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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 Shabbat

Kabbalat Shabbat Services Online and in Person
every Friday 6:00-7:00 pm

Monthly Kabbalat Shabbat Services Followed by Vegetarian Potluck 
Monthly, next up is April 12
Services at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary
Food served immediately after. RSVP here!

Shabbat Morning Services Online and in Person
every Saturday 9:30 am

Purim

Saturday, March 23 7:30 pm
Megillah Reading Service
TBB's Live Simcha Band, Costume Parade, Hamentaschen, and Costume Contest with Prizes

Sunday, March 24
Children's School Purim Carnival 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Non-school families are welcome!
Registration is required for non-school families.

Hamentaschen Bake Sale 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Bakers and Volunteers needed for the Hamentaschen Bake Sale
Sunday, March 24. Click here to sign up for the bake sale now!

TBB Suppports Yad Chesed 
From now until 11:00 am Sunday, March 24, Yad Chessed will be collecting donations to fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot LaEvyonim (Gifts for People in Need). Yad Chessed, an independent Jewish social service agency, works to address the needs of Jews in our Boston area who struggle with financial and food insecurity. Funds raised for Matanot LaEvyonim will be distributed on Purim Day, so our neighbors in need can purchase food for themselves and their families.

Donate now to Yad Chesed! A blue text on a white backgroundDescription automatically generated(Please check "add note/comment" and mention Temple B'nai Brith when donating online.) You can also contribute by check or in cash at the Megillah reading Saturday, March 23.

Potluck Fridays

Upcoming dates: April 12, May 10, June 7 (Pride Shabbat) people serving themselves food

A great way to end the week with friends & food. RSVP for the potluck here!

Services at 6:00 pm
Food served immediately after (around 6:45 pm)

We will start with Kabbalat Shabbat Service in the sanctuary, followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner.
(No fish please. Dairy and eggs are okay.)

Join us for one or both.

Monthly Family and Tot Shabbat Services 

Saturday, ​April 13 11:00 am
upcoming: May 11, June 1

Join us for a monthly Shabbat morning service for kids and their families (siblings of all ages are invited to join)!

Community Kiddush  following the services at about 12:00 pm in the social hall.

Tot service (best for ages 4 and under) and family service (best for ages 5+) will take place concurrently. Both services begin at 11:00 am.

Family services in the Social Hall (on the Main Entrance level) follow the order of a Shabbat morning service. We will learn parts of the liturgy, introduce the weekly Torah portion, and chant some of it too.

Tot services in the Chapel (on the Lower level) celebrate Shabbat with all the essentials: songs, movement, plush Torahs, and story time. Come to introduce the youngest members of your family to Shabbat services and connect with other families at TBB.

Rabbi Eliana will alternate which service she is leading; March 9, Rabbi Eliana will be leading the tot service (best for ages 4 and under)

TBB Families

See events and info at Families. Want to be in touch with other families / hear about upcoming events for kids? Email tbbfamilies@gmail.com

TBB in your Inbox

Want to connect with TBB by email? We have two ways!

Email tbb@templebnaibrith.org to start receiving emails directly from TBB about synagogue events and programs, as well as other TBB news and business.

Join our Google group to hear from your fellow members and friends of TBB or send the community a message yourself. Discuss Somerville happenings, share other Jewish programs, arts, culture, ask if anyone knows a good dentist, and more.

TBB on your Calendar

Did you know you can sync TBB's calendar to Google calendar, iPhone/iPad, or Outlook so that TBB calendar events automatically appear? Read step-by-step instructions here. Look for instructions from your app or device if you use another calendar.

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