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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260204T191500
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SUMMARY:Jody Kipnis: Holocaust Legacy Foundation
DESCRIPTION:TBS is proud to welcome a special guest speaker\, Jody Kipnis\, President of the Holocaust Legacy Foundation\, who will give us the background and an update on the new Holocaust Museum Boston which will open later this year. Jody is also a board member of Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters and part of our state’s Special Commission on Antisemitism. This presentation is part of the TBS Leadership Council meeting that evening\, and is open to the entire TBS community. Contact: Programs
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/leadership-council-meeting-with-guest-speaker-jody-kipnis/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113630
CREATED:20260202T151841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T211021Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: "Our Tears Are the Same": Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians Reach for Peace
DESCRIPTION:Due to the snowstorm\, this program has been postponed until further notice. \nJoin us as we welcome two inspirational speakers – Israeli and Palestinian – from The Parents Circle – Families Forum. The Parents Circle-Families Forum is a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization made up of more than 800 bereaved families. Their common bond is that they have lost a close family member to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But\, instead of choosing revenge\, they have chosen a path of reconciliation and of pursuing a peaceful\, safe shared society in the Middle East. Tens of thousands of Israelis and Palestinians have been positively impacted by the work of The Parents Circle and by their shared embrace of the sanctity of human life. We are honored to welcome Elana Kaminka (an Israeli-American whose son was killed on October 7th) and Arab Aramin (a resident of East Jerusalem whose sister – at the age of ten – was killed outside her school by a border officer). This promises to be a moving and meaningful evening. If you have any questions\, please contact Rabbi Jay (jperlman@tbsneedham.org).
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/our-tears-are-the-same-bereaved-israelis-and-palestinians-reach-for-peace/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113630
CREATED:20251212T234119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T212522Z
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SUMMARY:First Annual Sisterhood Hamantaschen Swap!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on February 26th from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at TBS for our first annual Hamantaschen Swap! Come with two dozen of your favorite homemade hamantaschen (and your recipe!) to share with other TBS women along and go home with a box of everyone else’s hamantaschen. Light refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/first-annual-sisterhood-hamantaschen-swap/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature,Sisterhood
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260228T193000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260228T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113630
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T215516Z
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SUMMARY:Oh Snap! It's a 90s Purim!
DESCRIPTION:Wassup?!?! This adults-only evening of music\, revelry\, friends and fun is going to be da bomb! Join us as we celebrate Purim with our live and in-person house band and not-quite-ready-for-prime-time cast members. This year’s music will be drawn from the biggest hits of the 1990s. So get ready to throw back some refreshments and hamentashen while we stage a musical throwback to the heyday of grunge and boy bands alike. Grab your jelly shoes\, mood rings and fanny packs\, and get your tickets today! Favorite 90s gear or other costumes encouraged. Heavy appetizers\, themed beverages\, and dessert will be served.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/oh-snap-its-a-90s-purim/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260301T090000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260301T143000
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SUMMARY:Purim Palooza
DESCRIPTION:Wear your costumes\, bring your noisemakers\, and come join the Purim fun! Purim Palooza will begin in the sanctuary with a spirited retelling of the Purim story and brief megillah reading. The fun continues with games\, crafts\, dancing\, hamantaschen-making\, and more! \nFour Rounds: \n\n9:00 am-10:15 am – For Families with Young Children (ages 6 and under)\n10:30 am-11:45 am – Open to All\n12:00 pm-1:15 pm – For Families with School-Age Children (grades K-6)\n1:30 pm-2:45 pm – Sensory-Friendly Celebration*\n\n*The sensory-friendly celebration is designed for families with children who are sensitive to noise\, lights\, and other stimuli\, and/or who are easily overstimulated by large crowds. Registration is limited in order to keep the crowd small.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/purim-palooza-2/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:*Public Calendar,Families with School Age Children,Families with Young Children,Homepage Feature
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SUMMARY:Erev Purim Megillah Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a great evening-of-Purim! We will share in a brief music-filled service and abbreviated Megillah reading appropriate for all ages. Bring your grogger! (We will have plenty\, if you don’t have one at home!) Come in costume! (Or a fun mask or hat or….!) And come prepared for some sweet\, delicious hamantaschen!
