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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-26/2025-02-22/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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SUMMARY:Israeli Art as a Window to Israeli History and Memory
DESCRIPTION:With Israeli artist and educator Shirel Horovitz \nThe TBS Adult Learning committee is pleased to invite Shirel Horovitz\, creative director for CSP\, and an award winning artist with exhibits in museums and galleries in Israel and the US. \nIn this program at TBS\, Shirel will present Israeli art from the early 20th century to today touching on key art works and themes to explore the way they highlight and challenge the Israeli narrative. It’s a fascinating way to take a fresh look at the Israeli narrative as well as a unique introduction to behind the scenes of the Israeli art world. Shirel will emphasize shifting narratives\, its relation to the international art world and will lay the groundwork to understanding the diversity of the contemporary local scene. \nA bagel breakfast will be served. $10 for non-members.\nRegister: t-b-s.me/israeliart\nContact: adultlearning@tbsneedham.org \nArtist and educator artist Shirel Horovitz\, creates performances and installations exploring cities\, communities and the relations between people and space. She earned her BFA from Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem\, and her MA from the interdisciplinary art program in Tel Aviv University. Her works were exhibited in museums and galleries in Israel and the US. She is recipient of the Rabinovich prize 2018 and the Weismann art grant for 2023. A new series of her drawings are part of a new exhibition at ANU museum and she is currently working on new sculptures in her studio in Tel Aviv towards a solo show opening in The Herzliya Artists Residence Gallery. \nAlongside her art practice\, Shirel is the creative director of CSP. Horovitz lectures\, leads art tours\, teaches art and is an art consultant to a variety of private groups and institutions\, among them Bezalel Academy of Art and Design\, Alma Hebrew college\, Classrooms Without Borders\, Azrieli LTD\, Minshar College of Art and more. \nDrawing from multiple fields of knowledge\, Shirel weaves into each experience aspects of social issues\, politics\, economy\, religion and more to create a vivid and nuanced image of Israeli reality. Her knowledge\, passion and love of all that is art and Israeli history are nothing less than contagious.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/israeli-art-as-a-window-to-israeli-history-and-memory/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250223T130000
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SUMMARY:The Great War:  How World War I Shaped the Modern World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive four-part series with Professor Stephen M. Berk as we delve into the transformative impact of World War I—The Great War. This seminal event of the 20th century reshaped nations\, ideologies\, and societies\, influencing everything from the rise of Lenin\, Mussolini\, and Hitler to the global movements for decolonization\, women’s rights\, and American isolationism. Each session will focus on a pivotal aspect of the war: on February 2\, we explore The Kaiser\, Pervasive Fear\, and National Interest\, leading to the Battle of the Marne; on February 9\, Verdun and the Somme\, battles that epitomize the horror of war; on February 16\, Lenin Comes to Power and the Yanks Are Coming\, revealing the revolutionary changes and American involvement; and on February 23\, Germany Rolls the Dice\, examining the diplomacy of war and peace. A distinguished historian and TBS’s 2017 Scholar-in-Residence\, Professor Berk brings unparalleled insight and expertise to this exploration of history that continues to shape our world. Presented by the Orange County Community Scholar’s Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning. \nRegister: t-b-s.me/thegreatwar \nStephen M. Berk\, who served as CSP’s 10th Annual One Month Scholar in Residence in February 2011\, is Professor of History at Union College in Schenectady\, New York\, former Chair of the Department of History\, Director of the Program in Russian and Eastern European Studies and Faculty Advisor to the Jewish Student Organization. He is the author of Year of Crisis\, Year of Hope: Russian Jewry and the Pogroms of 1881-1882 (Greenwood Press\, 1985). He is currently writing a book titled: Our People Are Your People: American Jewry and the Struggle for Civil Rights 1954-1965. The book provides an interesting discussion of an extremely important chapter in the history of the civil rights movement and attempts to dispel the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the Black-Jewish relationship. A recipient of the Citizens Laureate Award of the University of Albany Foundation\, Professor Berk has been a consultant to the Wiesenthal Holocaust Center in Los Angeles\, has written articles on Russian and Jewish history\, anti-Semitism\, and the Middle East and has lectured on throughout the United States and Canada including such distinguished colleges and universities as Princeton\, Vanderbilt\, The University of Texas at Austin and Williams College.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/the-great-war-how-world-war-i-shaped-the-modern-world-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250225T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
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SUMMARY:Israel - The Generational Divide: A Course for Parents Struggling to Understand Their Children's Perspectives on Israel
