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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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SUMMARY:My Father's Paradise:  A Journey into Jewish Kurdistan
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning journalist and author Ariel Sabar for a conversation about his acclaimed book My Father’s Paradise: A Son’s Search for His Jewish Past in Kurdish Iraq. Part memoir\, part history\, the book traces Sabar’s journey alongside his father\, a Jewish scholar born in a remote Kurdish village\, as he uncovers the extraordinary story of one of the world’s oldest and most isolated Jewish communities. Through personal narrative\, cultural history\, and themes of identity\, exile\, and belonging\, Sabar invites us into a moving exploration of heritage and the bonds between generations. \nAriel Sabar is an award-winning author and journalist. His debut\, My Father’s Paradise (2008)\, won the National Book Critics Circle Award. He has since published Heart of the City (2011)\, The Outsider (2014)\, and Veritas (2020)\, a finalist for both the Edgar Award and the Investigative Reporters and Editors Book Award. A contributing writer for The Atlantic\, his work has appeared in The New York Times\, Smithsonian\, Harper’s\, The Washington Post\, and This American Life. Sabar has reported globally\, taught creative writing at George Washington University\, and lectured at universities including Yale\, Brown\, and Georgetown.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/my-fathers-paradise-a-journey-into-jewish-kurdistan/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251018T110000
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Community Hike
DESCRIPTION:Delight in beautiful guided hikes including personal reflection\, community connection\, and the opportunity to experience peaceful moments in nature. All hikes are led by Rachel Happel\, TBS Senior Director of Learning and Engagement. Specific locations for each date will be shared with those who register. Community Hikes are designed for adults and teens and will range from 2-4 miles. Hikes take place “drizzle or shine” but cancel for heavy rain or other extreme weather conditions.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/shabbat-community-hike-9/
LOCATION:Outside of Temple
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Families with School Age Children
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251022T191500
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SUMMARY:Adult B. Mitzvah Class
DESCRIPTION:Weekly on Wednesdays \nHave you ever wished you had an opportunity as an adult to become a B. Mitzvah? Are you interested in learning more about Judaism and Hebrew? Do you have a desire to be a part of the TBS community of lifelong learners? Join our Adult B. Mitzvah class! Co-taught by Rabbi Elyse Pincus Abrahams and TBS educator Sheira Rosenfield\, we will explore Hebrew\, prayers\, Jewish holidays\, Jewish tradition and culture\, and much more! No prior Hebrew knowledge is necessary. This class is open to all; those having had a B. mitzvah as a teen can still participate. There is no charge for this class for TBS members. Questions? Contact Rabbi Elyse. Before our first meeting\, please purchase the book “Living a Jewish Life” by Anita Diamant.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/adult-b-mitzvah-class/
LOCATION:Conference Room (admin)
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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