The Boston Synagogue

Judaism 101 Online Learning
2025-07-29 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-10 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | The Boston Synagogue, 55 Martha Rd, Boston, MA, 02114, United States
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR CLASS CYCLE: 2025-2026
This Virtual 26-session course starts September 2nd — before the Holidays! Classes run Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM on Zoom.
This Adult Ed class is for those who want to better understand elements of Judaism. Access this unique learning opportunity wherever you are!
TOPICS INCLUDE:

Jewish history & culture
Beliefs
Similarities/differences with other religions
Rituals & holidays
Laws of kashrut (kosher)
Lifecycle events & celebrations
Jewish denominations

Some readings will be suggested but are not mandatory. There is no homework.
FYI: This course does NOT include Hebrew language lessons or detailed teaching about the Jewish prayer liturgy.
WHO IT’S FOR:
The class is open to anyone, including:

Jews by birth who want to know more about Judaism than the often-rudimentary knowledge of Judaism that they learned as a child in Hebrew school and stopped studying when they turned 12 or 13.
Non-Jews and interfaith couples who want to learn more about Judaism or may be interested in conversion (for which this class fulfills a necessary requirement).

Judaism 101 Class

Single Member $275.00 USDSingle Non-Member $375.00 USD
Couple Member $500.00 USD
Couple Non-Member $650.00 USD

Not Your Bubbe's Book Club
2025-07-21 19:00 - 22:00
Calling all bibliophiles: Do you like to read between the wines? 📚
If you’re looking for a group that celebrates a love of both books and a good drink, then you’re in the right place!
Join Richelle one Monday a Month at 7:00PM at The Boston Synagogue.
BYOB – bring your own book & we’ll supply the bottle!
Jul 21, 2025 – Jackpot Summer by Elyssa Friedland
Aug 25, 2025 – Next Stop by Benjamin Resnick with virtual author talk
Sep 29, 2025 – We Would Never by Tova Mirvis with virtual author talk
Oct 27, 2025 -The Trade Off by Samantha Woodruff with virtual author talk
Nov 24, 2025 – The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman
Dec 22, 2025 – The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah by Jean Meltzer
Jan 26, 2026 – Not From Here: The Song of America by Leah Lax
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The Jewish American Songbook
2025-07-16 18:30 - 21:00
Join us for a cabaret-style concert celebrating the Jewish composers who shaped the Great American Songbook!
You’ll hear classic songs by Gershwin, Berlin, Arlen, Rodgers, and more — performed by local singers and instrumentalists in a relaxed, intimate setting. Whether you’re into Broadway, jazz, or old standards, this is a night for music lovers of all kinds!
Light refreshments provided.
🎤 Presented by Backroom Boston, in partnership with Boston Summer Opera and West End Lyric.
All are welcome!
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Camp NextGen
2025-07-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00
Another summer of Camp NextGen fun!
THE EVENT ON 6/26 IS CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. Please email office@bostonsynagogue.org with any questions.
🍝 Sunday, 6/30 – Cook, Sip, Italy!
Join Julia in the kitchen for an Italian themed cooking night! No experience needed — just a love of pasta or wine!
🏕️ Wednesday, 7/9 – Urban Camping
Did you miss it? Or just want more s’mores? We’ve got you.
🇬🇷 Monday, 7/14 – Cook, Sip, Greece!
Julia hosts another cooking night! This time, we’re going to Greece.
🎲 Tuesday, 7/29 – Game Night
Board games, video games, snacks, and chill hangs. A perfect mid-summer break.
🌅 Sunday, 8/24 – Summer Send-Off
Let’s say goodbye to summer together with a fun evening of food, drink, and memory-making!
All events start at 7 PM and are low cost. Camp NextGen is open to Jewish young adults of any demonination, and we promise a warm, welcoming, and inclusive vibe. Grab your friends — or come solo and make new ones!
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Friday Night Shabbat Dinner
2025-07-11 18:30 - 20:30
Friday Night Shabbat Dinner

