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Celebrate Hanukkah on the 384 Harvard Street Campus

Hanukkah is fast approaching, and there are several ways for you to celebrate the festival of lights on the 384 Harvard Street Campus! Save the dates for: 🕎Hanukkiyah Lighting on the KI Steps Sunday, Dec. 14 | 5:30PM Join your community for the first night of Hanukkah as we light the Hanukkiyah together on the KI

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 | Beginning November 8 Registration is now OPEN 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

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: January 4 | 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

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Home Rituals for Rosh Hashanah

Erev Rosh Hashanah Light festival candles at home with two blessings, l’hadlik ner shel yom tov and shehechiyanu, no later than 6:22PM. It is customary to light a long-burning or yahrzeit candle as well (without a blessing) so fire will be available to transfer for additional lighting. Recite Kiddush for Rosh Hashana. After Hamotzi blessing, we dip

Morning Letter and Nourishment from Rabbi Hamilton

In the aftermath of Hamas' brutal October 7, 2023 attack, Rabbi Hamilton shares morning letters that speak to our spirits and our hearts. It offers concrete steps and actions that will bring us together around core questions. Each letter is 1 minute-read and is a soul-enriching way to begin your morning. You can receive the

Come As You Are: Welcoming You to KI for the High Holidays

Kehillath Israel, in the heart of Coolidge Corner, has one mission this high holiday season: to bring you Jewish joy. This is why we've expanded our community-wide, Epstein service offerings for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur—think family friendly programs and kids' services, an exploration of prayer and services that are welcoming of any observance level, and the