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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...

Harvard Semitic Museum

By housing ancient Near Eastern exhibitions, The Harvard Semitic Museum explores the rich history of cultures connected by the family of Semitic languages. Exhibitions include a full-scale...

† 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...

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...

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),...

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...

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 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...
Roy Moore

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...

† Happy Saint 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...

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...

Mary Baker Eddy Historic House In Chestnut Hill Open To The...

The Mary Baker Eddy Historic House at 400 Beacon Street in Chestnut Hill is again open for tours, through October 31, 2025. Mary Baker Eddy,...

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...

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...

Merry Christmas

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14  

Merry Christmas

Sarah Cheses

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...

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...

Residents To Perform At Israel Folkdance Festival

Brookline will be well represented by 26 participants at this year's Israel Folkdance Festival of Boston. Nine of the 23 performing groups have dancers from...

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...
Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik

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...

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...

#Equality

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I Have A Dream

As we celebrate the life and achievements of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, let us remember the speech, which delivered on August 28,...

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all our friends around this great town! May your holidays sparkle with joy and happiness and may the New Year bring less...

May Your Hanukkah Be Bright

Hanukkah, the festival of lights, honors the struggle of ancient Jews to restore the Temple of Jerusalem and maintain their religious freedom. It reminds us...