Temple Israel (Boston, Massachusetts)

Temple Israel is a Reform synagogue in the American city of Boston, Massachusetts. The mission of this organization is the live Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.

"From its beginning in 1854 as a traditional German shul to its current status as the largest Reform Synagogue in New England, Temple Israel has been an important force in Boston and American Jewish life. The congregation's ongoing efforts to adapt to changes in American society while preserving balance - between tradition and innovation, between acculturation and distinctiveness - exemplify the transformations in religious worship practices, education, and social justice that mark modern American Reform Judaism."

TIkkun Central is the umbrella for all justice and compassion activities at Temple Israel, whether directed inward toward the Temple Israel community or outward towards the larger communities within which Temple Israel resides.

Tikkun Central is a space for community members to initiate and develop actions that work to fulfill the Temple Israel mission of living Judaism through righteous impact. Getting involved in Tikkun Central is a way that many members of Temple Israel make meaningful connections within the community and address root causes of injustice, such as through engaging in grassroots organizing, participating in book groups and discussions about racial justice, improving Temple Israel’s environmental sustainability efforts, offering support for community members in times of need, and engaging in a variety of issues which reflect our values and stories.

Tikkun Central provides space for pursuers of justice and compassion to gather, reflect, enhance each other’s efforts, and open up paths to this work to all members of the community who want to explore their own involvement.

Named after the location, the Riverway Project is a bold, exciting initiative that connects adults in their 20’s and 30’s to each other, to Judaism, and to Temple Israel. Activities create community, revitalize Jewish ritual, and explore Judaism through innovative learning.

Families with Young Children (FYC) a collaborative effort between Temple Israel, the Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center (FJECC) and Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) to engage families with kids ages 0–5 in the Boston area in Jewish life through Jewish holiday celebrations, parenting groups, story times, and weekly drop-in meetups. Temple Israel membership is not required to attend these events. LGBTQ, interfaith, adopting, and single parents are welcomed.

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