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SUMMARY:Sukkot Block Party
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for our annual Sukkot Block Party\, a beloved TBS tradition! Shake the lulav\, decorate our sukkah\, and celebrate the festival with games\, crafts\, music\, food\, and fun in the TBS parking lot. Suggested donation of $5 per person. \nRegistration is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome; please bring payment (if applicable) and be prepared to provide your household information at the welcome table.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/sukkot-block-party/
LOCATION:Parking Lot (Back)
CATEGORIES:Events,Families with School Age Children,Families with Young Children,Homepage Feature,K-12 Learning Programs,Mayim (Kindergarten-4th Grade),Mayim Tamid
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251013T170000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251013T183000
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SUMMARY:Simchat Torah Family Celebration
DESCRIPTION:  \n5:00-5:45 pm – Pizza Dinner & Torah Crafts (for families with children in grades K-5) \n5:45-6:30 pm – Torah Unroll\, Parade\, Worship\, and Dancing (open at all) \nJoin us to celebrate Simchat Torah as a community! Simchat Torah is a joyful celebration during which we finish reading the Torah and begin our Torah reading cycle all over again. Together we will unroll one of our Torah scrolls\, chant the final words of Deuteronomy and the first words of Genesis\, have a Torah parade\, sing\, and celebrate! We will begin with dinner and activities for families with school-age children\, then head to the sanctuary for our community service and Torah parade. Registration is required for dinner. Service is open to all.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/simchat-torah-family-celebration/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:Events,Families with School Age Children,Homepage Feature,Worship
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DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251013T193000
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CREATED:20250817T152633Z
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SUMMARY:Simchat Torah Adult Celebration
DESCRIPTION:  \n5:45-6:30 pm – Torah Unroll\, Parade\, Worship\, and Dancing (open at all) \n6:30-7:30 pm – Torah Trivia\, Tacos\, and Tequila (for adults only) \nJoin us to celebrate Simchat Torah as a community! Simchat Torah is a joyful celebration during which we finish reading the Torah and begin our Torah reading cycle all over again. Together we will unroll one of our Torah scrolls\, chant the final words of Deuteronomy and the first words of Genesis\, have a Torah parade\, sing\, and celebrate! Following the service\, we will have an adult evening of Torah-themed trivia\, tacos\, and tequila. Registration is required for dinner; service is open to all.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/simchat-torah-adult-celebration/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events,Holidays,Homepage Feature,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251015T210000
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CREATED:20250919T183641Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes: Explore the Origins and Stories Behind the MFA Judaica Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:MFA’s Judaica Curator Simona Di Nepi will visit TBS and offer us a tour\, through slides\, of Intentional Beauty: Jewish Ritual Art from the Collection – one of the very first Judaica galleries in an encyclopaedic art museum in the world. Explore the 27 works on view and the stories behind their recent acquisition (or unearthing) by Simona: from an Italian Renaissance Torah binder\, and an Iraqi Torah case used in India— to a Yemenite woman’s festive headdress\, and a Torah Ark from 1920s Chelsea\, Massachusetts. Spanning five hundred years and four continents\, and featuring silver\, textiles\, furniture\, paintings\, and books- these works highlight the extraordinary diversity of Jewish cultures. Light refreshments will be served.\nQuestions? Contact Adult Learning.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/behind-the-scenes-explore-the-origins-and-stories-behind-the-mfa-judaica-exhibit/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251025T091500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251025T101500
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SUMMARY:Hanoch Piven Artist-in-Residence Shabbat: Torah Study Through the Artists' Eyes
DESCRIPTION:Hanoch Piven\, Israeli artist\, will share his new book Dream Big\, Laugh Often… and more Great Advice from the Bible\, co-authored by Torah Scholar Shira Hecht-Keller. The book imagines what advice 14 different Bible characters would have given\, paired with portraits brought to life with Piven’s joyful and clever art made from found objects\, including Abraham and Sarah\, Moses and Miriam\, David and Deborah and more. We’ll roll up our sleeves and transform household items into our very own personalized collages. No experience needed! Come ready to have fun and leave with new friends\, new perspectives\, and a masterpiece to call your own. Designed for adults and youth ages 12+. Questions? Contact Programs.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/hanoch-piven-artist-in-residence-shabbat-torah-study-through-the-artists-eyes/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251025T161500
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SUMMARY:Hanoch Piven Artist-in-Residence Shabbat: Family Portrait Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Meet Israeli artist Hanoch Piven for a hands on workshop of family communication\, introspection and creation. Piven gives renewed life to found objects and will be inviting us on a journey to create our own individual or family self-portraits. You are invited to bring your own bag of discarded objects such as broken toys\, computer parts\, buttons\, screws\, old photos\, little figures\, feathers\, screws\, nails\, etc. Designed for families with children ages 4-10. Questions? Contact Programs.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/hanoch-piven-artist-in-residence-shabbat-family-portrait-workshop/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251025T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251025T203000
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SUMMARY:Hanoch Piven Artist-in-Residence Shabbat: Into the Studio
DESCRIPTION:Join world-renowned Israeli artist Hanoch Piven for a playful and inspiring workshop at Gorse Mill Studios where you’ll create your own one-of-a-kind self-portrait using found objects. No art skills or experience needed—just bring your imagination and a willingness to explore. We’ll begin with a brief Havdalah led by Rabbi Elyse Pincus Abrahams\, then enjoy wine and cheese as we create together. Ages 21+. Questions? Contact Programs.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/hanoch-piven-artist-in-residence-shabbat-into-the-studio/
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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