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SUMMARY:Pre-Shabbat Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Step into fall with strength\, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga. Join experienced yoga teacher Stephanie Javaheri for a weekly mindful yoga ‘work in’ to cultivate awareness physically and mentally. Feel better in your body and your mind. Slow physical movement\, breathwork and meditation blend together in this 1-hour class. \nDrop in at TBS for the in-person class\, or click here to join in via Zoom; no registration is necessary.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/pre-shabbat-yoga-22/2025-01-03/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T090000
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SUMMARY:Pre-Shabbat Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Step into fall with strength\, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga. Join experienced yoga teacher Stephanie Javaheri for a weekly mindful yoga ‘work in’ to cultivate awareness physically and mentally. Feel better in your body and your mind. Slow physical movement\, breathwork and meditation blend together in this 1-hour class. \nDrop in at TBS for the in-person class\, or click here to join in via Zoom; no registration is necessary.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/pre-shabbat-yoga-22/2025-01-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250112T100000
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SUMMARY:The Jews of Morocco - A Journey through History\, Politics and Culture
DESCRIPTION:The Jews of Morocco – A Journey through History\, Politics and Culture\nPlease join us for four\, Zoom-only\, sessions about the Jews of Morocco – taught by Dr. David Mendelsohn from Israel. This is a precursor to the TBS Morocco Adventure but it is open to all TBS members.\nRegister Here: t-b-s.me/moroccolearning \nSunday\, January 12th from 10:00-11:00 am\nThe Indigenous Jews of Morocco\nIt is believed that the first Jews reached Morocco in the 5th century BCE. They settled among the indigenous Amazigh (Berber) tribes and slowly become integrated with them. Intermarriage led to a “Judaization of the Berbers” and conversely a “Berberization of the Jews\,” meaning that the Berber Jews may be considered as indigenous to Morocco themselves. \nThis lecture will look at the History and culture of the Amazigh – especially as it pertains to the cultural imprints left upon the Jews many of which survive until today. \nSunday\, January 26th from 10:00-11:00 am EST\nThe Arabian conquest of Morocco and its Effect on the Jews\nThe Arab conquest began in 703 and began the process of the Islamification of Morocco. In 1492\, the Spanish Expulsion led to a wave of Spanish Jews seeking refuge in northern Morocco\, and importing a unique cultural heritage\, including their own language. What did this mean for the local Jews who had already lived there for centuries? \nThe lecture will trace this history and examine the difficulties inherent in integrating and coexisting with this dominant new culture and religion. We will also spend some time looking at the history and tenets of Islam and the structure of the mosque\, especially as it pertains to Morocco. \nSunday\, February 2nd from 10:00-11:00 am EST\nMoving into Modernity: Monarchy\, Islam\, and the Jews of Morocco\nThis lecture will examine the unique role of the Moroccan monarchs as protector of the faith (Islam) and the unusual tolerance demonstrated to the Jews of Morocco throughout much (but certainly not all) of its history. We will examine the reasons behind this unique relationship. As a French colony\, Morocco was subject to same anti-Jewish decrees as the Jews of France from Nazi-allied Vichy France during the Second World War. Yet in 1941\, King Mohammed V refused to deport Morocco’s 250\,000 Jews to the concentration camps of Europe stating: “There are no Jews in Morocco. There are only Moroccan subjects\,” resulting in the entirety of Morocco‘s Jewish population being saved. \nThis lecture will investigate the complex relationship between monarchs and Jews in Morocco – especially as it pertains to the culture of Islam. We will experience and feel the results of this continuing relationship and the love most Moroccan subjects (Muslim and Jew) still feel for their king when we visit Morocco in March. \nSunday\, February 9th from 10:00-11:30 am EST (11:00-11:30 dedicated to travel details):\nThe Jews of Morocco: Yesterday\, Today and Tomorrow\nIn 1948\, the creation of the state of Israel motivated many Moroccan Jews to move to Israel. By 1964\, more than 97\,000 Jews had left Morocco\, mainly to Israel where today there are around 1\,000\,000 Jews of Moroccan descent. \nToday there are about 2500 Jews living in Morocco\, mostly in Casablanca. The community has good relations with the current ruler\, King Mohamed VI who encourages religious tolerance and who strives to uphold the legacy of tolerance demonstrated by King Mohammed V during the Holocaust. We will ask and attempt to answer the oft repeated question: If the Jews had it so good\, why did they ever leave Morocco?
