Songs of Freedom with Rabbi Darby and Musical Guests
Songs of Freedom with Rabbi Darby and Musical Guests
An engaging event for the entire community featuring outstanding musicians singing inspirational songs! REGISTER HERE
An engaging event for the entire community featuring outstanding musicians singing inspirational songs! REGISTER HERE
Adult members of the KS community are invited to join Rosalie for a thoughtful and meaningful Seder. Kindly email with any questions. REGISTER HERE
Tuesdays, 9:15 – 10:15 am for KS Members and Non-Members This class is great for anyone who would like to learn to meditate as well as those already meditating who would like the support of others. The class is based on Insight Meditation and offers instruction and learning around the practice. Contact Cheryl if you […]
Psalms have been a source of courage, comfort and celebration in the Judeo-Christian tradition for centuries. They form a large portion of our liturgy. The difficult poetic language has made them increasingly inaccessible to modern, liberal Jews, and our relationship with them has become tenuous. As the COVID pandemic has tightened its grip on us, […]
Tuesdays, 7 – 7:45 pm for KS Members and Non-Members. More Joy, Less Oy. The practice of Laughter Yoga is a way to generate our own laughter without relying on jokes. We practice easy and fun group laughter exercises, with short breaks of deep belly breaths, and end with guided relaxation. In this way, we […]
The number four (4) features prominently in our Passover seders. We also find it in the classic text of Pirkei Avot, which is traditionally studied daily from the second night of Passover all the way to the holiday of Shavuot. KS Members, join Rabbi Darby to uncover the lessons these “fours” have for our time. […]
Wednesdays, from 6 – 7 pm for KS Members and Non-Members We are a group of KS members and friends, meeting at Kerem Shalom (and now on Zoom) since January 2017. We spend an informal hour, early Wednesday evening, with 30 minutes of meditation and 30 minutes of chatting/connecting. Some of us have meditated for […]
Weekly on Fridays, 11 am-12 pm For KS members We explore spiritual connections from the mind, heart, and soul through song, prayer, meditation, and the inspirational messages of our weekly Torah commentaries. Let’s deepen our relationship with YHVH and the spiritual world. “The Shabbat Shalom group is a unique preview and glimpse at the weekly […]
Join us for Erev Shabbat and the Oneg following. Click to REGISTER. Click to LEARN MORE, for PRAYER BOOK, and to REGISTER.
Saturdays, 8:45 – 9:45 for KS Members and Non-Members Please ARRIVE EARLY. We start promptly. Each Shabbat morning, a group of Kerem Shalom members gathers for Torah Conversations. No prior knowledge of Torah or Hebrew is required to participate in our Torah Conversations, although attendees are asked to read the week’s parasha (Torah portion). Most […]
Beginning of the Month on Mondays, 10-11:30 am For KS women members Come and join a friendly and supportive group of women to explore topics based on Judaic wisdom that is relevant to our lives. (No previous knowledge needed.) Among other topics, “this group celebrates the matriarchs in the Torah and explores the role of […]
Tuesdays, 9:15 – 10:15 am for KS Members and Non-Members This class is great for anyone who would like to learn to meditate as well as those already meditating who would like the support of others. The class is based on Insight Meditation and offers instruction and learning around the practice. Contact Cheryl if you […]
Psalms have been a source of courage, comfort and celebration in the Judeo-Christian tradition for centuries. They form a large portion of our liturgy. The difficult poetic language has made them increasingly inaccessible to modern, liberal Jews, and our relationship with them has become tenuous. As the COVID pandemic has tightened its grip on us, […]
Tuesdays, 7 – 7:45 pm for KS Members and Non-Members. More Joy, Less Oy. The practice of Laughter Yoga is a way to generate our own laughter without relying on jokes. We practice easy and fun group laughter exercises, with short breaks of deep belly breaths, and end with guided relaxation. In this way, we […]
Wednesdays, from 6 – 7 pm for KS Members and Non-Members We are a group of KS members and friends, meeting at Kerem Shalom (and now on Zoom) since January 2017. We spend an informal hour, early Wednesday evening, with 30 minutes of meditation and 30 minutes of chatting/connecting. Some of us have meditated for […]
10:00 AM, ORDER DEADLINE, from Mamaleh’s Deli. 3-5 PM, PICK-UP at Kerem Shalom parking lot.
Weekly on Fridays, 11 am-12 pm For KS members We explore spiritual connections from the mind, heart, and soul through song, prayer, meditation, and the inspirational messages of our weekly Torah commentaries. Let’s deepen our relationship with YHVH and the spiritual world. “The Shabbat Shalom group is a unique preview and glimpse at the weekly […]
Join as a community online to celebrate our children who embarked on their formal Jewish education this year or last. We will share in the sweetness of Torah and offer blessings to these young learners and their families. The whole KS community is invited! REGISTER HERE
Join us for Erev Shabbat and the Oneg following. Click to REGISTER. Click to LEARN MORE, for PRAYER BOOK, and to REGISTER.
