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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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.
Yizkor (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a special memorial service for those who have lost a loved one.
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.
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.
Dementia Friends (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Learn from a temple member how best to help your loved ones with dementia.
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.
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.
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 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 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 (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us to learn more about TBE's February 2025 trip to Cuba, lead by Rabbi Sisenwine.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Music Club: Sammy Davis, Jr., Mr Wonderful (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Music lovers unite to learn more about music we know, discover new music, and enjoy a community of friends with musical interests.
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.
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.
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.
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 a Shabbat guided tour around the Arnold Arboretum. RSVP by May 22, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RJI Quarterly Meeting (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
RJI's quarterly meeting; additional information about the event, including registration information, will be provided closer to the event.
“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."
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.
Congregational Meeting (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Support the future of TBE by joining us on Zoom for our annual Congregational Meeting.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Civil Rights Journey to Atlanta, Montgomery, Birmingham & Selma
- Community Engagement
Join us in the south for a meaningful and educational trip!
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.
Adult Shabbat Retreat March 2025 (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Throughout the weekend, we will create and experience Shabbat through learning, music, reflection, prayer and building a sacred community.
