Shabbaton 2026 — Temple Hillel B'nai Torah
Temple Hillel B'nai Torah  ·  West Roxbury, MA

Light It Up!

A Shabbaton of Spirit, Song & Connection

The Shabbaton will be held at HBT, with some activities at locations close by

It's time to sign up for the HBT Shabbaton — a vibrant, community-building weekend filled with heartfelt worship, learning, music, great food, creativity, play, and plenty of time to connect with friends old and new.

Come sing, learn to play mahjong, study Torah, attend an outdoor service, see a variety show, play a kickball game. We are excited that this is Pride Shabbat, where we will acknowledge and celebrate our diverse and welcoming congregation. Whether you come on your own or with family, there will be something for everyone!

Music & Prayer Friday evening: Shabbat Rina. Saturday: Greeting the Day with Song, then traditional, outdoor, yoga, and chanting services.
Shared Meals All meals included: Friday Shabbat dinner, Saturday light breakfast, kiddush lunch with zemirot, and Saturday dinner before the Variety Show.
Fun Activities Mahjong, kickball, hikes, games, music, and more — Saturday afternoon sessions shaped by your interests. Tell us what you'd like at registration.
Learning Torah study, discussion groups, and more — program still developing. Your input at registration shapes the sessions.
Variety Show Saturday evening community performance before Havdalah. Singers, comedians, storytellers, musicians — all talents welcome. Sign up at registration.
Pride Shabbat Celebrating HBT's inclusive community. Some attendees may attend the Pride parade Saturday — perhaps leaving around 11 AM and returning around 3 PM. Interested in joining?

Weekend Schedule

Times are approximate. Full session details to be announced.

Friday Evening, June 5

6:30–8:30 PM Shabbat dinner and Shabbat Rina
and then we come back together on:

Saturday Morning, June 6

8:45–9:30 AM Light breakfast
9:45 AM Greeting the Day with Song — morning group service
11:00 AM Worship services — Traditional, outdoor, yoga, chanting, and more. Children's service for ages 0–5.
12:30 PM Kiddush lunch and singing
We welcome all who wish to attend. To inquire about financial aid, please contact Benita Block confidentially.

Saturday Afternoon & Evening, June 6 (Childcare provided)

2:00–4:30 PM Afternoon workshops and activities — hikes, study, games, music, and more
6:45 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Variety Show and Havdalah
9:00 PM End of Shabbaton

Families & Children

This Shabbaton is designed to be multigenerational, with flexibility for parents to participate in some activities with their kids or on their own. There will be something for everyone! We welcome all who wish to attend.

Childcare (Ages 0–5)

Childcare will be available during morning services and afternoon programming. Approximate hours: 9:00–11:00 AM and 2:00–4:30 PM. Advance signup is required — please indicate your needs at registration.

Children's Service

A children's service runs during the 11:00 AM worship hour for ages 0–5, alongside the adult service options.

Pricing

The cost we are charging does not cover the full cost of the event — we have priced it to maximize participation and accessibility. The price includes Friday dinner, Saturday light breakfast, kiddush lunch, Saturday dinner, and access to all events.

Adults & teens (13+)
$60
per person
Children (ages 6–12)
$40
per child
Under 6
Free
always welcome
Financial assistance is available. No one should stay home because of cost. Contact Benita Block confidentially.

We'd greatly appreciate any additional donation to help cover the full cost and support those for whom attending would otherwise be difficult. Options available at registration: $18 · $36 · $54 · $108
Contributions in multiples of chai (חי) — life.


Register

Please complete registration by May 1, 2026.

Registration & Payment

Complete your registration and payment securely online. Pricing: $60 adults & teens 13+ / $40 children ages 6–12 / free under 6.

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Financial assistance available — contact Benita confidentially.

Committee Planning — Not Public

Open Planning Spreadsheet →

 

Payment and additional contributions