Conversation with Congressman Jake Auchincloss

Conversation with Congressman Jake Auchincloss

Monday, August 10, 9am

Our Temple Beth Shalom community is blessed to share ongoing and close relationships with our elected representatives.  These connections enable us to work with our leaders in building a community and a Commonwealth that reflects our values.  As constituents and partners, we ask questions and provide important feedback as they consider their positions on public policy. 

In recent days, Congressman Jake Auchincloss reached out to us to share that he would like to connect with members of the Temple Beth Shalom community. We are grateful for the opportunity to once again welcome Congressman Auchincloss to TBS.  He will be with us on Monday, August 10th at 9 am.  To join us, please RSVP below.

While the Congressman will happily address any policy-related issues, he is mindful that many in the Jewish community may have questions regarding his affirmative vote on the recent amendment introduced by Representative Thomas Massie regarding U.S. Foreign Military Financing.  This amendment, had it passed, would have eliminated the principal annual U.S. military financing program that enables Israel to purchase U.S. weapons and other military equipment.

Congressman Auchincloss has consistently demonstrated his support for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship.  In meeting with us, he wishes to connect with constituents, share the reasoning behind his vote, speak about the future of the alliance between Israel and the United States, and to answer questions that we may have.

We hope that you will join us for this important opportunity to engage directly with Congressman Auchincloss in thoughtful conversation.

Food Services Coordinator

Food Services Coordinator

Position Overview

The Food Services Coordinator is responsible for the operational management of the organization’s kitchen facilities and the coordination of all internal food logistics. This role serves as a vital support for school and community programming from mid-August through mid-June, ensuring that all food service spaces are maintained to high standards of cleanliness, safety, and organization. The Food Services Coordinator works collaboratively with the Facilities team, program staff, and lay leaders to ensure that all events are professionally supported and that inventory needs are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

1. Facility and Equipment Maintenance

  • Maintain strict adherence to cleanliness, organization, and food safety protocols within all kitchen and pantry areas
  • Execute a regular schedule of deep cleaning for all appliances and food storage spaces, ensuring proper rotation of stock and disposal of expired items
  • Coordinate with the Facilities Team regarding equipment maintenance, necessary repairs, and regulatory inspections
  • In partnership with Events, Facilities, and Programming staff, create and maintain a comprehensive kitchen protocols manual to standardize operational procedures

2. Logistical and Operational Support

  • Manage the logistics for daily food preparation, including the reheating and distribution/presentation of food items as required by programming schedules
  • Provide on-site operational support for large-scale events, ensuring all food-related logistics are executed efficiently
  • In partnership with key staff, maintain accurate inventory records of all food items, paper products, and kitchen supplies; provide timely reports to ensure necessary materials are always available
  • Liaise directly with K-12 Logistics Coordinator regarding student allergies to ensure all food allocations are safe, properly labeled, and strictly compliant with local and State food safety and allergy protocols
  • Partner with K-12 Logistics Coordinator on weekly cooking activities (e.g., challah baking)
  • Receive, inspect, organize, and distribute incoming deliveries to the kitchen
  • Coordinate with external caterers for event deliveries, including managing food labeling, staging, and spatial planning

3. Collaboration and Compliance

  • Liaise with staff to identify and fulfill food and setup requirements for all community events
  • Prepare kitchen spaces for use by external groups or caterers, and conduct post-event inspections to ensure areas are reset according to organizational standards
  • Participate in relevant training to maintain certifications, including, but not limited to, ServSafe and CPR/First Aid
  • Develop an understanding of Jewish cultural and religious customs, particularly as they relate to food preparation and holiday observances, to ensure compliance with organizational practices and expectations

Qualifications

  • Minimum of three years of professional experience in operations, logistics, or support-focused role
  • Possession of, or willingness to obtain, ServSafe certification and CPR/First Aid certification
  • Demonstrated ability to manage inventory and logistics in a high-traffic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor when working with diverse staff, volunteers, and stakeholders
  • Proficiency in following and scaling instructions for food preparation and presentation
  • Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and basic office software for inventory management, communication, and scheduling.
  • High level of organizational detail, ability to multitask effectively, and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
  • Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and utilize small ladders or step stools as necessary for inventory management
  • Ability to safely operate standard kitchen equipment

Hours & Compensation

Pay Rate: $20-25/hour

Typical Schedule (32.5 hours/week)

  • Monday: 10am-5pm
  • Tuesday: 11am-5pm
  • Wednesday: 11am-5pm
  • Thursday: 11am-5pm
  • Friday: Noon-7:30pm
  • School-year (mid-August to mid-June)
  • Occasional flexibility needed for programming demands
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Children’s Center Teaching Positions

Children's Center Teaching Positions

There are frequently open positions in our Children’s Center. Below you will find links to the descriptions of each kind of teaching role. While we are not always hiring for every role, we would love to hear from you. Some text about the differences between classroom and whole school teachers. Learn more below.

