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PURIMPALOOZA! Purim celebrations for all ages: March 23 and 24

with an exclusive Adult Only evening featuring a creative telling of the Purim story by Improv Asylum

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Purim Masquerade Cocktail Party

Date

March 23, 2024

Time

6:30 PM - 10:30 PM EDT

An exclusive ADULT ONLY evening featuring a creative telling of the Purim story by Boston’s talented Improv Asylum An evening of feasting and d...

Purim 101

Date

March 19, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 08:00 PM EDT

What is a megillah? Why do we wear costumes? Who was Haman? What exactly IS Purim? Join us on March 19th at 7:00 p.m. as we dive in to the texts and ...

The Fours of the Passover Seder - Project Zug

Date

March 18, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 08:30 PM EDT

Spiritually prepare for the Passover Seders by taking The Fours of the Passover Seder course! Each session delves into one set of four found ...

Purimpalooza: Family Celebration

Date

March 23, 2024

Time

4:00 PM - 05:30 PM EDT

Join us onsite for a family Purim celebration with costumes, crafts, activities, and pizza! We will have hamantaschen a plenty, costumes, organized c...

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Our Mission

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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Senior Rabbi Elaine Zecher

Cantor Alicia Stillman

Rabbi Suzie Jacobson

Rabbi Dan Slipakoff

Rabbi Andrew Oberstein

 

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All Upcoming Events


The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson

Date

March 19, 2024

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

March 19, 2024

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. ...

Purim 101

Date

March 19, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

What is a megillah? Why do we wear costumes? Who was Haman? What exactly IS Purim? Join us on March 19th at 7:00 p.m. as we dive in to the texts and ...

Learn to Read Hebrew: Spring 2024

Date

March 19, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Learn to Read Hebrew: Level 1 This onsite, beginner-level class is designed for anyone wanting to learn or review the Hebrew alphabet an...

Humans of October 7th

Date

March 19, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Since October 7th the incitement on the streets and on social media has fueled antisemitism and misconceptions about Israel and the Jewish people at ...

Evening Minyan

Date

March 20, 2024

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. ...

IYUN Circle: Spiritual Practice for Real Life (20's cohort)

Date

March 20, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Together, we will explore some of life's big questions, exploring perspectives from Jewish tradition on spiritual practice for real life. Gratitude, ...

How To Read Torah: A 5-Part Torah Leyning Workshop with Shira Fischer and Hadar Boston

Date

March 20, 2024

Time

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Never learned to chant Torah or want to improve your skills? We are excited to co-sponsor this Torah reading workshop with Hadar Boston making it f...

Evening Minyan

Date

March 21, 2024

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. ...

Gun Violence Prevention Meeting

Date

March 21, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Join us onsite for an important discussion on gun violence prevention and how you can make a difference. We will explore the complexities of gun viole...

IYUN Circle: Spiritual Practice for Real Life (30's cohort)

Date

March 21, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Together, we will explore some of life's big questions, exploring perspectives from Jewish tradition on spiritual practice for real life. Gratitude, ...

Introduction to Judaism: Spring 2024

Date

March 21, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the course of...

Erev Shabbat Meditation

Date

March 22, 2024

Time

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Mindful Preparation for Shabbat with Cantor Alicia Stillman Our 30 minute meditation "sit" is designed with Shabbat in mind. Sitting in silence w...

Qabbalat Shabbat

Date

March 22, 2024

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! Register here  t...

Torah Study

Date

March 23, 2024

Time

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Gather with the Temple Israel community onsite or online for Saturday morning Torah Study. Following the service, one of our clergy members will lead...

Walk with Riverway: Medford

Date

March 23, 2024

Time

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

Join us in Medford for a neighborhood hike with your Riverway friends! Please let us know you'll be joining us by registering here by the end of the...

Purimpalooza: Family Celebration

Date

March 23, 2024

Time

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EDT

Join us onsite for a family Purim celebration with costumes, crafts, activities, and pizza! We will have hamantaschen a plenty, costumes, organized c...

Riverway Purim Pre-Party

Date

March 23, 2024

Time

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT

Join the Riverway Project on March 23 at 6:00 p.m. for the party before the party, the thrilla before the Megillah! Please, pull no punches! Press y...

Purim Masquerade Cocktail Party

Date

March 23, 2024

Time

6:30 PM - 10:30 PM EDT

An exclusive ADULT ONLY evening featuring a creative telling of the Purim story by Boston’s talented Improv Asylum An evening of feasting and d...

Havdalah

Date

March 23, 2024

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 wee...

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