DESCRIPTION:Register: t-b-s.me/generationaldivide \nThe crisis in Israel has caused divides within and beyond the Jewish community. We have heard so many stories of families at odds with each other over Israel\, family members who are unable or unwilling to communicate with each other. This course is specifically for parents who are wrestling with their college-age children’s views on Israel. We are hoping to bring parents together to learn and think together about Israel and about family. The course will be a mix of various types of learning. We will be looking at different perspectives on Israel\, including that part of the Jewish community which questions Israel\, not with the eye to tear down but to try to critically understand this worldview. While primarily designed for parents\, other adults with college-age or older high school students in their lives (e.g.\, grandparents and other caregivers) are also welcome to participate. \nCo-Sponsored by Hebrew College and Temple Beth Shalom\, Needham \nCost: Free to Temple Beth Shalom Members \nLocation: In-person at Temple Beth Shalom \nFor more information\, view the flyer or contact adultlearning@hebrewcollege.edu
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/israel-the-generational-divide-a-course-for-parents-struggling-to-understand-their-childrens-perspectives-on-israel/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events,Homepage Feature
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CREATED:20250102T180105Z
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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-22/2025-02-28/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T101500
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20250102T175654Z
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-26/2025-03-01/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250302T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
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SUMMARY:The Second World War: From Global Conquest to a New World Order
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new 4-part series with Professor Stephen Berk\, following his February series on World War I\, as we delve into the transformative impact of World War II. This conflict not only accelerated the changes sparked by the Great War but also reshaped the global order\, marking the end of imperialism\, the rise of two superpowers\, and the dawn of the nuclear age. Each session will focus on a critical phase of the war: on March 2\, Hitler Conquers Europe: Only England Fights and Stalin Watches; on March 9\, Barbarossa: The Rising Sun Makes Its Move; on March 16\, Stalingrad\, Overlord\, and the Tide Turns in the Pacific; and on March 23\, On to Berlin: Iwo\, Okinawa\, and a Mushroom Cloud. A distinguished historian and CSP’s 10th Annual Scholar in Residence\, Professor Berk brings his expertise to this in-depth exploration of the war that redefined the 20th century. Presented by the Orange County Community Scholar’s Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning.\nRegister: t-b-s.me/secondworldwar\nStephen M. Berk\, who served as CSP’s 10th Annual One Month Scholar in Residence in February 2011\, is Professor of History at Union College in Schenectady\, New York\, former Chair of the Department of History\, Director of the Program in Russian and Eastern European Studies and Faculty Advisor to the Jewish Student Organization. He is the author of Year of Crisis\, Year of Hope: Russian Jewry and the Pogroms of 1881-1882 (Greenwood Press\, 1985). He is currently writing a book titled: Our People Are Your People: American Jewry and the Struggle for Civil Rights 1954-1965. The book provides an interesting discussion of an extremely important chapter in the history of the civil rights movement and attempts to dispel the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the Black-Jewish relationship. A recipient of the Citizens Laureate Award of the University of Albany Foundation\, Professor Berk has been a consultant to the Wiesenthal Holocaust Center in Los Angeles\, has written articles on Russian and Jewish history\, anti-Semitism\, and the Middle East and has lectured on throughout the United States and Canada including such distinguished colleges and universities as Princeton\, Vanderbilt\, The University of Texas at Austin and Williams College.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/the-second-world-war-from-global-conquest-to-a-new-world-order-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
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SUMMARY:Israel - The Generational Divide: A Course for Parents Struggling to Understand Their Children's Perspectives on Israel
DESCRIPTION:Register: t-b-s.me/generationaldivide \nThe crisis in Israel has caused divides within and beyond the Jewish community. We have heard so many stories of families at odds with each other over Israel\, family members who are unable or unwilling to communicate with each other. This course is specifically for parents who are wrestling with their college-age children’s views on Israel. We are hoping to bring parents together to learn and think together about Israel and about family. The course will be a mix of various types of learning. We will be looking at different perspectives on Israel\, including that part of the Jewish community which questions Israel\, not with the eye to tear down but to try to critically understand this worldview. While primarily designed for parents\, other adults with college-age or older high school students in their lives (e.g.\, grandparents and other caregivers) are also welcome to participate. \nCo-Sponsored by Hebrew College and Temple Beth Shalom\, Needham \nCost: Free to Temple Beth Shalom Members \nLocation: In-person at Temple Beth Shalom \nFor more information\, view the flyer or contact adultlearning@hebrewcollege.edu
