Minyan & Torah Study | Sukkot Day 1 (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.
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Sukkot
- Spiritual Practice
Sukkot is a festival for giving thanks for the fall harvest and commemorates 40 years of Jews wandering in the desert after the giving of the Torah. Celebrated five days after Yom Kippur.
Friday Evening & Erev Sukkot Service with Guests Nadav Tamir & Memy Ish Shalom (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the sanctuary to welcome Shabbat and to continue the celebration of the High Holy Days with the abundance of Sukkot.
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.
Book Club (Online)
- Community Engagement
The Book Club book of choice for September is Bibi: The Turbulent Life and Times of Benjamin Netanyahu, by Anshel Pfeffer.
Book Club (Online)
- Community Engagement
The Book Club book of choice for September is Bibi: The Turbulent Life and Times of Benjamin Netanyahu, by Anshel Pfeffer.
Yizkor, N’ilah, and Havdalah in the Sanctuary (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Yom Kippur observance concludes with a Torah service, a Yizkor service in remembrance of our loved ones, and an expanded service of confession.
Yom Kippur Hour of Response (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us to hear from three congregants about their spiritual autobiographies in this hour of response.
Yom Kippur Hour of Learning (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Continue your Yom Kippur contemplation in the TBE tent with an hour of inspiring learning.
Yom Kippur TGIHH (Thank God It’s the High Holy Days) (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for this Yom Kippur observance to deepen your connection to our community with this one-hour, multi-generational service.
Yom Kippur Late Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the sanctuary to awaken to the new year with inspiring melodies, introspective teachings, and the call of the shofar.
Yom Kippur: Havayah High Holy Day Experience (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Welcome the new year in sacred community, gaining inspiration from your peers’ own stories of spirituality, learning, and growth.
Families with Young Children Yom Kippur Service (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Join your community and find meaning and connection in this family-friendly celebration.
Yom Kippur Early Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us online to awaken to the new year with inspiring melodies, introspective teachings, and the call of the shofar.
Kol Nidre Late Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the sanctuary or online for an evening service marking the beginning of our Yom Kippur observance.
Kol Nidre Early Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the sanctuary or online for an evening service marking the beginning of our Yom Kippur observance.
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.
Green Team Meeting (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Come join the Green Team Meeting for exciting planning opportunities!
Music Club | My Favorite Songs (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Jerry Goldberg will explore with us some of his favorite songs with some of his favorite photography.
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.
God | 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.
20s & 30s Experience at Belkin Family Lookout Farm (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Join our 20s & 30s community for a Rosh Hashanah picnic at Belkin Lookout Farm! We’ll gather for dinner and ciders and a celebration of the new year.
Farm Experience @ Belkin Farm (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
We’ll gather at Lookout Farm to connect with a musical moment to set our intention for the year before breaking off to enjoy the farm and pick apples.
Tashlich (Outdoors)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a meaningful, reflective ritual including shofar, song, and tossing stones into the river as we symbolically cast away our sins.
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Awaken to the promise and possibilities of the new year with inspiring melodies, introspective teachings, and the call of the shofar.
Rosh Hashanah TGIHH (Thank God It’s the High Holy Days Service) (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Gather in community to welcome and celebrate the joy of the new year in this one-hour service for the entire family.
Rosh Hashanah Late Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the sanctuary to awaken to the new year with inspiring melodies, introspective teachings, and the call of the shofar.
Families with Young Children Rosh Hashanah Service (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Connect with your community and celebrate the sweetness and joy of a new year as a community in this family-friendly service.
Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the sanctuary to awaken to the new year with inspiring melodies, introspective teachings, and the call of the shofar.
Rosh Hashanah Morning Yoga (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Begin the new year with a yoga flow designed to build strength, restore flexibility, and promote deep rest and reflection.
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with a joyous evening service followed by a festive oneg.
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.
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Temple Offices Closed
- Community Engagement
To prepare for the High Holy Days, the temple offices will be closed for most of the day. The building will open at 2:00 pm.
ReneWELL Elul Series | Mikveh Immersion (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us this Elul season for a special collaborative series with Mayyim Hayyim, Living Waters Community Mikveh, in Newton, MA.
The High Holy Days | 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.
Havayah Kickoff Event at Boda Borg!
- Toddler to Teen
We are so excited to kick-off the Havayah year with an awesome trip to Boda Borg!
