How Sid Caesar Reinvented American Comedy
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The New Syria: New Enemy or New Friend
OnlineSyria is one of the most consequential and least understood countries in the Middle East, and few Western Jews have had the opportunity to witness its dramatic transformation from the […]