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SUMMARY:Echoes of Olympus: The Enduring Gifts of Ancient Greece
DESCRIPTION:From the invention of democracy and the rise of philosophy to the beauty of Greek art and the birth of theater\, this four part series reveals how classical ideals continue to shape our politics\, aesthetics\, ethics\, and storytelling. Each session highlights not only Greece’s internal achievements but also its rich interactions with cultures like Egypt and the Near East. A renowned classicist and global scholar of Jewish communities\, Dr. Mendelsohn brings deep historical\, linguistic\, and cultural insight to this engaging journey through the legacy of the ancient world to its enduring influence on modern life. Register: t-b-s.me/olympus
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/echoes-of-olympus-the-enduring-gifts-of-ancient-greece/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250817T140000
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SUMMARY:Off The Beaten Track In Israel: Mateh Yehuda
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a captivating tour of Israel’s Mateh Yehuda region\, a hidden gem that offers off-the-beaten-track destinations blending history\, nature\, and culture. Nestled in the lush Judean Hills\, this enchanting region is home to serene visits to lesser-known monasteries\, picturesque villages\, and a flourishing wine scene. The region boasts authentic culinary experiences and a vibrant community of artisans and farmers who call this area home. You’ll uncover ancient archaeological treasures\, from remnants of forgotten civilizations to ancient Roman roads and Byzantine-era churches. The scenic hiking trails and nature reserves further enhance the region’s untouched beauty\, it appears that this region has it all\, after this eye opening tour\, you might never bother going anywhere else in Israel! This journey through Mateh Yehuda reveals the perfect blend of culture\, history\, and natural beauty\, offering a fresh and intimate perspective on Israel’s underrated destinations. Presented by the Orange County Community Scholars Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning. Questions? Contact Adult Learning. Register: t-b-s.me/matehyehuda \nOriginally from Sydney\, Australia\, Gila Levitan moved to Israel 20 years ago\, transitioning from a career in physiotherapy to becoming one of the top-rated tour guides\, celebrated on TripAdvisor. With her passion for detail and love for teaching\, Gila will deepen your understanding and inspire your next adventure. Don’t miss this chance to uncover the lesser-known gems of Israel with one of Israel’s most acclaimed guides.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/off-the-beaten-track-in-israel-mateh-yehuda/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250814T153000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250814T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
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SUMMARY:Echoes of Olympus: The Enduring Gifts of Ancient Greece
DESCRIPTION:From the invention of democracy and the rise of philosophy to the beauty of Greek art and the birth of theater\, this four part series reveals how classical ideals continue to shape our politics\, aesthetics\, ethics\, and storytelling. Each session highlights not only Greece’s internal achievements but also its rich interactions with cultures like Egypt and the Near East. A renowned classicist and global scholar of Jewish communities\, Dr. Mendelsohn brings deep historical\, linguistic\, and cultural insight to this engaging journey through the legacy of the ancient world to its enduring influence on modern life. Register: t-b-s.me/olympus
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/echoes-of-olympus-the-enduring-gifts-of-ancient-greece/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250810T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250810T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
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SUMMARY:Dracula: Antisemitism and British Gothic Literature
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating one-hour online conversation between Aaron Henne\, Artistic Director of theatre dybbuk\, and scholar and author Dr. Carol Margaret Davison. They will explore some of the history and insights which are brought to life in Davison’s book\, Anti-Semitism and British Gothic Literature. In that work\, Davison interprets the changing significance of the trans-national Wandering Jew in classic Gothic fiction\, and the character’s migration into Victorian realism.  She reveals how the spectres of Jewish difference and Jewish assimilation haunt British literature. The discussion will especially focus on Bram Stoker’s Dracula\, exploring the ways in which the societal concerns present at the time of its publication intersect with the prejudices and beliefs that are embedded in the text. This event precedes the world premiere of theatre dybbuk’s Dracula (Annotated)\, which uses a unique blend of scholarly investigation and heightened theatricality to weave together the plot and characters of Dracula with references to Victorian England and Jewish history. Brought to you by the Orange County Community Scholars Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning. Questions? Contact Adult Learning.  Register: t-b-s.me/dracula \nDr. Carol Margaret Davison is an internationally recognized scholar specializing in Gothic and Victorian literature\, women’s writing\, and cultural teratology. A former Canada-U.S. Fulbright scholar and Series Editor for Anthem Studies in Gothic Literature\, she has published award-winning books including The Gothic & Death and Anti-Semitism and British Gothic Literature\, and serves as Director of The Sickly Taper\, the world’s largest Gothic bibliography site. Dr. Davison has edited multiple influential collections and special journal issues\, and her work continues to shape the field of Gothic literary studies. \nAaron Henne is the founding artistic director of theatre dybbuk\, an organization that uses Jewish history to explore complex contemporary issues through the arts. He is also a nationally recognized educator and facilitator\, having led storytelling and character workshops at institutions like Lucasfilm\, Pixar\, and DreamWorks\, and taught for programs at Hebrew Union College\, Georgetown\, and Wexner. A recipient of multiple playwriting awards\, Aaron is a Wexner Field Fellow and member of the ROI community\, known for his dynamic contributions to Jewish education and creative engagement.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/dracula-antisemitism-and-british-gothic-literature/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events,Homepage Feature
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SUMMARY:Echoes of Olympus: The Enduring Gifts of Ancient Greece
DESCRIPTION:From the invention of democracy and the rise of philosophy to the beauty of Greek art and the birth of theater\, this four part series reveals how classical ideals continue to shape our politics\, aesthetics\, ethics\, and storytelling. Each session highlights not only Greece’s internal achievements but also its rich interactions with cultures like Egypt and the Near East. A renowned classicist and global scholar of Jewish communities\, Dr. Mendelsohn brings deep historical\, linguistic\, and cultural insight to this engaging journey through the legacy of the ancient world to its enduring influence on modern life. Register: t-b-s.me/olympus
