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Shabbat Service and Torah Study
Date
November 8, 2025
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
November 14, 2025
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
November 15, 2025
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
November 15, 2025
Time
10:00 AM - 11:00 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
November 21, 2025
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
November 22, 2025
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
November 28, 2025
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
November 29, 2025
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
November 29, 2025
Time
10:00 AM - 11:00 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 Judy Schindler
Date
December 5, 2025
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!As we mark the twen...
Shabbat Service and Torah Study
Date
December 6, 2025
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
December 6, 2025
Time
10:00 AM - 11:00 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 Yosef Goldman and Yoni Battat
Date
December 12, 2025
Time
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
In partnership with Temple Sinai and Kehillith Israel, we welcome Yosef Goldman and Yoni Battat to Boston and to Temple Israel. Yosef and Yoni will b...
December Riverway Shabbat: Chanukah Edition
Date
December 12, 2025
Time
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM EDT
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Shabbat Service and Torah Study
Date
December 13, 2025
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
December 19, 2025
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
December 20, 2025
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
December 20, 2025
Time
10:00 AM - 11:00 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
December 26, 2025
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
December 27, 2025
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...
Mark Your Calendar for these Featured Programs
Havdalah@TI
Date
November 8, 2025
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...
Mah Jongg@TI: Learn How to Play Mah Jongg!
Date
November 10, 2025
Time
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
The mah jongg craze is sweeping the country and Mah Jongg@TI invites you to join! Come learn how to play this popular, tile-based game in this ...
The Fight Ahead: From Ceasefire to a Just Peace with Standing Together at Temple Israel
Date
November 10, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
All eyes have been on Israel and Palestine in recent weeks. We’ve witnessed moments of relief and joy alongside deep grief and uncertainty. The sit...
The Hootenanny: Jewish Music. Camp Spirit. One Unforgettable Night.
Date
November 13, 2025
Time
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Mark your calendars and grab your sleeping bags...it’s time for a night you won’t want to miss! Temple Israel is hosting the ultimate camp-s...
Short Stories@TI
Date
November 13, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Gather online Thursday 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 touc...
Havdalah@TI
Date
November 15, 2025
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...
Make Lunches For Those In Need
Date
November 16, 2025
Time
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Join Tikkun Central’s Food Justice Team onsite at Temple Israel on Sunday, November 16 at 10:00 a.m. We will make bagged lunches for distributi...
Volunteer with La Colaborativa in Chelsea
Date
November 17, 2025
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Join us as we support this community to access fresh and healthy food! There is no shortage of helpful roles for you to play from being a friendly fac...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
November 18, 2025
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 at TILLI
Date
November 20, 2025
Time
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
The Greater Boston Interfaith Organization, of which TI is a member, builds people power to make a difference for the common good. In these chall...
Short Stories@TI
Date
November 20, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Gather online Thursday 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 touc...
Havdalah@TI
Date
November 22, 2025
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...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
November 25, 2025
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...
Short Stories@TI
Date
November 27, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Gather online Thursday 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 touc...
Havdalah@TI
Date
November 29, 2025
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...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
December 2, 2025
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
December 2, 2025
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
December 2, 2025
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...
Short Stories@TI
Date
December 4, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Gather online Thursday 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 touc...
Qabbalat Shabbat with Judy Schindler
Date
December 5, 2025
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!As we mark the twen...
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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 Service and Torah Study
Date
November 8, 2025
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...
Riverway Shabbat Slowdown
Date
November 8, 2025
Time
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
Shabbat Slowdown is your invitation to step away from the hustle of daily life and enter a Divine space of rest, joy, and connection. Join the Riverw...
Havdalah@TI
Date
November 8, 2025
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...
Conflicts of Interest: The History of the Arab-Israeli/ Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Section 1
Date
November 9, 2025
Time
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
Engaging with conflicts is one of life’s defining challenges—particularly when faced with diverse histories, ideologies and narratives. Join us as...
From Israel With Love: Meet the Makers of Israel
Date
November 9, 2025
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Join us for a morning of stories, craft, and connection as we prepare for Chanukah together. This program features Makers of Israel, an online marketp...
Evening Minyan
Date
November 9, 2025
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. ...
Mah Jongg@TI: Learn How to Play Mah Jongg!
Date
November 10, 2025
Time
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
The mah jongg craze is sweeping the country and Mah Jongg@TI invites you to join! Come learn how to play this popular, tile-based game in this ...
Evening Minyan
Date
November 10, 2025
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. ...
The Fight Ahead: From Ceasefire to a Just Peace with Standing Together at Temple Israel
Date
November 10, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
All eyes have been on Israel and Palestine in recent weeks. We’ve witnessed moments of relief and joy alongside deep grief and uncertainty. The sit...
Learn to Read Hebrew with Naomi Zipursky
Date
November 10, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Join us onsite for a 6-session, beginner-friendly course designed for learners of all backgrounds who are eager to learn how to read Hebrew in a welc...
Evening Minyan
Date
November 11, 2025
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. ...
Irma G: A Century of Hats and Spirit
Date
November 12, 2025
Time
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
The current exhibition, “Irma G: A Century of Hats and Spirit,” celebrates a lifetime of creativity, resilience, and personal expression. Throug...
Evening Minyan
Date
November 12, 2025
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. ...
Modern Midrash: The Transformative Experiences of Exodus
Date
November 13, 2025
Time
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
In the world of Modern Midrash and through the study of the book of Exodus, we will encounter and uncover some of the lesser known stories of the impa...
TILLI Fall 2025 Morning Classes
Date
November 13, 2025
Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Join us for Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) morning study groups! We offer interesting and intellectually challenging study gro...
TILLI Fall 2025 Lunch and Learn Lecture Series: Leah Rosovsky
Date
November 13, 2025
Time
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT
Join TILLI (Temple Israel Lifelong Learning Institute) for our Fall 2025 Semester Lunch and Learn Lecture Series. Listen and ask questions to experts...
TILLI Fall 2025 Afternoon Classes
Date
November 13, 2025
Time
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Join us for Temple Israel’s Lifelong Learning Institute (TILLI) afternoon study groups! We offer interesting and intellectually challenging study g...
Evening Minyan
Date
November 13, 2025
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. ...
The Hootenanny: Jewish Music. Camp Spirit. One Unforgettable Night.
Date
November 13, 2025
Time
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Mark your calendars and grab your sleeping bags...it’s time for a night you won’t want to miss! Temple Israel is hosting the ultimate camp-s...
Conflicts of Interest: The History of the Arab-Israeli/ Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Section 2
Date
November 13, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Engaging with conflicts is one of life’s defining challenges—particularly when faced with diverse histories, ideologies and narratives. Join us a...