Welcome to Temple B'nai Brith in Somerville!
We are an independent egalitarian congregation. Our membership reflects the wide variety of choices people make in living Jewish lives, and we are respectful of those differences. We welcome all who care about enriching Jewish life in Somerville and surrounding towns.
Join us for...
Kabbalat Shabbat Services: 6pm every Friday
Shabbat Morning Services: 9:15am every Saturday except Shabbat Together weeks
Shabbat Together: a different Shabbat service, one Saturday monthly at 10am
Tot Shabbat Services: 10am one Saturday monthly
We are an independent egalitarian congregation. Our membership reflects the wide variety of choices people make in living Jewish lives, and we are respectful of those differences. We welcome all who care about enriching Jewish life in Somerville and surrounding towns.
Join us for...
Kabbalat Shabbat Services: 6pm every Friday
Shabbat Morning Services: 9:15am every Saturday except Shabbat Together weeks
Shabbat Together: a different Shabbat service, one Saturday monthly at 10am
Tot Shabbat Services: 10am one Saturday monthly
Shabbat of Song Together
led by Rabbi Eliana Jacobowitz 9:15am-12pm January 19 followed by a kiddush lunch This week is Shabbat Together. It is also Shabbat Shira - the Shabbat on which we read the song sung at the Sea of Reeds as part of our weekly reading, and the Song of Deborah as part of the haftarah. But that's not all! This is also MLK Jr. Day weekend. It has been our tradition on this Shabbat to read one of MLK's sermons in lieu of a d'var Torah. Services begin at 9:15 and will be followed by a sit down kiddush around noon. Please join us if you can. 
Torah at Panera
8 – 9am Tuesday mornings resuming January 22 at the Porter Square Panera Join us for these informal gatherings to discuss the weekly Torah portion. No Hebrew or previous knowledge is necessary, and you don't need to bring your own book. Come early if you wish to buy yourself coffee or breakfast so that we can start on time. Contact rabbieliana@gmail.com for more info. 
Shabbat + Bayit = Shabbayit!
January 25, March 29 and May 17 Bayit is the Hebrew word for home, and with the Shabbayit initiative you're invited to spend time getting to know other folks from Temple B’nai Brith over home-hosted Shabbat meals. Attend a Dinner
On Friday night, January 25, two TBB families will be opening their homes to share Shabbat dinners in a variety of ways. Choose the one that seems like the best fit for you and sign up here. Host a Dinner
Hosts decide when dinner starts, what's served, and how it's eaten. If you want to host a vegetarian potluck at 6:30 or a backyard BBQ at 7:30, it's entirely up to you. If you're willing to host a future dinner, we can help you connect with other members of the congregation. The next two Shabbayit dinners are scheduled for March 29 and May 17. Sign up here. 
February 8 is Potluck Friday
Services at 6pm, immediately followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner. Join us for a vegetarian potluck dinner on Friday, February 8 immediately following Kabbalat Shabbat services. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share (for 6+ people). Dairy is okay, but no fish please. We will have one table reserved for hechshered foods and those prepared in the TBB kitchen, with separate tables for home prepared dishes. RSVPs appreciated but not required, click here. |
Remember to bring your donations of kosher raisins and kosher canned fruit for Family Table!
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Temple B'nai Brith is proud to be wheelchair accessible. Our accessible entrance is at the rear of the building and equipped with an intercom system. The accessible restroom is located at the front of the building on the ground level. Our elevator provides access to all three levels. 
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Song of the Heart
with Rabbi Eliana
Tuesday, February 12
According to the midrash (homiletic interpretation of Jewish text) every part of creation, even the earth and the stones, gives praise to God in the form of a song. This singing is so pleasing to God that it is identified in one midrash as the reason why God created the world in the first place. The human prayer, known also as the song of the heart, is how we join the rest of creation to praise the Creator.
Come sing with us. We will meet in Rabbi Eliana’s office to learn a variety of melodies including old and modern melodies, Sefardi and Hassidic melodies, melodies from Jewish text and liturgy. This class is for everyone, regardless of whether you come to services or not, and regardless of whether you think you can sing or not. All texts are transliterated.
with Rabbi Eliana
Tuesday, February 12
According to the midrash (homiletic interpretation of Jewish text) every part of creation, even the earth and the stones, gives praise to God in the form of a song. This singing is so pleasing to God that it is identified in one midrash as the reason why God created the world in the first place. The human prayer, known also as the song of the heart, is how we join the rest of creation to praise the Creator.
Come sing with us. We will meet in Rabbi Eliana’s office to learn a variety of melodies including old and modern melodies, Sefardi and Hassidic melodies, melodies from Jewish text and liturgy. This class is for everyone, regardless of whether you come to services or not, and regardless of whether you think you can sing or not. All texts are transliterated.
The Sisters of the Winter Wood
by Rena Rossner
7pm Wednesday, February 20
at Panera Porter Square
"Intricately crafted, gorgeously rendered...full of heart, history, and enchantment."
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Captivating and boldly imaginative, with a tale of sisterhood at its heart, Rena Rossner's debut fantasy invites you to enter a world filled with magic, folklore, and the dangers of the woods.
In a remote village surrounded by vast forests on the border of Moldova and Ukraine, sisters Liba and Laya have been raised on the honeyed scent of their Mami's babka and the low rumble of their Tati's prayers. But when a troupe of mysterious men arrives, Laya falls under their spell - despite their mother's warning to be wary of strangers. And this is not the only danger lurking in the woods.
As dark forces close in on their village, Liba and Laya discover a family secret passed down through generations. Faced with a magical heritage they never knew existed, the sisters realize the old fairy tales are true...and could save them all.
by Rena Rossner
7pm Wednesday, February 20
at Panera Porter Square
"Intricately crafted, gorgeously rendered...full of heart, history, and enchantment."
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Captivating and boldly imaginative, with a tale of sisterhood at its heart, Rena Rossner's debut fantasy invites you to enter a world filled with magic, folklore, and the dangers of the woods.
In a remote village surrounded by vast forests on the border of Moldova and Ukraine, sisters Liba and Laya have been raised on the honeyed scent of their Mami's babka and the low rumble of their Tati's prayers. But when a troupe of mysterious men arrives, Laya falls under their spell - despite their mother's warning to be wary of strangers. And this is not the only danger lurking in the woods.
As dark forces close in on their village, Liba and Laya discover a family secret passed down through generations. Faced with a magical heritage they never knew existed, the sisters realize the old fairy tales are true...and could save them all.
Do you like receiving the TBB newsletter in the mail? Should the TBB Shofar go electronic?
We are considering discontinuing the paper newsletter soon, in favor of an email version. We may also continue to send the Shofar by mail to those who wish to receive it that way. Please share your thoughts with us on how we should distribute the Shofar, as well as your personal delivery preference, at templebnaibrith.org/newsletter.
We are considering discontinuing the paper newsletter soon, in favor of an email version. We may also continue to send the Shofar by mail to those who wish to receive it that way. Please share your thoughts with us on how we should distribute the Shofar, as well as your personal delivery preference, at templebnaibrith.org/newsletter.
To receive our emails or newsletter drop us a note at tbb@templebnaibrith.org