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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

High Holidays at KI: Welcoming 5786

We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you here at Kehillath Israel! As always, we have services for our current KI members, as well as Non-members who are most welcome to join our community for the Chaggim. Please see the information below and select the buttons for your choice. MEMBERS You have two choices

“As a Jew” Boston Book Launch – An Evening with Author Sarah Hurwitz

As a Jew Boston Book Launch An Evening with Author Sarah Hurwitz Wednesday, September 17 | 7:30PM at KI KI warmly invites you to the Boston Book Launch of As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us—the timely new work of author Sarah Hurwitz. An award-winning author

Tisha B’Av Schedule

Tisha B'Av will be observed from sunset on Saturday, August 2, to nightfall on Sunday, August 3. It is a day of mourning that commemorates the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, as well as other historical tragedies. Below, you will find KI's schedule to mark the days.  Services on Saturday will be in our sanctuary, while

Jacob’s Ladder Live Album Recording at Kehillath Israel

Jacob’s Ladder, in partnership with Kehillath Israel, is excited to offer a unique experience on Thursday, August 7 at Kehillath Israel in Brookline at 7:30PM, where you can come for a behind-the-scenes participatory live recording session. Over the course of the evening, you will watch Jacob’s Ladder rehearse, perform, and record three songs off their

From Fear to Love and Despair to Hope Following October 7 with Rabbi Shalom

From Fear to Love and Despair to Hope Following October 7 Saturday, June 14 | 11:35AM After Musaf In the KI Sanctuary and Online KI is most delighted to welcome our friend, lecturer, advocate, author, and thought-leader Rabbi Sharon Shalom for a timely conversation this Shabbat focusing on Israeli-Jewish society in the aftermath of October 7, 2023.

KI Food Packing Project Needs Volunteers

KI Food Packing Project Needs Volunteers! Monday Evenings | 6:15PM-7:00PM On Monday nights, a group of volunteers run the Food Packing Project, where we package and deliver leftover food from the KI Friday night dinners to go to the community fridge in Brookline. We are seeking more volunteers who can package the leftovers, which range in quantity from week

Lag Baomer Celebration with Ezekiel’s Wheels & Jacob’s Ladder

SIGN UP HERE On Thursday, May 15, join our community for a joyous Lag BaOmer Celebration! Tentative schedule below.  5:00 - 6:00PM Family time in playground with music from Jacobs Ladder, kids activities, & BBQ 6:00 - 7:00PM Everyone is invited to join in the fun and schmooze! 6:00 - 6:15PM Preschool and Religious School Program 6:10 - 6:30PM

Community-Wide Passover Options

On Passover, and everyday, KI strives to lift up and support our community. Here are some Passover options to help facilitate a sweet holiday for you and yours. Community Second Seder Sunday, April 13 | 8:00 - 10:00PM Tickets: $25 | SIGN UP HERE Center Makor and Congregation Kehillath Israel invite you to join us for our traditional Second