Got questions? We all do. That's why we've gathered some of our amazing local rabbis to answer our queries about the ins and outs of Jewish living. Read their responses and ask your own questions.
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Our son was born on Saturday. Can we have his bris on Shabbat?
Rabbi Jodi Seewald Smith from Temple Chayai Shalom in South Easton answers. -
What’s the difference between a temple, synagogue, and a shul?
Rabbi Moshe Waldoks from Temple Beth Zion in Brookline answers. -
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May
May
25
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Tot Shabbat
Temple Emunah
Lexington, MA
Cost:
FREE -
Registration not required.
Tot Shabbat is a program for families with children ages 0-5 years old that meets twice a month for singing, prayers, a Torah march, and more! We gather at 11:00am... Read More
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Shabbat | Infants & Toddlers | Children | Family Friendly | Interfaith Couples & Families | Kosher | Wheelchair Accessible | Judaism 101 | Everyone | Families | Free Parking
Thu
May
May
30
7:00PM - 9:30PM
New Beginnings
Reform Jewish Outreach Boston
Newton, MA
Cost:
FREE -
Registration is required.
Are you considering conversion? Are you in the process of becoming Jewish? Are you newly Jewish? New Beginnings provides the opportunity to discuss the process of conversion to Judaism and relating to... Read More
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Lectures | Adult Jewish Learning | 20s & 30s | Interfaith Couples & Families | Wheelchair Accessible | Judaism 101 | T-Accessible | Free Parking
Sat
Jun
Jun
01
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Tot Shabbat
Temple Emunah
Lexington, MA
Cost:
FREE -
Registration not required.
Tot Shabbat is a program for families with children ages 0-5 years old that meets twice a month for singing, prayers, a Torah march, and more! We gather at 11:00am... Read More
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Shabbat | Infants & Toddlers | Children | Family Friendly | Interfaith Couples & Families | Kosher | Wheelchair Accessible | Judaism 101 | Everyone | Families | Free Parking
Sun
Jun
Jun
02
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Children's Israeli Culture Celebration
Center Makor
Boston, MA
Cost:
$10.00
- Registration not required.
FREE for parents. $10 for a child
FREE for parents. $10 for a child
Dear parents! We invite you to bring you kids to the wonderful celebration of the Israeli culture! We will offer various "workshops" and "stations" where children will be learning different... Read More
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Mon
Jun
Jun
03
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Hebrew 101 - Crash Course
The Chai Center of Brookline
Brookline, MA
Cost:
$40.00
- Registration is required.
Covers all six classes
Covers all six classes
Beginner’s Hebrew Class: Hebrew Reading from the Ground, UpWhether you’re at letter Aleph, Bet, or Tav, or somewhere in between, this class can offer you the chance to develop your... Read More
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Adult Jewish Learning | Singles & Dating | 20s & 30s | Singles & Dating | Kosher | Hebrew & Yiddish | Judaism 101 | Adults | T-Accessible
Fri
Jun
Jun
07
7:00PM - 8:00PM
CBEs Family Shabbat Service
Congregation Beth Elohim
Acton, MA
Cost:
FREE -
Registration not required.
Celebrate Shabbat with song, blessings, and stories at our Family service. After the service, we will enjoy our oneg Shabbat a time for a nosh and visiting with old and... Read More
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Shabbat | Family Friendly | Kosher | Wheelchair Accessible | Judaism 101 | Everyone | Families | Free Parking
Mon
Jun
Jun
10
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Hebrew 101 - Crash Course
The Chai Center of Brookline
Brookline, MA
Cost:
$40.00
- Registration is required.
Covers all six classes
Covers all six classes
Beginner’s Hebrew Class: Hebrew Reading from the Ground, UpWhether you’re at letter Aleph, Bet, or Tav, or somewhere in between, this class can offer you the chance to develop your... Read More
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Adult Jewish Learning | Singles & Dating | 20s & 30s | Singles & Dating | Kosher | Hebrew & Yiddish | Judaism 101 | Adults | T-Accessible
Mon
Jun
Jun
17
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Hebrew 101 - Crash Course
The Chai Center of Brookline
Brookline, MA
Cost:
$40.00
- Registration is required.
