We offer community-wide services, as well as services designed for young adults, for families, and for younger children. There is something for everyone!
Community-Wide Sanctuary Service
We return this year on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, onsite and online, where we can sing, rejoice, and pray as one sacred community. Both evening and morning Sanctuary worship services are a joyous combination of our majestic and contemporary styles. We are a vibrant tapestry of sweeping poetry and beautiful music, instruments and voices; we are both transcendent and immanent; we are Temple Israel; we are one.
S'lichot Community Dinner, Spiritual Practice Labs, and Candlelit Service
Date
September 28, 2024
Time
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT
With candles illuminating our paths, we pose the eternal questions of our existence. Through exploration, forgiveness, and apology, we complete our s...
Community-Wide Erev Rosh Hashanah Service and Grand Homecoming Schmooze
Date
October 2, 2024
Time
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM EDT
Join us this year on Erev Rosh Hashanah to sing, rejoice, and pray as one, in a joyous combination of our majestic and contemporary styles. We are a...
Community-Wide Rosh Hashanah Service (Early)
Date
October 3, 2024
Time
9:00 AM - 10:45 AM EDT
Join us this year on Rosh Hashanah to sing, rejoice, and pray as one sacred community, in a joyous combination of our majestic and contemporary style...
Community-Wide Rosh Hashanah Service (Late)
Date
October 3, 2024
Time
11:30 AM - 01:15 PM EDT
Join us this year on Rosh Hashanah to sing, rejoice, and pray as one sacred community, in a joyous combination of our majestic and contemporary style...
Community-Wide Tashlich
Date
October 3, 2024
Time
1:30 PM - 02:30 PM EDT
Together, we symbolically cast away our transgressions into the river. We invite you to participate in Tashlich ("to cast away"), a beautiful ...
Lay-Led Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Service and Lunch
Date
October 4, 2024
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Extend the joy and community worship at a second day Rosh Hashanah lay-led service. All are welcome to pray, study, and celebrate together. Join us o...
Reverse Tashlich
Date
October 4, 2024
Time
2:00 PM - 03:30 PM EDT
During Tashlich, we symbolically cast our transgressions into the water. At the same time, our literal waterways suffer from the pollution of human w...
Community-Wide Shabbat and Kol Nidre Service (Early)
Date
October 11, 2024
Time
5:45 PM - 07:30 PM EDT
Kol Nidre, meaning "all vows" in ancient Aramaic, is drawn from the opening words of the haunting prayer that defines this service. This evening serv...
Community-Wide Shabbat and Kol Nidre Service (Late)
Date
October 11, 2024
Time
8:15 PM - 10:00 PM EDT
Kol Nidre, meaning "all vows" in ancient Aramaic, is drawn from the opening words of the haunting prayer that defines this service. This evening serv...
Community-Wide Shabbat and Yom Kippur Service (Early)
Date
October 12, 2024
Time
9:00 AM - 10:45 AM EDT
Yom Kippur is the Jewish day of atonement. This community-wide Shabbat and Yom Kippur service is an expansive morning service, deepening the themes o...
Community-Wide Shabbat and Yom Kippur Service (Late)
Date
October 12, 2024
Time
11:30 AM - 01:15 PM EDT
Yom Kippur is the Jewish day of atonement. This community-wide Shabbat and Yom Kippur service is an expansive morning service, deepening the themes o...
Stay in the Day
Date
October 12, 2024
Time
2:00 PM - 03:00 PM EDT
Yom Kippur Afternoon Learning Opportunities Between Yom Kippur morning and afternoon services, we invite you to stay in the day and participate in a...
Shabbat and Yom Kippur Afternoon and Avodah Service, Yizkor, Neilah, Havdalah
Date
October 12, 2024
Time
3:45 PM - 06:45 PM EDT
The Yom Kippur afternoon service moves us through the most tender hours of the holiday, and includes several different components. Our communal gathe...
Erev Sukkot: Sukkah of Justice and Compassion
Date
October 16, 2024
Time
5:45 PM - 08:00 PM EDT
The festival holiday of Sukkot reminds us of our communal obligation to face outward with open hearts to ease suffering and heal our fractured world....
Sukkot Festival Service and Torah Study
Date
October 17, 2024
Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Our festival service is followed by a celebratory and engaging Sukkot study session. Onsite and online Please join us afterwards for a Sukkot Fest...
Erev Simchat Torah: An Immersive Torah Experience
Date
October 23, 2024
Time
5:00 PM - 08:00 PM EDT
Celebrate the Annual Reading of the Torah! Unique to Temple Israel of Boston, join our clergy, congregation, and roving Torah-Cam in this immersive,...
Simchat Torah Festival Service and Yizkor Memorial Service
Date
October 24, 2024
Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Join us for our Simchat Torah festival service and Yizkor memorial service, followed by a celebratory and engaging study session to honor the Torah, ...
Riverway Project Services for 20s and 30s
For those in their 20s or 30s looking for a dynamic, inclusive, uplifting way to begin the year, join The Riverway Project on Erev Rosh Hashanah and Kol Nidre as we welcome 5785 both onsite and online. As a community of young adults, we will pray and sing, making connections with our tradition and with each other as we move into a fresh new year together. Spread the word to any young adults in your life who might want to join us.
Riverway Project Erev Rosh Hashanah Service & Dinner
Date
October 2, 2024
Time
6:15 PM - 08:45 PM EDT
For those in their 20s or 30s looking for a dynamic, inclusive, uplifting way to begin the year, join the Riverway Project on Erev Rosh Hashanah as w...
