Baking: Spring Etzim Chug
Join a hands-on baking class where you will learn essential baking skills, try new recipes, and create delicious treats from scratch. Whether you’re a beginner or already love to bake, this class is a fun, creative way to build confidence in the kitchen—and take home something sweet to share!!
For the Sake of Argument: Spring Etzim Chug
In a world full of differing opinions, it can become very easy to decide that engaging in a conversation is simply not worth it. However, having these hard conversations with an open heart and mind is a Jewish tradition that shows up in so many aspects of our life. We are encouraged to ask hard questions, wrestle with challenging topics, and speak up when we see injustice in our world. Together, we will learn different tools and strategies for having healthy arguments and the value in those types of dialogue. Each week will focus on a different tool, and then we will get a chance to put these into practice. By the end of our trimester together, you will be ready to face those more challenging conversations and be ready to apply your skills to the real world!
5th Grade Exploring Worldwide Jewish Communities
Sunday, March 15 | 1:00 pm
We are so excited to welcome you to dive into our Jewish communities around the world, ending with our own community right here on Sunday, March 15th, at 1:00 pm.
Over the past few months, we have explored what it means to be a part of the Jewish people and what that looks like in different places around the world- from Mexico, Bulgaria, South Africa, Israel, and more! Our 5th graders are learning about different traditions, starting to think about how they would like to incorporate Jewish traditions and culture into their practice, and seeing how unique (while also similar!) our global Jewish communities can be.
Please join us at TBS to explore these fantastic worldwide Jewish communities, with a culminating activity of discussing as a family what our own Jewish traditions and practices look like as a family and local community and how that shapes our Jewish identities.
January 8
Naming Ceremony 4:00-4:30PM; Reception to follow
The baby’s name, as is traditional, will be shared during the Naming Ceremony. Rabbi Elyse and Harry warmly welcome all who wish to celebrate to join them.
Out of an abundance of caution for their newborn daughter, the family kindly asks that anyone who is feeling unwell refrain from attending in person. For those who are unable to join us, we would love for you to join us virtually here.
Please join us at 5:30 for Shabbat dinner in Simon Hall before our 6:15 pm Shabbat service! This dinner is for TBS families with 2nd Graders enrolled in Mayim. Please RSVP by Monday, February 2.
Join us April 9-13, 2026, for our 11th and 12th grade trip to Charleston, SC! The focus of this trip will be Tikkun Olam – the Jewish value of making the world a better place. Our group will volunteer on a construction crew for Habitat for Humanity, helping to build houses and working to break the cycle of poverty, helping more people achieve homeownership and a better future. We will also explore the city and learn about what makes Charleston such a special and unique place in the south, as well as for the Jewish community.
Join us March 27-29, 2026, for our 8th and 9th grade trip to Newport, RI! The focus of this trip will be Tikun Olam, repairing the world, which we will do by learning about ocean conservation and participate in helping with a seashore cleanup.
We will depart from TBS at 4:00 pm on Friday and return in the evening on Sunday.
Highlights will include:
– Visiting the Touro Synagogue (Oldest Synagogue in the United States, built in 1763)
– Participating in Seashore Cleanup
– Touring a Newport Mansion
– Exploring Newport by Boat and more!
Etzim Mitzvah Corp: Birthday Boxes for Birthday Wishes
February 8 | 12:00 pm- 2:00 pm
Join us Sunday, February 8 to make 10 Birthday Boxes for Birthday Wishes. The Birthday-in-a-Box program was created in 2005 to serve homeless children living in domestic violence shelters, scattered sites, motels, and other locations which could not host an in-person birthday party. The BIAB Program allows Birthday Wishes to reach homeless children in almost any living situation.
February Little BESTY Events
Join us on February 1st for our February Little BESTY events!
February 8 | 3:00 pm
Hey BESTYs! Get ready for an awesome afternoon at Boda Borg on Sunday, February 8, from 3:00-5:00 pm. We’ll work together tackle interactive challenges that test our teamwork and puzzle-solving skills! The cost is $35 per participant. Please email Sadie (soneill@tbsneedham.org) if you have any questions. We can’t wait to see you there!