Drum Circle (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Drumming is known to reduce stress and promote a sense of well-being and mental alertness. We will play beautiful rhythms from around the world.
Fee:
$165 – $183
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Genealogy 101: Finding Your Ancestors Without Leaving Your Kitchen (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join with Sisterhood as we learn about our ancestors at The Vilna Shul.
Me’ah Select: The Problem of Evil (Online)
- Adult Learning
Jewish response to the existence of evil in the world, via texts from the Hebrew Bible, rabbinic midrash, modern poetry, & post-holocaust theologians.
Fee:
$380
Easy Apps & Israeli Faves with Chef Avi (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join in for a fun and delicious hands-on cooking class with Boston-Based Israeli Chef Avi Shemtov.
Fee:
$36
Canceled: Israel for Reel (In Person)
- Community Engagement
We are working in partnership with the ICC (Israel Cultural Connection) and trained facilitator Tamar Forman, to explore their innovative state-of-the-art curriculum, Israel for Reel (IFR).
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!
Prime Timer’s Bingo and Beer (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for a fun night of Bingo and Beer and of course dinner and dessert!
Fee:
$20.00
Mincha Ma’ariv Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Mincha Ma'ariv service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Alexander Friedman.
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Samuel Peristere and Tyler Rand.
Tot Shabbat Morning Service (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Come dance, sing, play, and pray then stay for some challah and schmooze with your FwYC community!
K-7 Shabbat Dinner and Bible Players Comedy Show (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us for a K-7 Community Shabbat experience! Celebrate with TGIS services followed by a family Shabbat dinner
TGIS Service & Celebration of Youth Learning (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a Thank God It’s Shabbat (TGIS) Service. Welcome Shabbat in song and prayer with uplifting music, inspiring liturgy, and a short family-friendly teaching moment.
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.
Creating a Stronger, More United Israel (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Hear how ImpactIsrael is transforming the lives of teens, families, communities, and the educators who work with them.
Adult B’Mitzvah (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Prepare for this sacred lifecycle event with Cantor Zell and other clergy members. This program will meet both in person and online.
Me’ah Select: The Problem of Evil (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The Jewish response to the existence of evil in the world, via texts from the Hebrew Bible, rabbinic midrash, modern poetry, and post-holocaust theologians.
Fee:
$380
Yoga: Spring Session (Online)
- Community Engagement
Stretch into spring with strength, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga with Stephanie Javaheri.
Fee:
$60 – $75
JamBABY Drop-In Music Class Drop-In (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Come dance, sing and jam along with us at Temple Beth Elohim this fall.
Fee:
$25
Information Session: Civil Rights Journey to Atlanta, Montgomery, Birmingham & Selma
- Community Engagement
Join us to learn more about upcoming Civil Rights Journey trips!
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!
TBElle: Almost President (Online)
- Adult Learning
Each week a TBE member will examine Al Smith, Dewey, Stevenson, Goldwater, Kerry/Gore & McGovern, who all lost their presidential bids.
Lunch & Learn: Building Better Bones
- Adult Learning
Join Dr. Wein, endocrinologist, for a discussion for people living with osteoporosis about bone biology and review strategies to reduce fracture risk.
TBElle: Jerusalem: A History (Online)
- Adult Learning
We will explore how Jerusalem became one of history's most revered-and contested-cities. Past participation is not necessary to attend this series.
Engaging in Civil Discourse Guided By Jewish Wisdom (Online)
- Adult Learning
Join with members of our community to explore how we can apply Jewish wisdom to help us engage in respectful, meaningful conversations.
Drum Circle (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Drumming is known to reduce stress and promote a sense of well-being and mental alertness. We will play beautiful rhythms from around the world.
Fee:
$165 – $183
Introduction To Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life & learning, from holidays to history to home life, taught in sync with the Jewish calendar.
Fee:
$
Can We Talk About Israel at 75? (Online)
- Community Engagement
This discussion series will explore whether Israel has been a success in light of its core purpose -- “to be a national home for the Jewish people”.
Me’ah Select: The Problem of Evil (Online)
- Adult Learning
Jewish response to the existence of evil in the world, via texts from the Hebrew Bible, rabbinic midrash, modern poetry, & post-holocaust theologians.
Fee:
$380
Israel for Reel (In Person)
- Community Engagement
We are working in partnership with the ICC (Israel Cultural Connection) and trained facilitator Tamar Forman, to explore their innovative state-of-the-art curriculum, Israel for Reel (IFR).