Covers all six classes
Covers all six classes
Beginner’s Hebrew Class: Hebrew Reading from the Ground, UpWhether you’re at letter Aleph, Bet, or Tav, or somewhere in between, this class can offer you the chance to develop your... Read More
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Adult Jewish Learning | Singles & Dating | 20s & 30s | Singles & Dating | Kosher | Hebrew & Yiddish | Judaism 101 | Adults | T-Accessible
Mon
Jun
Jun
24
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Hebrew 101 - Crash Course
The Chai Center of Brookline
Brookline, MA
Cost:
$40.00
- Registration is required.
Covers all six classes
Covers all six classes
Beginner’s Hebrew Class: Hebrew Reading from the Ground, UpWhether you’re at letter Aleph, Bet, or Tav, or somewhere in between, this class can offer you the chance to develop your... Read More
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Adult Jewish Learning | Singles & Dating | 20s & 30s | Singles & Dating | Kosher | Hebrew & Yiddish | Judaism 101 | Adults | T-Accessible
Mon
Jul
Jul
01
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Hebrew 101 - Crash Course
The Chai Center of Brookline
Brookline, MA
Cost:
$40.00
- Registration is required.
Covers all six classes
Covers all six classes
Beginner’s Hebrew Class: Hebrew Reading from the Ground, UpWhether you’re at letter Aleph, Bet, or Tav, or somewhere in between, this class can offer you the chance to develop your... Read More
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Adult Jewish Learning | Singles & Dating | 20s & 30s | Singles & Dating | Kosher | Hebrew & Yiddish | Judaism 101 | Adults | T-Accessible
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In an interfaith relationship, if your partner is committed to a Jewish family and home but won't convert, is that enough?
When it comes to interfaith relationships, if your partner is committed to having a Jewish home and raising your children Jewish, but won't be converting, is...
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What is counting the omer? How can I participate?
I've been hearing a lot about "counting the omer" lately. What does this mean and how can I participate? “Counting the omer (Sefirat haOmer)” is...
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I'd like to keep kosher for Passover but my husband isn't interested. Can I still keep kosher in a house with chametz?
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I've heard that only round matzah is kosher for Passover. Is that true? What about the square ones? Do those not count?
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Why don't we hold a seder on the last two nights of Passover like we do the first two?
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Boston Workmen's Circle
A vibrant secular intergenerational Jewish community. A voice for social and economic justice. An arts and education center for Yiddish, Jewish, and progressive culture. A Jewish cultural school for children... Read More
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Jewish Culture | Music | Interfaith Resources | Social Activism | Hebrew & Sunday Schools | Young Adult Organizations | GLBT
Camp Pembroke, a Cohen Camp for GIRLS
The only all-girls, trans-denominational Jewish camp in New England, Camp Pembroke is a unique sisterhood and spirited community. Located near Cape Cod, Pembroke offers a classic summer of fun, sun,... Read More
Camp Tel Noar, a NUT-FREE Cohen Camp
Spirited and NUT-FREE, Camp Tel Noar offers a summer of fun, forever friends and confidence, all infused with Jewish living and values. We invite your child to join Camp Tel... Read More
Chabad Jewish Center of Needham
The Chabad Jewish Center is a multi-service organization serving the Jewish communities of Needham, Dedham, Dover, and Westwood. At Chabad we are dedicated to serving the Jewish community with Ahavas... Read More
Congregation Agudath Achim (Taunton)
As a progressive, independent 100-year-old congregation, we serve the Greater Taunton Area Jewish community with weekly Shabbat morning services, monthly Shabbat evening services, a religious school for children birth to... Read More
Congregation B'nai Shalom
Established in 1977, Congregation B'nai Shalom is a Reform Jewish congregation made up of more than 400 households. Coming from diverse backgrounds, we join together in worship, education, and celebration... Read More
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Congregation B'nai Torah
Our Temple is a growing congregation of over 220 families. Located in Sudbury, Massachusetts; B’nai Torah was founded in 1974 by a small group of people who wanted to participate... Read More
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Synagogues - Reform
Congregation Beth Israel (Andover)
Congregation Beth Israel, the Merrimack Valley's oldest "new" congregation, combines a start-up spirit with over a century of history and experience. We are an active and vibrant congregation which celebrates... Read More
Congregation Beth Israel (Worcester)
Congregation Beth Israel is a warm, welcoming egalitarian community affiliated with The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Our synagogue focuses on Jewish core values: studying Torah, joining in communal prayer,... Read More
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Congregation Beth Israel (Malden)
The fashionable West End of Malden is the perfect location for young families looking for upscale, affordable housing just minutes from downtown Boston by nearby subway. Our community offers Jewish... Read More
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