Monday, January 27th - the anniversary of the day Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated - is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, as designated by the UN General Assembly. This year, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Experience the Warmth of Kabbalat Shabbat at HBT

Monday, January 20th is both MLK Day and Inauguration Day.

Rabbi Aliza will share stories from her time doing protective presence and solidarity work

 Our annual year end quiz will take place in person in the sanctuary, during Shabbat services--with prizes!

Make sure to dress warmly and enjoy the spirit of community and tradition!

Join us as we light our Hanukkah menorahs together, celebrating the Festival of Lights in a heartwarming and festive gathering for all ages.

Torah Study with Rich

Let us engage our community in listening and opening to different perspectives on the tragedies and losses accumulated throughout the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. To create a safe and mutually supportive experience/space for holding conflicting and difficult feelings, as well as reaching beyond them into hoping and imagining the future.

Temple HBT is thrilled to be hosting award-winning author, Joan Leegant, whose stunningly timely story collection, DISPLACED PERSONS, shines a light on American Jewish life and Israel, especially relevant in these times. Sponsored by Lifelong Learning

Join us for Human Rights Shabbat, dedicated to the memory of Larry M. Diamond and funded by the Larry M. Diamond Human Rights Shabbaton Fund, which honors Larry’s longstanding commitment to social action.

 HBT is co-sponsoring Batya's visit to CDT.

Rabbi Aliza is encouraging HBT members and friends to attend, it should be a meaningful experience

Congregation Dorshei Tzedek - 60 Highland St, West Newton, MA 02465

Join Rabbi Aliza Schwartz for a joyful Shabbat service

NEW DATE Please join the HBT BOOK GROUP: Reading, Eating and Meeting for the first meeting of the new year. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Shakin’ Shabbat Returns!

Shakin' Shabbat, led by long time temple member, Sharin Horvitz, includes singing, sharing, and storytelling!

Explore how this vibrant community of nearly 30,000 Jewish residents in 1930 dwindled to a few hundred by the early 1960’s.

Screening of the Joint Israeli and Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony

We’re back to Genesis! Are you feeling creative? Then this study is for you.

Experience the entire Torah unscrolled

Yom Kippur Songs & Stories with Sharin

Come find out what all the excitement is about!

Rabbi Aliza leads us in prayer and song, marking new beginnings

A perfect way for families to welcome the Shabbat in a fun, relaxed environment, enhancing our family-friendly synagogue atmosphere.

This Shabbat for our D’var Torah, we have Marcy Segelman speaking on “Tale from the Seeing Eye” her story of independence gained with her seeing eye dog Murray.

Tisha B’Av, meaning literally “the 9th of the Hebrew month of Av,” is often thought about as the saddest day on the Jewish calendar

Special Summer Chaverim School Shabbat