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/erev-purim-megillah-celebration/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113630
CREATED:20260209T150919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T231019Z
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SUMMARY:America@250: Our Nation\, Our Democracy\, and Our Jewish Community
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the United States will celebrate 250 years of independence. In Judaism\, historic milestones invite introspection and a repledging of oneself to foundational values. Over the past several years\, non-partisan organizations like Bright Line Watch\, which regularly monitor the health of American democracy have noted that democratic norms and institutions have weakened. These groups consider such values-rooted conventions as the state of free and fair elections\, free speech\, and equal application of the law. As well\, importantly\, the Jewish community is directly affected by the state of our democracy. Historically\, the safety of Jews and our ability to flourish have long been dependent upon healthy American democratic norms and protections. \nAs an essential outgrowth of Temple Beth Shalom’s Tzedek/Justice work\, TBS is organizing to support the strengthening of our democracy. This engagement is rooted in our commitment to both civic responsibility and to Judaism’s core values of fostering a righteous\, fair society. To this end\, on Thursday evening March 5th\, we are grateful for the opportunity to welcome Aaron Dorfman\, the CEO of A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy. The Jewish Partnership for Democracy is a non-partisan initiative that has brought together over 200 Jewish organizations – across denominations\, geographies\, and political beliefs – to fortify American civic life. As we commemorate our nation’s semiquincentennial\, join us as we partner to reinforce and uphold the democracy that both binds our nation and grounds our Jewish community.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/america250-our-nation-our-democracy-and-our-jewish-community/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T194500
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CREATED:20260227T142411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T211121Z
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SUMMARY:Erev Shabbat Service + HIAS Refugee Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:If you are a TBS member who would like to join us virtually\, please check your Shabbat Shalom email for the link. \nTBS joins HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in recognizing the eighth Annual Worldwide Refugee Shabbat. We are so pleased to welcome Needham’s own Heather Yountz\, Senior Immigration Staff Attorney of the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute\, as our guest speaker. Together\, we recognize the profound impact of the global Jewish movement working on behalf of refugees\, asylum seekers\, and displaced people. We celebrate the work that has been done and gather our energy for the work that lies ahead\, especially in these chaotic times. Recent cuts in funding to the U.S. Refugee Resettlement program and other international humanitarian efforts have been devastating\, dramatic\, and targeted – designed to overwhelm us. However\, TBS will not waiver in our deep commitment to the Jewish values of supporting\, protecting\, and welcoming the stranger as we celebrate Refugee Shabbat with congregations all over the world.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/erev-shabbat-service-26-15/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113630
CREATED:20260313T182407Z
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SUMMARY:Aya Korem Pop-up Concert
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 19\, 7:00 PM \n\n\n\nAya Korem has been described as “one of the most talented\, independent\, and beloved singers of Israel’s younger generation!” Her music beautifully blends literary lyrics with thoughtful pop and folk influences. She has enjoyed collaborating with some of the best-known musicians in Israel. Aya just finished a incredibly successful U.S. tour that brought her to Palo Alto\, Los Angeles\, Seattle\, Austin\, and New York City. Due to the violence in Middle East\, Aya’s planned return to Israel has been delayed and she has agreed to come to Boston for a pop-up ‘one night only’ concert at Temple Beth Shalom. This promises to be an incredible evening! Questions? Please contact Cantor DJ Fortine. \n\n\n\nTickets for TBS members are available at the subsidized rate of $18/person. If you are trying to purchase tickets as a TBS member and the link is not working\, please check which email address you’re entering\, or contact programs@tbsneedham.org for assistance.  If you are not a TBS member\, please click here to purchase tickets at $45/person (also a subsidized rate).
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/aya-korem-pop-up-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260402T171500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260402T191500
DTSTAMP:20260404T113630
CREATED:20260305T142007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T225516Z
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SUMMARY:Community Seder
DESCRIPTION:Registration: \nMember (age 13-Adult): $25.00 \nChild (age 6-12): $15.00 \nChild (Up to age 5): $10.00 \nNon-Member + $10 on each price \nCelebrate the festival of freedom with your TBS community\, and enjoy a seder experience for adults and families\, led by our TBS clergy. Join us for blessings\, songs\, stories\, and.a delicious catered Passover dinner\, including matzah ball soup\, entree with vegetarian option\, sides\, and dessert.  \nLed by our TBS Clergy\, a seder experience for adults & families\, including a delicious catered Passover meal!  \nQuestions? Contact the program team.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/community-seder/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260405T170000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260405T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113630
CREATED:20260305T142529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T231014Z
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SUMMARY:Passover Seder for Families with Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of Passover geared towards families with young children. We’ll tell the story of Moses and the exodus from Egypt\, dip parsley into salt water\, sing\, and enjoy a simple chicken dinner with all the fixings. Geared towards families with children ages six and under. \nRegister: t-b-s.me/fwycseder  \nCost:  \n\n$15.50/person (adults and children aged 13+)\n$5/child aged 3-12\nFree for children 2 and under\n$41 family cap\n\n  \nContact: Ellen Dietrick at edietrick@tbsneedham.org
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/passover-seder-for-families-with-young-children-2/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Families with Young Children,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113630
CREATED:20260218T175114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T231039Z
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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:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260502T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113630
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SUMMARY:L'chaim Presents Monte Carlo Night
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to L’Chaim Presents Monte Carlo Night — an evening of glitz\, glamour\, and high-energy fun in support of the TBS Annual Fund. On Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\, Temple Beth Shalom will transform into a stylish Monte Carlo playground where the dice are rolling\, the wheels are spinning\, and the energy is contagious. \nSo dress to impress\, bring your lucky charm\, and join us for a night where doing good feels just as thrilling as hitting the jackpot. \nClick the link below to be redirected to the L’chaim website for all the fabulous information!
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/lchaim-presents-monte-carlo-night/
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260527T184500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260527T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113630
CREATED:20260312T135821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T231154Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway! See the Red Sox take on the Atlanta Braves while celebrating Jewish pride. Your ticket also includes the Red Sox Jewish Heritage Night giveaway. We have limited tickets\, so don’t wait to register!
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/jewish-heritage-night-at-fenway/
LOCATION:Outside of Temple
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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