Daily Minyan

At KI, we hold a minyan twice daily—rain or shine, snow or sleet.  It is the only daily egalitarian minyan in Brookline and a benchmark of our community.

The Daily Minyan provides a meaningful community for those who are saying Kaddish, but it is much more. The minyan is a recognition of our concern for the community, since our collective presence is necessary to sustain the value of tefillah b’tzibbur, communal prayer.

Morning services are at 7:00 a.m, Monday through Friday, and at 8:00 a.m. on Sundays. Evening services are at 7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Service times may be confirmed on the front page of our website. (Under “Weekly Services.”) They may be adjusted during holidays.

Daily minyan is held in the Chapel. Sunday evening service is held at 100 Centre Street Community Room.

Whether saying Kaddish, nourishing the prayerful spirit, or sharing company with our ‘community of prayer’, all are welcome.

Please send us a message if you would like to be a service leader and/or a Torah reader, or let someone know at services and we will gladly guide you in the right direction. We are always delighted to have new faces leading and layning. See some selected tunes below to familiarize yourself with our services. The best way to learn is to come!

“Daily minyan is a hidden gem of this community!  In addition to being the only regular option for people who want to pray within an egalitarian setting, it is a place of deep community building.  I have seen countless people wander into the minyan out of obligation (some, even begrudgingly) who have come to find such a sense of meaning &  belonging that they become “regulars” (even beyond their obligation).  It is a opportunity for those hungry to connect to others, deepen their spiritual commitments, and grow in their understanding of Jewish ritual life.”

— Rabbi Elizabeth Bonney-Cohen

“I served on jury duty a few months ago, and I attended KI’s morning minyan throughout that week. The trial I was selected for was emotionally very challenging, and I found that being able to start my day in communal tefillah was an important tool for me. I was (and am) extremely grateful to the KI community for creating that space.”

— Eric Silberman

“Completely new to the community from out-of-state, I am positive that one of the defining factors of my immersion to the KI and Brookline Jewish community has been minyan attendance. Nowhere else are people so excited to see you walk in the room, and the opportunity to meet people and become ingratiated in the kahal is unsurpassed. Familiarity with the daily service is a welcome byproduct and, through all of these elements, a deeper appreciation for prayer naturally emerges.”
— Jordan Weil