Friday Shabbat Service with Former Ambassador Michael Oren (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us to welcome Shabbat in song and prayer.
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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
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.
Israel 101 (And A Little More!) (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join Cantor Josh Rosenberg and Rabbi Jordy Callman for an overview of Israel's history and how we've arrived at this current moment. This session is specifically for Gan Elohim families.
Drum Circle (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us for an exciting, joyful drum circle continuing this fall with our own Friday night service drummer, Noam Sender.
Morning Service B’Mitzvah of Levi Berzin (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our morning service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Levi Berzin.
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.
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.
Me’ah Select: The Hopes of Destiny & Failures of History (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We are in a time of hyper-polarized politics and global events beyond our control. The Second Book of Kings makes for a timely Torah study.
Fee:
$480
Yoga with Stephanie | Fall Series (Online)
- Community Engagement
Begin the fall season building your strength, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga with Stephanie Javaheri. This course is part of our Wednesdays at the Well programming.
TBE Holy Singers (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join Cantor Zell for a new singing project - one in which we meet without musical scores to share in our love of singing, learning new melodies, and creating spontaneous harmony.
What You Won’t Hear in the News | Captain Ofer Erez on Kibbutzim, the IDF & Hope (Online)
- Community Engagement
Ofer Erez, the first openly trans officer in the IDF, shares his unique perspective on what's happening today.
TBElle with a Twist | Three Momentous Moments in the History of Jerusalem (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Devoted to the history of Jerusalem we will focus on three momentous moments in the complicated history of a city holy to the three major western religions.
Jewish Current Events | A Temple-wide Discussion on Antisemitism and our Communal Response (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.
Jewish History, 70CE through the Enlightenment | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.
Canceled: Little Beats Drop-In Sessions (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
This program has been canceled
Fee:
$25
Me’ah Select: The Hopes of Destiny & Failures of History (Online)
- Adult Learning
The Second Book of Kings makes for a timely Torah study as we explore its resonant narratives and relevant themes.
Fee:
$450.00
Water Bottle Drive
- Community Engagement
Please bring reusable water bottles that will be cleaned and then donated to JF&CS, Brookline Food Pantry, and Wellesley Food Pantry.
Havayah: T’filah Band (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Bring your musical talent to the Havayah T’filah Band.
Two Congregations, One Community, One People | Or Hadash Check-in (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join our TBE and Or Hadash community for an hour of sharing and caring via zoom.
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.
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!
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Hannah Grossman.
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.
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.
Family Shabbat Retreat (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us for the first-ever Family Shabbat Retreat at East Hill Farm.
Drum Circle (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us for an exciting, joyful drum circle continuing this fall with our own Friday night service drummer, Noam Sender.
Adult Civil Rights Journey to Atlanta, Montgomery, Birmingham & Selma: This trip is full
- Community Engagement
Join us in the south for a meaningful and educational trip!
Green Team Meeting (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join our Green Team in planning to ensure our building and community are environmentally sound and sustainable.
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.
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.
Me’ah Select: The Hopes of Destiny & Failures of History (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We are in a time of hyper-polarized politics and global events beyond our control. The Second Book of Kings makes for a timely Torah study.
Fee:
$480
Yoga with Stephanie | Fall Series (Online)
- Community Engagement
Begin the fall season building your strength, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga with Stephanie Javaheri. This course is part of our Wednesdays at the Well programming.
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.
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.
TBElle with a Twist | Singers of The Great American Songbook (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
We’ve looked at The Great American Songbook. Now its time to look at the singers that made the songs.
Lunch & Learn: Follow up on Repairing the World Film Discussion (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Ken Shulman, President of the Board of Boston Jewish Film, will talk about how the film “Repairing the World” has been used as part of an important program.
TBElle with a Twist | Three Momentous Moments in the History of Jerusalem (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Devoted to the history of Jerusalem we will focus on three momentous moments in the complicated history of a city holy to the three major western religions.
The Art of Prayer (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Participants will study each text, interpret meaning, and create their own artwork inspired by each prayer. No prior artistic experience necessary.
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.
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: 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.
70 Faces: Reading Torah Through Different Lenses (In Person)
- Adult Learning
In this course, five rabbis and scholars will each teach a different interpretive lens for studying Torah.
6th Grade B’Mitzvah Family Program: Finding Ourselves in Torah
- Toddler to Teen
Join our TBE clergy, educators and fellow b’mitzvah families for an interactive program where will explore the meaning of this milestone for your family
Film Screening | Repairing the World: Stories From the Tree of Life (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
A film screening of "Repairing the World: Stories From the Tree of Life," dinner, and discussion with Rabbi Sisenwine.
Canceled: Little Beats Drop-In Sessions (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
This program has been canceled
Fee:
$25
Me’ah Select: The Hopes of Destiny & Failures of History (Online)
- Adult Learning
The Second Book of Kings makes for a timely Torah study as we explore its resonant narratives and relevant themes.
Fee:
$450.00
Building a Brain Healthy Lifestyle (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Continuing the Conversation: Living with Alzheimer's and Other Cognitive Changes.