Fee:
Free
ReneWELL Elul Series | Ceramics Workshop (In Person)
- Community Engagement
We will study texts and create ceramic pieces exploring the idea of creating and re-creating ourselves as we prepare for the new year.
Pre-High Holy Day Connection with Or Hadash (Online)
- Community Engagement
Connect with our sister community in Haifa, Or Hadash.
Reverse Tashlich: Trash Clean Up (Outdoors)
- Spiritual Practice
The Jewish community has shown we can cast sins in, now let’s take them out. Join Repair the Sea | Tikkun HaYam and Jewish communities around the world for a reverse tashlich.
Prime Timers Walk & Brunch (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join the Prime Timers for our first event of the new year!
Selichot Service & Learning (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Begin a spiritual journey of growth and reflection as we prepare to enter into the season of awe and renewal.
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Romy Seidman.
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 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.
Prospective Member Open House (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us to learn about our wonderful community. We look forward to meeting you all.
ReneWELL Elul Series | Mikveh Immersion (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us this Elul season for a special collaborative series with Mayyim Hayyim, Living Waters Community Mikveh, in Newton, MA.
Cradles to Crayons Donation Drive (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join Temple Beth Elohim’s efforts to make a difference to the children served by Cradles to Crayons. Items should be for children ages infant through 12 years old. Please leave items in the donation box located in the temple atrium.
Labor Day: Temple Offices Closed
- Community Engagement
In observance of Labor Day, the temple offices will be closed
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!
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.
ReneWELL Elul Series | Mikveh Immersion (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us this Elul season for a special collaborative series with Mayyim Hayyim, Living Waters Community Mikveh, in Newton, MA.
Fee:
$75
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!
Intro to Jewish Prayer [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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
ReneWELL Elul Series | Rosh Chodesh Elul Text Study (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Gather before Shabbat during Rosh Chodesh Elul to study texts, liturgy, and poetry that will open your heart to the high holiday season!
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.
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.
Summer Institute | A Deep Dive into Jewish Prayer (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Immerse yourself in four days of experiential learning, with Rabbi Harper and Alison Kur, as we explore the siddur (prayer book) from cover to cover.
Waterplay & Popsicle Party with Little Beats (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us outside at TBE for some waterplay fun and popsicle treats with Cantor Josh and Sara from Little Beats!
Summer Institute | A Deep Dive into Jewish Prayer (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Immerse yourself in four days of experiential learning, with Rabbi Harper and Alison Kur, as we explore the siddur (prayer book) from cover to cover.
Summer Institute | A Deep Dive into Jewish Prayer (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Immerse yourself in four days of experiential learning, with Rabbi Harper and Alison Kur, as we explore the siddur (prayer book) from cover to cover.
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!
Summer Institute | A Deep Dive into Jewish Prayer (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Immerse yourself in four days of experiential learning, with Rabbi Harper and Alison Kur, as we explore the siddur (prayer book) from cover to cover.
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!
Summer Institute | TBE in the Berkshires (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Harper and Cantor Rosenberg in Lenox, MA for Shakespeare & Co's limited run of the award-winning "Golda's Balcony."
Fee:
TBD
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
Summer Institute | Meet our New Rabbi, Ben Rosen (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join us for teaching and conversation with Rabbi Ben Rosen.
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!
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!
JamBABY Summer Drop-In Sessions (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Come dance, sing, and jam along with us at Temple Beth Elohim this summer!
Fee:
$25
Tisha B’Av Service & Study (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
We join with the Jewish community around the world in marking this day with prayer and study, remembering our responsibility to counteract sinat chinam (baseless hatred), whether ancient or contemporary, wherever we find it.
Summer Institute | Wednesdays @ The Well: Mindful Moments (Online)
- Adult Learning
Take a few minutes out of your week to build a mindfulness practice for your spiritual and mental well-being
50:50 Startups: A Successful Model to Grow Israeli/Palestinian Shared Society (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
50:50 Startups is an Israeli non-profit that pairs young Israeli and Palestinian entrepreneurs to work together. Partnering with the Tel-Aviv University Entrepreneurship Center and Northeastern University here in Boston, the teams receive training and mentorship to grow a shared venture.
Postponed: Waterplay & Popsicle Party with Little Beats (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Due to poor weather conditions, this event has been postponed Thursday, August 17 at 4:00 pm.
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!
Canceled: Summer Institute | Contemporary Jewish Thought Summer Book Club (Online)
- Adult Learning
This session has been canceled.
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!
- 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