Riverway Project Shabbat and Kol Nidre Service
Date
October 11, 2024
Time
7:00 PM - 08:30 PM EDT
For those in their 20s or 30s looking for a dynamic, inclusive, and uplifting way to observe Shabbat and Kol Nidre, join The Riverway Project as we g...
Riverway Sukkot Harvest Festival
Date
October 22, 2024
Time
6:00 PM - 09:00 PM EDT
Join in our annual Sukkot harvest celebration where we open our doors to gather those in their 20s & 30s for this joyful moment in the Jewish year wi...
3rd – 7th Grade Family Experience
Kids in 3rd – 7th grade and their families are invited to join Temple Israel clergy and musicians for joyful, music-filled, and interactive services in celebration of the new year. If you are not able to join us onsite, there will be the option to livestream family services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
On Erev Rosh Hashanah, join us at 6:30 p.m. for a Family Shmooze with Dinner to meet old friends and new. Then we will all participate in the Community-Wide Service, a meaningful and uplifting moment to kick off the High Holy Days all together.
Family S'lichot Service and Dinner
Date
September 28, 2024
Time
4:45 PM - 06:30 PM EDT
Families with children in the Village and elementary age are invited to join us for dinner, a short service, and activities to prepare for the High H...
Family Erev Rosh Hashanah Schmooze with Dinner
Date
October 2, 2024
Time
5:45 PM - 07:30 PM EDT
Kids ages 0 - 7 th grade and their families are invited to a Family Schmooze with Dinner, 5:45-7:30 p.m. onsite, to meet old friends and new. Then...
Family Rosh Hashanah Service
Date
October 3, 2024
Time
9:00 AM - 10:45 AM EDT
Kids in 3rd - 7th grade and their families are invited to join Temple Israel clergy and musicians for a music-filled and interactive service in celeb...
Family Tashlich
Date
October 3, 2024
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Together, we symbolically cast away our transgressions into the river. We invite you to participate in Tashlich ("to cast away"), a beautiful ...
Family Shabbat and Kol Nidre Service
Date
October 11, 2024
Time
6:00 PM - 07:30 PM EDT
Kids in 3 rd - 7 th grade and their families are invited to join Temple Israel clergy and musicians for a meaningful, interactive Shabbat and Kol N...
Family Shabbat and Yom Kippur Service
Date
October 12, 2024
Time
9:00 AM - 10:45 AM EDT
Kids in 3 rd - 7 th grade and their families are invited to join Temple Israel clergy and musicians for a meaningful, interactive Shabbat and Yom K...
Erev Sukkot: Sukkah of Justice and Compassion
Date
October 16, 2024
Time
5:45 PM - 08:00 PM EDT
The festival holiday of Sukkot reminds us of our communal obligation to face outward with open hearts to ease suffering and heal our fractured world....
Consecration for Kindergarten and All New Students
Date
October 23, 2024
Time
5:00 PM - 05:30 PM EDT
Join us onsite for our special Consecration ceremony for kindergarten students and all new Temple Israel students (kindergarten and older). T...
Erev Simchat Torah: An Immersive Torah Experience
Date
October 23, 2024
Time
5:00 PM - 08:00 PM EDT
Celebrate the Annual Reading of the Torah! Unique to Temple Israel of Boston, join our clergy, congregation, and roving Torah-Cam in this immersive,...
0 – 2nd Grade Village and Young Families
Calling all children ages 0 – 2nd grade and their grownups! Get ready to sing, dance, and play as we celebrate together with Temple Israel clergy and special guests. On Erev Rosh Hashanah and Kol Nidre, join us for early evening services. On Erev Rosh Hashanah, stay after the service for a Young Family Schmooze with Dinner. Then on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur mornings, join us for a service followed by a snack, story, and crafts. If you are not able to join us onsite, there will be the option to livestream Young Family services on both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Family S'lichot Service and Dinner
Date
September 28, 2024
Time
4:45 PM - 06:30 PM EDT
Families with children in the Village and elementary age are invited to join us for dinner, a short service, and activities to prepare for the High H...
Young Family Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
Date
October 2, 2024
Time
5:00 PM - 05:45 PM EDT
Calling all children ages 0 - 2 nd grade and their grownups! Get ready to sing, dance, and play as we celebrate together with Temple Israel clergy a...
Family Tashlich
Date
October 3, 2024
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Together, we symbolically cast away our transgressions into the river. We invite you to participate in Tashlich ("to cast away"), a beautiful ...
Young Family Shabbat and Kol Nidre Service
Date
October 11, 2024
Time
4:30 PM - 05:15 PM EDT
Calling all children ages 0 - 2 nd grade and their grownups! Join Temple Israel clergy and special guests for an early evening Shabbat and Kol Nidre...
Young Family Shabbat and Yom Kippur Service
Date
October 12, 2024
Time
9:15 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Calling all children ages 0 - 2 nd grade and their grownups! Get ready to sing, dance, and play as we come together on Shabbat and Yom Kippur mornin...
Sukkot Celebration for Families with Young Children
Date
October 17, 2024
Time
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Children ages 5 and under are invited to have fun in the Temple Israel sukkah, onsite, as we sing, play, and learn more about the harvest holiday of S...
Simchat Torah Celebration for Families with Young Children
Date
October 24, 2024
Time
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Children ages 5 and under are invited to dance and sing and play as we celebrate Simchat Torah together, onsite. Our interactive service will featur...