Mahjong (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Whether you’re a seasoned player or have just learned how to play, come and join our weekly game to connect with community!
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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 | Mikveh as a Spiritual Practice in Preparation for the High Holy Days (In Person Offsite)
- Community Engagement
This special multi-part workshop, a unique collaboration between Mayyim Hayyim and The Well at Temple Beth Elohim, will help participants explore the ancient ritual of mikveh and its potential for personal transformation and meaning in their own lives.
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.
Prospective Member Open House (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Are you interested in joining TBE? Then join us for our Open House!
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.
Holiday Toy Drive for Ukrainian Children
- Community Engagement
Donate new small toys and stuffed animals as holiday presents for the children of Ukraine.
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.
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.
TBE Table
- Community Engagement
Volunteer to help provide meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity in our community.
Prime Timers Trail Walk & Lunch (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for a Shabbat trail walk and lunch. RSVP by September 4!
Shabbat Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Our Shabbat service includes the celebration of the B'Mitzvah of Gabby Simon and Sydney Truslow.
Minyan & Torah Study (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Gather for minyan, a time of prayer and reflection, followed by Torah study with a member of our clergy. Together, we’ll explore sacred text through deep listening, heartfelt conversation, and shared learning—guiding us on our collective path toward wisdom and wholeness.
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. Then, stay for a family Shabbat dinner with your FwYC community!
Fee:
$30
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.
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.
Rosh Chodesh Elul | Kintsugi Workshop (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Throughout this interactive workshop, we will create our own kintsugi pottery, all while exploring what it means to enter the month of Elul.
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.
Minyan & Torah Study (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Gather for minyan, a time of prayer and reflection, followed by Torah study with a member of our clergy. Together, we’ll explore sacred text through deep listening, heartfelt conversation, and shared learning—guiding us on our collective path toward wisdom and wholeness.
Annual Build-a-Backpack (In Person Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
Join JFS of Metrowest and TBE in this annual opportunity to support low-income children as well as migrant and refugee families.
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.
Minyan & Torah Study (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Gather for minyan, a time of prayer and reflection, followed by Torah study with a member of our clergy. Together, we’ll explore sacred text through deep listening, heartfelt conversation, and shared learning—guiding us on our collective path toward wisdom and wholeness.
Prayer in Translation: Lecha Dodi (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Compare translations of this sixteenth-century poem—by various streams of Judaism and through time—to develop an appreciation of what it means to translate sacred texts.
TBE In The Trees: Text & Practice in Nature (In Person, Off Site)
- Adult Learning
Experience the natural world through a Jewish lens with three stand-alone programs: text study, painting, and mindfulness.
Reading “Uncomfortable Conversations with A Jew” (Online)
- Adult Learning
Discuss this new book by New York Times bestselling authors Emmanuel Echo and Noa Tishby, who ask and answer hard questions, creating a much-needed lexicon for meeting this fraught moment in Jewish history.
Reaching for the Moon: Campfire Havdalah & Celestial Celebration (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Gather with community in the TBE courtyard to schmooze, learn, and sing together over a bonfire and s’mores as we watch for three stars to appear in the sky.
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.
Minyan & Torah Study (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Gather for minyan, a time of prayer and reflection, followed by Torah study with a member of our clergy. Together, we’ll explore sacred text through deep listening, heartfelt conversation, and shared learning—guiding us on our collective path toward wisdom and wholeness.
Tot Shabbat Morning Service (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Come dance, sing, play, and pray in an exciting and engaging Shabbat morning service for our 0-5 year olds with Cantor Josh!
Prayer in Translation: Lecha Dodi (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Compare translations of this sixteenth-century poem—by various streams of Judaism and through time—to develop an appreciation of what it means to translate sacred texts.
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.
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.
Tisha B’Av (Ninth of Av) Service (Online)
- Adult Learning
Tisha B’Av is a day of collective mourning and remembrance on the Jewish calendar. This year especially, we will focus on the tragedy of October 7th in our service of commemoration.
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?
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.
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.
Canceled: Beit Cafe with Rabbi Gabby from Or Hadah (In Person)
- Community Engagement
This event has been canceled.
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.
Minyan & Torah Study (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Gather for minyan, a time of prayer and reflection, followed by Torah study with a member of our clergy. Together, we’ll explore sacred text through deep listening, heartfelt conversation, and shared learning—guiding us on our collective path toward wisdom and wholeness.
