats!
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.
Annual Sisterhood@TBE Summer Soiree (Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
Join us for our Annual Sisterhood Summer Soiree! Always a great time!
Fee:
$36
TBE In The Berkshires (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Travel to the Berkshires to participate in the Institute for Jewish Spirituality's day of Jewish contemplative practice, followed by HUC-JIR's Weekend of Jewish Ideas.
TBE Table
- Community Engagement
Volunteer to help provide meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity in our community.
Reading “Uncomfortable Conversations with A Jew” (Online)
- Adult Learning
Discuss this new book by New York Times bestselling authors Emmanuel Echo and Noa Tishby, who ask and answer hard questions, creating a much-needed lexicon for meeting this fraught moment in Jewish history.
What is Jewish “Peoplehood?”: Reform Responses (Online)
- Adult Learning
Rabbi Dr. Jan Katzew will lead us through the ongoing evolution of Reform Jewish responses to this question, from the 1800s until today.
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.
Prime Timers’ Summer Shabbat Services and Dinner (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join with other Prime Timers for Shabbat services and dinner! Registration closes on July 17 at midnight.
Fee:
$20
TBE In The Trees: Text & Practice in Nature (In Person, Off Site)
- Adult Learning
Experience the natural world through a Jewish lens with three stand-alone programs: text study, painting, and mindfulness.
Summer Mindful Moments Check-In (Online)
- Adult Learning
This Mindful Moments summer program will begin with a brief check-in, followed with an exploration of a mindfulness practice with a special guest teacher each week.
What is Jewish “Peoplehood?”: Reform Responses (Online)
- Adult Learning
Rabbi Dr. Jan Katzew will lead us through the ongoing evolution of Reform Jewish responses to this question, from the 1800s until today.
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.
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!
Summer Mindful Moments Check-In (Online)
- Adult Learning
This Mindful Moments summer program will begin with a brief check-in, followed with an exploration of a mindfulness practice with a special guest teacher each week.
Reading “Uncomfortable Conversations with A Jew” (Online)
- Adult Learning
Discuss this new book by New York Times bestselling authors Emmanuel Echo and Noa Tishby, who ask and answer hard questions, creating a much-needed lexicon for meeting this fraught moment in Jewish history.
What is Jewish “Peoplehood?”: Reform Responses (Online)
- Adult Learning
Rabbi Dr. Jan Katzew will lead us through the ongoing evolution of Reform Jewish responses to this question, from the 1800s until today.
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.
Independence Day: Temple Offices Closed
- Community Engagement
In observance of Independence Day, temple offices will be closed.
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.
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.
What I Remember: A Family History Writing Workshop (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join award-winning author, educator, and documentary storyteller Rachael Cerrotti for a writing workshop all about family history and memoir.
Juneteenth: Temple Offices Closed
- Community Engagement
In observance of Juneteenth, temple offices will be closed.
What I Remember: A Family History Writing Workshop (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join award-winning author, educator, and documentary storyteller Rachael Cerrotti for a writing workshop all about family history and memoir.
What I Remember: A Family History Writing Workshop (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join award-winning author, educator, and documentary storyteller Rachael Cerrotti for a writing workshop all about family history and memoir.
TBE Table
- Community Engagement
Volunteer to help provide meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity in our community.
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.
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!
Shavuot Morning Service with Yizkor (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the Sanctuary to celebrate the Jewish festival commemorating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Our service will also include Yizkor, a special memorial service for those who have lost a loved one.
Shavuot Family Service & Ice Cream Oneg (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us on the top of Mount Sinai to celebrate the moment that we received the Torah in a family-friendly service with Cantor Josh and TBE clergy followed by a special oneg (joyful snacks!), including sweet ice cream and dairy-free treats.
Antisemitism and the Enlightenment: From the Dreyfus Affair to Today (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Explore the history of the Dreyfus Affair and antisemitism in the US today, and the debates that surround safety, security, and place of Jews in the most sophisticated and enlightened societies of the modern era.
Siyyum (conclusion) | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Wrap up this year of learning with Rabbi Harper and the other students from the class. If you attended even one session over the last year, please feel free to join us!
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 | Into the Woods We Go! (Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
Join the Prime Timers for a walk and a bagel!
Jacob’s Ladder Concert (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Gather with community to enjoy Jacob's Ladder, a Boston-based, internationally touring band seeking to push the boundaries of contemporary Jewish music and traditional American Roots music through Jewish communal singing and prayer.
Congregational Meeting (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Support the future of TBE by joining us on Zoom for our annual Congregational Meeting.
Canceled: 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.
“The Barber of Little Rock” Film Screening and Interview with Executive Producer (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Hear from TBE congregant Ian Cohen, who will share his experience in the creation and celebration of his Oscar-nominated documentary, "The Barber of Little Rock."
Canceled: 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.
Information Session: FY2025 Annual Budget & Board Slate (Online)
- Community Engagement
Congregants are invited to join us on Zoom to ask questions about the budget and board slate.
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.
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.
Lunch & Learn | Put A Little Tech in Your Life (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Peter Less, our TBE tech guru, will help us learn more about the infinite field of tech.
Canceled: Engaging in Civil Discourse Guided by Jewish Wisdom
- Adult Learning
Join with members of our community to explore how we can apply Jewish wisdom to help us engage in respectful, meaningful conversations.
Antisemitism and the Enlightenment: From the Dreyfus Affair to Today (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Explore the history of the Dreyfus Affair and antisemitism in the US today, and the debates that surround safety, security, and place of Jews in the most sophisticated and enlightened societies of the modern era.
Core Jewish Values | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Jewish tradition is marked by varying traditions and practices, but there are core values that span the Jewish spectrum. Learn about them in this class of the Intro to Judaism series.
TBE Table
- Community Engagement
Volunteer to help provide meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity in our community.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
Book Club (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
May's book of choice is a novel by James McBride, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TBE Table
- Community Engagement
Volunteer to help provide meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity in our 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.
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!
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.
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.
Jewish Heritage Night at the Red Sox (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join the Temple Beth Elohim community for a night of fun at Fenway!
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.
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.
Lunch & Learn and TBElle | Old World, New World, Promised Land (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
A combined Lunch & Learn and TBElle film program with discussion.
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!
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.
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.
TBE Table
- Community Engagement
Volunteer to help provide meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity in our community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Green Team Meeting (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join our Green Team in planning to ensure our building and community are environmentally sound and sustainable.
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.
Cuba 2025 Information Session (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join us to learn more about TBE's February 2025 trip to Cuba, led by Rabbi Sisenwine.
Lunch & Learn and TBElle | Old World, New World, Promised Land (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
A combined Lunch & Learn and TBElle film program with discussion.
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!
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
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.