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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.
January 2026 and Beyond:
- Zing Torah: Monday mornings at Cafe Zing! in Porter Square at 8 AM with Rabbi Eliana, starting December 1st Sign up here (ongoing series, drop-in).
- 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
- Learn to Read Hebrew: This class with meet at TBB from 1:00-2:15 PM on Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 22, March 1, March 8, and March 15 (1/25 canceled due to weather). Sign up here
- 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!
Sun, March 15 2026
26 Adar 5786
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Today's Calendar
| Adult Ed: Exploring Jewish Identity : 9:45am |
| Learn to Read Hebrew : 1:00pm |
Friday Night
| Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat : 6:30pm |
| Candle Lighting : 6:38pm |
Shabbat Day
| Morning Services : 9:30am |
| Havdalah : 7:39pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayikra
| Shabbat, Mar 21 |
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Monday ,
MarMarch 16 , 2026Zing Torah!
Monday, Mar 16th 8:00a to 9:00a
Weekly Torah study at Zing Cafe in Porter Square on Mondays at 8 AM! Rabbi Eliana will be offering a weekly study of the parashah. This is a conversational, drop-in class—no Hebrew or prior background needed. Please register: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb5RbSM35c7tU0YgkGDl1DrVK-BFnNKNq3juh8mT7_UP8MZA/viewform?pli=1">SignUp Here</a> -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2026Jewish Identity Class (b'nai mitzvah cohort)
Wednesday, Mar 18th 4:45p to 6:00p
10 session class with Rabbi Eliana for kids around B'nai Mitzvah age -
Friday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2026Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, Mar 20th 6:30p to 7:30p
Virtual Kabbalat Shabbat & Maariv (evening) services led by Rabbi Eliana. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2026Adult Ed: Exploring Jewish Identity
Sunday, Mar 22nd 9:45a to 11:00a
Join Rabbi Eliana on Sunday mornings this coming March for a four-part exploration of Jewish identity–who we are, what we believe, how we practice, and the many ways we belong. Together we’ll reflect on our stories, our choices, and the diverse paths that make up Jewish life today. This class for adults will parallel some of the discussions that our teens will take on in their B’nai Mitzvah class. Class fee is $15/session and will meet from 9:45-11:00.
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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