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/echoes-of-olympus-the-enduring-gifts-of-ancient-greece/2025-08-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T101500
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
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-26/2025-06-28/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250625T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250625T141500
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
CREATED:20250609T141401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T211017Z
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SUMMARY:Travel Photography:  Artistic Insights & Tips
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re joining us on the upcoming CSP Greece adventure or simply dreaming of future travels\, this session will offer helpful guidance on navigating local customs\, engaging meaningfully with history and heritage sites\, and traveling with deeper awareness and curiosity. Learn how to use light\, color\, and composition to elevate your images\, and gain valuable guidance on photographing respectfully and meaningfully. Whether you’re using a smartphone or a professional camera\, this session will equip you with simple yet powerful techniques to create lasting visual memories of your journey. Brought to you by the Orange County Community Scholars Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning. Register: t-b-s.me/travelphotography \nTobi Kahn is a painter and sculptor whose art has been shown in over 70 solo museum exhibitions. Works by Kahn are in major museum collections\, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum\, NYC; the Houston Museum of Fine Arts\, TX; The Phillips Collection\, DC; Albright-Knox Art Gallery\, Buffalo\, NY; Minneapolis Institute of Art\, MN; Yale University Art Gallery\, CT; Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts\, Philadelphia\, PA; and The Jewish Museum\, NYC. In 2022\, The Phillips Collection in Washington\, D.C. installed a unit of 7 paintings that are part of the museum’s permanent collection with works from 1977-2020. The exhibition was on view from February-July 2022 and received media coverage in Forbes\, The Brooklyn Rail and Hyperallergic to name a few. Kahn also communicates his vision through his passion for teaching. For over 30 years\, he has taught fine arts at the School of Visual Arts\, NYC and lectures extensively at universities and public forums internationally on the importance of visual language and on art as healing. Kahn received his BA in Photography and Printmaking from Hunter and an MFA in Painting and Sculpture from Pratt Institute.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/travel-photography-artistic-insights-tips/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T101500
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
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-26/2025-06-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250608T120000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250608T131500
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
CREATED:20250106T192055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T214034Z
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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-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T101500
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
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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-26/2025-06-07/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250601T093000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250601T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
CREATED:20250307T181631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T232532Z
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SUMMARY:The Michael Sockol Jewish Writers Fund presents:  Rabbi Jan Katzew - Israel: The Challenge(s) of Jewish Democracy
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 1st\, the Michael Sockol Jewish Writers Fund\, in partnership with TBS Adult Learning\, will present noted educator and speaker Rabbi Jan Katzew. Rabbi Katzew\, PhD\, is Associate Professor Emeritus of Jewish Thought and Education and a Senior Educator at HUC-JIR. He is a Jerusalem Fellow and earned his doctorate at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. For many years\, Rabbi Katzew served as Director of Lifelong Jewish Learning at the URJ\, where he oversaw the design of curricular resources for world-wide use\, and received numerous honors as a Jewish educator. He has authored popular and scholarly articles in multiple fields\, including Jewish history\, inter-faith relations\, ethics\, and philosophy. Israel is not an ideal state\, but it is a state of ideals. Since before its inception in 1948\, the State of Israel has aspired to realize twin nobilities\, to bridge the Torah that emanated from Jerusalem and the political philosophy that emanated from Athens. Seventy-seven years later\, the goal of being a Jewish and democratic state remains elusive and arguably more difficult to achieve. The jury and the Jewry\, of which we are a part\, are still out. In his talk\, Rabbi Katzew will explore the many complex challenges facing modern-day Israel\, as the nation seeks the norms and values of a democracy while maintaining\, building upon\, and defending its core Jewish identity. Refreshments will be served. To register\, go tot-b-s.me/jewishdemocracy. Free for members; $10 for non-members. For more info\, contact: adultlearning@tbsneedham.org
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/the-michael-sockol-jewish-writers-fund-presents-rabbi-jan-katzew-israel-the-challenges-of-jewish-democracy/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T101500
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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-26/2025-05-31/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
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-22/2025-05-30/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T101500
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
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-26/2025-05-24/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
CREATED:20250102T180105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150629Z
UID:10002913-1747990800-1747994400@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-22/2025-05-23/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T101500
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
CREATED:20250102T175654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10002651-1747473300-1747476900@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-26/2025-05-17/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
CREATED:20250102T180105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150629Z
UID:10002912-1747386000-1747389600@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-22/2025-05-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T101500
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
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-26/2025-05-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
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-22/2025-05-09/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250505T191500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250505T204500
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
CREATED:20250106T193617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T215826Z
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SUMMARY:Where Are You in Relation to Israel?