Friday Night Shabbat Dinner following 6:30pm Services

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Music for Tots!
2025-06-29 16:00 - 18:00
Families! Mingle with other parents in our downtown neighborhood, while your tots dance, play instruments & have fun!
Highlights:
🎵 Musical activities tailored for kiddos, led by local professional musicians!
🍹 Drinks for adults, as well as plenty of snacks
🤗 Welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with your child through music and meet other Jewish families in the community!
Free! Minimum suggested donation of $5 appreciated.
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Rosh Chodesh Circle
2025-06-18 19:00 - 21:00
Celebrate Rosh Chodesh this Summer!
Did you know that Rosh Chodesh was given to women as their own special holiday?
Join Polly Fletcher & June Goldstein to celebrate the new month with meaningful discussions that explore Jewish wisdom, traditions, rituals, and blessings to honor Rosh Chodesh. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect and foster a supportive community— along with snacks and wine!
What to Expect:

Thoughtful discussions on Jewish wisdom and traditions
Rituals and blessings to honor the new month
Opportunities to connect and build a supportive community
Snacks and wine

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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Family Fun Barbecue
2025-06-15 11:00 - 14:00
Celebrate the start of summer with the Boston Synagogue community at our Family Fun BBQ!
Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the neighborhood, have kids or don’t have kids — join us for a laid-back day of food, fun, and connection.
🍔 Kosher BBQ Lunch & Refreshments for All
🎉 Relaxed, Family-Friendly Vibe – Games and activities for kids, great conversations and sunshine for adults
👨‍🏫 Learn About Hebrew School Programming (2026–2027) – Meet our amazing teachers and see what’s coming up
📅 Get the Scoop on Our High Holiday Schedule
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Explore Upcoming Family Programs & Events
Come meet new friends, connect with our community, and join us for a joyful start to summer! ☀️
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Once a Week Hebrew School
2025-06-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-01 10:00 - 12:00
Join other Kids in the Community for Hebrew School!
Our kids come from the neighborhood & we foster an environment where kids can learn, grow, & find their own meaningful Jewish communities. Our school is joyful, kid-centered, & flexible. We follow the Boston Public School calendar plus the Jewish calendar.
Class Aleph:
Perfect for young children, K-2nd, this class offers a fun, creative & interactive introduction to Jewish Holidays & Culture, through arts & crafts, music, story, customs, traditions & learning.
Class Bet:
Class Bet is a wonderful course for older students with minimal Hebrew background. This class consists of two-parts, starting with an Aleph-Bet learning and/or review & moving towards forming words. This course also covers the Holidays & Traditions of the Jewish people on a introductory level.

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Jewish Pride Parade Afterparty 🏳️‍🌈🎉
2025-06-14 14:00 - 18:00
Co-hosted by Keshet & the Boston SynagogueSaturday, June 8 | Starts at 2 PM
Keep the Pride energy going! After the Boston Pride Parade, head over to the Boston Synagogue for a joyful and welcoming Pride Afterparty celebrating LGBTQIA+ Jewish life and community.
🎶 Music, snacks, dancing, and good vibes🤝 Meet new friends and reconnect with old ones🌈 Open to ALL LGBTQIA+ Jews and allies
Free to attend with a suggested donation. Come as you are and bring your crew—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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Rigoletto & Friends: The Golden Age of Italian Opera
2025-06-11 18:30 - 21:00
Backroom Boston hosts this preview of Boston Summer Opera’s upcoming mainstage production of Rigoletto!
This concert will feature highlights from Verdi’s dramatic masterpiece, alongside famous arias from other romantic Italian operas. You’ll get a first listen to this excellent cast of local singers, and learn more about the story, the music, and why Rigoletto remains one of the most popular operas ever written.
Whether you’re a seasoned opera lover or a curious newcomer, this casual event is a perfect way to dive into the world of Rigoletto and opera. Stick around after the performance for a reception and informal Q&A with members of the cast and creative team!
Light refreshments provided. Casual vibe. Big voices.
All are welcome!
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Not Your Bubbe's Book Club - The Great Gimmelmans
2025-06-09 19:00 - 21:00
This Meeting’s Book: The Great Gimmelmans by Lee Matthew Goldberg
Hosted by Richelle Gewertz
In-person one Monday per month, 7:00PM at the Boston Synagogue
Calling all bibliophiles: Do you like to read between the wines?
If you’re looking for a group that celebrates a love of both books & a good drink, then you’re in the right place! Each month, we discuss a different book from the Jewish Book Council list of hottest new reads.
BYOB – bring your own book & we’ll supply the bottle!
Drop in for some or come for all!
Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/not-your-bubbes-book-club-tickets-1123052092039?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp

