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Independent Jewish Shul in Brookline, MA

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Archive: March 2026

Shabbat with Commentary (in person)

Posted on March 14, 2026

March 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Once a month, join TBZ community members and rabbis to answer questions about services while services are happening! Learn how tefillah (prayer) works, get insights into the structure and meaning of various elements of the service, and get to know how services can be a meaningful tool for increased spiritual living.

WonderMinyan (in person)

Posted on March 14, 2026

March 14, 2026 @ 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 […]

Bimah Duty Training with Sara Smolover (in person)

Posted on March 14, 2026

March 14, 2026 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – This is a wonderful opportunity to learn the flow of the service, build confidence, and discover how you can help support our clergy and community in a meaningful way. No RSVP is required—just come, learn, and see if this sacred role is right for you!

Kiddush Talk: HIAS Refugee Shabbat Guest Speaker: Gilberto Calderin (in person after Shabbat morning services)

Posted on March 14, 2026

March 14, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – HIAS Refugee Shabbat Guest Speaker: Gilberto Calderin March 14, Kiddush Talk  We are honored to welcome Gilberto Calderin as our guest speaker for HIAS Refugee Shabbat. This annual observance invites our community to reflect on Jewish values of welcoming the stranger and to stand in solidarity with refugees and asylum seekers. Gilberto Calderin is the […]

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

Posted on March 14, 2026

March 14, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – January 24, February 21, March 14, April 11, May 30 After kiddush on the 3rd floor (in person) Looking for a space to connect with community while navigating life’s many demands? Gen X Beit Midrash continues, where we dive into the poetry, power, and timeless relevance of Tehillim (Psalms). Together, we’ll explore how these ancient […]

AAAG Pack and Learn (in person)

Posted on March 15, 2026

March 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – AAAG TLC Kit Packing Sunday, March 15, 10:00am-12:00pm (in person) RSVP here. Please join the Abortion Access Action Group in person to support the Women’s Health Services (WHS) in Brookline. We will assemble the items the community collects into attractive “TLC kits” for patients. Each will include a hand-written note-card expressing our support, which we […]

12 Jewish Steps to Recovery: Book Study and Conversation (online)

Posted on March 15, 2026

March 15, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am – Every Sunday Zoom link. (Meeting ID: 810 8638 3432; Passcode: 071019, Phone Dial in: 309 205 3325) Contact Peter Golbus pgolbus@gmail.com if you’re interested and to learn more and email Jewish12Steps@tbzbrookline.org to join our mailing list! In partnership with Our Jewish Recovery. Each week we meet to explore the Steps common to all 12-Step Recovery Programs, […]

Hebrew Through Torah: An in-depth Look at the Book of Exodus with Rabbi Sam Seicol (online)

Posted on March 15, 2026

March 15, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Sundays, 10:30am-12:00pm (online) – Resumes October 19!  Hebrew Through Torah: An in-depth Look at the Book of Exodus This on-going online weekly exploration of the Torah continues on Sunday mornings.  Areas covered include: Hebrew reading practice, understanding Torah Hebrew vocabulary, grammar, and issues of translation, the possible diverse Biblical authors, and discussions on relevance of the […]

Chronic Illness Group (in person)

Posted on March 15, 2026

March 15, 2026 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Are you living with illness (physical, emotional or cognitive), an injury, or any debilitating issue that may be invisible and/or unpredictable? Does fatigue, pain, impaired mobility, brain fog or shame keep you isolated? Whatever your age, gender or health issue, please join with other folks in the TBZ community who share kinship with your experience. Register here to […]

Mahjong (in person)

Posted on March 15, 2026

March 15, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Mahjong has come to the TBZ community! Come play with us!   Feb 22 10:00 am-12:00 pm March 15 2:00-4:00 pm March 29 2-4 pm April 19 2-4 pm   And more dates to come! Contact the TBZ office to sign up to play.   Please bring your own card! One person per game will […]