CONCERT! Love and Longing: A Musical Exploration through the eyes of Jewish composers
Piano and Soprano. Sunday, March 29 at 4:00 p.m.
Happy Passover!
Celebrate Passover with Temple Israel.
There’s something for everyone!
Find all the details here.
“Temple Israel is the most welcoming, inclusive environment I have ever been in. There seems to be a place for everyone.”
— Robin W., TI member
“We are both a legacy congregation and an innovator in our movement, city, and within ourselves.”
— Marc M., TI member
Join Us for Shabbat and Holidays
Qabbalat Shabbat
Date
March 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...
Shabbat Service and Torah Study
Date
March 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...
Clergy Matzah Brei Cook-Off and Passover Festival Service
Date
April 2, 2026
Time
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
How do you like YOUR matzah brei - sweet or savory? Traditional or with a little "zing?" You be the judge of which of our clergy makes the most classi...
Passover Celebration for Families with Young Children
Date
April 2, 2026
Time
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Come taste the delicious matzah brei prepared by our clergy. Afterwards we will have a Passover celebration and sing-a-long. Come learn about Mose...
Online Seder Experience
Date
April 2, 2026
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
The Passover seder is a celebration of resilience, redemption, and adaptation! Log on from your seder table and join Temple Israel clergy for a ...
Second Night Passover Seder: An Immersive Experience
Date
April 2, 2026
Time
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
The Second Night Passover Seder: An Immersive Experience is now full. Please email jemrick@tisrael.org to be placed on the waitlist or with...
Qabbalat Shabbat
Date
April 3, 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
April 4, 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
April 4, 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. ...
Yizkor: A Gathering of Mourners
Date
April 7, 2026
Time
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM EDT
Yizkor means to remember. Our memorial service is shared by the community, allowing us to remember loved ones through beautiful music and sensitive p...
Seventh Day Passover Service
Date
April 8, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Celebrate the seventh day of Passover with a festival service led by Temple Israel clergy. As the Temple Israel building will be closed on this day,...
Qabbalat Shabbat
Date
April 10, 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...
April Riverway Shabbat (20s & 30s)
Date
April 10, 2026
Time
6:45 PM - 10:15 PM EDT
Shabbat Shalom! The Riverway Project of Temple Israel invites you to join us for our once-monthly Riverway Shabbat on Friday, April 10! Our musical ...
Shabbat Service and Torah Study
Date
April 11, 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
April 17, 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
April 18, 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
April 18, 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
Date
April 24, 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...
April Riverway Neighborhood Shabbat (20s & 30s)
Date
April 24, 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
April 25, 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...
“I love the feeling of being together, the singing, and the music.”
— Miriam M., TI member
Mark Your Calendar for these Featured Programs
Meet the Visiting Israeli Doctors from Hadassah Hospital
Date
March 26, 2026
Time
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Join us at Temple Israel on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m., for a special evening featuring visiting Israeli doctors from Hadassah Hospital. Togethe...
Glitz! Glamor! and... Gefilte Fish? The Roller-Coaster History of Jews and Hollywood
Date
March 26, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
This course explores the remarkable journey of Jewish innovators, moguls, and storytellers who helped shape Hollywood from its earliest days to the p...
Conflicts of Interest: The History of the Arab-Israeli/ Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Section 2
Date
March 26, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Engaging with conflicts is one of life’s defining challenges—particularly when faced with diverse histories, ideologies and narratives. Join us a...
Lay-Led Zoom Havdalah
Date
March 28, 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...
Mah Jongg@TI: Drop-in Game
Date
March 29, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Join Mah Jongg@TI for their weekly drop-in game, every Sunday. We will gather at Temple Israel at 10:00 a.m. to play Mah Jongg and schmooze with new ...
Capturing and Honoring Family Memories with Karen Frostig
Date
March 29, 2026
Time
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
This workshop, led by Karen Frostig, is designed to help you explore and commemorate significant family memories. It focuses on the stories, objects,...
Outdoors @TI Guided Tour of deCordova Sculpture Park
Date
March 29, 2026
Time
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Outdoors @TI Guided Tour of deCordova Sculpture Park, March 29th at 12:00pm. Contact Jen Grella for more information. Registration required. ...
Love and Longing: A Musical Exploration of The Varying Perspectives of Love and Longing Through The Eyes of Jewish Composers
Date
March 29, 2026
Time
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Join us as pianist Lisa Weiss and soprano Michelle Ravitsky present an eclectic recital of art songs by Jewish composers, including Mendelssohn, Mahl...
Short Stories@TI
Date
March 30, 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
March 31, 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...
