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SUMMARY:Jewish Settlement in North America & the Importance of Mobility
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 in Charleston\, Savannah\, Newport\, New York\, and Philadelphia\, and how they navigated religious freedom\, mercantile networks\, early institutions\, and legal rights in a Protestant-dominated society; on January 11\, Expansion and Upheaval follows the period from the Revolution through the Gilded Age\, including Jewish participation in the Revolution\, German Jewish migration and economic ascent\, Civil War complexities\, and the rise of philanthropy and national Jewish organizations; on January 18\, From the Lower East Side to Main Street explores mass Eastern European immigration (1880–1924)\, urban growth\, labor and tenement life\, the flowering of Yiddish culture\, and the push west and south to places like Boston and beyond; and on January 25\, From Suburbia to Sunbelt surveys 1924–2024—immigration restriction\, postwar suburbanization\, the rise of new Jewish centers outside major cities\, the growth of communities in Los Angeles\, Houston\, Phoenix\, Atlanta\, Boca Raton\, Austin and more\, and what American Jewish mobility may tell us about the next chapter ahead. Featuring Professor Jonathan Sarna of Brandeis University. Presented by the Orange County Community Scholars Program and sponsored by Adult Learning. Questions? Contact Adult Learning.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/jewish-settlement-in-north-america-the-importance-of-mobility-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260125T130000
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SUMMARY:Jewish Settlement in North America & the Importance of Mobility
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 in Charleston\, Savannah\, Newport\, New York\, and Philadelphia\, and how they navigated religious freedom\, mercantile networks\, early institutions\, and legal rights in a Protestant-dominated society; on January 11\, Expansion and Upheaval follows the period from the Revolution through the Gilded Age\, including Jewish participation in the Revolution\, German Jewish migration and economic ascent\, Civil War complexities\, and the rise of philanthropy and national Jewish organizations; on January 18\, From the Lower East Side to Main Street explores mass Eastern European immigration (1880–1924)\, urban growth\, labor and tenement life\, the flowering of Yiddish culture\, and the push west and south to places like Boston and beyond; and on January 25\, From Suburbia to Sunbelt surveys 1924–2024—immigration restriction\, postwar suburbanization\, the rise of new Jewish centers outside major cities\, the growth of communities in Los Angeles\, Houston\, Phoenix\, Atlanta\, Boca Raton\, Austin and more\, and what American Jewish mobility may tell us about the next chapter ahead. Featuring Professor Jonathan Sarna of Brandeis University. Presented by the Orange County Community Scholars Program and sponsored by Adult Learning. Questions? Contact Adult Learning.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/jewish-settlement-in-north-america-the-importance-of-mobility/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040041
CREATED:20260218T175444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T225515Z
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SUMMARY:How Sid Caesar Reinvented American Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. Simpson trial\, and continues today as a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. A four-time Pulitzer Prize nominee\, he is the author of numerous celebrated books that explore the currents of American culture and public life. His newest work is a true passion project: a deep\, affectionate portrait of Sid Caesar\, brought to life through interviews with many of America’s most influential comedians\, all of whom trace their creative DNA back to Caesar’s groundbreaking impact on comedy. \nPresented by the Orange County Community Scholars Program and sponsored by Adult Learning. Questions? Contact Adult Learning.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/how-sid-caesar-reinvented-american-comedy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260311T193000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040041
CREATED:20260213T171402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T212514Z
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SUMMARY:Substance Use & Addiction: A Big Picture Perspective and Answers to Your Questions
DESCRIPTION:Ever 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 with an alcohol\, drug or tobacco problem? \nGet an overview and some answers to your questions about substance use at this Temple Beth Shalom evening discussion with TBS member\, internal medicine and addiction medicine physician\, Dr. Jeffrey Samet . \nSpecific questions are encouraged and can be submitted privately beforehand.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/substance-use-addiction-a-big-picture-perspective-and-answers-to-your-questions/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260322T093000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260322T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040041
CREATED:20251212T235216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T214022Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Marc Comras Award + TBS Author Doug Most: Launching Liberty
