Happy Hanukkah
Tonight, the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah begins with the lighting of the first candle…
We wish all those celebrating in Israel and around the world...
Happy Passover
Passover, Hebrew Pesaḥ, or Pesach, in Judaism, holiday commemorating the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery in Egypt and the “passing over” of the forces of...
† Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, “the Day of the Festival of Patrick”)!
This cultural and religious...
Merry Christmas
The magical season of Christmas is here once more.
One of the true meaning of Christmas is giving and sharing the love and reaching out...
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur (Hebrew: יוֹם כִּיפּוּר), also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Its central themes...
Shana Tova | שנה טובה
The festival of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a joyous occasion celebrated by members of the religious community all over the world.
The festival...
Public Schedule Of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros Of America
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America (Greek: Ελπιδοφόρος; born Ioannis Lambriniadis (Greek: Ιωάννης Λαμπρυνιάδης); November 28, 1967) is a bishop of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Since June 22, 2019, he is the Archbishop of...
Hebrew School Open House In Brookline
Looking for a Hebrew school program? Come visit ours on the road in Chestnut Hill in Brookline.Dinner will be provided!
Boston-Area Jewish Education Program (BJEP),...
Rabbi Tiferet Berenbaum Named Director Of Congregational Learning At Temple Beth...
On Sunday, June 23, Temple Har Zion and the South Jersey Jewish community officially said farewell to Rabbi Tiferet Berenbaum, who stepped down as...
Merry Christmas
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Luke 2:14
Introducing Yoetzet Halacha Sarah Cheses
We are delighted to introduce Sarah Cheses, the first Yoetzet Halachaserving the Greater Boston Community under the auspices of the newly founded New England Yoetzet...
Community Shabbat Dinner & Lecture Series
The event, organized by Young Israel Of Brookline, will take place on Friday, December 21st, 05:15 p.m.
Please join us for the first of our...
Large Menorah Stolen From Outside Brookline Synagogue
Police in Brookline are trying to figure out who stole and damaged a 6-foot tall, 300-pound menorah from outside a synagogue before abandoning it...
Boston Archdiocese Removes Nigerian Priest From Ministry After Sexual Abuse Allegation
The Archdiocese of Boston has removed a Nigerian priest residing at a Brookline church from ministry after receiving an allegation of sexual abuse of...
The National Center For Jewish Film’s Annual Festival Starts May 2
The National Center for Jewish Film's annual festival will feature limited release screenings, regional premieres and insightful discussions from May 2 to 13.
Professor of American Studies Thomas...
Remembering Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik
Several years ago, while reminiscing with Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik’s son-in law, about the thrilling Brookline days of yore, he highlighted...
Announcing The New First Parish Concert Series
In celebration of our newly rebuilt Steinway piano, First Parish will be hosting a series of three wildly diverse concerts this Spring, the first...
† Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Happy Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, "the Day of the Festival of Patrick")!
This cultural and religious...
Community Passover Seder
Relive the Exodus, discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah, and enjoy a community seder complete with hand-baked shmurah matzah, wine, and a wonderful...
Five Things To Do In Brookline
1. Put on your dancing shoes and raise money for Boston Children’s Hospital’s Every Child Fund on March 9. The Brookline High School Dance Marathon...
† Merry Christmas
Once again, it is that time of the year when you get ready for Santa and some Christmas surprises. Get the Christmas tree ready,...
Brookline Attorney Files Complaint Urging Roy Moore’s Law License Be Revoked
As sexual assault allegations against Senate candidate Roy Moore continue to make national headlines, one Brookline attorney decided it was time to take things...
Breaking Matzo, Brookline Resident Helps Bring Holidays To Life
In hopes of creating holidays that are “magical, meaningful and memorable,” a Brookline resident built an online platform to share Jewish traditions, recipes and...
Temple Ohabei Shalom Celebrates 175 Years
Capped by a dome and rich in intricate detail, Temple Ohabei Shalom stands not just as a testament to Judaism but to the history...
Bring Back Father Nick Arlington Protest Moves To Brookline
The fight continues for a number of confused and angry parishioners and supporters of Father Nick, more than a month after he was abruptly...
Minister Shares Pet Project
It was during a trip to the Angell Animal Medical Center’s emergency room with her son’s pet iguana several years ago that the Rev....
Boston Holocaust Memorial Vandalized For A 2nd Time This Summer
The New England Holocaust Memorial has been vandalized for the second time this Summer, according to the Boston Police.
Boston Police said a witness on...
Hebrew College Gala Honors Brookline Rabbi
Celebrating leadership, Jewish education and innovation, Hebrew College honored Brookline resident Rabbi Ma’ayan Sands at its annual Gala, attended by almost 350 people at...
Longyear Museum
The Museum contains documents, artifacts, artwork, and more pertaining to Mary Baker Eddy and those who assisted her in establishing Christian Science. Mary Baker Eddy (1821...
Open Houses At Local Mosques
Sixteen Muslim houses of worship are opening their doors on Sunday to residents as part of the first Massachusetts Open Mosque Day.
The event is...
Jewish Teen Fellowship Comes To Metrowest, Brookline
The Peer Leadership Fellows program trains Jewish high school students (in grades 10-11) to connect and engage with other teens. The PLF program is based...