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/israel-the-generational-divide-a-course-for-parents-struggling-to-understand-their-childrens-perspectives-on-israel-2/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250306T193000
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CREATED:20250128T164552Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Book Group
DESCRIPTION:The monthly Yiddish Short Story Discussion Group\, led by Michele Marram. Questions? Contact Michele Marram.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/yiddish-book-group-3/
LOCATION:Conference Room (front)
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T100000
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
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-22/2025-03-07/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T101500
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20250102T175654Z
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-26/2025-03-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250309T120000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250309T131500
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20250106T191919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150548Z
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SUMMARY:Panim el Panim
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as members of our Temple Beth Shalom community meet via Zoom with members of Congregation Mevasseret Zion – a progressive/Reform congregation just outside of Jerusalem. This is a meaningful series of online conversations about the current crisis. Questions? Email Rabbi Jay.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/panim-el-panim-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20241226T203350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150548Z
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SUMMARY:Israel - The Generational Divide: A Course for Parents Struggling to Understand Their Children's Perspectives on Israel
DESCRIPTION:Register: t-b-s.me/generationaldivide \nThe crisis in Israel has caused divides within and beyond the Jewish community. We have heard so many stories of families at odds with each other over Israel\, family members who are unable or unwilling to communicate with each other. This course is specifically for parents who are wrestling with their college-age children’s views on Israel. We are hoping to bring parents together to learn and think together about Israel and about family. The course will be a mix of various types of learning. We will be looking at different perspectives on Israel\, including that part of the Jewish community which questions Israel\, not with the eye to tear down but to try to critically understand this worldview. While primarily designed for parents\, other adults with college-age or older high school students in their lives (e.g.\, grandparents and other caregivers) are also welcome to participate. \nCo-Sponsored by Hebrew College and Temple Beth Shalom\, Needham \nCost: Free to Temple Beth Shalom Members \nLocation: In-person at Temple Beth Shalom \nFor more information\, view the flyer or contact adultlearning@hebrewcollege.edu
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/israel-the-generational-divide-a-course-for-parents-struggling-to-understand-their-childrens-perspectives-on-israel-3/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T100000
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
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-22/2025-03-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250316T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20250211T174908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150548Z
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SUMMARY:The Second World War: From Global Conquest to a New World Order
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new 4-part series with Professor Stephen Berk\, following his February series on World War I\, as we delve into the transformative impact of World War II. This conflict not only accelerated the changes sparked by the Great War but also reshaped the global order\, marking the end of imperialism\, the rise of two superpowers\, and the dawn of the nuclear age. Each session will focus on a critical phase of the war: on March 2\, Hitler Conquers Europe: Only England Fights and Stalin Watches; on March 9\, Barbarossa: The Rising Sun Makes Its Move; on March 16\, Stalingrad\, Overlord\, and the Tide Turns in the Pacific; and on March 23\, On to Berlin: Iwo\, Okinawa\, and a Mushroom Cloud. A distinguished historian and CSP’s 10th Annual Scholar in Residence\, Professor Berk brings his expertise to this in-depth exploration of the war that redefined the 20th century. Presented by the Orange County Community Scholar’s Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning.