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Pre-Shabbat Study (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Sign off from the week a little earlier and begin to prepare for Shabbat with these pre-service study sessions led by Rabbi Vanessa Harper and Dr. Christopher Doty.
Simchat Torah Morning Service with Yizkor (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for the Simchat Torah festival morning service including Yizkor (service of remembrance), Torah reading, Torah study, and a bagel brunch.
Simchat Torah Storytime (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Sing and dance with the Torah on Simchat Torah! Then, stay for a storytime and craft activity with Liz Suneby!
Erev Simchat Torah Service & Commemoration of October 7th (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the sanctuary to continue the celebration of the High Holy Days as we rejoice in the simultaneous completion and renewal of the yearly cycle of Torah reading. We will commemorate the events of the past year.
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.
Sisterhood Dinner & Schmooze in the Sukkah (Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
Join us for an evening under the stars in our sukkah!
Welcome the Stranger in the TBE Sukkah (Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
We will welcome TBE families and new immigrants, many now US citizens, to our sukkah.
TBElle | Social-Emotional Learning: An Overview for Parents and Grandparents (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
We will learn, practice, and discuss many of the skills and terms (grit, empathy, self worth, etc.) that children learn in school and how they relate to the family unit.
Lunch & Learn | Learn About Artificial Intelligence (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join our own tech guru, Peter Less, as he opens our eyes to artificial intelligence (AI).
TBElle | Election 2024 (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
This class will look at historical, legal, and cultural factors that have helped shape our upcoming elections.
Info Session: DC Trip with Rabbi Harper (Online)
- Adult Learning
Attend this info session to learn about our upcoming Jewish in the Heart of the Nation trip from January 31–February 4 with Rabbi Harper.
New Moon Rising Concert (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Enjoy a New Moon Rising concert with friends Elana Arian, Deborah Sacks Mintz, and Chava Mirel—a soulful oasis of rich harmonies, deep friendship, and joy.
TBE Fall Harvest Festival (Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
Celebrate Sukkot with a joyous celebration, a day brimming with love, music, and the vibrant spirit of z’man simchateinu—the season of our rejoicing. This biannual community event features wood fire pizzas, a donut food truck, an Artisan Maker’s Market, bluegrass music, and more!
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Berkeley and Addison Wolk.
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 Shabbat Morning Service (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Come dance, sing, play, and pray then stay for some challah and schmooze with your FwYC community!
Sukkot Morning Festival Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Harvest joy and gratitude as we observe the first morning of the festival of Sukkot together with timeless words and melodies of worship and learning.
Erev Sukkot Service followed by Special Guest & Author Arthur Brooks (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
The High Holy Days continue with the abundance of Sukkot, as we reconnect to the natural world and to community. Join us in the sanctuary followed by special guest Arthur Brooks, co-writer with Oprah Winfrey of the NY Times Bestseller, "Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier."
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.
Read “James” with Us: A RJI Community Read Event (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join RJI's community read of Percival Everett's "James"—a bold retelling of Huck Finn from Jim's perspective. Moderated by Susan Jane.
Lunch & Learn | A Day In The Lives Of Our Rabbis (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Ben and Rabbi Jordy as they take us on an inside look into a day in the life of our rabbis.
TBElle | Election 2024 (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
This class will look at historical, legal, and cultural factors that have helped shape our upcoming elections.
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 Learning (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Continue your Yom Kippur contemplation in the TBE tent with an hour of inspiring learning.
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 Meditation (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Join in a guided communal meditative sit, an opportunity to gather in a sacred community, pause, breathe, and reflect. No prior experience is necessary.
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.
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.
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.
K-5 Drop Off Program on Yom Kippur (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Our K-5 community is invited to join us at Wellesley High School for a special new drop-off learning program while adults attend the early Yom Kippur Service.
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.
Adult Talmud Study | Daf Yomi (Online)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Carol Mitchell for daf yomi, the daily practice of reading and discussing a page of Talmud a day. We meet once weekly on Friday mornings.
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!
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.
TBElle | Social-Emotional Learning: An Overview for Parents and Grandparents (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
We will learn, practice, and discuss many of the skills and terms (grit, empathy, self worth, etc.) that children learn in school and how they relate to the family unit.