DESCRIPTION:In a short\, compelling book entitled Jews and Words\, Amos Oz and his daughter Fania Oz-Salzberger\, wrote that the Jewish people are not related by bloodlines\, but rather by text-lines. Over seven sessions\, we will study some of the texts that connect the people of Israel to the land of Israel and the State of Israel. I hope that everyone who chooses to participate in this course of study will grow their personal relationships with the other people in the cohort and with Israel. Our goal will be to deepen and thicken our relationships to Israel\, and to increase Ahavat Yisrael – “love of Israel\,” – including both the people and the place. Please join us for any\, and hopefully\, every session! Register: t-b-s.me/relations \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/where-are-you-in-relation-to-israel-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250504T120000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250504T131500
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
CREATED:20250106T192032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T214018Z
UID:10004925-1746360000-1746364500@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-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T101500
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
CREATED:20250102T175654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10002649-1746263700-1746267300@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-26/2025-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
CREATED:20250102T180105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150629Z
UID:10002910-1746176400-1746180000@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-22/2025-05-02/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250427T093000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250427T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
CREATED:20250328T131829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T225550Z
UID:10005163-1745746200-1745753400@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Scholar-in-Residence Lecture: Building Coalitions
DESCRIPTION:In the early 1960s\, Abraham Joshua Heschel and Martin Luther King marched together in Selma for Civil Rights. That was more than a symbolic gesture. Two thirds of the whites who went south to integrate busses and register Black voters were Jewish. Three quarters of the money King and other Black Civil Rights leaders raised came from Jewish donors. Since that time there have been fissures and strains in the relationship between the Black and Jewish communities. What important steps can be taken to foster the healthiest relationships between our communities? Drawing on decades of research\, interviews and studies of figures from Jesse Jackson to Harvard Prof. Henry Louis Gates\, Jr to Barack Obama\, Jonathan Kaufman looks at the roots of the Black-Jewish alliance\, how it has changed\, and the steps forward.\nRegister: t-b-s.me/SiR2025
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/scholar-in-residence-lecture-building-coalitions/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250426T183000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250426T213000
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
CREATED:20250328T131927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T225550Z
UID:10005162-1745692200-1745703000@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Scholar-in-Residence Chinese Dinner and Lecture: The Rival Jewish Dynasties that Shaped China
DESCRIPTION:Dinner and Lecture 6:30 PM Dinner\, 7:30 PM Lecture Chinese Food Dinner: $25 per member\, $35 per nonmember\nThe Rival Jewish Dynasties that Shaped China\nThe Sassoons and the Kadoories stood astride Chinese business and politics for more than one hundred seventy-five years\, profiting from the Opium Wars; surviving Japanese occupation; courting Chiang Kai-shek; and nearly losing everything as the Communists swept into power. In his widely praised book\, The Last Kings of Shanghai\, Jonathan Kaufman tells the remarkable history of how these families ignited an economic boom and opened China to the world but remained blind to the country’s deep inequality and to the political turmoil on their doorsteps. It’s a story stretching from Baghdad to Hong Kong to Shanghai to London\, a tale of opium smuggling\, family rivalry\, political intrigue\, and survival. The Boston Globe raves: “In vivid detail… examines the little-known history of two extraordinary dynasties”\nRegister: t-b-s.me/SiR2025
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/scholar-in-residence-chinese-dinner-and-lecture-the-rival-jewish-dynasties-that-shaped-china/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250426T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
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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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250425T181500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250425T191500
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
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=America/New_York:20250425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
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=America/New_York:20250419T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T101500
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
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:20250418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T043841
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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