Reproductive Justice Art Exhibit and Discussion on Black Maternal Health (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for a Deeply Rooted: Faith in Reproductive Justice. This is an ambitious, multidisciplinary exhibition that looks at abortion and reproductive justice through the lens of faith, bringing Jewish feminist artists into dialogue with artists from other faith communities and backgrounds.
Diary of War: A Conversation with Sarah Tuttle Singer (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Tuttle-Singer, author of Jerusalem Drawn and Quartered and the New Media Editor at Times of Israel, will join us from Jerusalem as she shares the words of the diary she began keeping on October 7th.
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!
Annual Trotter School Holiday Gift Drive
- Community Engagement
The annual Holiday Gift Collection for the 320 students at Grove Hall’s William Monroe Trotter K-6 School is underway!
Mincha Ma’ariv Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Mincha Ma'ariv service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Sasha Florence.
CASA Visits Prison Book Program (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Books can change an incarcerated life. Our TBE community should be actively involved in making books more easily available to encourage reading for those in prison. Join CASA!
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Leila Roberts.
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.
TGIS Service & Consecration (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.
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.
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.
Drum Circle (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us for an exciting, joyful drum circle continuing this fall with our own Friday night service drummer, Noam Sender.
Introduction to Tikkun Middot (Online)
- Community Engagement
This two-session introduction is designed for those who are new to Tikkun Middot practice. Participation in these two sessions is required for new participants. This course is part of our Wednesdays at the Well programming.
Teen Family Talkback with Charlotte Korchak: Answering Tough Questions about Israel, Antisemitism, and Jewish Identity (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
With the unfolding current events in Israel, young American Jews are being increasingly challenged with difficult questions to which they struggle to respond.
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.
Me’ah Select: The Hopes of Destiny & Failures of History (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We are in a time of hyper-polarized politics and global events beyond our control. The Second Book of Kings makes for a timely Torah study.
Fee:
$480
Yoga with Stephanie | Fall Series (Online)
- Community Engagement
Begin the fall season building your strength, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga with Stephanie Javaheri. This course is part of our Wednesdays at the Well programming.
Book Club (Online)
- Community Engagement
October's book of choice is the fiction, The Matchmaker's Gift, by Lynda Cohen Loigman.
TBElle with a Twist | Singers of The Great American Songbook (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
We’ve looked at The Great American Songbook. Now its time to look at the singers that made the songs.
Lunch & Learn: What’s for Dessert? (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join Claire Saffitz, food journalist & cookbook author of What’s For Dessert?
TBElle with a Twist | Three Momentous Moments in the History of Jerusalem (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Devoted to the history of Jerusalem we will focus on three momentous moments in the complicated history of a city holy to the three major western religions.
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.
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.
Jewish History, the Torah through 70CE | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.
Canceled: Little Beats Drop-In Sessions (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
This program has been canceled
Fee:
$25
Me’ah Select: The Hopes of Destiny & Failures of History (Online)
- Adult Learning
The Second Book of Kings makes for a timely Torah study as we explore its resonant narratives and relevant themes.
Fee:
$450.00
Tea Time with Senators Creem & Rausch: Reproductive Justice Champions (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Tea time with our legislative reproductive justice champions, Senators Cynthia Creem and Becca Rausch.
Havayah: T’filah Band (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Bring your musical talent to the Havayah T’filah Band.
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!
Mincha Ma’ariv Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Mincha Ma'ariv service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Alexandra Gillette and Drew Levin.
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.
Drum Circle (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us for an exciting, joyful drum circle continuing this fall with our own Friday night service drummer, Noam Sender.
Jews in the Civil Rights Movement (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join Yoni Kadden as he presents his highly popular class focusing on how we speak about Jews in the Civil Rights Movement.
Responding to This Moment | An Israel Conversation for College Students with Rabbi Sisenwine (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join with others from our college community for a conversation with Rabbi Joel Sisenwine about what is happening in Israel and how we can respond.
Info Session: Partakers College Behind Bars Mentoring (Online)
- Community Engagement
This program is for you if you are interested in becoming a College Behind Bars mentor or if you you have questions and would like to learn more about the College Behind Bars or Re-Entry Mentor Programs (there’s no commitment required to attend the training).
Responding to This Moment | An Israel Conversation for 20s/30s with Rabbi Sisenwine (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join with others from our 20s/30s community for a conversation with Rabbi Joel Sisenwine about what is happening in Israel and how we can respond.
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.
Music Club | The Times They Are A’Changin’ (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Cantors Jodi Sufrin and Roy Einhorn will lead a program/singalong focusing on the folk music of the sixties. Was some songwriting influenced by their Jewish backgrounds?
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.
Me’ah Select: The Hopes of Destiny & Failures of History (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We are in a time of hyper-polarized politics and global events beyond our control. The Second Book of Kings makes for a timely Torah study.
Fee:
$480
Yoga with Stephanie | Fall Series (Online)
- Community Engagement
Begin the fall season building your strength, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga with Stephanie Javaheri. This course is part of our Wednesdays at the Well programming.
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.
Lives Eliminated, Dreams Illuminated (LEDI) | TBE Sisterhood event (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Come join Sisterhood as we travel to Hadassah-Brandeis Institute.
- 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