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/class-on-morocco/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250113T191500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250113T204500
DTSTAMP:20260630T071504
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SUMMARY:Israel: One State\, Many Midwives (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:Before Israel was born in 1948\, many countries weighed in on the possibility of creating a Jewish state. During our session together\, will study several of the official documents that made a case for the existence of the State of Israel (e.g.\, Sykes-Picot Agreement\, Balfour Declaration\, United Nations Partition Plan November 29\, 1947) and how these calls for a Jewish state continue to be relevant during today’s discussions regarding Zionism. \nRegister: t-b-s.me/relationtoisrael \nDuring our series\, our topic titles will include: \n\nIsrael in Perspective: Zionism as a Response to Modernity\nIsrael in Perspective: The Zionist Idea\nOne State\, Many Midwives\nA State of Ideals is not the Same as an Ideal State\nBe Careful What You Pray For\nNot All Wars Are the Same\nThe Story of Hatikvah\n\nAll sessions will be recorded. Rabbi Elyse Pincus Abrahams will be joining Rabbi Katzew throughout the series to bring additional wisdom and insight. \nOur Teacher: Rabbi Jan Katzew \nRabbi Katzew\, PhD is Associate Professor Emeritus of Jewish Thought and Education and Senior Educator of the EMA Program at HUC-JIR. After serving for six years as rabbi/educator at The Community Synagogue in Port Washington\, NY\, Jan became a Jerusalem Fellow and earned a doctorate at the Hebrew University in Jewish Thought and Education. For fifteen years Jan led a team of educators at the Union for Reform Judaism that was responsible for designing\, developing\, and implementing curricular resources for early childhood centers\, congregational schools\, day schools and adult learning communities throughout the world. Since its inception in 2008\, Jan has been a senior consultant to the iCenter for Israel Education\, mentoring students from multiple graduate schools and seminaries to become Israel educators\, a task made even more important after October 7\, 2023. Jan is the author of popular and scholarly articles in multiple fields that include Interfaith dialogue\, Mussar\, Medieval Hebrew Poetry\, Israel Education\, Moral Development\, and educational philosophy and practice.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/israel-one-state-many-midwives-online-only/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250116T140000
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SUMMARY:Into the Heart of Ashkenaz
DESCRIPTION:Most North American Jews identify as Ashkenazim\, tracing their family roots to Eastern Europe (today’s Poland\, Lithuania\, Ukraine\, Belarus\, and Russia). Yet the term Ashkenaz originally referred to a different area altogether—the Rhineland region in Germany. At its heart were the “ShUM Cities” of Speyer\, Worms\, and Mainz\, which for centuries formed the vibrant epicenter of Jewish life in Europe. Despite enduring waves of violence\, including the Crusades and the Black Death\, these communities thrived and profoundly shaped Jewish culture and thought. While Jewish life in these cities is now small\, their historical impact remains monumental. Join renowned tour educator Mike Hollander as he examines the incredible rise and fall of these communities and their lasting legacy. With over 25 years of experience leading journeys to Jewish heritage sites\, Mike most recently guided CSP’s November 2024 trip to Germany\, where we explored the ShUM Cities firsthand. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the history of the original Ashkenaz with the guide who brought it to life for us! Register here. \nMike Hollander\, a seasoned tour educator and historian\, has dedicated over 30 years to leading engaging journeys across Israel and Jewish destinations in Europe. Born in Canada\, Mike earned a BA in History from York University and later pursued a Master’s in Middle Eastern Studies at Tel Aviv University\, where he made Aliyah in 1988. After qualifying as a Licensed Tour Guide in 1994\, Mike began his career educating individuals and groups of all ages\, from families to interfaith clergy. He served as an educational emissary for the Federation of Zionist Youth in the UK\, planning impactful programs for thousands of young participants. In 2008\, he earned a Master’s in Jewish-Christian Relations and expanded his expertise to Jewish heritage tours in Europe. Most recently\, Mike guided CSP’s trip to Germany in November 2024\, providing expert insights into Jewish history and culture.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/into-the-heart-of-ashkenaz/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250116T190000
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Book Group
DESCRIPTION:The monthly Yiddish Short Story Discussion Group\, led by Michele Marram\, will be discussing Revelation\, or the Story of the Billy Goat by I.L. Peretz. Click the story title to download the story\, or hard copies are available in the Community Court on the shelf to the right of the fireplace in a red folder. Questions? Contact Michele Marram.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/yiddish-book-group/
LOCATION:Conference Room (front)
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T101500
DTSTAMP:20260630T071504
CREATED:20250102T175654Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Our Jewish Values in the Torah
DESCRIPTION:Each week we will focus on a single Jewish moral or ethical value found in that week’s parshah (Torah portion). These will include\, but not be limited to: Justice\, Compassion\, Environmental Ethics\, and Business Ethics. A variety of rabbinic sources will enrich our exploration as we seek to apply each week’s value to our lives today. \nJoin us in person at TBS or drop in online at t-b-s.me/findingvalues.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/finding-our-jewish-values-in-the-torah-26/2025-01-18/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T100000
DTSTAMP:20260630T071504