BaDerech Grades K-5 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
BaDerech (On Our Path) will engage students in grades K–5 in interactive learning about key narratives from our tradition, as part of living and learning in Jewish time. Students in... Read More
K-7 Family Celebration of Israel
- Toddler to Teen
Our journey through Torah will end this year at the edge of the Promised Land - the land of Israel!
Nitzanim: Blossoming into Jewish Living & Learning at TBE (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
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!
BaDerech Grades K-5 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
BaDerech (On Our Path) will engage students in grades K–5 in interactive learning about key narratives from our tradition, as part of living and learning in Jewish time. Students in... Read More
Mother’s Day Walk for Peace (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join/support the TBE team by donating, fundraising and/or walking, whether on your own or with others.
Mincha Ma’ariv Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Mincha Ma'ariv service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Ella Vichniac and Sasha Florence.
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Henry Zisow.
Friday Evening Service with Alan Solomont (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Welcome Shabbat in song and prayer.
Family Tikkun Olam Night (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us Shabbat singing and dancing, followed by a family-friendly dinner, and a Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) activity where we will create pencil cases full of pencils for students in Uganda who are in need!
Tot Kabbalat Shabbat & Family Dinner (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Join Cantor Josh and TBE clergy to sing, play, dance, and pray then stay for a Family Shabbat dinner with your FwYC community!
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.
Conversations to Nourish the Soul: Let’s Talk About… (Online)
- Adult Learning
Join us for a series of monthly conversations designed to inform and inspire. All are welcome to any single session or the whole series.
The 25th Knesset In Israel (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
We will look into significant legislation passed by the Knesset, and how state of affairs have been affected by it.
CANCELED Reducing Their Carbon Footprint: Panel Presentation (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Looking to reduce your carbon footprint? Meet with TBE’s Green Team Panelists, a group of TBE Members that have taken the initiative to help the environment.
Tikkun Middot: The Practice of Living an Ethical Life (Online)
- Adult Learning
Tikkun middot practice is for anyone who wants to more often be their “best self” in the actions of daily life.
Partakers Re-Entry Mentor Info Session & Training (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join us and discover if this remarkable volunteer opportunity is right for you!
Havayah: Manhigut Council (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Grow as a leader as a member of our Manhigut Council!
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.
B’Yachad Grades 6-7 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
B’Yachad (together), TBE’s 6th and 7th grade learning program, is an interactive, multidisciplinary, engaging program.
Yoga: Spring Session (Online)
- Community Engagement
Stretch into spring with strength, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga with Stephanie Javaheri.
Fee:
$60 – $75
JamBABY Drop-In Music Class Drop-In (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Come dance, sing and jam along with us at Temple Beth Elohim this fall.
Fee:
$25
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.
J-Connect: Jewish Learning with our Clergy Grades 10-11
- Toddler to Teen
Dive deep into Jewish text and theology with Rabbi Sisenwine (Grades 10–11) and Rabbi Harper (Grades 8–9), as we build connections to each other and to Jewish tradition.
J-Connect: Jewish Learning with our Clergy Grades 8-9
- Toddler to Teen
Dive deep into Jewish text and theology with Rabbi Sisenwine (Grades 10–11) and Rabbi Harper (Grades 8–9), as we build connections to each other and to Jewish tradition.
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!
B’Yachad Grades 6-7 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
B’Yachad (together), TBE’s 6th and 7th grade learning program, is an interactive, multidisciplinary, engaging program.
BaDerech Grades K-3 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
BaDerech (On Our Path) will engage students in grades K–5 in interactive learning about key narratives from our tradition.
TBElle: Almost President (Online)
- Adult Learning
Each week a TBE member will examine Al Smith, Dewey, Stevenson, Goldwater, Kerry/Gore & McGovern, who all lost their presidential bids.
Lunch & Learn: More than a Pretty Face (Online)
- Adult Learning
Dr. Rebecca Droms, of Krauss Dermatology, will talk about maintaining healthy skin, dealing with skin cancer, and nonsurgical aesthetic procedures.
Havayah: Jew Man Group Grade 11 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Take a break from homework and the stresses of everyday life in our welcoming and fun gender-based programming.
Drum Circle (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Drumming is known to reduce stress and promote a sense of well-being and mental alertness. We will play beautiful rhythms from around the world.
Fee:
$165 – $183
Introduction To Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life & learning, from holidays to history to home life, taught in sync with the Jewish calendar.
Fee:
$
BaDerech Grades 4-5 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
BaDerech will engage students in grades K–5 in interactive learning about key narratives from our tradition.
