Hadassah Boston’s largest grassroots fundraiser, Not Your Bubbe’s Seder, will be held on March 30 at 1:30PM at Temple Beth Avodah (45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton). The Seder’s theme is “Shed a little light – Jewish humor through the ages,” and the headliner will be comedian, writer and NPR host Ophira Eisenberg. Ms. Eisenberg…
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The Walnut Street Minyan (WSM) warmly invites all to its annual Community Shabbat on April 5. Whether you are new to the Boston area, looking to explore another community, or just interested in experiencing an independent traditional lay-led egalitarian service, please come for services, starting at 9:30AM (Torah reading at 10:30), followed…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) will install its 24th and 25th settled ministers, the Rev. Dr. Debra W. Haffner and the Rev. Joel G. Miller, on April 6 at 4PM (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). The co-ministers will be installed in a formal ceremony, featuring Unitarian Universalist…
On your most hectic day of the year, why trek to Brighton to safely burn your chametz? This year you can do it right here in Newton, at the Adams Street Shul! In partnership with the Newton Fire Department, this synagogue will be safely toasting kosher marshmallows and burning chametz.…
The First Church in Chestnut Hill will hold its annual Palm Sunday Service on Sunday, April 13 at 10:30 AM. The service features favorite hymns and selections from Bach, Blow, Dandrieu, and Tambling on the church’s historic organ and will be followed by coffee, refreshments, and conversation in the parish…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) hosts a monthly free lunch with a different social-action speaker each month at FUUSN (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). At noon on February 9, the speaker will be Yael Yaaloz, Program Director at Communities for Restorative Justice (C4RJ). From FUUSN: Yael Yaaloz will speak…
The Walnut Street Minyan will host its next Family Shabbat on March 1 from 10:15AM to 12PM at 858 Walnut Street in Newton. There will be special activities and treats for children, and all are welcome. Register in advance here so each child — and their parents — can feel welcome. The…
The Adams Street Shul will present an event, My Memories of Growing Up with Robert Frost, where Jonathan Reichert will share his memories and insights into famous poet Robert Frost. This will take place on Sunday, March 2, 11AM-12:30PM, and can be attended via Zoom or in-person at the Adams…
Second Church in Newton will host a special Gospel Music Sunday worship service featuring Sharon Molden and Friends, directed by Herbert Jones. This special worship service will take place on Sunday, March 2, at 10AM in the church’s sanctuary (60 Highland Street, West Newton). All are welcome. The Rev. Corey…
The Sacred Heart and Our Lady Help of Christians Collaborative Creation Care Team invites all to hear from a global environmental health expert speaking about Food & Plastics: Hearing the Cry of the Earth on March 6, 7:30 PM-9PM, at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lower Hall (573 Washington…