Clergy Matzah Brei Cook-Off and Passover Festival Service
Date
April 2, 2026
Time
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
How do you like YOUR matzah brei - sweet or savory? Traditional or with a little "zing?" You be the judge of which of our clergy makes the most classi...
Passover Celebration for Families with Young Children
Date
April 2, 2026
Time
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Come taste the delicious matzah brei prepared by our clergy. Afterwards we will have a Passover celebration and sing-a-long. Come learn about Mose...
Online Seder Experience
Date
April 2, 2026
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
The Passover seder is a celebration of resilience, redemption, and adaptation! Log on from your seder table and join Temple Israel clergy for a ...
Second Night Passover Seder: An Immersive Experience
Date
April 2, 2026
Time
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
The Second Night Passover Seder: An Immersive Experience is now full. Please email jemrick@tisrael.org to be placed on the waitlist or with...
Lay-Led Zoom Havdalah
Date
April 4, 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...
Mah Jongg@TI: Drop-in Game
Date
April 5, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Join Mah Jongg@TI for their weekly drop-in game, every Sunday. We will gather at Temple Israel at 10:00 a.m. to play Mah Jongg and schmooze with new ...
Short Stories@TI
Date
April 6, 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
April 7, 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
April 7, 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...
Yizkor: A Gathering of Mourners
Date
April 7, 2026
Time
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM EDT
Yizkor means to remember. Our memorial service is shared by the community, allowing us to remember loved ones through beautiful music and sensitive p...
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— Marie S., TI member
Why Temple Israel
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.
Learn more about our values and how we engage with each other“Temple Israel is dynamic. The clergy and lay leadership are constantly re-evaluating what they are doing. I always come away with something new to think about.”
— Marlene Y., TI member
Get to Know Our Extraordinary Clergy
Senior Rabbi Elaine Zecher
Cantor Alicia Stillman
Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Rabbi Dan Slipakoff
Rabbi Andrew Oberstein
Learn more
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All Upcoming Events
Evening Minyan
Date
March 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. ...
Meet the Visiting Israeli Doctors from Hadassah Hospital
Date
March 26, 2026
Time
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Join us at Temple Israel on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m., for a special evening featuring visiting Israeli doctors from Hadassah Hospital. Togethe...
Glitz! Glamor! and... Gefilte Fish? The Roller-Coaster History of Jews and Hollywood
Date
March 26, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
This course explores the remarkable journey of Jewish innovators, moguls, and storytellers who helped shape Hollywood from its earliest days to the p...
Conflicts of Interest: The History of the Arab-Israeli/ Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Section 2
Date
March 26, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Engaging with conflicts is one of life’s defining challenges—particularly when faced with diverse histories, ideologies and narratives. Join us a...
Introduction to Judaism: Spring 2026
Date
March 26, 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...
Shabbat Mishpachah
Date
March 27, 2026
Time
5:15 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Shabbat Mishpachah is a joyful way for children and adults to build friendships, feel at home in the service, and celebrate together. Join us for a...
Qabbalat Shabbat
Date
March 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...
Shabbat Service and Torah Study
Date
March 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...
Lay-Led Zoom Havdalah
Date
March 28, 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...
Mah Jongg@TI: Drop-in Game
Date
March 29, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Join Mah Jongg@TI for their weekly drop-in game, every Sunday. We will gather at Temple Israel at 10:00 a.m. to play Mah Jongg and schmooze with new ...
Capturing and Honoring Family Memories with Karen Frostig
Date
March 29, 2026
Time
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
This workshop, led by Karen Frostig, is designed to help you explore and commemorate significant family memories. It focuses on the stories, objects,...
Outdoors @TI Guided Tour of deCordova Sculpture Park
Date
March 29, 2026
Time
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Outdoors @TI Guided Tour of deCordova Sculpture Park, March 29th at 12:00pm. Contact Jen Grella for more information. Registration required. ...
Love and Longing: A Musical Exploration of The Varying Perspectives of Love and Longing Through The Eyes of Jewish Composers
Date
March 29, 2026
Time
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Join us as pianist Lisa Weiss and soprano Michelle Ravitsky present an eclectic recital of art songs by Jewish composers, including Mendelssohn, Mahl...
Evening Minyan
Date
March 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. ...
Evening Minyan
Date
March 30, 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. ...
Short Stories@TI
Date
March 30, 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
March 31, 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...
Evening Minyan
Date
March 31, 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. ...
IYUN Resilience Circle (20s & 30s)
Date
March 31, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Through the Fire: Developing Resilience What does it mean to be strong in a time of unraveling? How do we move forward when we’re unsure? What k...
Evening Minyan
Date
April 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. ...