Can We Talk About Israel at 75? (Online)
- Community Engagement
This discussion series will explore whether Israel has been a success in light of its core purpose -- “to be a national home for the Jewish people”.
Me’ah Select: The Problem of Evil (Online)
- Adult Learning
Jewish response to the existence of evil in the world, via texts from the Hebrew Bible, rabbinic midrash, modern poetry, & post-holocaust theologians.
Fee:
$380
Let’s Talk About Race & Identity: Family Storytime & Learning Program (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join Cantor Josh and Brave Light Library in a family-friendly experience about race, identity, and justice!
Rescuing Hope: Canceled
- Toddler to Teen
This intergenerational seminar will identify lessons that can help us build our community and future together.
BaDerech Grades K-5 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
BaDerech (On Our Path) will engage students in grades K–5 in interactive learning about key narratives from our tradition, as part of living and learning in Jewish time. Students in... Read More
B’Yachad Grades 6-7 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
B’Yachad (together), TBE’s 6th and 7th grade learning program, is an interactive, multidisciplinary, engaging program.
A Special MFA Tour with Curator Ethan Lasser (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an exclusive tour of the exhibit, Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Edgefield South Carolina, with the curator, and TBE congregant, Ethan Lasser.
Caring Knitters (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Are you a knitter? Have you wanted to learn to knit? Come join the Caring Knitters.
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!
BaDerech Grades K-5 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
BaDerech (On Our Path) will engage students in grades K–5 in interactive learning about key narratives from our tradition, as part of living and learning in Jewish time. Students in grades 4 & 5 will choose to learn through specific modalities, including visual arts, STEM, performing arts, and cooking. This program will include weekly two-hour... Read More
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.
Fee:
varies
Music & Stories of the Soul: A TBE Beit Café (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Come join us at our TBE Beit Cafe and watch your community members perform!
Film & Discussion | A Narrow Bridge (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join virtually or in person to view the film A Narrow Bridge. The film includes an inspiring appearance by Leonard Cohen.
Ceramics Workshop (In Person)
- Community Engagement
In this experiential workshop, participants will learn about and create pottery inspired by the work of Dave The Slave Potter, born in 1801.
The Story of Jews In Comedy (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Learn about the story of Jews in comedy, and the significance of humor in Jewish life and tradition. More details coming soon!
Storytelling Workshop | Stories Inspired By Our Judaica (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Thinking about or holding Jewish ritual objects can evoke memories and stories. You will learn skills to craft a story and share it with others.
TBE Art and Architecture Tour | Our Building As Art (In Person)
- Community Engagement
A tour of our building uncovering the layers of meaning and intention behind each art piece and architectural detail of our beautiful, sacred space.
Deli Brunch & Learn (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Enjoy a shared traditional deli lunch with a brief teaching on the story of the American Jewish immigrant experience through deli food.
Creative Shabbat Worship & Torah Study | Interpretive Challah Shaping (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Shape your thoughts on the weekly Torah reading into a unique challah design that brings your own Torah to the table!
Creative Shabbat Worship & Torah Study | Pathways Through Our House of Prayer & Study
- Community Engagement
We'll literally move through the morning service, drawing inspiration from physical spaces of our building, before diving into different creative explorations of the weekly Torah reading.
Community Shabbat Dinner (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for a community dinner and kick-off our Jewish Arts and Culture Weekend!
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.
From Egypt to Revelation (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Rabbi Alan Ullman explores how to go from a narrow place to stand in the Presence (of God) or Present (current time) in six chapters of our daily lives.
The 25th Knesset In Israel (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
We will look into significant legislation passed by the Knesset, and how state of affairs have been affected by it.
Bonim Shalom Workshop (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Participants will work together to explore their understanding of our vision and to imagine possible uses for our land. We want to hear every voice!
Adult B’Mitzvah (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Prepare for this sacred lifecycle event with Cantor Zell and other clergy members. This program will meet both in person and online.
B’Yachad Grades 6-7 (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
B’Yachad (together), TBE’s 6th and 7th grade learning program, is an interactive, multidisciplinary, engaging program.
Me’ah Select: The Problem of Evil (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The Jewish response to the existence of evil in the world, via texts from the Hebrew Bible, rabbinic midrash, modern poetry, and post-holocaust theologians.
Fee:
$380
Yoga: Spring Session (Online)
- Community Engagement
Stretch into spring with strength, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga with Stephanie Javaheri.
Fee:
$60 – $75
- 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