Other Holidays
We come together for other holidays throughout the year, & welcome those who may work downtown but wish to attend services, Yizkors, & other holiday services. Visit our Upcoming Events page for the schedule of holiday services, celebrations, Shabbat dinners, & other events.
We are a warm, friendly, pluralistic community in downtown Boston. Our community welcomes people of all Jewish denominations:singles, couples, families, interfaith, & LGBTQ.
FALL HOLIDAY-FEST 2025!
Celebrate the First Night of Sukkot | Led by Hannah
Monday | October 6 | 6:00 PM
Decorating the Sukkah, Short service, followed by Light Dinner,
Refreshments, Schmooze & and decorating continues.
Sukkot Day 1: Services | led by Tim
Tuesday | October 7 | 10:00 AM
Join us for a joyous service with lulavs & etrogs,
followed by a festive kiddush in the Sukkah!
Dinner under the Stars in the Sukkah with Rabbi Navah
Friday | October 10 | 6:30 PM following Services
Join Rabbi Navah for a fun Sukkot-Shabbat Service followed by
a friendly Community Dinner in the Sukkah.
RSVP required: Reservations
Sukkot/Shabbat Morning Services led by Rabbi Navah
Saturday | October 11 | 10:00 AM
Join Rabbi Navah for a lively interactive discussion on the Torah portion.
Festive Kiddush in the Sukkah follows Services!
Family Fun in the Sukkah
Sunday | October 12 | 11:00 AM
Edible Sukkah building inside the Sukkah, arts & crafts,
make new friends in the neighborhood!
Plus snacks & refreshments.
Shemini Atzeret Evening Services | led by Tim
Monday | October 13 | 6:30 PM
Shemini Atzeret Morning Service | led by Tim
Tuesday | October 14 | 10:00 AM
Shemini Atzeret Morning Services includes Yizkor Memorial Service. Kiddush follows.
Simchat Torah Led with live music with Israeli clarinetist Itay Dayan
Tuesday | October 14 | 6:30 PM
Join the celebration & procession with live music!
It’s fun with lots of dancing!
Nosh, Refreshments & More ….
Sukkot
Make your reservation for our festive Friday night dinner in our sukkah & watch the calendar for other events on the patio for Sukkot! We’re also conveniently located for a few hours of services if you work in down town, & we make available a few lulavs & etrogs. Services are followed by friendship & food in our fantastic sukkah during kiddush
Shemini Atzeret
Our Yizkor services remember our loved ones who have passed away. They are held on Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, & the last days of Passover & Shavuot.
We typically hold both evening & morning services. The morning service includes the Yizkor memorial prayers.
Simchat Torah
Come celebrate with us at our evening festivities as we start anew & make l’chaim. Then join us the next morning — services start at the Synagogue & we then proceed with the Torah to the chapel at Mass General Hospital before returning for a festive kiddush at the Shul. Join us for this special mitzvah.
Chanukah
Enjoy fun, festive, & warm winter celebrations at the Synagogue. Our Chanukah events include spirited Friday night dinners, family celebrations, & YP parties — with latkes & dreidel, of course!
Purim
We celebrate Purim with a joyous celebration for all! Our Megillah reading & party are fun for all ages, with noisemakers, an entertaining skit by the Hebrew School students, Hamantaschen & appropriate libations. Costumes are always encouraged!
Passover
Holiday Yizkor Services Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM along with Minchah & Maariv led by Tim Motz followed by refreshments and beverages.
Shavuot
Join us for services, pizza, & other foods. Erev Shavuot is an evening for interesting interactive learning. Let’s make a L’chaim with beer and wine!
Tish’a B’Av
Join us as we read from lamentations & have a profound discussion in these trying times led by Rabbi Navah.