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Independent Jewish Shul in Brookline, MA

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Archive: December 2025

Nishmat Hayyim Friday AM Sit (online)

Posted on December 19, 2025

December 19, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am – Join our Zoom Friday AM Meditation Session. For those who are joining us for the first time, the schedule for Friday AM is: chant, meditation sit, walking meditation/break, teaching, Q&A, and a closing minute of silence. Please see our weekly Nishmat Hayyim email or call the office (617) 566-8171 for the Zoom link. Find out […]

Shabbat Nariya: The Shabbat Sing Out and Potluck (in person and online)

Posted on December 19, 2025

December 19, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Co-sponsored by Kavod Boston and Base Boston and led by TBZ’s Musical Prayer Team and the mehalelim (praisers), once a month we raise our voices, move our bodies, catch our breath, and gather strength as we create a circle of sound with voices and instruments to welcome Shabbat. Services at 6:00pm followed by community potluck […]

Torah Study (in person)

Posted on December 20, 2025

December 20, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am – Taught by Rav Claudia, Rav Leah and other rabbis and teachers from our TBZ community. Join us to study and discuss before Shabbat services.  Click here to see who is leading Torah Study.

Shabbat Morning Service (in person and online)

Posted on December 20, 2025

December 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Spend Shabbat morning in community. Our morning service is offered both in-person and on Zoom. Please call the office at 617-566-8171 for the Zoom link. Click here to download the Shabbat Morning Siddur. Find out who is leading Shabbat morning services!

WonderMinyan (in person)

Posted on December 20, 2025

December 20, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – At WonderMinyan, young Jews begin to learn Shabbat morning and holiday prayers, the weekly parasha (Torah portion) through stories and plays, as well as build a community of friends. 10:30-11am Shabbat Shabreakfast in the Meeting Room 11-11:30am Age-appropriate parasha/Shabbat engagement: Littles (babies-1st grade) in the Meeting Room Middles (2-4 grades) in the Community Room Olders […]

Gen X Beit Midrash with Rav Leah: Psalms (in person)

Posted on December 20, 2025

December 20, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – October 11, November 8, December 20, January 24,  After kiddush on the 3rd floor (in person) Looking for a space to reconnect with your Jewish soul in the midst of life’s many demands? Join our new Gen X Beit Midrash, where we’ll dive into the poetry, power, and timeless relevance of Tehillim (Psalms). Together, we’ll […]

B’Mitzvah Family Group (in person)

Posted on December 20, 2025

December 20, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – For families of 6th and 7th graders who are registered for the B’Mitzvah Group, join Rav Claudia and Rav Tiferet to prepare for becoming a B’Mitzvah family. Using the Moving Traditions B’Mitzvah Family Education Program, this approach inspires connection to Jewish community by centering on human development and the parent-child relationship. These sessions help navigate […]

Family Table Volunteering at JF & CS (in person – Waltham)

Posted on December 21, 2025

December 21, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am – TBZ partners with Family Table, through Jewish Family & Children Services (JF & CS) volunteering to pack and deliver groceries each month. The volunteer location is JF & CS (2430 Main Street, Waltham). Find out more and sign up here. JF&CS 2025-26 Dates: September 7, September 14, October 12, October 19, November 9, November 23, […]

ABM: Getting Ready: D’var Torah Workshop (in person)

Posted on December 21, 2025

December 21, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm – This workshop will prepare learners to compose a d’var (word of) Torah. In groups of 3 or 4, learners will collaboratively prepare a d’var Torah expressing their ideas and new understandings about the Torah portion.

Mahjong lesson #3 (in person)

Posted on December 21, 2025

December 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – TBZ is starting a mahjong club! In order to help beginners learn to play, we are offering a series of classes on Sunday mornings in December. Participants will learn how to play, as well as learn about the history of the game, including its Chinese roots and Jewish-American history. In addition, students will go home […]