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.
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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!
Prophecy & the Book of Jonah (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We will examine the Book of Jonah to relive and animate the prophet’s words, and to arrive at an understanding of his message.
Mayyim Hayyim & The Well at TBE | Why Are Personal Jewish Rituals Important in a Modern World? (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Through text study and discussion with our clergy, discuss the meaning behind ritual and Jewish ritual—why rituals are important and what do they mean in our modern world?
Designing the Queer High School of the Future (Hybrid)
- Toddler to Teen
Dr Druin will share her co-design stories, ideas, and visions for the future. She will explain how her work with teens is a bridge to the design of the J.S. Bryant School.
Music Club | Mel Brooks (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join Don Drourr as he explores the music of Mel Brooks, not the comedic genius.
Yoga with Stephanie: Fall Session 1 (Online)
- Adult Learning
Join experienced yoga teacher Stephanie Javaheri for a weekly mindful yoga ‘work in’ to cultivate awareness physically and mentally.
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.
Lunch & Learn and TBElle | Antisemitism Film Screening: “Parade” (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This story is of the infamous Leo Frank trial in Atlanta in 1913. Leo was wrongly accused of killing a 13 year old girl primarily because he was Jewish.
TBElle | Election 2024 (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
This class will look at historical, legal, and cultural factors that have helped shape our upcoming elections.
October 7 to October 7 | A Year in Music, Art & Media (In Person)
- Community Engagement
As we approach October 7, 2024, join Rabbi Jordy Callman for a three part series exploring the past year of collective Jewish experience through the lenses of Israeli music, visual art and media.
Mincha Ma’ariv Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Nathaniel Forrest.
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Alexander Robbins and Olivia Hochberg.
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.
Friday Shabbat Service with Members of Kibbutz Magen (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
We invite you to the sanctuary to welcome Shabbat in song and prayer. We will be joined by visitors from Kibbutz Magen, one of the 32 border-adjacent communities that endured the atrocities on October 7, 2023.
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.
Gan Elohim Parent Coffee | Kalaniyot (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
In the wake of the horrors of the October 7th attacks, installations of ceramic Kalaniyot have been placed all across Israel. At TBE, we are joining in this worldwide effort, creating our own installation.
Interfaith Discussion on Spirituality & Listening (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join Wellesley Interfaith Lay Dialogue's first interfaith dialogue facilitated by Kelly Meraw, Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy at St. John-St. Paul Catholic Collaborative.
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!
Prophecy & the Book of Jonah (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We will examine the Book of Jonah to relive and animate the prophet’s words, and to arrive at an understanding of his message.
Mayyim Hayyim & The Well at TBE | Mikveh as a Spiritual Practice in Preparation for the High Holy Days (In Person Offsite)
- Community Engagement
This special multi-part workshop, a unique collaboration between Mayyim Hayyim and The Well at Temple Beth Elohim, will help participants explore the ancient ritual of mikveh and its potential for personal transformation and meaning in their own lives.
Yoga with Stephanie: Fall Session 1 (Online)
- Adult Learning
Join experienced yoga teacher Stephanie Javaheri for a weekly mindful yoga ‘work in’ to cultivate awareness physically and mentally.
Prospective Member Open House (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Are you interested in joining TBE? Then join us for our Open House!
High Holy Day Prayers | The Highlights Tour (Online)
- Adult Learning
We’ll orient ourselves to the structure of the High Holy Day liturgy so that we can feel more rooted in these special services.
Holiday Toy Drive for Ukrainian Children
- Community Engagement
Donate new small toys and stuffed animals as holiday presents for the children of Ukraine.
October 7 to October 7 | A Year in Music, Art & Media (In Person)
- Community Engagement
As we approach October 7, 2024, join Rabbi Jordy Callman for a three part series exploring the past year of collective Jewish experience through the lenses of Israeli music, visual art and media.
Two Congregations | One Community (Online)
- Community Engagement
Reconnect with our friends at Or Hadash in Haifa to say shalom and check-in with members from our partner congregation.
