Sukkot
- Spiritual Practice
Sukkot is a festival for giving thanks for the fall harvest and commemorates 40 years of Jews wandering in the desert after the giving of the Torah. Celebrated five days after Yom Kippur.
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Sukkot Fun Fest (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us outdoors, shake the lulav, and celebrate the holiday of Sukkot with festive fall crafts, seasonal treats, games, music, a petting zoo, and more!
Friday Evening Service & Erev Simchat Torah Celebration (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Welcome Shabbat and rejoice in the simultaneous completion and renewal of the yearly cycle of Torah reading.
Simchat Torah Festival Morning Minyan (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for Simchat Torah festival morning services including Yizkor, Torah reading, Torah study, and a bagel brunch.
One-On-One Conversations: Deepen your Connection (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Are you looking for a place to start, or to deepen your connection to Judaism, Jewish community, and TBE? Start here!
Festive Cocktail & Connection Hour (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Make connections with members of our community while enjoying games, drinks, schmoozing, and perusing Sarah Hurwitz’s book before she speaks!
Adult Learning Kick-off Dinner (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Gather for a delicious dinner and an opportunity to connect through food, conversation, and communal singing before listening to Sarah Hurwitz speak.
Keynote Speaker Sarah Hurwitz (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
As we conclude Simchat Torah and embark on a new cycle of learning, join us for havdalah and our keynote speaker, Sarah Hurwitz, former White House speechwriter and author of Here All Along.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
All About Chanukah | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.
Prime Timers Pizza & Presents | Yankee Swap! (In-Person)
- Community Engagement
Everyone loves a good Yankee Swap! Just in time for Chanukah!
First Night Community Chanukah Candle Lighting (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join Cantor Zell and your fellow TBE congregants to light the first candle of Chanukah together online.
Chanukah TGIS Service & Community Chanukah Candle Lighting (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for Thank God It's Shabbat (TGIS) Service, a multi-generational experience to sing, pray, and learn together in a less formal worship environment.
Havdalah & Community Chanukah Candle Lighting (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join together to light the candles and celebrate Chanukah.
5th Annual Dreidel Dash 5K & Kids Races (Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
Join us for our fifth annual Chanukah Celebration and Dreidel Dash 5K! All proceeds benefit the TBE Youth Engagement Fund.
Let There Be Love | Chanukah Benefit Concert Honoring Noah Aronson (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for Let There Be Love, a moving Chanukah concert to benefit TBE and honor our beloved Noah Aronson in his 18th year at Temple Beth Elohim.
Jewish Current Events & Community Chanukah Candle Lighting (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Sisenwine to discuss major monthly stories from the Jewish world, based upon articles from the Forward, America’s Jewish newspaper, since 1897.
Community Chanukah Candle Lighting (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join together to light the candles and celebrate Chanukah.
Sisterhood Chanukah Potluck & Community Chanukah Candle Lighting (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for communal Chanukah candle lighting and an evening filled with socializing and a potluck dinner at TBE to celebrate the warmth and light of Chanukah!
RJI Quarterly: The Federal Criminal Justice System From Multiple Angles & Community Chanukah Candle Lighting (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Come hear an insider’s perspective when TBE member Josh Levy shares his reflections on his career trajectory and how it influenced him to take on the work of his new position as Acting US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
Intergenerational Tu B’Shevat Nature Experience (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Join the TBE community at Broadmoor in Natick to learn about all the trees that surround us—and why it’s a Jewish value to care for our natural world.
Yad Chessed Purim Collection 2024 (Online)
- Community Engagement
From now until Purim Day, Yad Chessed will be collecting donations to fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot LaEvyonim.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
Silly Tzedakah! A Mitzvah for Purim (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
In preparation for the holiday of Purim, join us in your favorite Purim costume for some silly Purim fun: singing, a story, and snacks! We are strongly encouraging families to bring in 5-6 oz tuna cans in water and breakfast cereal boxes to donate for the event.
Erev Purim
- Spiritual Practice
Purim is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of an official of the Achaemenid Empire named Haman, as it is recounted in the Book of Esther.
Adult Community Purim Potluck & Trivia (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Join us for a Purim celebration just for our adult community (21+), filled with food, drinks, and nostalgic fun!
Purim Holiday
- Spiritual Practice
Purim is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of an official of the Achaemenid Empire named Haman, as it is recounted in the Book of Esther.
Intergenerational Megillah Reading & Purim Festival (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a fun-filled celebration to read the megillah, retell the Purim story, and wear our favorite costumes, followed by fun, games, crafts, and snacks for all ages!
Closed: “Shalom, Barbie!” Adult Purim Learning (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Harper and Hannah Kearney to explore the Book of Esther alongside clips from the blockbuster hit film “Barbie."
TBE/Or Hadash Text Study on Alcohol & Purim (Online)
- Community Engagement
Join members of TBE and Or Hadash as Rabbi Jordy Callman teaches us about Jewish wisdom on alcohol and Purim.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
Passover Singing, Stories & Seder Plate Making (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Listen to the Passover story, sing some of our favorite holiday songs, and decorate your very own seder plate to use at your Passover Seder.
