Shabbat Tzedek and Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Social Justice
Since 1992, Temple Israel has devoted the Shabbat which precedes Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day to celebrating the values and life of Dr. King. We call this special Shabbat evening “Shabbat Tzedek,” a Sabbath of Justice. Hosted by Temple Israel’s Racial Justice Initiative in partnership with clergy, we welcome over 800 people from the TI community and our neighbors to celebrate Shabbat and learn from an invited speaker.
Friday, January 16, 6:00 p.m.
This year we welcome honored guest Rahsaan D. Hall, President and CEO of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts.
On Shabbat Tzedek, TI will be collecting food for the Greater Boston Food Bank. Please bring non-perishable packaged food with you to donate to this drive.
Saturday, January 17
The weekend continues on Saturday morning with a Racial Justice-themed Torah Study, followed by additional learning opportunities.
Sunday, January 18
Our members are invited to join Bethel AME Church on Sunday morning for their prayer service.
Monday, January 19: Direct Service Opportunities
Martin Luther King Day Family Volunteer Opportunity. Onsite.
Martin Luther King Day with Riverway (20s & 30s), service and learning in partnership with Fresh Business and Repair the World. Offsite.
Shabbat Tzedek Weekend Programs
Shabbat Tzedek Torah Study
Date
January 17, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
We begin our Shabbat morning with t’filah in mixed presence, led by our TI clergy, followed by an engaging Torah study, steeped in the themes of ...
Service with Bethel AME Church Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Date
January 18, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Join us and our neighbors at Bethel AME Church, 38 Walk Hill Street, Jamaica Plain, for a Sunday worship service and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ...
Shabbat Tzedek Martin Luther King Day Family Volunteer Opportunity
Date
January 19, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Join all Temple Israel families (from the Religious School, FJECC, The Tent, The Village, and Rashi) for a Family Volunteer Opportunity. We will hav...
Riverway Shabbat Tzedek Day of Service (20s & 30s)
Date
January 19, 2026
Time
10:45 AM - 3:30 PM EDT
Join us for a meaningful Martin Luther King Day that brings together learning, connection, and action in the spirit of Dr. King’s legacy. This day...
January Riverway Neighborhood Shabbat (20s & 30s)
Date
January 23, 2026
Time
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
At our neighborhood events, we engage with Judaism outside of the Temple walls and in intimate community. This month our Neighborhood Shabbat will be...