CREATED:20250102T180105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150629Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Shabbat Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Step into fall with strength\, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga. Join experienced yoga teacher Stephanie Javaheri for a weekly mindful yoga ‘work in’ to cultivate awareness physically and mentally. Feel better in your body and your mind. Slow physical movement\, breathwork and meditation blend together in this 1-hour class. \nDrop in at TBS for the in-person class\, or click here to join in via Zoom; no registration is necessary.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/pre-shabbat-yoga-22/2025-01-24/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T101500
DTSTAMP:20260630T071504
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Our Jewish Values in the Torah
DESCRIPTION:Each week we will focus on a single Jewish moral or ethical value found in that week’s parshah (Torah portion). These will include\, but not be limited to: Justice\, Compassion\, Environmental Ethics\, and Business Ethics. A variety of rabbinic sources will enrich our exploration as we seek to apply each week’s value to our lives today. \nJoin us in person at TBS or drop in online at t-b-s.me/findingvalues.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/finding-our-jewish-values-in-the-torah-26/2025-01-25/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250126T100000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260630T071504
CREATED:20241226T203139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150616Z
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SUMMARY:The Jews of Morocco - A Journey through History\, Politics and Culture
DESCRIPTION:The Jews of Morocco – A Journey through History\, Politics and Culture\nPlease join us for four\, Zoom-only\, sessions about the Jews of Morocco – taught by Dr. David Mendelsohn from Israel. This is a precursor to the TBS Morocco Adventure but it is open to all TBS members.\nRegister Here: https://t-b-s.me/moroccolearning \nSunday\, January 12th from 10:00-11:00 am\nThe Indigenous Jews of Morocco\nIt is believed that the first Jews reached Morocco in the 5th century BCE. They settled among the indigenous Amazigh (Berber) tribes and slowly become integrated with them. Intermarriage led to a “Judaization of the Berbers” and conversely a “Berberization of the Jews\,” meaning that the Berber Jews may be considered as indigenous to Morocco themselves. \nThis lecture will look at the History and culture of the Amazigh – especially as it pertains to the cultural imprints left upon the Jews many of which survive until today. \nSunday\, January 26th from 10:00-11:00 am EST\nThe Arabian conquest of Morocco and its Effect on the Jews\nThe Arab conquest began in 703 and began the process of the Islamification of Morocco. In 1492\, the Spanish Expulsion led to a wave of Spanish Jews seeking refuge in northern Morocco\, and importing a unique cultural heritage\, including their own language. What did this mean for the local Jews who had already lived there for centuries? \nThe lecture will trace this history and examine the difficulties inherent in integrating and coexisting with this dominant new culture and religion. We will also spend some time looking at the history and tenets of Islam and the structure of the mosque\, especially as it pertains to Morocco. \nSunday\, February 2nd from 10:00-11:00 am EST\nMoving into Modernity: Monarchy\, Islam\, and the Jews of Morocco\nThis lecture will examine the unique role of the Moroccan monarchs as protector of the faith (Islam) and the unusual tolerance demonstrated to the Jews of Morocco throughout much (but certainly not all) of its history. We will examine the reasons behind this unique relationship. As a French colony\, Morocco was subject to same anti-Jewish decrees as the Jews of France from Nazi-allied Vichy France during the Second World War. Yet in 1941\, King Mohammed V refused to deport Morocco’s 250\,000 Jews to the concentration camps of Europe stating: “There are no Jews in Morocco. There are only Moroccan subjects\,” resulting in the entirety of Morocco‘s Jewish population being saved. \nThis lecture will investigate the complex relationship between monarchs and Jews in Morocco – especially as it pertains to the culture of Islam. We will experience and feel the results of this continuing relationship and the love most Moroccan subjects (Muslim and Jew) still feel for their king when we visit Morocco in March. \nSunday\, February 9th from 10:00-11:30 am EST (11:00-11:30 dedicated to travel details):\nThe Jews of Morocco: Yesterday\, Today and Tomorrow\nIn 1948\, the creation of the state of Israel motivated many Moroccan Jews to move to Israel. By 1964\, more than 97\,000 Jews had left Morocco\, mainly to Israel where today there are around 1\,000\,000 Jews of Moroccan descent. \nToday there are about 2500 Jews living in Morocco\, mostly in Casablanca. The community has good relations with the current ruler\, King Mohamed VI who encourages religious tolerance and who strives to uphold the legacy of tolerance demonstrated by King Mohammed V during the Holocaust. We will ask and attempt to answer the oft repeated question: If the Jews had it so good\, why did they ever leave Morocco?
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/class-on-morocco-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T100000
DTSTAMP:20260630T071504
CREATED:20250102T180105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150629Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Shabbat Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Step into fall with strength\, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga. Join experienced yoga teacher Stephanie Javaheri for a weekly mindful yoga ‘work in’ to cultivate awareness physically and mentally. Feel better in your body and your mind. Slow physical movement\, breathwork and meditation blend together in this 1-hour class. \nDrop in at TBS for the in-person class\, or click here to join in via Zoom; no registration is necessary.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/pre-shabbat-yoga-22/2025-01-31/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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