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nFollowing 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 tells the remarkable story of how FDR partnered with private businessmen to produce cargo freighters longer than a football field – ships he affectionately dubbed “ugly ducklings.” As German U-boats maintained their attacks\, Roosevelt initiated a bold nationwide competition among shipyards to see who could construct ships the fastest. Driven by duty and the thrill of innovation\, workers reduced the shipbuilding timeline from months to weeks and then to days. Doug will recount the untold and inspiring stories of those who rose to the challenge during one of America’s most critical and tumultuous times. \nA prolific writer and journalist\, Doug\, in addition to his new World War II book\, Launching Liberty\, is the author of three books\, including the best-selling The Race Underground. A former Boston Globe editor\, he serves as the Executive Editor at Boston University.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/tbs-author-doug-most-presents-launching-liberty/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Brotherhood,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260412T093000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260412T113000
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SUMMARY:The Michael Sockol Jewish Writers Fund: Traveling the Diaspora
DESCRIPTION:What 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 how these communities discovered Judaism\, and explore their distinctive practices and rituals. As well\, we will learn the ways that geographical isolation allowed for both the preservation and evolution of Jewish traditions. Mr. Ross forcefully argues for the integrity of his subjects’ religious identity\, and against parochial notions of Judaism that would exclude them: “These disparate communities are searching for their places in the world. How we … respond to them is nothing less than a reflection of how we look at ourselves.” When not traveling across the Jewish diaspora\, Mr. Ross taught at Northeastern University where he was the Stotsky Professor of Jewish Historical and Cultural Studies.\nContact: Adult Learning
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/the-michael-sockol-jewish-writers-fund-presents-james-ross-travels-through-the-jewish-diaspora/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260413T193000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260413T210000
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CREATED:20260218T175114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T212518Z
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SUMMARY:Needham Community Yom HaShoah Commemoration: Reflections on a Family Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as Dr. Alan Stern shares his family’s story of Holocaust survival and strength. Alan will reflect upon his father’s and uncle’s childhood growing up in an antisemitic and war-torn Germany. Theirs is an inspirational journey of bravery\, hope and resilience. Although discussing a personal Holocaust story is challenging\, Alan feels it is crucial for as many people as possible to hear these stories. Alan will be speaking this night in memory of his father\, Sam; his grandmother\, Karolina; his grandfathers\, Arthur and David; and in memory of the six million whose stories need to be told. Our evening will conclude with prayers of memorial and light refreshments. If you have any questions\, please contact Rabbi Jay Perlman (jperlman@tbsneedham.org). \nDr. Alan Stern has resided Needham since 1971. His parents\, Sam and Doris\, settled in Needham after stints in Florida and Baltimore. Alan has been a primary care pediatrician for over 30 years and has given back to our Needham community through his service on the Needham Board of Health and as the Needham school physician. Alan is also an Instructor at Harvard Medical School and is a speaker for Facing History and Ourselves. Alan joyfully shares his life with his wife\, Lori and together they are proud parents of Reuben\, Jeremy\, and Celia.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/needham-community-yom-hashoah-commemoration-reflections-on-a-family-legacy/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260509T123000
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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-7/
LOCATION:Outside of Temple
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260514T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040041
CREATED:20260428T134416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T211028Z
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SUMMARY:From Fanny to the Nanny: The Evolution of Jewish Women in American Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 of these portrayals\, consider the impact of early Jewish characters\, and reflect on both the progress made and the gaps in representation that still remain in American television. The program will conclude with a special conversation about Callie’s own experience co-creating the contemporary comedy series Front of House\, offering an insider’s perspective on Jewish storytelling today. Brought to you by the Orange County Jewish Community Scholar Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning. \nCallie Raynor is an actor\, writer\, and TV super fan based in New York City. She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Texas at Austin\, where she earned a BA in theater and a BS in radio-television-film with a focus on film and TV history. Callie received a graduate certificate from the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and has performed for audiences across the tri-state area and beyond. She is the co-creator\, writer\, and producer of the mockumentary series\, Front of House.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/from-fanny-to-the-nanny-the-evolution-of-jewish-women-in-american-comedy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260613T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040041
CREATED:20250811T145927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T211103Z
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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-8/
LOCATION:Outside of Temple
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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