Coming up: Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Extended Moment for Ma'ariv, in person only, with no Zoom. We'll gather in the sanctuary to commemorate the third anniversary of October 7. See all upcoming events

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Daven with us every week

Daven means "pray." All are welcome, and no registration is needed.

Four people sit side by side on the shore, seen from behind, watching the sun set over Boston harbor. The sky glows orange and pink above the water, with the city skyline small in the distance.

Weekday Minyan

  • Tuesday evenings, 7:30–8:00 PM: A Moment for Ma'ariv
  • Thursday mornings, 7:00–7:45 AM: Minyan

Minyan is how we show up for one another, especially for members who are mourning and saying Kaddish. Your presence makes a difference.

Should you have a death in the family and seek support, the rabbi is available to you at any time. In addition, they will arrange a shiva minyan for you. You can include family and friends, and we will invite HBT members to help comfort you. Please contact Rabbi Aliza (rabbializa@templehbt.org) directly.

Minyan times and details
The ark curtain (parochet) in the Temple HBT sanctuary: a golden curtain framed by two panels of colorful leaf appliqué, with a Hebrew banner across the top, and the Ten Commandments tablets and the hanging eternal light above it.

Shabbat Services

  • Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by Kiddush
  • #SecondSaturdays: monthly, a musical, celebratory service
  • #FourthFridays: monthly, 5:45 to 8:30 PM

Prayer, song, Torah, and community, in person and on Zoom. Find Zoom details for each service on our HBT calendar.

Shabbat services details

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Upcoming Events

Events List
Extended Moment for Ma'ariv: Remembering October 7
Oct 6
Extended Moment for Ma'ariv: Remembering October 7
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See every event on our calendar, and find the Zoom details for our services.

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Our core principles are community, worship, learning, and social action.


Find Your Community at Temple Hillel B'nai Torah (HBT)

A Progressive Reconstructionist Synagogue in West Roxbury and the Greater Boston Jewish Community

Join us at Temple Hillel B’nai Torah, a Reconstructionist synagogue in Boston’s West Roxbury neighborhood and part of the Greater Boston Jewish community.

Every face is familiar, every voice is heard, and every hand is held as we embrace people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities.

Experience vibrant Shabbat services, meaningful learning, and a community grounded in inclusivity, social justice, and connection.

Why Temple HBT
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Ma Nishtanah? What’s Different This Week?

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Videos

Learn about reconstructionist Judaism

Have 6 minutes? Watch this video about Reconstructionism.

Becoming Jewish: At the Water's Edge

Rabbi Barbara Penzner and Board Member & VP of Education, Forbes Graham and his family are featured in this film.

Produced and Directed for Mayyim Hayyim by Jen Kaplan, and filmed at Temple Hillel B'nai Torah.

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