Shabbat Tzedek with Rahsaan D. Hall, Esq., CEO & President of The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
Friday, January 16, 6:00 p.m.
Join Us for Shabbat and Holidays
Qabbalat Shabbat
Date
January 23, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Gather with us onsite or online for Qabbalat Shabbat. All are welcome to join this service full of prayer, meditation, and music! To join our comm...
Shabbat Service and Torah Study
Date
January 24, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Gather with the Temple Israel community for Saturday morning Torah Study. Following the service, one of our clergy members will lead us in an in-d...
Qabbalat Shabbat
Date
January 30, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Gather with us onsite or online for Qabbalat Shabbat. All are welcome to join this service full of prayer, meditation, and music! To join our comm...
Shabbat Service and Torah Study
Date
January 31, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Gather with the Temple Israel community for Saturday morning Torah Study. Following the service, one of our clergy members will lead us in an in-d...
Thank Goodness It's Shabbat! - at TI
Date
January 31, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
TGIS is a joyful and interactive service that meets on select Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for anyone between the ages of 6 days and 6 years. ...
Qabbalat Shabbat with Scholar in Residence Emily Tamkin
Date
February 6, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Gather with us onsite or online for Qabbalat Shabbat. All are welcome to join this service full of prayer, meditation, and music! To join our comm...
February Riverway Neighborhood Shabbat (20s & 30s)
Date
February 6, 2026
Time
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
At our neighborhood events, we engage with Judaism outside of the Temple walls and in intimate community. This month our Neighborhood Shabbat will be...
Shabbat Morning Service with Torah Study featuring Emily Tamkin
Date
February 7, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Gather with the Temple Israel community for Saturday morning Torah Study. As part of our Scholar-in-Residence weekend, Emily Tamkin will then offer a...
Thank Goodness It's Shabbat! - at TI
Date
February 7, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
TGIS is a joyful and interactive service that meets on select Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for anyone between the ages of 6 days and 6 years. ...
Havdalah: Exploring Jewish Identity with Emily Tamkin
Date
February 7, 2026
Time
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Join us Saturday, February 6 at 3:00 p.m. onsite and online for an interactive session with Emily Tamkin, where she invites us to reflect on the many ...
Qabbalat Shabbat
Date
February 13, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Gather with us onsite or online for Qabbalat Shabbat. All are welcome to join this service full of prayer, meditation, and music! To join our comm...
February Riverway Shabbat (20s & 30s)
Date
February 13, 2026
Time
6:45 PM - 10:30 PM EDT
Shabbat Shalom! The Riverway Project of Temple Israel invites you to join us for our once-monthly Riverway Shabbat on Friday, February 13! Our music...
Shabbat Service and Torah Study
Date
February 14, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Gather with the Temple Israel community for Saturday morning Torah Study. Following the service, one of our clergy members will lead us in an in-d...
Qabbalat Shabbat
Date
February 20, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Gather with us onsite or online for Qabbalat Shabbat. All are welcome to join this service full of prayer, meditation, and music! To join our comm...
Shabbat Service and Torah Study
Date
February 21, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Gather with the Temple Israel community for Saturday morning Torah Study. Following the service, one of our clergy members will lead us in an in-d...
Thank Goodness It's Shabbat! - at TI
Date
February 21, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
TGIS is a joyful and interactive service that meets on select Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for anyone between the ages of 6 days and 6 years. ...
Qabbalat Shabbat
Date
February 27, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Gather with us onsite or online for Qabbalat Shabbat. All are welcome to join this service full of prayer, meditation, and music! To join our comm...
February 27th Riverway Neighborhood Shabbat (20s & 30s)
Date
February 27, 2026
Time
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
At our neighborhood events, we engage with Judaism outside of the Temple walls and in intimate community. This month our Neighborhood Shabbat will be...
Shabbat Service and Torah Study
Date
February 28, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Gather with the Temple Israel community for Saturday morning Torah Study. Following the service, one of our clergy members will lead us in an in-d...
Shabbat Service and Torah Study with Scholar In Residence, Cantor Josh Breitzer
Date
February 28, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Cantor Josh Breitzer (he/him) is president of the American Conference of Cantors and has served Congregation Beth Elohim in Brooklyn since his 2011 ...
Mark Your Calendar for these Featured Programs
Short Stories@TI
Date
January 19, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Gather online Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. to read and discuss short stories together. All are welcome. Fill out this form and we'll be in touch....
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
January 20, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...
GBIO Listening Session
Date
January 23, 2026
Time
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Join for post Qabbalat Shabbat listening sessions with GBIO at Temple Israel. Inspired by the joyous fellowship and sacred reflection of Shabbat Tze...
Havdalah@TI
Date
January 24, 2026
Time
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Gather with friends online for Havdalah and connection. Our weekly Havdalah ritual is a lay-led experience. Stop by, say hello, catch up from the we...
GBIO Listening Session For Religious School Parents/Guardians
Date
January 25, 2026
Time
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Join us for a meaningful listening session with GBIO, during Sunday morning Religious School. This gathering is an opportunity to come together, share...
Jewish Plays Project Reading for International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Date
January 25, 2026
Time
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
An unusual portrait’s theft and its travels around the world. Canvas. Pencil. Paint. How can one piece of art tear at the hearts of generations? ...
Short Stories@TI
Date
January 26, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Gather online Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. to read and discuss short stories together. All are welcome. Fill out this form and we'll be in touch....
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
January 27, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...
Bereavement Group
Date
January 27, 2026
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bar Trivia @TI
Date
January 27, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Come join the Bar Trivia @TI Circle at High Street Place at 6pm for a fun night of trivia. Contact Jeff Monaco to sign up. ...
