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.
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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.
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.
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!
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Chace Muken.
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 Morning Service (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Come dance, sing, play, and pray then stay for some challah and schmooze with your FwYC community!
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Historical Perspective: The Nazi Fascist State (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Hitler and the Nazi Party were voted into power in early 1930s Germany. Join Yoni Kadden for a four-class journey into this critical moment in history.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Havayah Clothing Swap (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Swap your style for summer! Bring clean, gently used clothes to trade with teens at the Havayah Clothing Swap—extras go to refugee families in need.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This Week in Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
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.
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!
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.
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").
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 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
This Week in Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Passover Festival Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a meaningful prayer service with Hallel, Torah reading, and learning.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Cameron Wirtz and William Wachs.
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.
TGIS (Thank God It’s Shabbat) Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Get in the spirit of Passover and join us for Thank God It’s Shabbat (TGIS), a joyful, multi-generational service with singing, prayer, and learning in a relaxed setting.
This Week in Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
Sisterhood@TBE Women’s Seder (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for a special night celebrating women's heroism, strength, and solidarity. Experience stories, songs, rituals, and a Passover Seder honoring courageous women of history and today, united in the spirit of Miriam. Registration for this event is now closed.
Fee:
$45
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!
Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Evan Kramer.
Text & Texture Ceramics Open Studio – Series 4 (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.
Mindful Making: A Creative Journey Through the Omer Informational Open House (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join a unique program blending the ancient tradition of counting the Omer with fiber and creative arts. Craft daily reflections from April 13–June 1, then showcase your work in a Shavuot gallery.
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.
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.
Women’s Midrash (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Discover how modern women scholars have uncovered and reimagined women's voices in Jewish texts, bringing new perspectives to biblical and rabbinic stories.
Reform Judaism: Platforms and Prayer (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Rabbi Jordy Callman and Dr. Christopher Doty explore Reform Judaism's evolution through prayer books, platforms, and changing perspectives on key topics.
Resilience & Rehabilitation: Educators Post October 7 (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Hear from Israeli educators on the impact of October 7th and their efforts to heal and rebuild, supporting thousands through education, resilience, and hope in evacuated communities.
Passover Storytime & Chocolate Matzah Making (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Listen to Susan Lynn Meyer read her story "Matzah Belowstairs" and then make your very own chocolate matzah to get ready for the Passover seder.
Closed: Adult Retreat: Hineini (Here I Am) | Creating Holiness on Your Journey to Passover (Off Site)
- Adult Learning
Throughout the weekend, we will create and experience Shabbat through learning, music, reflection, prayer and building a sacred community. Registration closes Friday, February 14 at 11:59 pm.
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Tyler McMahon.
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: Adult Retreat: Hineini (Here I Am) | Creating Holiness on Your Journey to Passover (Off Site)
- Adult Learning
Throughout the weekend, we will create and experience Shabbat through learning, music, reflection, prayer and building a sacred community. Registration closes Friday, February 14 at 11:59 pm.
This Week in Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
Closed: Adult Retreat: Hineini (Here I Am) | Creating Holiness on Your Journey to Passover (Off Site)
- Adult Learning
Throughout the weekend, we will create and experience Shabbat through learning, music, reflection, prayer and building a sacred community. Registration closes Friday, February 14 at 11:59 pm.