Upcoming Events
NextGen: Havdalah & Game Night!
Welcome in the new week together with Havdalah, boardgames, food & drink, and sweet community! Ages 21-45
Havdalah Candle Making: Mysticism & Ritual | Next Gen Young Professionals
Welcome the new week with making Havdalah candles and connection!
🕯️ Make Your Own Havdalah Candle 🕯️
Join us for a hands-on, cozy winter evening of Havdalah candle making, Jewish mysticism, and community at The Boston Synagogue.
We’ll craft our own beautiful, scented Havdalah candles using herbs and natural elements—perfect for bringing ritual into your home. Along the way, we’ll learn about the deeper spiritual and mystical meaning of the Havdalah candle, and why light plays such an important role in Jewish tradition.
Join us for
- A warm and welcoming Havdalah ritual
- Snacks and hot drinks
- Games and casual social time
✨ No experience required✨ Supplies included with ticket✨ Open to Jewish young professionals (20s–40s)
Date: Saturday, February 7Time: 6:30–8:30 PM Location: The Boston Synagogue
Come solo or bring friends—drop into a craft, jump into a game, or simply enjoy the vibes. This is Havdalah with a twist.
Whether you’re a game night pro or crafting ninja there’s something for everyone! Come solo or bring friends — this is an easy, welcoming way to meet new people and celebrate together.
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Bring your Jewish vibe!
We welcome everyone on their Jewish journey — single, coupled, interfaith, LGBTQ+, students, and young professionals. All are invited to join in and feel at home in our warm, inclusive community.
🕯️ When: Once a month 🏠 Where: The Boston Synagogue 👥 Who: Ages 21–45 🎉 Hosted by: NextGen
Come for Havdalah, stay for the fun — it’s the perfect way to start your week! Shavua Tov!
DEADLINE FOR HAVDALAH KIT
Please regesiter by January 28th to secure your candle making kit
$12 ticket includes candle kit.
After the January 28th – no worries come to the event and candle making workshop with the adjusted ticket price on sale January 29th $5 – this ticket DOES NOT INCLUDE CANDLE MAKING KIT.
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About The Boston Synagogue
We are a warm, friendly, pluralistic community in the Downtown West End neighborhood. Welcome to people of all Jewish denominations– singles, couples, as well as interfaith couples & LGBTQ. Our Mission is to serve the diverse & ever changing needs of the community of Jews in downtown Boston, ranging from spiritual & joyful participatory worship — to social, cultural & live music performances. There’s also children & adult learning experiences. Join us for monthly Friday night dinners, Saturday morning kiddush, or holiday celebrations. Join us for social & a slew of cultural events & other fun & engaging opportunities for the current & next generation. We welcome you to connect with our open, vibrant community, & participate as we work together to foster Jewish values, traditions & customs. The Boston Synagogue is a place where people across Jewish denominations can make their own spiritual connection both on an individual & communal level.