The Origins of Flamenco: A Jewish Perspective
Date
January 30, 2026
Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Flamenco is a vibrant musical culture emanating from the beautiful land of Andalucia. While part of the Iberian peninsula, this region has a unique hi...
Havdalah@TI
Date
January 31, 2026
Time
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Gather with friends online for Havdalah and connection. Our weekly Havdalah ritual is a lay-led experience. Stop by, say hello, catch up from the we...
Boston Jewish Arts Festival
Date
February 1, 2026
Time
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Join Us at the Boston Jewish Arts Festival on February 1, 2026 at Temple Israel of Boston – featuring Cantor Alicia Stillman’s Annual Winter...
Short Stories@TI
Date
February 2, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Gather online Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. to read and discuss short stories together. All are welcome. Fill out this form and we'll be in touch....
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
February 3, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...
Poetry@TI
Date
February 3, 2026
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Gather online the first Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. to read and talk about a poem and nourish our souls together. All are welcome, and you c...
Mah Jongg@TI: Drop-in Game Night
Date
February 3, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Join Mah Jongg@TI for their monthly drop-in game night always on the first Tuesday of each month. We will gather at Temple Israel at 6:00 p.m. to pla...
Jewish Plays Project @TI
Date
February 5, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Join the Jewish Plays Project@TI for our monthly discussion as we take part in the National Jewish Plays Project We will gather to discuss 7 amaz...
Qabbalat Shabbat with Scholar in Residence Emily Tamkin
Date
February 6, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Gather with us onsite or online for Qabbalat Shabbat. All are welcome to join this service full of prayer, meditation, and music! To join our comm...
Shabbat Morning Service with Torah Study featuring Emily Tamkin
Date
February 7, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Gather with the Temple Israel community for Saturday morning Torah Study. As part of our Scholar-in-Residence weekend, Emily Tamkin will then offer a...
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At Temple Israel of Boston, we acknowledge, welcome, and honor each individual in our community for who they are. We celebrate our community’s diversity in personal identities and lived experiences. Loving kindness, caring about others, and committing ourselves to lift up and protect each other’s humanity is our righteous pursuit. May all who enter find peace within these walls, as we continue our mission of Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.
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Shabbat Tzedek Martin Luther King Day Family Volunteer Opportunity
Date
January 19, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Join all Temple Israel families (from the Religious School, FJECC, The Tent, The Village, and Rashi) for a Family Volunteer Opportunity. We will hav...
Riverway Shabbat Tzedek Day of Service (20s & 30s)
Date
January 19, 2026
Time
10:45 AM - 3:30 PM EDT
Join us for a meaningful Martin Luther King Day that brings together learning, connection, and action in the spirit of Dr. King’s legacy. This day...
Evening Minyan
Date
January 19, 2026
Time
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM EDT
Gather online from the comfort of your own home for evening minyan every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 6:15 p.m. Eastern Time. ...
Short Stories@TI
Date
January 19, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Gather online Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. to read and discuss short stories together. All are welcome. Fill out this form and we'll be in touch....
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
January 20, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...
Evening Minyan
Date
January 20, 2026
Time
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM EDT
Gather online from the comfort of your own home for evening minyan every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 6:15 p.m. Eastern Time. ...
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2025
Date
January 20, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session onsite course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...
Evening Minyan
Date
January 21, 2026
Time
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM EDT
Gather online from the comfort of your own home for evening minyan every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 6:15 p.m. Eastern Time. ...
Author Talk: Austrian Again: Reclaiming a Lost Legacy
Date
January 22, 2026
Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
In this poignant memoir, Anne embarks on a personal quest to uncover her family’s hidden Holocaust history while pursuing Austrian citizenship of...
Evening Minyan
Date
January 22, 2026
Time
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM EDT
Gather online from the comfort of your own home for evening minyan every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 6:15 p.m. Eastern Time. ...
Qabbalat Shabbat
Date
January 23, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Gather with us onsite or online for Qabbalat Shabbat. All are welcome to join this service full of prayer, meditation, and music! To join our comm...
January Riverway Neighborhood Shabbat (20s & 30s)
Date
January 23, 2026
Time
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
At our neighborhood events, we engage with Judaism outside of the Temple walls and in intimate community. This month our Neighborhood Shabbat will be...
GBIO Listening Session
Date
January 23, 2026
Time
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Join for post Qabbalat Shabbat listening sessions with GBIO at Temple Israel. Inspired by the joyous fellowship and sacred reflection of Shabbat Tze...
Shabbat Service and Torah Study
Date
January 24, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Gather with the Temple Israel community for Saturday morning Torah Study. Following the service, one of our clergy members will lead us in an in-d...
Little Beats Dance Party
Date
January 24, 2026
Time
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Come move & groove with Little Beats at our Circle Time sing-along dance party! Our event will feature a live musician, dance teacher, and lots of ...
Havdalah@TI
Date
January 24, 2026
Time
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Gather with friends online for Havdalah and connection. Our weekly Havdalah ritual is a lay-led experience. Stop by, say hello, catch up from the we...
GBIO Listening Session For Religious School Parents/Guardians
Date
January 25, 2026
Time
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Join us for a meaningful listening session with GBIO, during Sunday morning Religious School. This gathering is an opportunity to come together, share...
Jewish Plays Project Reading for International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Date
January 25, 2026
Time
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
An unusual portrait’s theft and its travels around the world. Canvas. Pencil. Paint. How can one piece of art tear at the hearts of generations? ...
Evening Minyan
Date
January 25, 2026
Time
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM EDT
Gather online from the comfort of your own home for evening minyan every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 6:15 p.m. Eastern Time. ...
Evening Minyan
Date
January 26, 2026
Time
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM EDT
Gather online from the comfort of your own home for evening minyan every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 6:15 p.m. Eastern Time. ...