Fee:
$40
Passover | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
In many ways, the story of the Exodus—celebrated at Passover—is the story of the origin of the Jewish people. Come learn about this story, and the ways that we celebrate it today, in this class, part of the Intro to Judaism series.
All Havayah Night Pre Passover Chocolate Seder (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us as we get in the Passover spirit with a chocolate seder All Havayah night! We will be eating lots of chocolate, painting our own seder plates, and getting ready for Passover.
Passover Learning with Rabbi Sisenwine (Online)
- Adult Learning
Join in learning and discussion with Rabbi Sisenwine as he shares why he's NOT talking about politics at the seder this year.
Erev Passover
- Spiritual Practice
Click here to learn more about holidays at TBE. The holiday begins at sunset.
Passover Festival Morning Service (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a meaningful prayer service with Hallel, Torah reading, and learning.
Closed: Community Passover Second Night Seder (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Why cook when you can enjoy your Seder at TBE? Register by Sunday, April 14 at 11:59 pm.
Yizkor (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a special memorial service for those who have lost a loved one.
A Father’s Kaddish: Film & Discussion (In Person)
- Adult Learning
A Father’s Kaddish tells the story of how Steven Branfman used the art of pottery to help him work through his grief after the death of his 23-year-old son.
May Adult Learning Shabbat Dinner (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Gather for a festive Adult Learning Dinner immediately following services, full of warm and beautiful Shabbat connections. RSVP by Sunday, April 28!
Fee:
$30.00
“We Share the Same Sky” Talk with Author Rachael Cerrotti (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Follow Rachael’s decade-long journey to retrace her grandmother’s wartime history as she explores how stories are passed down from one generation to the next.
“The Tattooed Torah” Family Learning Program (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us for a screening of The Tattooed Torah, an animated film that has been educating children about the Holocaust for generations.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
On One Foot | Jewish Parenting (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us to talk about topics relevant to Jewish parenting in today's world. We will learn and discuss together, hopefully feeling empowered to support our children in their Jewish journeys while enriching our own.
“Resistance: They Fought Back” Film Screening and Director Talkback (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join us in learning together through this powerful award-winning film and a talkback with Director/Producer Paula Apsell.
B’Yachad Story Presentations (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
This year, our 6th and 7th grade students in B'Yachad have been studying formative Jewish stories and will be presenting about their choices as part of Erev Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day).
Erev Yom HaShoah Observance (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
Join us for prayer, musical reflection, and an opportunity to fulfill the mitzvah of zachor, of remembering the six million.
Holocaust and Antisemitism | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The history of the Jewish people is hardly free of tragedy. In this session, we’ll discuss “the oldest hatred” and the Holocaust. Feel free to drop in to this class from the Intro to Judaism series.
Erev Shavuot
- Spiritual Practice
Click here to learn more about holidays at TBE. The holiday begins at sunset.
Erev Shavuot Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Welcome Shavuot in community as we celebrate the festival of matan Torah, receiving the Torah, with a joyful service.
Erev Shavuot Celebration of Adult Learning (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
On Shavuot, we celebrate receiving the Torah at Sinai by staying up late engaged in learning and eating lots of dairy. (Why dairy, you ask? Come and learn!)
Shavuot Family Service & Ice Cream Oneg (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Join us on the top of Mount Sinai to celebrate the moment that we received the Torah in a family-friendly service with Cantor Josh and TBE clergy followed by a special oneg (joyful snacks!), including sweet ice cream and dairy-free treats.
Shavuot Morning Service with Yizkor (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the Sanctuary to celebrate the Jewish festival commemorating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Our service will also include Yizkor, a special memorial service for those who have lost a loved one.
Independence Day: Temple Offices Closed
- Community Engagement
In observance of Independence Day, temple offices will be closed.
Tisha B’Av (Ninth of Av) Service (Online)
- Adult Learning
Tisha B’Av is a day of collective mourning and remembrance on the Jewish calendar. This year especially, we will focus on the tragedy of October 7th in our service of commemoration.
Film Discussion: “Legend of Destruction” (Online)
- Adult Learning
"Legend of Destruction" accurately depicts the tale of the historical event that changed the destiny of the Jewish people: the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE.
Rosh Chodesh Elul | Kintsugi Workshop (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Throughout this interactive workshop, we will create our own kintsugi pottery, all while exploring what it means to enter the month of Elul.
Prophecy & the Book of Jonah (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We will examine the Book of Jonah to relive and animate the prophet’s words, and to arrive at an understanding of his message.
October 7 to October 7 | A Year in Music, Art & Media (In Person)
- Community Engagement
As we approach October 7, 2024, join Rabbi Jordy Callman for a three part series exploring the past year of collective Jewish experience through the lenses of Israeli music, visual art and media.
Holiday Toy Drive for Ukrainian Children
- Community Engagement
Donate new small toys and stuffed animals as holiday presents for the children of Ukraine.
High Holy Day Prayers | The Highlights Tour (Online)
- Adult Learning
We’ll orient ourselves to the structure of the High Holy Day liturgy so that we can feel more rooted in these special services.