Lunch & Learn | The Ins and Outs of Traveling (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
We’ll discuss travel agency insights, tips, benefits of using an agent, group versus individual trips, and answer your questions.
TBElle | Election 2024 (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
This class will look at historical, legal, and cultural factors that have helped shape our upcoming elections.
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.
Reverse Tashlich: Trash Clean Up (Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
The Jewish community has shown we can cast sins in, now let’s take them out. Join Jewish communities around the world for a reverse tashlich.
Prime Timers Mount Wachusett Hike (Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
Hike and lunch on beautiful Mount Wachusett!
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 Ava Clark.
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.
Rosh Hashanah Farm Experience (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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Lunch & Learn and TBElle | Antisemitism Film Screening: “Mourning in Lod” (In Person)
- Adult Learning
A provocative, heartfelt, and timely documentary about three families whose lives become interconnected after the killing of a Palestinian and a Jewish settler in Lod.
TBElle | Election 2024 (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
This class will look at historical, legal, and cultural factors that have helped shape our upcoming elections.
De-Escalation Workshop (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Miriam Smirnov will teach us about handling difficult situations to help prevent violence and escalation.
Mayyim Hayyim & The Well at TBE | Immersion Open House Day (In Person Offsite)
- Community Engagement
Join TBE staff and clergy at Mayyim Hayyim at 1:00 PM for a communal water-based ritual in preparation for the High Holy Days, followed by the opportunity for any TBE congregant to schedule an immersion in preparation for the High Holy Days.
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.
Nitzanim (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
Selichot Service and Learning Featuring Author Jessica Fein (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join for all or part of the evening as we transition into the High Holy Days.
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Leo Fenster.
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 Shabbat Morning Service (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
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
Join Rabbi Carol Mitchell for daf yomi, the daily practice of reading and discussing a page of Talmud a day. We meet once weekly on Friday mornings.
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!
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.
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.
Becoming an Ally & DEI Champion | A Conversation with Colette Phillips (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Learn from Colette Philips and explore the intersections of antisemitism and antiracism work.
Mayyim Hayyim & The Well at TBE | Creating Your Own Water or Immersion Ritual (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Through 1:1 or small group conversations with fellow participants, clergy and staff, participants will craft their own immersion or water-based ceremony.
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.
Book Club | “Hope: A Novel” by Andrew Ridker (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Gather with other book lovers to discuss a chosen book each month. This month, we will be reading "Hope: A Novel" by Andrew Ridker.
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.
Lunch & Learn and TBElle | Antisemitism Film Screening: “Once in a Lifetime” (In Person)
- Adult Learning
A true story about a dedicated French high school teacher and her multi-cultural, inner-city pupils who learn about the impact of the Holocaust by entering a national contest.
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.
Preconceived—The Unexpected World of Crisis Pregnancy Centers | Documentary & Conversation with Director (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Discover the truth behind crisis pregnancy centers in the documentary 'Preconceived'. Join director Sabrine Keane for a revealing post-film discussion!
Harmony and Renewal: Integrating Jewish High Holy Day Themes with Qigong Practice (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This unique workshop blends the spiritual essence of the Jewish High Holy Days with the ancient practice of Qigong.
Judaism for Grownups | High Holy Days (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Calling all K-7 parents! Together we will (re)visit major topics in Jewish life from a "grown up" perspective.
Judaism for Grownups | High Holy Days (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Calling all K-7 parents! Together we will (re)visit major topics in Jewish life from a "grown up" perspective.
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 Lexi Prowda.
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Alexander Bernier.
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 Shabbat Morning Service (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Come dance, sing, play, and pray then stay for some challah and schmooze with your FwYC community!
Pre-Shabbat Study (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Sign off from the week a little earlier and begin to prepare for Shabbat with these pre-service study sessions led by Rabbi Vanessa Harper and Dr. Christopher Doty.
Adult Talmud Study | Daf Yomi (Online)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Carol Mitchell for daf yomi, the daily practice of reading and discussing a page of Talmud a day. We meet once weekly on Friday mornings.
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.
- 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