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.
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Conversation with Soldiers from Brothers for Life (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join us online for a conversation with soldiers from Brothers for Life.
Benefit Concert for Israelis Displaced from Their Homes (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
The Sheffield Chamber Players and singing group Pa'amonim will present a music program with donations to benefit Brothers and Sisters for Israel, the largest aid organization in Israel.
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.
The TBE—Or Hadash—Haifa Cooking Connection (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join with our friends at Or Hadash in Haifa as we connect—this time with our shared love for learning and cooking!
Israel Solidarity Mission (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for a solidarity mission to Israel. We will visit, volunteer, bear witnesses to the atrocities of October 7th, and remind our brothers and sisters in Israel that they are not alone.
Negev Stories of Resilience & Rebuilding (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Professor Troen’s world was changed forever when his daughter and son-in-law were murdered on October 7. He shares his story and offers an analysis of how Israel can move forward.
End The Silence with Hadassah (In Person)
- Community Engagement
To make this campaign a monumental success, we need your help! Come to TBE for bagels, coffee, and to make a video to join in with the Hadassah campaign.
What Is Happening on College Campuses & How to Prepare Our Students (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
J Street U will present a panel of Boston area college students to discuss their recent experiences on campus and how our students should prepare.
Information Session: Shalom Hartman Institute Community Leadership Program in Jerusalem (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Learn more about studying with great scholars and experiencing Jerusalem in a new way with the Hartman Institute this summer.
Israel for Reel: On The Map (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This class provides vibrant, informative & interactive programs that give participants a safe and open-minded space to explore issues relating to Israel.
TBE/Or Hadash Text Study on Alcohol & Purim (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join members of TBE and Or Hadash as Rabbi Jordy Callman teaches us about Jewish wisdom on alcohol and Purim.
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.
Our Experiences on the Solidarity Mission to Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for a hybrid panel discussion covering TBE's solidarity trip to Israel earlier this month.
Israeli Wounded Soldiers Share Their Stories of Injury and Healing (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Hear from two incredible soldiers who will be visiting Boston later this month, who will share their stories of serving in the IDF, their injury, and rehabilitation process.
Israel for Reel: Bringing It All Together (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This class provides vibrant, informative & interactive programs that give participants a safe and open-minded space to explore issues relating to Israel.
Kulanu Interfaith Service, Teaching, and Dinner (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a special interfaith service and teaching, followed by a community dinner. RSVP by March 31!
Fee:
$30
Israel at War & Parenting Adult Children (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Parents of adult children struggling with differing opinions on Israel are invited for an evening of guidance, support, and wine & cheese.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jewish on Campus | An Update from Hillel International (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join us on Zoom for a conversation with Hillel International's Associate Director of Israel Action and Addressing Antisemitism about the realities on the ground at college campuses across the nation.
Jacob’s Ladder Concert (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Gather with community to enjoy Jacob's Ladder, a Boston-based, internationally touring band seeking to push the boundaries of contemporary Jewish music and traditional American Roots music through Jewish communal singing and prayer.
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.
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.
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
Canceled: Beit Cafe with Rabbi Gabby from Or Hadah (In Person)
- Community Engagement
This event has been canceled.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Or Hadash Rosh Hashanah Text Study (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join us in welcoming the New Year with our friends from our partner congregation Or Hadash in Haifa.
Evening Service | October 7 Commemoration (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the warmth of our sanctuary for a peaceful evening service, coming together as a community.
Surviving October 7th and Life After (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Eyal Tarchitzky is a community organizer and educator with 20 years of experience working with some of Israel's most marginalized populations. On October 7th, Eyal’s partner was trapped in their safe room with their baby in Sderot while terrorists roamed the streets outside their home.
Pre-Shabbat Conversation about Israel (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion.
Exploring the Future of Israel and the U.S. (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
New England’s former Israeli Consul General and current J Street Israel Director, Nadav Tamir, will join us for a report from the ground in Israel, facilitated by Rabbi Sisenwine.
Clothing & Protein Bar Drive for Israeli Soldiers
- Community Engagement
Donate clothing and protein bars to be brought to Israel to support Israeli soldiers until December 20, 2024.
Between a Bridge and a Ladder | What is Our Role in Polarized Societies? (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Regardless of on which side of the political spectrum you may be (and we will NOT be discussing politics!), what is our role in both bridging this gap and elevating ourselves in the discussion based on our values.
Talmudic Stories about Food, Conversations, Uncomfortable Silences, and Justice (In Person)
- Community Engagement
TBE Table invites you to join us for a special conversation and torah study with Rabbi Na'ama Dafni Kellen of our partner congregation in Haifa, Or Hadash.
Ma Chadash at Or Hadash | What’s New at Or Hadash (Offsite)
- Community Engagement
Join Naama as she provides an update on life in Haifa, the struggles and simchas, and how Or Hadash continues to provide care and support during these challenging times.
