Author: Craig Byer

Worthier Jewish Living with Rabbi Hamilton

Let Rabbi Hamilton's words become part of your weekly rhythm. Thoughtful, heartfelt, and grounding—this is the kind of nourishment that speaks to your head and your heart, setting the tone for worthier Jewish living for you and those around you. Sign up to receive his message straight to your inbox. RECEIVE THE MORNING LETTER Letter

Boston Book Launch: Out of the Sky by Matti Friedman

On March 26 at 7:30PM, Kehillath Israel is profoundly honored to welcome award-winning journalist, author, and our dear friend Matti Friedman for the Boston Book Launch  of his newest book, Out of the Sky: Heroism and Rebirth in Nazi Europe. In Out of the Sky, Friedman explores one of the most haunting and legendary chapters

Got Shabbat Guest: Journalist Eliav Breuer

Got Shabbat Guest: Eliav Breuer Friday, February 20 | ~7:15PM | Register Here for Dinner KI is delighted to welcome Eliav Breuer to our community on Friday, February 20 for a night of communal conversations and connections over dinner. A candidate for his Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree at the Harvard Kennedy School, Eliav

Special Shabbat Weekend with Daniel Taub

KI is thrilled to kick off the new year with a special, two-day visit from distinguished Israeli diplomat, peace negotiator, legal scholar, and author Daniel Taub. About the Weekend: 📅Friday, January 16:  Shabbat Dinner (Approx. 7:15PM) Jewish wisdom for navigating difficult conversations in divisive times ✅SIGN UP FOR DINNER HERE 📅Saturday, January 17: After Kiddush (Approx.

Celebrate Hanukkah on the 384 Harvard Street Campus

🕎KI Community-Wide Hanukkah Celebration Saturday, Dec. 20 | 6:00PM All are welcome at KI's community-wide Hanukkah celebration! Enjoy live music from Jacob’s Ladder, nosh on sufganiyot and latkes, and let's light the lights together! There will be kids activities and so much more. Register→ 🕎Hanukkah Trivia Night with Games with James (CMT) Sunday, Dec. 21

Find Your Fight: A Post Kiddush Conversation with Jay Ruderman

📍Saturday, Dec. 6 | Approx. 12:45PM | KI Sanctuary Zoom Link Here Join us at KI following Kiddush for a timely conversation with Jay Ruderman, bestselling author of Find Your Fight: Make Your Voice Heard for the Causes that Matter Most and President of the Ruderman Family Foundation. A leading voice for inclusion, disability rights,

A Hint of Hope: Learning with Deborah Anstandig

A Hint of Hope: Learning with Deborah Anstandig Sunday, December 7 KI Chapel at 7:30PM | SIGN UP The world feels broken—do we ignore it or despair? This class shares rabbinic, Hasidic, and modern wisdom for facing hard times with honesty and a hint of hope. About Deborah: Rabbi Deborah Anstandig, Educational Director of Engagement

Nitzanim Relaunch!

Nitzanim Relaunch! EVERY Saturday | 10:30AM | REGISTER Nitzanim is back, and better than ever! In partnership with Washington Square Minyan, our Shabbat morning program for children ages 0-4 and their families includes Shabbat songs, prayer, and movement. Our celebration includes Kiddush and HaMotzi (blessings over wine and challah). Families are then invited to join us

Rabbi Yosef Goldman Artist-in-Residence

The Greater Boston Jewish Community is thrilled to be kicking off Chanukkah season with the tremendous musical-spiritual leader, educator, and composer Rabbi Yosef Goldman. Join Kehillath Israel, in partnership with Congregation Mishkan Tefila, Hebrew College, Temple Beth-Zion, and Temple Israel, in a weekend of song, prayer, community building and joy across 5 locations in Newton

Expressing Jewish Integrity Learning Series with Rabbi Hamilton

Expressing Jewish Integrity Learning Series Next up: March 9 | 7:30PM KI Library at 384 Harvard St. in Brookline Join Rabbi Hamilton for his fall and winter Monday learning series that offers practical workshops and sound nourishment inspired by "As a Jew"—this year’s Library of Gratitude selection by Sarah Hurwtiz. No registration required. All sessions will be