We build community and encounter the sacred through relationships.
There are so many opportunities to become an active member of Temple Israel. Whether you prefer to participate in a class, explore the cultural gems of our city, volunteer on a committee, or schmooze with friends, there is a place for you in our community.
In RYFTI (Reform Youth Federation of Temple Israel), Temple Israel’s teen population has the opportunity to experience Judaism together.
The softball teams were created in an effort to strengthen the TI men’s community while also reliving their youth by getting back out on the baseball field. Both teams have been very successful on the fields and are having great fun.
Named after our location, the Riverway Project is a bold, exciting initiative that connects adults in their 20s and 30s to each other, to Judaism, and to Temple Israel.
TIkkun Central is the umbrella for all justice and compassion activities at Temple Israel, whether directed inward toward the Temple Israel community or outward towards the larger communities within which Temple Israel resides.
THE VILLAGE FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
The Village for Families with Young Children engages Boston families with kids ages 0-5 in Jewish life through holiday celebrations, parenting groups, and weekly drop-in meetups.
TI 50s & 60s is a program meant to enhance relationships between members in their 50’s and 60’s through cultural, social, and educational activities.
Interfaith families have always been an important part of our community. We welcome all who are looking for connections with Judaism and synagogue life.
TI Cares ensures that support and assistance are available to everyone within our synagogue family. We offer support and help in times of sorrow and to offer congratulations in times of joy. TI Cares is supported by the Marilyn and Mike Grossman Caring Community Fund at Temple Israel.
The FJECC serves children from 21 months to 5 years old. We are committed to providing the highest quality early childhood education in both secular and Judaic studies in a safe, nurturing and non-pressured environment.
Join us on Saturday mornings for an hour of robust Rabbi-led text study. Torah study is preceded by a half hour prayer minyan and followed by a warm community kiddish. Please join us. No experience is necessary.
At Temple Israel, we mine our extraordinary past – an ever, renewable resource – in order to develop our students as Critical Readers, Social Justice Activists, Reflective Ritual Practitioners, and Zionists in America.
Aptly named, TILLI (Temple Israel Lifelong Learning Initiative) is a member directed program bringing the challenge and excitement of learning to active, intellectually curious adults.
Our Fain Award-winning Teen Education program serves 8th-12th graders and their families. Teens can participate in any or all of our offerings: The Tent, the Madrichim (student teaching) Program, and RYFTI, our teen youth group.
CENTER FOR ADULT JEWISH LEARNING
As Rabbi Ronne Friedman once noted, the symbol of Jewish life should be a question mark, not a Magen David. We want our congregation to question the text, challenge it, and most importantly, take away insights that will truly enrich their lives.
Tot Rock Shabbat is for kids 5 and under and held the second Friday of every month. The Riverway Band will lead us through a musical Shabbat service and dinner.
Do you need a place to restore yourself at the end of the day? Our weekday minyan is lay-led and occurs Monday through Thursday at 6:15 p.m.
THANK GOODNESS IT’S SHABBAT (TGIS)
TGIS is a special service on the first and third Saturday of the month for kids between 6 days and 6 years and includes dancing, singing, playing and praying. TGIS is supported by the Marilyn and Mike Grossman Caring Community Fund at Temple Israel.
Shabbat Mishpachah (Family Shabbat) is a Shabbat experience for Religious School families in grades K-4 including a festive Shabbat community dinner.
Join us every Friday at 6:00 p.m. to welcome Shabbat with music, prayer, and study. Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream.