\nRegister: t-b-s.me/secondworldwar\nStephen M. Berk\, who served as CSP’s 10th Annual One Month Scholar in Residence in February 2011\, is Professor of History at Union College in Schenectady\, New York\, former Chair of the Department of History\, Director of the Program in Russian and Eastern European Studies and Faculty Advisor to the Jewish Student Organization. He is the author of Year of Crisis\, Year of Hope: Russian Jewry and the Pogroms of 1881-1882 (Greenwood Press\, 1985). He is currently writing a book titled: Our People Are Your People: American Jewry and the Struggle for Civil Rights 1954-1965. The book provides an interesting discussion of an extremely important chapter in the history of the civil rights movement and attempts to dispel the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the Black-Jewish relationship. A recipient of the Citizens Laureate Award of the University of Albany Foundation\, Professor Berk has been a consultant to the Wiesenthal Holocaust Center in Los Angeles\, has written articles on Russian and Jewish history\, anti-Semitism\, and the Middle East and has lectured on throughout the United States and Canada including such distinguished colleges and universities as Princeton\, Vanderbilt\, The University of Texas at Austin and Williams College.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/the-second-world-war-from-global-conquest-to-a-new-world-order-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T100000
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
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-22/2025-03-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T101500
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20250102T175654Z
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-26/2025-03-22/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250323T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20250211T174724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150548Z
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SUMMARY:The Second World War: From Global Conquest to a New World Order
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new 4-part series with Professor Stephen Berk\, following his February series on World War I\, as we delve into the transformative impact of World War II. This conflict not only accelerated the changes sparked by the Great War but also reshaped the global order\, marking the end of imperialism\, the rise of two superpowers\, and the dawn of the nuclear age. Each session will focus on a critical phase of the war: on March 2\, Hitler Conquers Europe: Only England Fights and Stalin Watches; on March 9\, Barbarossa: The Rising Sun Makes Its Move; on March 16\, Stalingrad\, Overlord\, and the Tide Turns in the Pacific; and on March 23\, On to Berlin: Iwo\, Okinawa\, and a Mushroom Cloud. A distinguished historian and CSP’s 10th Annual Scholar in Residence\, Professor Berk brings his expertise to this in-depth exploration of the war that redefined the 20th century. Presented by the Orange County Community Scholar’s Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning.\nRegister: t-b-s.me/secondworldwar\nStephen M. Berk\, who served as CSP’s 10th Annual One Month Scholar in Residence in February 2011\, is Professor of History at Union College in Schenectady\, New York\, former Chair of the Department of History\, Director of the Program in Russian and Eastern European Studies and Faculty Advisor to the Jewish Student Organization. He is the author of Year of Crisis\, Year of Hope: Russian Jewry and the Pogroms of 1881-1882 (Greenwood Press\, 1985). He is currently writing a book titled: Our People Are Your People: American Jewry and the Struggle for Civil Rights 1954-1965. The book provides an interesting discussion of an extremely important chapter in the history of the civil rights movement and attempts to dispel the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the Black-Jewish relationship. A recipient of the Citizens Laureate Award of the University of Albany Foundation\, Professor Berk has been a consultant to the Wiesenthal Holocaust Center in Los Angeles\, has written articles on Russian and Jewish history\, anti-Semitism\, and the Middle East and has lectured on throughout the United States and Canada including such distinguished colleges and universities as Princeton\, Vanderbilt\, The University of Texas at Austin and Williams College.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/the-second-world-war-from-global-conquest-to-a-new-world-order/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20241226T203429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150548Z
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SUMMARY:Israel - The Generational Divide: A Course for Parents Struggling to Understand Their Children's Perspectives on Israel
DESCRIPTION:Register: t-b-s.me/generationaldivide \nThe crisis in Israel has caused divides within and beyond the Jewish community. We have heard so many stories of families at odds with each other over Israel\, family members who are unable or unwilling to communicate with each other. This course is specifically for parents who are wrestling with their college-age children’s views on Israel. We are hoping to bring parents together to learn and think together about Israel and about family. The course will be a mix of various types of learning. We will be looking at different perspectives on Israel\, including that part of the Jewish community which questions Israel\, not with the eye to tear down but to try to critically understand this worldview. While primarily designed for parents\, other adults with college-age or older high school students in their lives (e.g.\, grandparents and other caregivers) are also welcome to participate. \nCo-Sponsored by Hebrew College and Temple Beth Shalom\, Needham \nCost: Free to Temple Beth Shalom Members \nLocation: In-person at Temple Beth Shalom \nFor more information\, view the flyer or contact adultlearning@hebrewcollege.edu