The Parent Hub (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us for a special Parent Hub session with Rabbi Naama Dafni-Kellen from our sister congregation Or Hadash in Haifa for a conversation about parenting in challenging times.
The Parent Hub (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us for a special Parent Hub session with Rabbi Naama Dafni-Kellen from our sister congregation Or Hadash in Haifa for a conversation about parenting in challenging times.
Women in Israel Today – The Silenced, The Moral Leaders, and The Healers | Three Powerful Narratives that Are Shaping the Nation (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Rabbi Na’ama Dafni Kellen will lead us in an exploration of three powerful narratives that have shaped Israel’s landscape over the past 15 months.
An Evening of Song & Support for Or Hadash (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Gather to share, hug, and be treated to a musical performance by Gabby and our own Asher Navisky! support for our partner congregation in Israel, Or Hadash, remains crucial during these challenging times.
A Sephardic Spirit | The Art of Silvina Mizrahi (Offsite)
- Community Engagement
The vibrant and multifaceted richness of Sephardic life comes to life in Hebrew College’s fall art exhibit. Join us for a special gallery tour with both the artist and the curator, TBE member Deb Feinstein.
Jewish Languages (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Dr. Christopher Doty as we explore Jewish history through the lens of language. This course will examine how languages have shaped Jewish identity and interactions with the world.
Shabbat Dinner & Learning with MFA & Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Directors (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join us for Shabbat services and dinner, followed by this special learning program on Jewishness and the arts. Register by Sunday, January 19 at midnight!
For Such a Time as This: On Being Jewish Today (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join Rabbi Jordy Callman for a 3-part series on Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove's "For Such a Time as This", exploring modern Jewish identity, especially in light of events post-October 7th.
Jewish Languages (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Dr. Christopher Doty as we explore Jewish history through the lens of language. This course will examine how languages have shaped Jewish identity and interactions with the world.
Pre-Shabbat Conversation about Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
For Such a Time as This: On Being Jewish Today (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join Rabbi Jordy Callman for a 3-part series on Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove's "For Such a Time as This", exploring modern Jewish identity, especially in light of events post-October 7th.
Pre-Shabbat Conversation about Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
For Such a Time as This: On Being Jewish Today (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join Rabbi Jordy Callman for a 3-part series on Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove's "For Such a Time as This", exploring modern Jewish identity, especially in light of events post-October 7th.
B’Yachad Parent Support Session (Online)
- Toddler to Teen
Rabbi Jordy Callman offers a space for B'Yachad parents to discuss current events like Israel-Gaza, hostages, and prisoners, equipping them with tools to engage middle schoolers and aligning curriculum to address these topics.
Canceled: Jewish Languages (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Pre-Shabbat Conversation about Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
Jewish Languages (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Dr. Christopher Doty as we explore Jewish history through the lens of language. This course will examine how languages have shaped Jewish identity and interactions with the world.
This Week in Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
Light at the End of the Tunnel(s) | From King Saul to 2024 (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Gil Regev, an IDF officer and Israeli tour guide, will share his personal experiences from the past year while drawing comparisons between the war and the Book of Samuel with a focus on important figures named Jonathan in historic and modern times.
A Conversation with Jonathan Conricus, Former IDF Spokesperson (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an informative and engaging conversation and briefing on the Hamas-Israel war and its impact on the sharp rise in anti-Semitism.
Fee:
$36
This Week in Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
This Week in Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
This Week in Israel (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an Israel focused pre-Shabbat discussion led by Rabbi Jordy Callman.
Friday Shabbat Service with Guest Speakers from Yotzim L’Shinui (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us to welcome Shabbat in song and prayer. We will welcome special speakers from the Israeli organization Yotzim L'Shinui (Out for Change).
Standing Up for a Jewish & Democratic Israel in Challenging Times (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us as we welcome Orly Erez Likhovski, a leader in Israel’s Reform movement, who has championed legal victories for equality, religious freedom, and LGBTQ+ rights.
Resilience & Rehabilitation: Educators Post October 7 (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Hear from Israeli educators on the impact of October 7th and their efforts to heal and rebuild, supporting thousands through education, resilience, and hope in evacuated communities.
J Street@TBE Finding Your Voice: A Conversation on Israel (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join J Street @ TBE to discuss how we can support Israel with love and critique, promoting peace and democracy through open dialogue and shared values.
Erev Yom HaShoah Services and Program with Author Judy Rakowsky (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
This year at TBE, we'll mark Erev Yom HaShoah with a service of memory at 7:00 pm, followed by an opportunity to hear a remarkable story of survival and reunion.
Yom HaZikaron & Yom Ha’atzmaut Observance (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us to observe Yom HaZikaron (Israel Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day), Israeli national holidays.