Saturdays, 8:45 – 9:45 for KS Members and Non-Members Please ARRIVE EARLY. We start promptly. Each Shabbat morning, a group of Kerem Shalom members gathers for Torah Conversations. No prior knowledge of Torah or Hebrew is required to participate in our Torah Conversations, although attendees are asked to read the week’s parasha (Torah portion). Most […]
Kerem Shalom's monthly Sunday morning Holiday Preschool program is a perfect first introduction to Jewish education for 3- to 5-year-olds (the two years immediately preceding kindergarten). Featuring: stories, music infused with joyful Jewish values; crafts; and fun! Click to learn more, https://keremshalom.org/learning/
From Near Destruction to a Second Life: How 1564 Czech Torahs Survived the Holocaust. Join Kerem Shalom to honor the memory of those who perished during the Holocaust as we witness a remarkable survival story—how 1,564 Torahs from Czechoslovakia were saved, restored, and distributed to synagogues around the world. One of the L.E.D. Series 2021 […]
As we read and share our responses from a variety of Judaic sources (in English) we deepen our knowledge, consciousness, and connections with one another. On February 15, we will be discussing the first 21 pages of A Letter in the Scroll,Understanding Our Jewish Identity and Exploring the Legacy of The World’s Oldest Religion by […]
Tuesdays, 9:15 – 10:15 am for KS Members and Non-Members This class is great for anyone who would like to learn to meditate as well as those already meditating who would like the support of others. The class is based on Insight Meditation and offers instruction and learning around the practice. Contact Cheryl if you […]
Psalms have been a source of courage, comfort and celebration in the Judeo-Christian tradition for centuries. They form a large portion of our liturgy. The difficult poetic language has made them increasingly inaccessible to modern, liberal Jews, and our relationship with them has become tenuous. As the COVID pandemic has tightened its grip on us, […]
Tuesdays, 7 – 7:45 pm for KS Members and Non-Members. More Joy, Less Oy. The practice of Laughter Yoga is a way to generate our own laughter without relying on jokes. We practice easy and fun group laughter exercises, with short breaks of deep belly breaths, and end with guided relaxation. In this way, we […]
Meets monthly, Wednesday mornings, normally at 10:30 am Next meeting: Wednesday April 14 at 11am – The Lost Shtetl: A Novel by Max Gross For May: Wednesday May 19 at 10:30am – A Conspiracy of Paper – by David Liss For questions or to join, send an email to Jane Appell at:
Wednesdays, from 6 – 7 pm for KS Members and Non-Members We are a group of KS members and friends, meeting at Kerem Shalom (and now on Zoom) since January 2017. We spend an informal hour, early Wednesday evening, with 30 minutes of meditation and 30 minutes of chatting/connecting. Some of us have meditated for […]
The Kerem Shalom Book Group meets monthly. Next meeting Thursday at April 15, 7:30 pm – Caste: The Origins of our Discontent by Isabel Wilkerson Current group members will receive an email a week before the meeting to confirm attendance and receive a Zoom link. For questions or to join, send an email to Pat […]
Weekly on Fridays, 11 am-12 pm For KS members We explore spiritual connections from the mind, heart, and soul through song, prayer, meditation, and the inspirational messages of our weekly Torah commentaries. Let’s deepen our relationship with YHVH and the spiritual world. “The Shabbat Shalom group is a unique preview and glimpse at the weekly […]
Join us for Erev Shabbat Shabbat Around the Table Click to REGISTER.
Saturdays, 8:45 – 9:45 for KS Members and Non-Members Please ARRIVE EARLY. We start promptly. Each Shabbat morning, a group of Kerem Shalom members gathers for Torah Conversations. No prior knowledge of Torah or Hebrew is required to participate in our Torah Conversations, although attendees are asked to read the week’s parasha (Torah portion). Most […]
Tuesdays, 9:15 – 10:15 am for KS Members and Non-Members This class is great for anyone who would like to learn to meditate as well as those already meditating who would like the support of others. The class is based on Insight Meditation and offers instruction and learning around the practice. Contact Cheryl if you […]
Psalms have been a source of courage, comfort and celebration in the Judeo-Christian tradition for centuries. They form a large portion of our liturgy. The difficult poetic language has made them increasingly inaccessible to modern, liberal Jews, and our relationship with them has become tenuous. As the COVID pandemic has tightened its grip on us, […]
Tuesdays, 7 – 7:45 pm for KS Members and Non-Members. More Joy, Less Oy. The practice of Laughter Yoga is a way to generate our own laughter without relying on jokes. We practice easy and fun group laughter exercises, with short breaks of deep belly breaths, and end with guided relaxation. In this way, we […]
Third Wednesday of the month, 10 – 11:30 am, for KS Members This group provides an environment where people living and thriving with health challenges can make meaningful connections with each other. We can exchange information on resources, be ourselves and support one another. We find ourselves feeling nurtured emotionally, spiritually (and with humor too). […]
Wednesdays, from 6 – 7 pm for KS Members and Non-Members We are a group of KS members and friends, meeting at Kerem Shalom (and now on Zoom) since January 2017. We spend an informal hour, early Wednesday evening, with 30 minutes of meditation and 30 minutes of chatting/connecting. Some of us have meditated for […]
Weekly on Fridays, 11 am-12 pm For KS members We explore spiritual connections from the mind, heart, and soul through song, prayer, meditation, and the inspirational messages of our weekly Torah commentaries. Let’s deepen our relationship with YHVH and the spiritual world. “The Shabbat Shalom group is a unique preview and glimpse at the weekly […]
Join us for Erev Shabbat and the Oneg following. Click to REGISTER. Click to LEARN MORE, for PRAYER BOOK, and to REGISTER.
