Classes, Community Events, and Experiential Learning
At Temple Israel, we offer a diverse range of opportunities to deepen your Jewish learning and connect with others. From engaging classes on Jewish history, ethics, and spirituality to thought-provoking community events and hands-on experiences, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to explore new ideas, participate in creative workshops, or join cultural outings, these offerings are designed to enrich your Jewish journey and foster meaningful connections within our community.
Classes
Jewish Music 101: Sounds, Settings and Significance
Date
October 9, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Jewish music is an open, evolving concept, and Jewish music reflects the historical, sociological and religious experiences in which Jews live. At the...
Jewish Music 101: Sounds, Settings and Significance
Date
October 16, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Jewish music is an open, evolving concept, and Jewish music reflects the historical, sociological and religious experiences in which Jews live. At the...
Learn to Read Hebrew with Naomi Zipursky
Date
October 20, 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...
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2025
Date
October 21, 2025
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...
Learn to Read Hebrew with Naomi Zipursky
Date
October 27, 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...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
October 28, 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...
From the Rag Trade to Ralph Lauren with Lee Rubinstein
Date
October 28, 2025
Time
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
From the Rag Trade to Ralph Lauren: How Jewish Designers Shaped Fashion This four-session online course explores the remarkable impact of Jewish ...
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2025
Date
October 28, 2025
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...
Learn to Read Hebrew with Naomi Zipursky
Date
November 3, 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...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
November 4, 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...
From the Rag Trade to Ralph Lauren with Lee Rubinstein
Date
November 4, 2025
Time
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
From the Rag Trade to Ralph Lauren: How Jewish Designers Shaped Fashion This four-session online course explores the remarkable impact of Jewish ...
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2025
Date
November 4, 2025
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...
Conflicts of Interest: The History of the Arab-Israeli/ Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
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...
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...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
November 11, 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...
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...
Learn to Read Hebrew with Naomi Zipursky
Date
November 17, 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...
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...
From the Rag Trade to Ralph Lauren with Lee Rubinstein
Date
November 18, 2025
Time
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
From the Rag Trade to Ralph Lauren: How Jewish Designers Shaped Fashion This four-session online course explores the remarkable impact of Jewish ...
Upcoming Community Events and Experiential Learning
Films at TI: "Resistance: They Fought Back" with filmmaker Paula Apsell
Date
October 26, 2025
Time
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Films at TI: "Resistance: They Fought Back" with filmmaker Paula Apsell Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 12:30–3:00 PM | Onsite Join us for a ...
Bereavement Group
Date
October 28, 2025
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 ...
Temple Israel and United Hatzalah present Eden Golan
Date
October 30, 2025
Time
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM EDT
United Hatzalah x Temple Israel Present: Eden Golan – Live in Boston! Join us onsite for a powerful night of music, meaning, and inspiration as Is...
Planting Seeds of the Divine: Torah Commentaries to Cultivate Your Spiritual Practice with Author Yiscah Smith
Date
November 2, 2025
Time
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Planting Seeds of the Divine: Torah Commentaries to Cultivate Your Spiritual Practice with Author Yiscah Smith Sunday, November 2, 2025 ...
Speaking Across Conflict Workshop with Resetting the Table
Date
December 11, 2025
Time
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Resetting the Table’s celebrated workshop offers communication skill-building for charged political conversations and a forum for dialogue across d...