Monthly Mid-Day Speaker Series In partnership with Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute Join local anthropologist and writer Bob Newman to learn the fascinating history of Jews who lived in India, some dating back to the time of King Solomon. Newman will share stories and photographs of his travels to India and his experiences meeting Indian Jews. […]

Please join us for an exclusive screening of Bari Weiss’ (of the Free Press) interview with Lucy Aharish, a well-known Israeli Arab Muslim newscaster and television host. This emotional, insightful conversation covers the terrorist attack Aharish survived as a child, her upbringing in an all-Jewish Israeli community, marriage to Fauda actor Tsahi Halevi, perspectives on […]

Join us for a presentation by Bonnie Power, a Massachusetts Master Gardener, to learn the factors that make for happy houseplants, including light, water, and soil, and how to treat them for pests and diseases. Light refreshments will be served. 12:30pm: Refreshments 1:00pm: Program FREE and everyone is welcome, but please RSVP below.

How is Purim’s frivolity in fact a serious response to antisemitism and the threats facing the Jewish world today? Join Rabbi Michael Schwartz in our lobby who will answer all of your questions about the upcoming holiday of Purim. Bagels and coffee will be served. No RSVP necessary, just show up!

Book talk with Barbara Vinick and Shulamit Reinharz Barbara Vinick and Shulamit Reinharz will discuss their newly published book, 100 Jewish Brides: Stories from Around the World, featuring stories of Jewish brides from six continents that highlight diverse customs and rituals in a multitude of cultures and settings. FREE and everyone is welcome but please RSVP […]

A pre-Purim conversation with Layah Lipsker  Purim dresses up as a children's holiday but the story of Esther holds wisdom for modern Jews in the diaspora. Join us to explore what it means to show up for our lives and be the answer we seek. Light refreshments will be served. FREE and everyone is welcome […]