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/israel-the-generational-divide-a-course-for-parents-struggling-to-understand-their-childrens-perspectives-on-israel-5/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T100000
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20250102T180105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150629Z
UID:10002905-1743152400-1743156000@tbsneedham.org
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-22/2025-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T100000
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20250102T180105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150629Z
UID:10002906-1743757200-1743760800@tbsneedham.org
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-22/2025-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T101500
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20250102T175654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10002645-1743844500-1743848100@tbsneedham.org
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-26/2025-04-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250406T120000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250406T131500
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20250106T191947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150547Z
UID:10004914-1743940800-1743945300@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Panim el Panim
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as members of our Temple Beth Shalom community meet via Zoom with members of Congregation Mevasseret Zion – a progressive/Reform congregation just outside of Jerusalem. This is a meaningful series of online conversations about the current crisis. Questions? Email Rabbi Jay.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/panim-el-panim-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T100000
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20250102T180105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150629Z
UID:10002907-1744362000-1744365600@tbsneedham.org
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-22/2025-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T101500
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20250102T175654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10002646-1744449300-1744452900@tbsneedham.org
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-26/2025-04-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T100000
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20250102T180105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150629Z
UID:10002908-1744966800-1744970400@tbsneedham.org
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-22/2025-04-18/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T101500
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20250102T175654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10002647-1745054100-1745057700@tbsneedham.org
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-26/2025-04-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T100000
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20250102T180105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150629Z
UID:10002909-1745571600-1745575200@tbsneedham.org
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-22/2025-04-25/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250425T181500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250425T191500
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20250328T132053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T224018Z
UID:10005160-1745604900-1745608500@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Scholar-in-Residence Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Professor Jonathan Kaufman\, Director of Northeastern University School of Journalism\nWhy Write about Jews?\nThe tumultuous relations between Blacks and Jews in America…The re-emergence of Jews in Eastern Europe decades after we assumed the Holocaust had wiped them out…The remarkable odyssey of two Jewish families who stood astride Chinese business\, economics and politics for 175 years. Pulitzer Prize winner and author Jonathan Kaufman takes us behind the scenes to talk about how he finds these stories\, why he writes about them\, and what they tell us.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/scholar-in-residence-introduction/
LOCATION:Community Court
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250426T103000
DTSTAMP:20260630T140633
CREATED:20250328T132008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T224018Z
UID:10005161-1745658000-1745663400@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Scholar-in-Residence Lecture: Diaspora in Exile
DESCRIPTION:Professor Jonathan Kaufman\, Director of Northeastern University School of Journalism\nDiaspora in Exile\nWe Jews\, in the Diaspora\, have reshaped and enriched Judaism and Jewish history. Today much of the creativity in modern Judaism comes from America–women in the rabbinate\, the embrace of LGBTQ\, the fight for social justice. So too we face challenges like the rise of antisemitism and debates over Israel. What are the stories the media should be telling? What should be the proper role of colleges and universities?\nRegister: t-b-s.me/SiR2025
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/scholar-in-residence-lecture-diaspora-in-exile/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events,Homepage Feature
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