TBE Table
- Community Engagement
Volunteer to help provide meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity in our community.
Mincha Ma’ariv Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Jimmy Rudin.
Prime Timers Trail Walk & Lunch (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for a Shabbat trail walk and lunch. RSVP by September 4!
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Gabby Simon and Sydney Truslow.
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 (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
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.
Prophecy & the Book of Jonah (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We will examine the Book of Jonah to relive and animate the prophet’s words, and to arrive at an understanding of his message.
Yoga with Stephanie: Fall Session 1 (Online)
- Adult Learning
Join experienced yoga teacher Stephanie Javaheri for a weekly mindful yoga ‘work in’ to cultivate awareness physically and mentally.
Rosh Chodesh Elul | Kintsugi Workshop (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Throughout this interactive workshop, we will create our own kintsugi pottery, all while exploring what it means to enter the month of Elul.
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.
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.
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.
Annual Build-a-Backpack (In Person Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
Join JFS of Metrowest and TBE in this annual opportunity to support low-income children as well as migrant and refugee families.
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.
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.
Prayer in Translation: Lecha Dodi (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Compare translations of this sixteenth-century poem—by various streams of Judaism and through time—to develop an appreciation of what it means to translate sacred texts.
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.
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.
Reaching for the Moon: Campfire Havdalah & Celestial Celebration (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Gather with community in the TBE courtyard to schmooze, learn, and sing together over a bonfire and s’mores as we watch for three stars to appear in the sky.
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.
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!
Prayer in Translation: Lecha Dodi (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Compare translations of this sixteenth-century poem—by various streams of Judaism and through time—to develop an appreciation of what it means to translate sacred texts.
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.
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.
Film Discussion: “Legend of Destruction” (Online)
- Adult Learning
"Legend of Destruction" accurately depicts the tale of the historical event that changed the destiny of the Jewish people: the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE.
Tisha B’Av (Ninth of Av) Service (Online)
- Adult Learning
Tisha B’Av is a day of collective mourning and remembrance on the Jewish calendar. This year especially, we will focus on the tragedy of October 7th in our service of commemoration.
Celebration? Not for me, not now… How can we be happy in times our hearts are broken? (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
The October 7 attack occurred on the morning of Simcha Torah. How can we ever celebrate this “joyous” holiday again when our hearts will always remember that day?
Walk & Talk with Rabbi Gabby from Or Hadash (In Person Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
Join us at Morses Pond in Wellesley for a morning walk and talk with Rabbi Gabby from our partner Congregation in Haifa, Or Hadash.
Community Dinner & Bonfire with Rabbi Gabby from Or Hadash (In Person Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
Join us at the home of Barbara and Jeff Turk for dinner and songs with Rabbi Gabby from our partner Congregation in Haifa, Or Hadash.
Canceled: Beit Cafe with Rabbi Gabby from Or Hadah (In Person)
- Community Engagement
This event has been canceled.
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.
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.
Shabbat Dinner with Gabby Dagan from Or Hadash (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Please join Rabbi Gabby Dagan from our partner congregation in Haifa, Or Hadash, for Shabbat dinner following services! Dinner reservations close at 11:59 pm on August 4.
Fee:
$30
Friday Shabbat Service with Rabbi Gabby Dagan (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us to welcome Shabbat in song and prayer.
Prayer in Translation: Lecha Dodi (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Compare translations of this sixteenth-century poem—by various streams of Judaism and through time—to develop an appreciation of what it means to translate sacred texts.
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.
Prime Timers’ Campfire Sing-Along (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for all the best parts of summer—campfire, singing, and s'mores—with the Prime Timers!
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.
Israel Update with Gideon Argov (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an update on Israel’s current situation, what is happening now, and where we go from here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Canceled: 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.
Hear from Families of Israeli Hostages (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Rabbi Andy Vogel of Temple Sinai talks with nine Israeli hostage family members about their painful struggle for the release of their loved ones held in Gaza.
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 (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.
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! Registration closes on July 16 at midnight.
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 (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.
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
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.
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 (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.
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.
- 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