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Welcome to Temple B'nai Brith in Somerville!
We are your Jewish space to pray, to play, to learn, to support one another, and to build a more just society. We welcome members with a wide range of backgrounds, beliefs, and relationships to Judaism, including interfaith families and Jews by choice.
At TBB, you can find Shabbat morning Torah study and services, Friday night services (including monthly potluck dinners), a range of family programs including Family and Tot Shabbat services, a vibrant Children’s School and engaging adult education.
Join us at an upcoming event! If you’d like to become a member, we welcome you to our beautiful historic synagogue and to our community.
Adult Education
Check out our adult education programs for the current academic year!
Full course descriptions can be found here.
Coming up in December:
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Torah Study at Panera: Monday mornings at the Porter Square Panera at 8 AM with Rabbi Eliana, starting December 1st Sign up here (ongoing series, drop-in)
January 2026 and Beyond:
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Tefilah Talk: drop-in chat during kiddush following Shabbat morning services with Rabbi Eliana, February 14th (note date change), March 7th, April 18th, May 16th, June 6th. Sign up here
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Learn to Read Hebrew: This class with meet at TBB from 1:00-2:15 PM on Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 22, March 1, and March 8. Sign up here
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Exploring Jewish Identity: Four part in-person class on Sunday mornings with Rabbi Eliana in March (March 8, March 15, March 22, and March 29) Sign up here
Get involved with our Families Committee! We have lots coming up—check it out!
Enrollment is open for TBB's Children's School! Check out this year's offerings
Project Yachad: our latest Accessibility Initiative to elevate our historic sanctuary
Tue, January 13 2026
24 Tevet 5786
Friday Night
| Candle Lighting : 4:20pm |
Shabbat Day
| Morning Services : 9:30am |
| Kiddush : 12:00pm |
| Havdalah : 5:25pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vaera
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 18 , 2026
4 & Under Tot Meetup
Sunday, Jan 18th 10:00a to 11:30a
Come hang out at TBB for play, snacks, and schmoozing! RSVP required. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2026
PJ Havdalah
Shabbat, Jan 24th 5:30p to 7:30p
Say goodbye to Shabbat and welcome the new week. Singing, candle lighting, pizza, and fun! -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2026Learn to Read Hebrew
Sunday, Jan 25th 1:00p to 2:15p
Hebrew College rabbinical student Alex Dillon is teaching an adult ed class on how to read Hebrew -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2026Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, Jan 30th 6:00p to 7:00p
Virtual Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv (evening) services led by Rabbi Eliana.
Temple B'nai Brith | 201 Central Street, Somerville, MA 02145 | (617) 625-0333 | tbb@templebnaibrith.org
Inclusion: Our Community welcomes and celebrates the participation of interfaith couples and families and people of all abilities, backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
Accessibility: TBB is working continually toward accessibility for all.



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