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Rosh Hashanah begins tonight at Temple Sinai

September 11, 2026

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Erev Rosh Hashanah Services at Temple Sinai Brookline Friday Night

The New Year 5787 begins on the evening of Friday, Sept. 11, with Erev Rosh Hashanah services at Temple Sinai, 50 Sewall Ave., from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The congregation is offering sanctuary services for all of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, plus tot and family youth services in the Weintraub Community Room on the two holiday mornings and babysitting for children ages 2-6. Live video via Zoom is available for those joining remotely, and membership is not required; registration and details are on the temple's website.

JewishBoston

Putterham Library Hosts Hybrid Gentle Chair Yoga Session

Instructor Keith Beasley leads Gentle Chair Yoga at Putterham Library on Friday, September 11, 2026, with both in-person and Zoom options.

Public Library of Brookline

Brookline Youth Hockey Holds Squirt Blue Practice at Reilly Rink

Brookline Youth Hockey's Squirt Blue squad holds an on-ice skills and team practice at Reilly Memorial Rink on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Brookline Youth Hockey

Levine Chapels to Hold Funeral Services for Robert L. Brown

A funeral for Robert L. Brown, who died September 9, 2026, will be held at Levine Chapels on Harvard Street on Friday, September 11.

Levine Chapels

Congregation Kehillath Israel Holds Erev Rosh Hashanah Evening Service

Congregation Kehillath Israel holds Erev Rosh Hashanah Mincha and Ma'ariv services Friday, September 11, at 384 Harvard Street, led by Rabbi Bill Hamilton and Hazzan Ariel Wyner.

Congregation Kehillath Israel

Brookline Music School Holds Fall Open House and Trial Classes

Brookline Music School hosts a Fall Open House Friday, September 11, at 25 Kennard Road, with free demo classes for early childhood students and information on private lessons.

Brookline Music School

MaxPro Skills Begins Season-Long Hockey Training at Fusco Arena

MaxPro Hockey Club's in-season skills training program for high school players begins Friday, September 11, at Fusco Arena inside Dexter Southfield School.

MaxPro Hockey Club

Brookline Schedules Hearing on 2026 CDBG Performance Report

Brookline will hold a public hearing Thursday, September 17, on its draft FY2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Community Development Block Grant funds, with public comment open through September 26.

Town of Brookline

Hearing Set on Miraku Liquor License Change at Babcock Street

The Brookline Select Board will hold a hearing September 16 on a request by i-Collab X, Inc. d/b/a Miraku, 9 Babcock Street, to change managers and upgrade to an all-alcoholic beverages license.

Town of Brookline

Rosh Hashanah Community Dinner at Chabad of Brookline

Chabad of Brookline hosts a Rosh Hashanah community dinner Friday, September 11, at 496 Harvard Street.

JewishBoston

Coolidge Corner Library Hosts Little Groove Family Concert

Little Groove leads an interactive music performance with drums, shakers, and tambourines for children ages 0-5 and their families Friday, September 11, at Coolidge Corner Library.

Public Library of Brookline

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