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!

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

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:

Listening Session Next Steps

January 11, 9:30-11:30am

Join us for an Etzim Alumni Dinner! We are so excited to celebrate Chanukah with you!

 

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 6th Graders enrolled in Shorashim. Please RSVP by Friday, January 16.