Temple Israel of Boston has been an integral part of Boston Jewish life for over 160 years. We are a warm, urban congregation where all are welcome to live Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.

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Shabbat Services and Torah Study

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Sat 25

Shabbat Services and Torah Study

May 25 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Our Latest Blog Posts

24 May: Wronged
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17 May: Exempt
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10 May: Destiny
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3 May: Fear Turned Into Awe
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2 May: That Cup of Coffee from Ethiopia Comes with a Story
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@TI_Boston

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RT @AndyTarsy: Torah (Behar) from @TI_Boston Rabbi Elaine Zecher: "No woman enthusiastically approaches the possibility of an abortion. Our…

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@TI_Boston

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Another issue of Insight, Temple Israel's quarterly publication, is now available! https://t.co/nUn1hJB861 https://t.co/fOVRnSSyeo

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@TI_Boston

- 7 days ago

Hope, not hate! Tune into @7News at 7am on Sunday, 5/26 to see the latest episode of Rabbi Elaine Zecher's… https://t.co/uN7caOBaSU

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@TI_Boston

- 8 days ago

RT @TommyVitolo: .@TI_Boston is where it’s at tonight. Lots of friends at @JALSA_boston Annual Meeting honoring @jayrkaufman @ByronRushing…

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RT @jessicabberns: Mother’s Day gift: hearing from @AyannaPressley at the @LDBpeaceInst walk for #peace. “We don’t have the luxury to be ap…

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Meet Our Rabbis and Cantor

Rabbi Elaine Zecher

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Cantor Roy Einhorn

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Rabbi Matthew Soffer

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Rabbi Suzie Jacobson

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Rabbi Jen Gubitz

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Do you, or someone you know, need some extra support? The clergy at Temple Israel of Boston and our congregation are here to help in times of sorrow and to offer congratulations in times of joy.

TI Cares

Our Values

RELATIONSHIPS

We build community and encounter the sacred through relationships.

TORAH

We embrace Torah in all its dimensions as our enduring source for inquiry, discovery, and inspiration.

SPIRITUALITY

We explore spirituality and innovate our traditions of ritual and prayer.

JUSTICE

We pursue justice, in partnership with others, to realize our vision of what the world ought to be.

ISRAEL

We are Ohavei Yisrael, Lovers of Israel, committed to the vitality, peace, and well-being of the Jewish people in Israel and throughout the world.

DIVERSITY

We draw strength from our diversity, and wisdom from all who walk through our open doors.

Welcome!

Temple Israel of Boston has been an integral part of Boston Jewish life for over 160 years. We are a warm, urban congregation where all are welcome to live Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.

Upcoming Events

Our Latest Blog Posts

Wronged

Exempt

Destiny

Fear Turned Into Awe

That Cup of Coffee from Ethiopia Comes with a Story

Meet Our Rabbis and Cantor

Rabbi Elaine Zecher

clergy

Cantor Roy Einhorn

clergy

Rabbi Matthew Soffer

clergy clergy-2

Rabbi Suzie Jacobson

clergy clergy-2

Rabbi Jen Gubitz

clergy clergy-2

Do you, or someone you know, need some extra support? The clergy at Temple Israel of Boston and our congregation are here to help in times of sorrow and to offer congratulations in times of joy.

Our Values

Explore Our Community

Interfaith Initiatives

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Temple 101

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Riverway Project (20’s & 30’s)

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TIkkun Central

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Shabbat and Holidays

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Religious School

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TILLI Peer-Led Learning

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Families with Young Children

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