Annual Concert and Boston Jewish Arts Festival
Sunday, February 1, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
CLOSED DUE TO SNOW!
Our building will be closed January 25 & 26 due to the snow storm.
Online classes and programs will continue as planned.
Stay safe and warm, and see you soon!
Join Us for Shabbat and Holidays
Qabbalat Shabbat
Date
January 30, 2026
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
January 31, 2026
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
January 31, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 11:30 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 Scholar in Residence Emily Tamkin
Date
February 6, 2026
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...
February Riverway Neighborhood Shabbat (20s & 30s)
Date
February 6, 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...
Shabbat Morning Service with Torah Study featuring Emily Tamkin
Date
February 7, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Gather with the Temple Israel community for Saturday morning Torah Study. As part of our Scholar-in-Residence weekend, Emily Tamkin will then offer a...
Thank Goodness It's Shabbat! - at TI
Date
February 7, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 11:30 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. ...
Havdalah: Exploring Jewish Identity with Emily Tamkin
Date
February 7, 2026
Time
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Join us Saturday, February 6 at 3:00 p.m. onsite and online for an interactive session with Emily Tamkin, where she invites us to reflect on the many ...
Qabbalat Shabbat
Date
February 13, 2026
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...
February Riverway Shabbat (20s & 30s)
Date
February 13, 2026
Time
6:45 PM - 10:30 PM EDT
Shabbat Shalom! The Riverway Project of Temple Israel invites you to join us for our once-monthly Riverway Shabbat on Friday, February 13! Our music...
Shabbat Service and Torah Study
Date
February 14, 2026
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
February 20, 2026
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
February 21, 2026
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
February 27, 2026
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...
February 27th Riverway Neighborhood Shabbat (20s & 30s)
Date
February 27, 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...
Shabbat Service and Torah Study
Date
February 28, 2026
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...
Shabbat Service and Torah Study with Scholar In Residence, Cantor Josh Breitzer
Date
February 28, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Cantor Josh Breitzer (he/him) is president of the American Conference of Cantors and has served Congregation Beth Elohim in Brooklyn since his 2011 ...
Qabbalat Shabbat with Scholar in Residence Ittay Flescher
Date
March 6, 2026
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! We’ll be joined ...
Shabbat Morning Service with Torah Study featuring Ittay Flescher
Date
March 7, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Gather with the Temple Israel community for Saturday morning Torah Study. Following the service, as part of our Scholar-in-Residence weekend, ...
Thank Goodness It's Shabbat! - at TI
Date
March 7, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 11:30 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. ...
Mark Your Calendar for these Featured Programs
Short Stories@TI
Date
January 26, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Gather online Monday 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 touch....
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
January 27, 2026
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...
Bereavement Group
Date
January 27, 2026
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 ...
Bar Trivia @TI
Date
January 27, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Come join the Bar Trivia @TI Circle at High Street Place at 6pm for a fun night of trivia. Contact Jeff Monaco to sign up. ...
The Origins of Flamenco: A Jewish Perspective
Date
January 30, 2026
Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Flamenco is a vibrant musical culture emanating from the beautiful land of Andalucia. While part of the Iberian peninsula, this region has a unique hi...
Havdalah@TI
Date
January 31, 2026
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...
Boston Jewish Arts Festival
Date
February 1, 2026
Time
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Join Us at the Boston Jewish Arts Festival on February 1, 2026 at Temple Israel of Boston – featuring Cantor Alicia Stillman’s Annual Winter...
Short Stories@TI
Date
February 2, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Gather online Monday 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 touch....
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
February 3, 2026
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
February 3, 2026
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
Date
February 3, 2026
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...
Jewish Plays Project @TI
Date
February 5, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Join the Jewish Plays Project@TI for our monthly discussion as we take part in the National Jewish Plays Project We will gather to discuss 7 amaz...
Qabbalat Shabbat with Scholar in Residence Emily Tamkin
Date
February 6, 2026
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 Morning Service with Torah Study featuring Emily Tamkin
Date
February 7, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Gather with the Temple Israel community for Saturday morning Torah Study. As part of our Scholar-in-Residence weekend, Emily Tamkin will then offer a...
Havdalah: Exploring Jewish Identity with Emily Tamkin
Date
February 7, 2026
Time
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Join us Saturday, February 6 at 3:00 p.m. onsite and online for an interactive session with Emily Tamkin, where she invites us to reflect on the many ...
Havdalah@TI
Date
February 7, 2026
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
February 8, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Join us as we prepare bagged lunches for those in need. This is a wonderful activity in which all ages can participate. We will make at least 400 ba...
Outdoors @TI Guided Tour of deCordova Sculpture Park
Date
February 8, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Outdoors @TI Guided Tour of deCordova Sculpture Park, February 8th @ 10:00am. Contact Jen Grella for details and to register. ...
Mah Jongg@TI: Drop-in Game
Date
February 8, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 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
February 9, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Gather online Monday 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 touch....
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Our Mission
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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All Upcoming Events
Evening Minyan
Date
January 26, 2026
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. ...
A Taste of Judaism: January 2026
Date
January 26, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Explore traditional and modern Jewish sources in an accessible setting. Join us and discuss the ways Judaism can resonate in our daily lives. A Ta...
Short Stories@TI
Date
January 26, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Gather online Monday 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 touch....
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
January 27, 2026
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...
Bereavement Group
Date
January 27, 2026
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 ...
Bar Trivia @TI
Date
January 27, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Come join the Bar Trivia @TI Circle at High Street Place at 6pm for a fun night of trivia. Contact Jeff Monaco to sign up. ...
Evening Minyan
Date
January 27, 2026
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. ...
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2025
Date
January 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 cou...
Evening Minyan
Date
January 28, 2026
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. ...
TILLI Winter Session: Matisse at War, with Christopher Gorham
Date
January 29, 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Spotlighting the years during WWII when Henri Matisse and his family defiantly refused to evacuate Nazi-occupied France, this groundbreaking book ill...
Evening Minyan
Date
January 29, 2026
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. ...
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2025
Date
January 29, 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 cou...
The Origins of Flamenco: A Jewish Perspective
Date
January 30, 2026
Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Flamenco is a vibrant musical culture emanating from the beautiful land of Andalucia. While part of the Iberian peninsula, this region has a unique hi...
Qabbalat Shabbat
Date
January 30, 2026
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
January 31, 2026
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
January 31, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 11:30 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. ...
Havdalah@TI
Date
January 31, 2026
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
February 1, 2026
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...
Boston Jewish Arts Festival
Date
February 1, 2026
Time
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Join Us at the Boston Jewish Arts Festival on February 1, 2026 at Temple Israel of Boston – featuring Cantor Alicia Stillman’s Annual Winter...
Evening Minyan
Date
February 1, 2026
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. ...