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
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2026
Date
October 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 cour...
The Jewish Story of the Primordial Sea-Monsters with Rabbi Ebn Leader
Date
October 20, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM EDT
In ancient near-eastern mythologies there are stories of the world coming into being in the messy aftermath of a great battle between the sky-gods an...
Trip to Brandeis: Jewish Feminism and the Wider Feminist Movement with Joyce Antler
Date
October 26, 2026
Time
5:40 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Join fellow TI members for an inspiring evening on the Brandeis campus as pioneer scholar Professor Joyce Antler examines how Jewish women shaped, le...
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2026
Date
October 27, 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 cour...
The Jewish Story of the Primordial Sea-Monsters with Rabbi Ebn Leader
Date
October 27, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM EDT
In ancient near-eastern mythologies there are stories of the world coming into being in the messy aftermath of a great battle between the sky-gods an...
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2026
Date
November 3, 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 cour...
The Jewish Story of the Primordial Sea-Monsters with Rabbi Ebn Leader
Date
November 3, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM EDT
In ancient near-eastern mythologies there are stories of the world coming into being in the messy aftermath of a great battle between the sky-gods an...
Talmud of America: The Commentaries on the Declaration of Independence with Rabbi Elaine Zecher
Date
November 8, 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
The Talmud is one of our most important documents for Judaism. The Declaration of Independence is foundational to American democracy. What if we combi...
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2026
Date
November 10, 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 cour...
The Jewish Story of the Primordial Sea-Monsters with Rabbi Ebn Leader
Date
November 10, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM EDT
In ancient near-eastern mythologies there are stories of the world coming into being in the messy aftermath of a great battle between the sky-gods an...
Modern Midrash: Leviticus! with Rabbi Elaine Zecher
Date
November 12, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Leviticus is the central book of the Torah with the middle verse of “Love you neighbor.” It contains the holiness code, descriptions of all the w...
The Jewish Bookshelf with Rabbi Dan Slipakoff
Date
November 12, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
The Jewish Bookshelf is a fast-paced single-session seminar that demystifies thousands of years of Jewish literature by providing a clear, bird’s-ey...
Miriam’s Well: Ritual, Mindfulness, and Community for the New Moon with RUACH
Date
November 12, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM EDT
From November 2026 through March 2027, Temple Israel, in partnership with RUACH, invites you to five monthly gatherings rooted in the rhythms of the ...
Talmud of America: The Commentaries on the Declaration of Independence with Rabbi Elaine Zecher
Date
November 15, 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
The Talmud is one of our most important documents for Judaism. The Declaration of Independence is foundational to American democracy. What if we combi...
Chanukah 101
Date
November 16, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Chanukah is a time for lighting candles, spinning dreidel, and eating latkes. But what do all of the rituals really mean? Join us online on Monday,...
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2026
Date
November 17, 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 cour...
Talmud of America: The Commentaries on the Declaration of Independence with Rabbi Elaine Zecher
Date
November 22, 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
The Talmud is one of our most important documents for Judaism. The Declaration of Independence is foundational to American democracy. What if we combi...
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2026
Date
November 24, 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 cour...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
December 1, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 10:00 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...
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2026
Date
December 1, 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 cour...
Upcoming Community Events and Experiential Learning
Memoir Writing Workshop
Date
October 15, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Memoir-Writing Workshop and Wine and Cheese to Support the Friends Annual Fund Join temple members Michelle Ephraim, award-winning author of the m...
Israel at a Crossroads: A Conversation with Sam Sokol from The Times of Israel
Date
October 18, 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Sunday, October 18 | 11:00 a.m. | Zoom | No Cost Just days before Israel heads to the polls, join Sam Sokol, political correspondent for The Tim...
Everyone 250 Plaque Unveiling
Date
October 18, 2026
Time
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM EDT
This public unveiling event recognizes the historical significance of Temple Israel within the broader commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Ame...
Fostering Positive Change in Schools: Tools and Strategies from the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combatting Antisemitism
Date
October 19, 2026
Time
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
As antisemitism continues to be a pervasive issue in K-12 schools across Massachusetts, many parents and families are searching for guidance on the w...
Bridging Ecosystems: The Power of Boston–Israel Innovation
Date
October 20, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM EDT
Join us for an insightful panel discussion with leaders from the Boston Israel Innovation Group (BIIG) as we explore how the connection between Bosto...
Inside the Antisemitism Commission: Findings and Future Actions with JCRC’s Jeremy Burton
Date
November 2, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Following the release of findings from Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation Commission on Combating Antisemitism, what comes next? Join us for an eng...
Refugees from World War II: Reclaiming the Music of Polish Composers in Commemoration of Kristallnacht
Date
November 9, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Join us for Refugees of World War II: Reclaiming the Music of Polish Composers , a moving concert exploring the lives and music of Polish composers ...
Tikkun Zoom Shavuot: 25 Hours of Online Learning
Date
June 10, 2027
Time
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Online learning sessions will start at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10 and run through 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11. On Shavuot we go big, celebr...
CAJL Fall 2026 Brochure
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