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
Prayer in Translation: Lecha Dodi (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Compare translations of this sixteenth-century poem—by various streams of Judaism and through time—to develop an appreciation of what it means to translate sacred texts.
Prime Timers’ Campfire Sing-Along (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for all the best parts of summer—campfire, singing, and s'mores—with the Prime Timers!
Reading “Uncomfortable Conversations with A Jew” (Online)
- Adult Learning
Discuss this new book by New York Times bestselling authors Emmanuel Echo and Noa Tishby, who ask and answer hard questions, creating a much-needed lexicon for meeting this fraught moment in Jewish history.
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.
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.
Minyan & Torah Study (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Gather for minyan, a time of prayer and reflection, followed by Torah study with a member of our clergy. Together, we’ll explore sacred text through deep listening, heartfelt conversation, and shared learning—guiding us on our collective path toward wisdom and wholeness.
Challah Intensive with Rabbi Harper (In Person)
- Adult Learning
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to make a delicious, beautiful, and instructive centerpiece of the Shabbat and holiday table.
Canceled: TBE In The Trees: Text & Practice in Nature (In Person, Off Site)
- Adult Learning
Experience the natural world through a Jewish lens with three stand-alone programs: text study, painting, and mindfulness.
Summer Mindful Moments Check-In (Online)
- Adult Learning
This Mindful Moments summer program will begin with a brief check-in, followed with an exploration of a mindfulness practice with a special guest teacher each week.
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.
Waterplay & Popsicle Party with Little Beats (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us outside at TBE for some water play fun and popsicle treats with Cantor Josh and Sara from Little Beats!
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.
Minyan & Torah Study (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Gather for minyan, a time of prayer and reflection, followed by Torah study with a member of our clergy. Together, we’ll explore sacred text through deep listening, heartfelt conversation, and shared learning—guiding us on our collective path toward wisdom and wholeness.
Annual Sisterhood@TBE Summer Soiree (Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
Join us for our Annual Sisterhood Summer Soiree! Always a great time! Registration closes on July 16 at midnight.
Fee:
$36
TBE In The Berkshires (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Travel to the Berkshires to participate in the Institute for Jewish Spirituality's day of Jewish contemplative practice, followed by HUC-JIR's Weekend of Jewish Ideas.
TBE Table
- Community Engagement
Volunteer to help provide meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity in our community.
Reading “Uncomfortable Conversations with A Jew” (Online)
- Adult Learning
Discuss this new book by New York Times bestselling authors Emmanuel Echo and Noa Tishby, who ask and answer hard questions, creating a much-needed lexicon for meeting this fraught moment in Jewish history.
What is Jewish “Peoplehood?”: Reform Responses (Online)
- Adult Learning
Rabbi Dr. Jan Katzew will lead us through the ongoing evolution of Reform Jewish responses to this question, from the 1800s until today.
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.
Minyan & Torah Study (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Gather for minyan, a time of prayer and reflection, followed by Torah study with a member of our clergy. Together, we’ll explore sacred text through deep listening, heartfelt conversation, and shared learning—guiding us on our collective path toward wisdom and wholeness.
Prime Timers’ Summer Shabbat Services and Dinner (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join with other Prime Timers for Shabbat services and dinner! Registration closes on July 17 at midnight.
Fee:
$20
TBE In The Trees: Text & Practice in Nature (In Person, Off Site)
- Adult Learning
Experience the natural world through a Jewish lens with three stand-alone programs: text study, painting, and mindfulness.
Summer Mindful Moments Check-In (Online)
- Adult Learning
This Mindful Moments summer program will begin with a brief check-in, followed with an exploration of a mindfulness practice with a special guest teacher each week.
What is Jewish “Peoplehood?”: Reform Responses (Online)
- Adult Learning
Rabbi Dr. Jan Katzew will lead us through the ongoing evolution of Reform Jewish responses to this question, from the 1800s until today.
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.
Minyan & Torah Study (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Gather for minyan, a time of prayer and reflection, followed by Torah study with a member of our clergy. Together, we’ll explore sacred text through deep listening, heartfelt conversation, and shared learning—guiding us on our collective path toward wisdom and wholeness.
Tot Shabbat Morning Service (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Come dance, sing, play, and pray in an exciting and engaging Shabbat morning service for our 0-5 year olds with Cantor Josh!
Summer Mindful Moments Check-In (Online)
- Adult Learning
This Mindful Moments summer program will begin with a brief check-in, followed with an exploration of a mindfulness practice with a special guest teacher each week.
