Our core principles are community, worship, learning, and social action.
Find Your Community at Temple Hillel B'nai Torah (HBT)
A Progressive Reconstructionist Synagogue in West Roxbury and the Greater Boston Jewish Community
Join us at Temple Hillel B’nai Torah, a Reconstructionist synagogue in Boston’s West Roxbury neighborhood and part of the Greater Boston Jewish community.
Every face is familiar, every voice is heard, and every hand is held as we embrace people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities.
Experience vibrant Shabbat services, meaningful learning, and a community grounded in inclusivity, social justice, and connection.
Featured Event
Shabbat Kulanu Yachad (All of Us Together)
Rededication of the John Cotton Kiddush Room
Saturday, November 8 · 10:00 AM · Temple Hillel B’nai Torah
Upcoming Events
News To Use
Ma Nishtanah? What’s Different This Week?
Our weekly newsletter, “Ma Nishtanah?” means “What’s Different”, coming from the 4 questions. It has updates and quick reminders. View the Updates section’s posts to find useful news longer form updates, sermons, resources, and special information.
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Connect Online & See Community Memories
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Videos
Learn about reconstructionist Judaism
Have 6 minutes? Watch this video about Reconstructionism.
Becoming Jewish: At the Water's Edge
Rabbi Barbara Penzner and Board Member & VP of Education, Forbes Graham and his family are featured in this film.
Produced and Directed for Mayyim Hayyim by Jen Kaplan, and filmed at Temple Hillel B'nai Torah.
Partnerships & Affiliations
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