Mayyim Hayyim & The Well at TBE | Mikveh as a Spiritual Practice in Preparation for the High Holy Days (In Person Offsite)
- Community Engagement
This special multi-part workshop, a unique collaboration between Mayyim Hayyim and The Well at Temple Beth Elohim, will help participants explore the ancient ritual of mikveh and its potential for personal transformation and meaning in their own lives.
Prophecy & the Book of Jonah (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We will examine the Book of Jonah to relive and animate the prophet’s words, and to arrive at an understanding of his message.
October 7 to October 7 | A Year in Music, Art & Media (In Person)
- Community Engagement
As we approach October 7, 2024, join Rabbi Jordy Callman for a three part series exploring the past year of collective Jewish experience through the lenses of Israeli music, visual art and media.
Mayyim Hayyim & The Well at TBE | Why Are Personal Jewish Rituals Important in a Modern World? (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Through text study and discussion with our clergy, discuss the meaning behind ritual and Jewish ritual—why rituals are important and what do they mean in our modern world?
Prophecy & the Book of Jonah (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We will examine the Book of Jonah to relive and animate the prophet’s words, and to arrive at an understanding of his message.
Harmony and Renewal: Integrating Jewish High Holy Day Themes with Qigong Practice (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This unique workshop blends the spiritual essence of the Jewish High Holy Days with the ancient practice of Qigong.
October 7 to October 7 | A Year in Music, Art & Media (In Person)
- Community Engagement
As we approach October 7, 2024, join Rabbi Jordy Callman for a three part series exploring the past year of collective Jewish experience through the lenses of Israeli music, visual art and media.
High Holy Day Prayers | The Highlights Tour (Online)
- Adult Learning
We’ll orient ourselves to the structure of the High Holy Day liturgy so that we can feel more rooted in these special services.
Mayyim Hayyim & The Well at TBE | Creating Your Own Water or Immersion Ritual (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Through 1:1 or small group conversations with fellow participants, clergy and staff, participants will craft their own immersion or water-based ceremony.
Prophecy & the Book of Jonah (In Person)
- Adult Learning
We will examine the Book of Jonah to relive and animate the prophet’s words, and to arrive at an understanding of his message.
Selichot Service and Learning Featuring Author Jessica Fein (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join for all or part of the evening as we transition into the High Holy Days.
Mayyim Hayyim & The Well at TBE | Immersion Open House Day (In Person Offsite)
- Community Engagement
Join TBE staff and clergy at Mayyim Hayyim at 1:00 PM for a communal water-based ritual in preparation for the High Holy Days, followed by the opportunity for any TBE congregant to schedule an immersion in preparation for the High Holy Days.
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with a joyous evening service followed by a festive oneg.
Rosh Hashanah Morning Yoga (Online)
- Spiritual Practice
Begin the new year with a yoga flow designed to build strength, restore flexibility, and promote deep rest and reflection.
Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the sanctuary to awaken to the new year with inspiring melodies, introspective teachings, and the call of the shofar.
Families with Young Children Rosh Hashanah Service (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Connect with your community and celebrate the sweetness and joy of a new year as a community in this family-friendly service.
Rosh Hashanah Late Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the sanctuary to awaken to the new year with inspiring melodies, introspective teachings, and the call of the shofar.
Rosh Hashanah TGIHH (Thank God It’s the High Holy Days Service) (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Gather in community to welcome and celebrate the joy of the new year in this one-hour service for the entire family.
Tashlich (Outdoors)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for a meaningful, reflective ritual including shofar, song, and tossing stones into the river as we symbolically cast away our sins.
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Awaken to the promise and possibilities of the new year with inspiring melodies, introspective teachings, and the call of the shofar.
Rosh Hashanah Farm Experience (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
We’ll gather at Lookout Farm to connect with a musical moment to set our intention for the year before breaking off to enjoy the farm and pick apples.
Reverse Tashlich: Trash Clean Up (Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
The Jewish community has shown we can cast sins in, now let’s take them out. Join Jewish communities around the world for a reverse tashlich.
Kol Nidre Early Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the sanctuary or online for an evening service marking the beginning of our Yom Kippur observance.
Kol Nidre Late Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the sanctuary or online for an evening service marking the beginning of our Yom Kippur observance.
K-5 Drop Off Program on Yom Kippur (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Our K-5 community is invited to join us at Wellesley High School for a special new drop-off learning program while adults attend the early Yom Kippur Service.
Yom Kippur Early Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us online to awaken to the new year with inspiring melodies, introspective teachings, and the call of the shofar.
Families with Young Children Yom Kippur Service (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Join your community and find meaning and connection in this family-friendly celebration.
Yom Kippur TGIHH (Thank God It’s the High Holy Days) (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us for this Yom Kippur observance to deepen your connection to our community with this one-hour, multi-generational service.
Yom Kippur: Havayah High Holy Day Experience (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Welcome the new year in sacred community, gaining inspiration from your peers’ own stories of spirituality, learning, and growth.
Yom Kippur Late Morning Service (Hybrid)
- Spiritual Practice
Join us in the sanctuary to awaken to the new year with inspiring melodies, introspective teachings, and the call of the shofar.