Reading “Uncomfortable Conversations with A Jew” (Online)
- Adult Learning
Discuss this new book by New York Times bestselling authors Emmanuel Echo and Noa Tishby, who ask and answer hard questions, creating a much-needed lexicon for meeting this fraught moment in Jewish history.
What is Jewish “Peoplehood?”: Reform Responses (Online)
- Adult Learning
Rabbi Dr. Jan Katzew will lead us through the ongoing evolution of Reform Jewish responses to this question, from the 1800s until today.
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.
Minyan & Torah Study (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Gather for minyan, a time of prayer and reflection, followed by Torah study with a member of our clergy. Together, we’ll explore sacred text through deep listening, heartfelt conversation, and shared learning—guiding us on our collective path toward wisdom and wholeness.
Independence Day: Temple Offices Closed
- Community Engagement
In observance of Independence Day, temple offices will be closed.
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.
Minyan & Torah Study (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Gather for minyan, a time of prayer and reflection, followed by Torah study with a member of our clergy. Together, we’ll explore sacred text through deep listening, heartfelt conversation, and shared learning—guiding us on our collective path toward wisdom and wholeness.
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.
Minyan & Torah Study (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Gather for minyan, a time of prayer and reflection, followed by Torah study with a member of our clergy. Together, we’ll explore sacred text through deep listening, heartfelt conversation, and shared learning—guiding us on our collective path toward wisdom and wholeness.
What I Remember: A Family History Writing Workshop (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join award-winning author, educator, and documentary storyteller Rachael Cerrotti for a writing workshop all about family history and memoir.
What I Remember: A Family History Writing Workshop (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join award-winning author, educator, and documentary storyteller Rachael Cerrotti for a writing workshop all about family history and memoir.
What I Remember: A Family History Writing Workshop (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join award-winning author, educator, and documentary storyteller Rachael Cerrotti for a writing workshop all about family history and memoir.
TBE Table
- Community Engagement
Volunteer to help provide meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity in our community.
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.
Minyan & Torah Study (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Gather for minyan, a time of prayer and reflection, followed by Torah study with a member of our clergy. Together, we’ll explore sacred text through deep listening, heartfelt conversation, and shared learning—guiding us on our collective path toward wisdom and wholeness.
Tot Shabbat Morning Service (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Come dance, sing, play, and pray in an exciting and engaging Shabbat morning service for our 0-5 year olds with Cantor Josh!
Shavuot Morning Service with Yizkor (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the Sanctuary to celebrate the Jewish festival commemorating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Our service will also include Yizkor, a special memorial service for those who have lost a loved one.
Shavuot Family Service & Ice Cream Oneg (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us on the top of Mount Sinai to celebrate the moment that we received the Torah in a family-friendly service with Cantor Josh and TBE clergy followed by a special oneg (joyful snacks!), including sweet ice cream and dairy-free treats.
Antisemitism and the Enlightenment: From the Dreyfus Affair to Today (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Explore the history of the Dreyfus Affair and antisemitism in the US today, and the debates that surround safety, security, and place of Jews in the most sophisticated and enlightened societies of the modern era.
Siyyum (conclusion) | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Wrap up this year of learning with Rabbi Harper and the other students from the class. If you attended even one session over the last year, please feel free to join us!
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.
Prime Timers | Into the Woods We Go! (Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
Join the Prime Timers for a walk and a bagel!
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.
Congregational Meeting (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Support the future of TBE by joining us on Zoom for our annual Congregational Meeting.
Canceled: 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.
“The Barber of Little Rock” Film Screening and Interview with Executive Producer (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Hear from TBE congregant Ian Cohen, who will share his experience in the creation and celebration of his Oscar-nominated documentary, "The Barber of Little Rock."
Canceled: Mindful Making Wednesdays at The Well (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us for an evening of crafting and connection! Bring a project you are working on (anything from knitting to painting or scrapbooking) and an open heart.
Information Session: FY2025 Annual Budget & Board Slate (Online)
- Community Engagement
Congregants are invited to join us on Zoom to ask questions about the budget and board slate.
Yoga with Stephanie: Spring Session 2 (Online)
- Community Engagement
Spring has sprung! And so should you, by building your strength, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga.
TBElle | Growing up Jewish in Another Country (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join us for this three-part series to learn from fellow TBE members who grew up Jewish in another country.