2022
We are celebrating our 180th anniversary this year as the oldest congregation in Massachusetts. We continue to inspire connection, growth and friendship with those in our neighborhood, town, and greater community.
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We are celebrating our 180th anniversary this year as the oldest congregation in Massachusetts. We continue to inspire connection, growth and friendship with those in our neighborhood, town, and greater community.
Keeping our doors open throughout the COVID pandemic to meet the spiritual, educational and programmatic needs of our community.
Served as an emergency shelter for scores of marathoners impacted by the Boston Marathon Bombing.
The synagogue expanded yet again, erecting the Diane K. Trust Center for Early Education Building, a pre-school serving children from 15 months to age 5, fulfilling our commitment to lifelong learning.
Performed the first same sex Jewish ceremony in Massachusetts.
Expanded our educational and programmatic outreach with the creation of the Ansin Religious School.
At its annual meeting in 1988, a vote was taken to install Rabbi Emily Gopen Lipof as senior rabbi, the first senior woman rabbi of a major urban synagogue in the United States.
Opened our doors to members of the First Presbyterian Church following the burning of their structure.
The Byzantine-Romanesque edifice and its magnificent sanctuary was completed. Modeled on themes from Hagia Sophia and the Great Synagogue of Florence, Italy, it was designed by Boston architects, Blackall, Clapp and Whittemore.
