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Rosh Hashanah Family Service at Temple HBT Today

September 12, 2026

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Temple HBT Celebrates Rosh Hashanah with Intergenerational Service

Temple Hillel B'nai Torah marks Rosh Hashanah Day 1 with an intergenerational morning service from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. at 120 Corey St. in West Roxbury. The family-centered gathering includes holiday melodies, stories, and prayers, led by Jon Wishnie, Rachel Shapp, and Poppy the Puppet, with a snack afterward.

JewishBoston

StretchMed Celebrates West Roxbury Grand Opening

StretchMed West Roxbury celebrates its grand opening Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1910-12 Centre Street, offering free one-on-one assisted stretching demos during the neighborhood sidewalk sale.

The Boston Calendar

Boston Zoning Commission Adopts Clean Energy Permitting

The Boston Zoning Commission adopted new regulations on September 10 to establish a consolidated local permitting process for rooftop solar installations, wind turbines, and battery energy storage systems.

City of Boston

Boston Election Department Certifies State Senate Recount

The Boston Election Department certified recount results on September 9 for the Suffolk and Middlesex State Senate primary election between William Brownsberger and Daniel Lander.

City of Boston

Rozzie Bound Hosts Author Sarah Lynne Reul for Storytime and Crafts

Rozzie Bound Co-op hosts author Sarah Lynne Reul Saturday, September 12, at 4:30 p.m. at The Substation in Roslindale for a reading of 'Beansprout' and a watercolor craft workshop.

Rozzie Bound Co-op

Open Streets Boston Closes Blue Hill Avenue to Traffic for Family Day

Open Streets Boston turns Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan into a car-free corridor Saturday, September 12, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., with live music, food trucks, and family activities.

City of Boston

Summer Dance Party Series Wraps Up With Tribe Vibes at City Hall

Boston hosts .Tribe Vibes Saturday, September 12, 5-9 p.m. at City Hall Plaza, ending the Summer Dance Party Series with DJ Shy, DJ Cha, and Slick Vick.

City of Boston

JPHS Hosts Free Guided Walking Tour of Historic Green Street

Jamaica Plain Historical Society leads a free walking tour Saturday, September 12, departing at 11 a.m. from First Baptist Church to explore Green Street's 19th-century evolution.

Jamaica Plain Historical Society

Catholic Memorial Football Beats Andover in Season Opener

Catholic Memorial's varsity football team opened the 2026 fall season with a commanding victory over Andover High School on Thursday night, September 10, 2026, led by a 95-yard opening kickoff return touchdown from Christian Simmons.

Catholic Memorial School

Chinatown Lantern Festival Brings Lion Dance and Martial Arts

Chinatown Main Street Lantern Festival Saturday, September 12, at the Chinatown Gate features lion dance, martial arts, and artisan vendors.

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