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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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.
Conversational Hebrew (Online)
- Adult Learning
Want to expand your Hebrew knowledge? Join us and have fun learning practical and useful Hebrew phrases, how to greet people and ask simple questions.
Adult Talmud Study / Daf Yomi (Online)
- Adult Learning
Daf Yomi is a daily practice of reading and discussing a page of Talmud a day. We meet once weekly on Friday mornings.
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 (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.
Erev Passover
- Spiritual Practice
Click here to learn more about holidays at TBE. The holiday begins at sunset.
Passover Festival Morning Service (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a meaningful prayer service with Hallel, Torah reading, and learning.
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.
Conversational Hebrew (Online)
- Adult Learning
Want to expand your Hebrew knowledge? Join us and have fun learning practical and useful Hebrew phrases, how to greet people and ask simple questions.
Adult Talmud Study / Daf Yomi (Online)
- Adult Learning
Daf Yomi is a daily practice of reading and discussing a page of Talmud a day. We meet once weekly on Friday mornings.
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.
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!
5th Grade Brit Mitzvah Family Program: Session 1
- Toddler to Teen
Develop a brit (contract) as a family to commit to a set of values that will guide you on your B’Mitzvah journey.
5th Grade Brit Mitzvah Family Program: Session 2
- Toddler to Teen
Develop a brit (contract) as a family to commit to a set of values that will guide you on your B’Mitzvah journey.
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.
Havayah: Challah Back Girls Grade 8 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Take a break from homework and the stresses of everyday life in our welcoming and fun gender-based programming.
Havayah: Challah Back Girls Grade 11 & 12 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Take a break from homework and the stresses of everyday life in our welcoming and fun gender-based programming.
Havayah: Jew Man Group Grade 12 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Take a break from homework and the stresses of everyday life in our welcoming and fun gender-based programming.
TBElle: A Brave New World is Here—How Will We Jews Approach It? (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
We will wrestle with bioethics issues from our own personal moral code and look at what Judaism has to say on these topics.
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.
J-Connect: Jewish Learning with our Clergy Grades 8-12
- Toddler to Teen
Dive deep into Jewish text and theology with Rabbi Harper, as we build connections to each other and to Jewish tradition.
Book Club (Online)
- Community Engagement
April's book of choice is the fiction, Kantika, by Elizabeth Graver (an autobiographical novel).
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.
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: Manhigut Council (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Grow as a leader as a member of our Manhigut Council!
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.
Conversational Hebrew (Online)
- Adult Learning
Want to expand your Hebrew knowledge? Join us and have fun learning practical and useful Hebrew phrases, how to greet people and ask simple questions.
Adult Talmud Study / Daf Yomi (Online)
- Adult Learning
Daf Yomi is a daily practice of reading and discussing a page of Talmud a day. We meet once weekly on Friday mornings.
Friday Evening Service, Celebration of Learning & Confirmation (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Welcome Shabbat in song and prayer.
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.
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.
“The Tattooed Torah” Family Learning Program (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us for a screening of The Tattooed Torah, an animated film that has been educating children about the Holocaust for generations.
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 April 28.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Havayah: Challah Back Girls Grade 10 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Take a break from homework and the stresses of everyday life in our welcoming and fun gender-based programming
Havayah: Jew Man Group Grade 9 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Take a break from homework and the stresses of everyday life in our welcoming and fun gender-based programming.
Havayah: Jew Man Group Grade 10 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Take a break from homework and the stresses of everyday life in our welcoming and fun gender-based programming.
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 workshop to create Yarzheit candle holders.
Fee:
$50
Food & Friendship Heal | A CASA Event (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us as CASA active volunteers at Community Services, where we will help in packing complete meals for storage and transport.
TBElle: A Brave New World is Here—How Will We Jews Approach It? (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
We will wrestle with bioethics issues from our own personal moral code and look at what Judaism has to say on these topics.
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 (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us to learn more about TBE's February 2025 trip to Cuba, lead 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.
Conversational Hebrew (Online)
- Adult Learning
Want to expand your Hebrew knowledge? Join us and have fun learning practical and useful Hebrew phrases, how to greet people and ask simple questions.
Adult Talmud Study / Daf Yomi (Online)
- Adult Learning
Daf Yomi is a daily practice of reading and discussing a page of Talmud a day. We meet once weekly on Friday mornings.
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.
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Harper Cohen.
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.
Mincha Ma’ariv Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Mincha Ma'ariv service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Lauren Ganitsky and Andrew Silk.
TBE Table
- Community Engagement
Volunteer to help provide meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity in our community.
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!
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!
TBElle: A Brave New World is Here—How Will We Jews Approach It? (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
We will wrestle with bioethics issues from our own personal moral code and look at what Judaism has to say on these topics.
Lunch & Learn and TBElle: Old World, New World, Promised Land (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
A combined Lunch & Learn and TBElle film program with discussion.
