Families
Temple B’nai Brith invites families with kids of all ages to join our pluralistic community!
Along with our Sunday school for pre-K through 7th graders (with simultaneous adult ed opportunities), we host a range of family activities, including:
- Monthly Tot and Family Shabbat morning services
- Family Shabbat Potluck dinners during the warmer months, starting on May 9!
- Pajama and Pizza Havdalah gatherings during the colder months, resuming in Fall 2025 after the clocks change.
- All-ages Israeli Dance classes twice a year
- Holiday celebrations, including a Chanukah Party and Purim Carnival
- Tot meetups for the under–4 crowd
- High Holiday family and tot services
- …and more!
As an unaffiliated synagogue, TBB strives for a welcoming and informal atmosphere where families of all backgrounds and religious affiliations can build community, learn about Judaism, and connect with their heritage and spirituality. We aim to help our kids grow up with pride in their Jewish identity, knowledge and curiosity about religious traditions, and a commitment to social justice as a Jewish value.
Congregation B'nai Brith Children's School (CBBCS)
CBBCS strives to create an environment that nurtures students' sense of who they are as people and as Jews — in a warm environment that welcomes their families as active participants in our Jewish community. Students study Jewish holidays, tikkun olam (social and environmental justice), culture, music, arts, prayer, Hebrew and Torah, while creating lasting friendships in a supportive school community.
What Would You Like to See at TBB?
The Families Committee is working to build up a warm and welcoming community for kids of all ages and their grown-ups.
Have ideas? Want more info? New to TBB and want to say hi? Get in touch!
Family events and Family Shabbat services made possible by CJP Community Impact Grant funds.
Mon, June 9 2025
13 Sivan 5785
Upcoming Events

Families Cmte Mtg
Monday, Jun 9th 8:15p to 9:15pJoin our monthly virtual meeting to plan family oriented programs at TBB!

4 & Under Tot Meetup
Sunday, Jun 15th 9:30a to 11:00aJoin the TBB Tot Cohort at a local playground! Registration required.

Musical Shabbat Potluck
Friday, Jun 27th 6:00p to 8:30pJoin us for an in-person, lay-led musical Kabbalat Shabbat service with instruments, followed by a vegetarian potluck. Kids are welcome! This event is in-person only.

Family Hike in Middlesex Fells
Sunday, Jun 29th 10:00a to 12:00pSave the date—more details and registration coming soon!

Musical Shabbat Potluck
Friday, Aug 8th 6:00p to 8:30pJoin us for an in-person, lay-led musical Kabbalat Shabbat service with instruments, followed by a vegetarian potluck. Kids are welcome! This event is in-person only.

Family & Tot Shabbat
Shabbat, Aug 16th 11:00a to 1:30pJoin us for a Shabbat morning service and kiddush for kids and their families—siblings of all ages are invited to join! Family Kiddush will follow.

Musical Shabbat Potluck
Friday, Aug 29th 6:00p to 8:30pJoin us for an in-person, lay-led musical Kabbalat Shabbat service with instruments, followed by a vegetarian potluck. Kids are welcome! This event is in-person only.

Family & Tot Shabbat
Shabbat, Oct 11th 11:00a to 1:30pJoin us for a Shabbat morning service for kids and their families—siblings of all ages are invited to join! Family Kiddush will follow.

Family & Tot Shabbat
Shabbat, Dec 6th 11:00a to 1:30pJoin us for a Shabbat morning service for kids and their families—siblings of all ages are invited to join! Family Kiddush will follow.

Family & Tot Shabbat
Friday, Jan 9th 11:00a to 1:30pJoin us for a Shabbat morning service for kids and their families—siblings of all ages are invited to join! Family Kiddush will follow.
Accessibility: TBB is working continually toward accessibility for all.
Leigh O'Sullivan Flannery, School Director school@templebnaibrith.org | Mark Niedergang, President president@templebnaibrith.org
Temple B'nai Brith | 201 Central Street, Somerville MA 02145 | (617) 625-0333 | tbb@templebnaibrith.org
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