Assistant Classroom Teacher
Assistant Whole School Teacher
Classroom Teacher
Whole School Teacher
Head Classroom Teacher
Head Whole School Teacher
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Garden Club Annual Meeting 2026

Beth Shalom Garden Club invites you to celebrate their

Annual Board Meeting and Board Installation

on Tuesday, May 12

Please join us for our Annual Meeting and Board Installation on Tuesday, May 12 from 6:00-8:00PM. We will install our new board members, vote on next year’s budget, and enjoy a lovely dinner.

Registration for this event is due by Thursday May 7 at 12:00. Cost is $36. Payment options are credit card with added fee or eCheck with no fee.

Please select your entree on the form below. Drinks, sides, and dessert are included. We look forward to seeing you there!

Seder Plate Orders 2026

Seder Plate Orders

Pick up Tuesday, March 31, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM or Wednesday, April 1, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, TBS Welcome Desk

Pick up your complete Seder plate–including the plate–from TBS! Each order includes pre-portioned horseradish, parsley, hard boiled egg, charoset, romaine, and roasted beet (vegetarian-friendly stand-in for the shank bone), plus a festive disposable plate. Assistance available if you are unable to cover the cost. Special thanks to Michael’s Deli for providing the food items for the Seder plates.

Deadline to order: Wednesday, March 25

Cost: $8.50 per plate

Garden Club April 7 2026

Beth Shalom Garden Club presents:

Create Your Own Hand-Tied Bouquets Workshop

Presented by Beth Paisner

on Tuesday, April 7 at 7:15pm

What’s the secret to making a beautiful bouquet? Please join us for a fun-filled evening on Tuesday April 7, for “Create your Own-Hand Tied Bouquets”, led by our own club member Beth Paisner and find out. Using fresh, beautiful flowers, attendees will be making their own gorgeous bouquets and finish them with a cheerful ribbon.

Beth Paisner was a self-taught designer when she had the good fortune to join the Museum of Fine Arts Associates program in 2010, where she discovered formal floral design principles and met the people who inspired her to go beyond them. She has participated in Art in Bloom in Boston and Needham, the Boston Flower Show, and events of all sizes. She still does selected special events at the MFA. One of her favorite things to do is playing with flowers and she is always happy to find reasons to indulge.

The charge for this workshop is $50. Please bring your floral scissors to the workshop.

Registration for this workshop is due by March 24, 2026.

Garden Club February Workshop 2026

Beth Shalom Garden Club

February Workshop & Lunch

February 3

Workshop 10:00AM-12:00PM; Lunch to follow at noon

As you know, this workshop helps us “practice” for the Needham Art in Bloom which begins on Friday, March 13th. At this workshop, Laura Rossinow will create a floral interpretation for a work of art.

Members will then create a floral interpretation of an art object. The art objects are provided by Club members and will be used for this workshop only.

We need your help with obtaining art objects for the workshop. These objects can be a painting, sculpture, etc. These objects must be of a size that can be easily transported to the temple for the workshop.

If you have an art object or objects that you would like to use for the workshop, please submit a picture or pictures to: Dianne Coleman (colemandianne02@gmail.com) no later than January 19th.

Please bring your own container and scissors. We will provide the tape and floral foam.

Workshop and Lunch – $56
Workshop Only – $36
Lunch Only – $20

Sandwich options – Honey Mustard Turkey w/Gouda on Focaccia, Chicken Salad wrap w/grapes & walnuts, or Vegetarian Caprese w/fresh mozzarella, tomato, pesto, & lettuce.

The firm deadline for paid registration is January 28, 2026.

If you are a newer member, this is a great opportunity to come and learn.

Let us know if you would like to be paired with a more experienced designer.

Children’s Center Summer Enrollment 2026

Children’s Center Summer Enrollment 2026

Join us for a summer of learning, friends, and outdoor exploration! Children enrolled for the 2025-26 or 2026-27 school years have priority registration through March 31 and new children will be considered starting April 1.

Week 1: June 15-18 (closed for Juneteenth on June 19)
Week 2: June 22-26
Week 3: June 29-July 2 (closed for Independence Day July 3)
Week 4: July 6-10
Week 5: July 13-17
Week 6: July 20-24

Children enrolled in our Year Round Program attend through Wednesday, August 12.

Ages 12 months through entering first grade. Children must be 12 months or older by their start date to begin.

Tuition, hours and more information is available on our website:

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