Surviving Cuba: A Jewish Journey
Monday, January 5, 2026, 7:00 PM
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Jewish Settlement in North America & the Importance of Mobility
OnlineJoin us as we explore how American Jewish life has been built, rebuilt, uprooted, and re-rooted over 250+ years, tracing a story of mobility, reinvention, and opportunity from colonial port cities to today’s suburbs and Sunbelt hubs. On January 4, Pioneers and Port Cities looks at the Sephardic and Ashkenazic families who first established communities […]
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Jewish Settlement in North America & the Importance of Mobility
OnlineJoin us as we explore how American Jewish life has been built, rebuilt, uprooted, and re-rooted over 250+ years, tracing a story of mobility, reinvention, and opportunity from colonial port cities to today’s suburbs and Sunbelt hubs. On January 4, Pioneers and Port Cities looks at the Sephardic and Ashkenazic families who first established communities […]
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Jewish Settlement in North America & the Importance of Mobility
OnlineJoin us as we explore how American Jewish life has been built, rebuilt, uprooted, and re-rooted over 250+ years, tracing a story of mobility, reinvention, and opportunity from colonial port cities to today’s suburbs and Sunbelt hubs. On January 4, Pioneers and Port Cities looks at the Sephardic and Ashkenazic families who first established communities […]
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How Sid Caesar Reinvented American Comedy
OnlineJoin us for a fascinating conversation with David Margolick, an acclaimed journalist and cultural historian, as he reflects on his remarkable career and introduces his latest book, When Caesar Was King: How Sid Caesar Reinvented American Comedy. Margolick spent years writing for The New York Times, including covering major legal affairs such as the O.J. […]
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Substance Use & Addiction: A Big Picture Perspective and Answers to Your Questions
Beit MidrashEver wonder if your 16-year-old is one of the 13% in this age group in the US who has drunk alcohol in the past 30 days? Did more than 70,000 Americans really die from an opioid overdose in 2023? Does cannabis have long lasting detrimental brain effects on people? Are there medications to help one […]
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Annual Marc Comras Award + TBS Author Doug Most: Launching Liberty
Carmen HallJoin TBS Brotherhood and the Adult Learning Committee for a full bagel-and-lox “Brotherhood Breakfast” honoring Roberta Gerson with the Marc Comras Award for outstanding service to our temple. Following the presentation, TBS member Doug Most introduces his latest book, Launching Liberty: The Epic Race to Build the Ships That Took America to War. Launching Liberty […]
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The Michael Sockol Jewish Writers Fund: Traveling the Diaspora
Carmen HallWhat exactly makes someone Jewish? Is being Jewish an ethnic characteristic, is it based on beliefs, or is it cultural? In his book, Fragile Branches: Travels Through the Jewish Diaspora, Professor James Ross recounts his journeys among the world's most far-flung Jewish communities in countries including Uganda, India, Peru, and Brazil. Mr. Ross will describe […]
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Needham Community Yom HaShoah Commemoration: Reflections on a Family Legacy
Beit MidrashMonday, April 13, 7:00 PM
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Shabbat Community Hike
Outside of TempleDelight 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 […]
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From Fanny to the Nanny: The Evolution of Jewish Women in American Comedy
OnlineJoin actor and television maven Callie Raynor for a lively exploration of how Jewish women have been portrayed on the small screen, beginning with Molly Goldberg, America’s first Jewish TV mom, who debuted in 1949. Through the work of stars and creators such as Fran Drescher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Rachel Bloom, we’ll trace the evolution […]
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Beyond the Uniform The Untold Stories of Jewish Women in Wartime
OnlineJoin Dr. Tamar Ketko to learn about the often-overlooked role of Jewish women during World War II. Drawing on powerful stories as well as documentary, visual, and archival sources, the talk will explore how Jewish women took part in armies and resistance movements across different fronts - from the Soviet Army to Allied forces - […]