Klezmer Workshop & Jam!
2025-06-08 16:00 - 18:00
Join Rebecca Mac for this month’s Klezmer Workshop & Jam! ALL are welcome!
4:00 PM: WORKSHOP
We’ll learn a tune together, slowly by ear. If you don’t know a lot of tunes, or you’re looking to add to your repertoire, this is a great opportunity for the Klez-pros and amateurs alike to learn something new!
5:00 PM: INTERMISSION
Light refreshments & an open top shelf bar follow the workshop!
5:30 PM: JAM
Bring a tune to lead, play along, do a dance, or just come to listen! All are welcome!
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Shabbat with Rabbi Navah & Delicious Dinner!
2025-06-06 18:30 - 20:30
Let’s welcome Shabbat together!
6:30 PM Services
Rabbi Navah will lead this meaningful & spirited Service! It’s a wonderful way to kick-off the weekend!
~7:30 PM Dinner
The journey continues even after the prayers with a Community Dinner with drink, schmoozing & welcoming Shabbat!

Friday Night Shabbat Dinner

Friday Night Shabbat Dinner following 6:30pm Services

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Select DateJuly 11th, 2025August 1st, 2025September 5th, 2025October 10th, 2025November 7th, 2025December 5th, 2025

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Shavuot Morning - Help Make A Minyan!
2025-06-02 10:00 - 12:00
Morning Services led by Rabbi Navah includes the Story of Ruth & YIZKOR MEMORIAL PRAYERS.
Services followed by a festive kiddush with lots of goodies!

Erev Shavuot - Food & Evening Learning
2025-06-01 18:30
Sunday, June 11th starting at 6:30 PM – led by Rabbi Navah!
Session 1: Praying from the Ruins
How and why do we continue to pray when surrounded by glaring evidence that God is not listening, or has shouted a resounding “No”? Does it matter where, or how, or when one prays? Does it matter if God is hearing us? We will explore these and other questions as we study together a famous passage from the Babylonian Talmud, in which a rabbi enters ruins in the destroyed Jerusalem to pray. In the ruins, he has a transformative interaction with… Elijah!
BREAK for Maariv and pizza, pasta, ice cream and cheesecake!
Session 2: Learning to Follow, Participate in (and Lead!) The Torah Service
Erev Shavuot is the time when we prepare ourselves to receive God’s Torah. Tonight, post-cheese cake, our night will continue with study related to the Torah service (our ritualized Torah study). We’ll begin with an overview of the structure and key elements of the Torah service, followed by learning in pairs or small groups (‘hevruta’ learning). Among the learning options will be: the Torah blessings, singing the introductory passages, the service choreography (‘why is everyone standing and pointing their pinkies?!’), a crash refresher in Hebrew reading for those who just need a tune-up, and for newbies, beginning to learn your alef-bet.

Rosh Chodesh Circle: A Timeless Tradition for Women & Nonbinary People
2025-05-28 19:00 - 21:00
Did you know that Rosh Chodesh was given to women as their own special holiday?
Rosh Chodesh signifies the renewal of the moon and the start of a new month. According to tradition, it was a reward to women for their devotion and wisdom during the Exodus and their refusal to participate in the creation of the Golden Calf. Instead, they eagerly contributed their gold and jewelry to help build the Mishkan (Tabernacle)!
Join us to celebrate the new month with meaningful discussions that explore Jewish wisdom, traditions, rituals, and blessings to honor Rosh Chodesh. It is a wonderful opportunity to connect and foster a supportive community— along with snacks and wine!
Wednesday March 5 at 7 PM
Wednesday April 2 at 7 PM
Wednesday April 30 at 7 PM
Wednesday May 28 at 7 PM
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