Saturdays, 8:45 – 9:45 for KS Members and Non-Members Please ARRIVE EARLY. We start promptly. Each Shabbat morning, a group of Kerem Shalom members gathers for Torah Conversations. No prior knowledge of Torah or Hebrew is required to participate in our Torah Conversations, although attendees are asked to read the week’s parasha (Torah portion). Most […]
Learn how three Hadassah-supported Youth Aliyah villages have achieved impressive results in resetting the lives of the neediest and most marginalized young people in Israel. Many of them are Jewish—from diverse backgrounds—including Ethiopian, Russian, Bedouins, and Eritrean refugees. The stories of success provide hope for the future. The event is co-sponsored by the Nashoba Valley […]
This group will be open to folks who are working on a book or other writing projects. We will provide peer support, ideas, and feedback to assist members to bring their projects to fruition. The last Monday of the month from 4-5:30 pm. “If you know you want to write it - why not try?” Contact […]
Tuesdays, 9:15 – 10:15 am for KS Members and Non-Members This class is great for anyone who would like to learn to meditate as well as those already meditating who would like the support of others. The class is based on Insight Meditation and offers instruction and learning around the practice. Contact Cheryl if you […]
Psalms have been a source of courage, comfort and celebration in the Judeo-Christian tradition for centuries. They form a large portion of our liturgy. The difficult poetic language has made them increasingly inaccessible to modern, liberal Jews, and our relationship with them has become tenuous. As the COVID pandemic has tightened its grip on us, […]
Tuesdays, 7 – 7:45 pm for KS Members and Non-Members. More Joy, Less Oy. The practice of Laughter Yoga is a way to generate our own laughter without relying on jokes. We practice easy and fun group laughter exercises, with short breaks of deep belly breaths, and end with guided relaxation. In this way, we […]
Monthly on Wednesdays 10-11:30 am For KS members Join us for monthly meetings to read and discuss ideas that are meaningful and life-transforming. Currently we are reading Everyday Holiness, The Path of Mussar, by Alan Morinis. “Spiritual studies lead us to expand our horizons through our conversations during which we include personal experiences and share […]
Wednesdays, from 6 – 7 pm for KS Members and Non-Members We are a group of KS members and friends, meeting at Kerem Shalom (and now on Zoom) since January 2017. We spend an informal hour, early Wednesday evening, with 30 minutes of meditation and 30 minutes of chatting/connecting. Some of us have meditated for […]
Weekly on Fridays, 11 am-12 pm For KS members We explore spiritual connections from the mind, heart, and soul through song, prayer, meditation, and the inspirational messages of our weekly Torah commentaries. Let’s deepen our relationship with YHVH and the spiritual world. “The Shabbat Shalom group is a unique preview and glimpse at the weekly […]
“Tot Shabbats” allows young ones (from babies to young elementary children) to join with their parents to celebrate Shabbat with songs, stories, and plenty of movement. Tot Shabbats are joyful, spiritual, and meaningful for adults and kids alike. Our services center around Jewish holiday themes, Jewish values, and the cycle of the Torah. CLICK HERE […]
Join us for Erev Shabbat and the Oneg following. Click to REGISTER. Click to LEARN MORE, for PRAYER BOOK, and to REGISTER.
Saturdays, 8:45 – 9:45 for KS Members and Non-Members Please ARRIVE EARLY. We start promptly. Each Shabbat morning, a group of Kerem Shalom members gathers for Torah Conversations. No prior knowledge of Torah or Hebrew is required to participate in our Torah Conversations, although attendees are asked to read the week’s parasha (Torah portion). Most […]
Join us for our Shabbat Morning and B’Nai Mitzvah Service! Click to REGISTER. Click to LEARN MORE, for PRAYER BOOK, and to REGISTER.
Kerem Shalom invites the community to join us for a Havdalah service and award ceremony as we present the 2021 Vineyard of Peace Award to Debbie and Lloyd Simon. We are thrilled to honor the Simons with this award for their dedication and service to the community! This award recognizes the many contributions of time, energy, […]