Continuing the Journey: The Torch Holder Cohort We move forward with joy and pride as part of the Torch Holder Cohort—dedicated learners committed to deepening their Hebrew through speaking, writing, reading, singing, and observing. Language acquisition is a meaningful struggle, and reaching the intermediate level is no small feat. This group embraces the challenge with […]
Join us for Drop-In Play to help your little one burn off excess energy in our Housman Activity Center! Register Today! This program is generously sponsored by the Cindy Levinson Fund for Parenting Education
Yisod's Israeli Cooking Series returns by popular demand! Led by culinary expert, Chef Andy from The Chubby Chickpea, join Yisod for the second session as we craft chicken shawarma, hummus, and Israeli salad and then enjoy it together. You are sure to leave with top-notch cooking skills mastered, your taste buds satisfied, and a recipe […]
History of Jews in the Americas, 1492-present will be the subject of a course this fall with BU Professor Deeana Klapper. We will examine the history of Jews and Jewish communities in North America, South America and the Caribbean over 500 years. Taking a thematic and chronological approach, we will consider the diversity of American […]
With Rabbi Michelle Robinson While some of the difficulties we face today are new, grappling with an uncertain world is an age-old challenge. Our Jewish tradition offers us a timeless toolbox of traditional texts that offer us ancient wisdom we can apply to our modern challenges. Join us each Thursday morning as we grapple with […]
With Ketty Rosenfeld Thursday mornings Session Dates: Sept 11, 25; Oct 23, 30; Nov 6, 13, 20; Dec 4, 25; Jan 8, 22, 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19; April 16, 23, 30; May 21, 28 Join us Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 871 2457 6849 We are grateful for the […]
What is a Memory Café? A memory café is a model of social programming that provides an inviting place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking - and their family/friends! Please RSVP for the lunch programs to Tracys120@yahoo.com *CHANGE OF DATE* Dec 5 - Sing Along with Ruth Rappaport Join singer/guitarist Ruth Rappaport […]
Spoken Modern Hebrew: Everyday Language for Life and Legacy This continuing course welcomes all learners at an equivalent level. Together, we read, write, speak, and listen in Hebrew—building practical skills for everyday life and deepening our connection to the language. It’s a golden opportunity to model Hebrew for our children and grandchildren, while also supporting […]
Thursday evenings | 6:30 – 7:30 pm on Zoom Are you caring for an aging parent? Are you looking for local resources and support? Join us for monthly discussions on all topics about managing the care of our parents and maintaining our own expectations. We will have guest speakers set up by the team at […]
The sharp Yiddish novelist, Chaim Grade, described the falling apart of the orthodox world in Eastern Europe in the 1930s. Sons and daughters of rabbis get out of the shtetl, but the fathers claw them back through guilt. Grade’s characters are incredibly alive; they are goofy, mad, heroic and wise. The novel is long, learned […]
Come and enjoy an evening of playing mah jongg, canasta and/or rummikub. Meet up with old friends and make new friends. All playing levels are welcome. Open to the community. Please spread the word! Participants must be able to play independently. If playing rummikub, please bring your own set. Mah jongg sets and canasta cards […]
This bereavement group is open to adult children who have lost an elder parent or elder spouses who have lost a spouse, partner or friend within the last year. Disclaimer: We ask that all dialogue and information shared during the group discussion remain confidential to the participants. There is no cost to attend- but registration […]