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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250626T210000
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SUMMARY:Brotherhood BBQ
DESCRIPTION:See old friends punim to punim (face to face)\, make new friends\, and enjoy a traditional backyard BBQ with all the fixin’s. Beer and soft drinks will be served\, all to the accompaniment of musical entertainment by Theophonic Haze\, aka The Official Purim Band. Bring your guitar\, mandolin\, banjo\, or zither if you want to sit in with the band! \nBring a chair and pray for sun. In case of rain we will move indoors at TBS. \nRegister: t-b-s.me/brotherhoodbbq \nContact: Brotherhood at brotherhood@tbsneedham.org
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/brotherhood-bbq/
LOCATION:Outside of Temple
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T194500
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20250604T144558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T175844Z
UID:10003695-1749838500-1749843900@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Erev Shabbat Service: Pride Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:If you are a TBS member who would like to join us virtually\, please check your Shabbat Shalom email for the link.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/erev-shabbat-service-26-8/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Feature,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20250407T141536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T221136Z
UID:10005171-1749582000-1749585600@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Wine & Cheese\, Women & Torah
DESCRIPTION:Please join TBS Sisterhood for Wine & Cheese\, Women & Torah with Rabbi Elyse Pinkus Abrahams. Look at familiar Torah stories from the women’s often untold perspective and through the lens of women whose contributions are too often omitted from our commentary. Join us for a lively discussion\, you’re sure to learn something new! Register\nContact: Sisterhood
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/wine-cheese-women-torah/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature,Sisterhood
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250601T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250601T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20250106T193836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T234042Z
UID:10004934-1748804400-1748809800@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Shavuot Evening Torah Study and Cheesecake Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The holiday of Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah. Join Rabbi Jay\, Rabbi Todd\, Rabbi Elyse and other TBS community members for a rich exploration of Torah. Together\, we will encounter various interpretations of the narrative of the giving of the Torah and a variety of insights regarding the meaning of Torah in our lives today. \nAs well\, as it is customary to eat dairy foods on Shavuot\, we will enjoy a delicious cheesecake buffet. Our program will be interactive\, engaging\, and sweet! We hope that you are able to join us! \nRegister: t-b-s.me/shavuot.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/shavuot-evening-torah-study-and-cheesecake-celebration/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Homepage Feature,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250601T093000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250601T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20250307T181631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T232532Z
UID:10005043-1748770200-1748777400@tbsneedham.org
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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DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250529T203000
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CREATED:20250514T130017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T225659Z
UID:10005212-1748546100-1748550600@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Voices of October 7: Stories of Survival and Strength
DESCRIPTION:Maayan Snapir\, public speaker and naturopath N.D. focused on bringing hope and purpose following October 7th. Experiences throughout her life helped her develop a deep understanding of why do certain things happen to us as individuals /  societies\, and how we can learn\, change and grow from them.\n\nWhen her grandparents were kidnapped on October 7th from kibbutz Nir Oz\, Maayan embarked on a mission to provide different points of view\, encourage meaningful conversations and the asking of tough questions. All in order to make sure we create a real lasting change\, keep the hope alive and have better world to ‘Bring Them Home’ to.\nRegister: t-b-s.me/voices
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/voices-of-october-7-stories-of-survival-and-strength/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250519T184500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250519T220000
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CREATED:20250415T134338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T212617Z
UID:10005186-1747680300-1747692000@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Heritage Night at the Red Sox
DESCRIPTION:Join your TBS friends in watching the Boston Red Sox take on the New York Mets and celebrate our Jewish pride.The $40 per person fee includes your ticket and a TBS baseball shirt. Your ticket also includes the Red Sox Jewish Heritage Night giveaway. We have limited tickets\, so don’t wait to register!\nt-b-s.me/jewishheritagenight
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/jewish-heritage-night-at-the-red-sox/
LOCATION:Outside of Temple
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250518T080000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20250106T193732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T235526Z
UID:10004931-1747555200-1747576800@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Continuing our minhag (tradition)\, TBS Brotherhood\, in partnership with the Needham High School Red Cross Club\, is pleased to invite volunteer helpers and blood donors to participate in our annual May blood drive. We will once again be serving the traditional bagels and lox feast\, as well as sweet treats and individually wrapped snacks\, along with lots of love and heartfelt appreciation. \nTo donate blood: t-b-s.me/giveblood \nTo volunteer: t-b-s.me/bloodvolunteer \nContact: donateblood@tbsneedham.org or brotherhood@tbsneedham.org
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/blood-drive/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250506T160000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20250429T153553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T215826Z
UID:10005205-1746547200-1746554400@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:L'Chaim 70th Anniversary Museum
DESCRIPTION:Visit our museum space honoring Temple Beth Shalom’s 70 year history!  See photographs\, videos\, articles\, objects\, and artifacts that tell the story of a vibrant community – the people\, the moments\, the joys and challenges\, and the sacred spark that has carried us from generation to generation — l’dor v’dor. \nThe museum is open in Carmen Hall for our community to browse and enjoy. Questions? Contact the Museum Committee. \nHours of Operation \n\nSunday\, May 4\, 10:00 am-12:00 pm\nMonday\, May 5\, 9:00-11:00 am and 4:00-8:00 pm\nTuesday\, May 6\, 9:00-11:00 am and 4:00-6:00 pm
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/lchaim-70th-anniversary-museum/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250503T183000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250503T223000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20250128T164317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T214018Z
UID:10005017-1746297000-1746311400@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:L'Chaim!
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Temple Beth Shalom’s 70th anniversary! For more information and tickets\, go to t-b-s.me/lchaim25.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/lchaim/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250428T180000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20250324T131102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T232524Z
UID:10005155-1745863200-1745870400@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:ConNEXTions: Candle Making Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Join ConNEXTions for an evening of creativity as we craft our own luxurious candles and support a local Needham business. Whether you are a candle-making enthusiast or a first-time candle maker\, this hands-on event will guide you through the art of blending fragrances and pouring your own custom candle. \nLocation: Sky Candle Co.\nPrice: $25 per person\, t-b-s.me/candlemaking\nEnjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as you create your candle!\nNote: Space is limited so please sign up ASAP. This event is being subsidized by TBS ConNEXTions.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/connextions-candle-making-night-out/
LOCATION:Outside of Temple
CATEGORIES:ConNEXTions,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250426T103000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
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:20250406T163000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250406T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20250205T200620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150547Z
UID:10005033-1743957000-1743962400@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Pizza and Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Reserve you seat now for the annual ConNextions+ Pizza and Bingo party! After time to enjoy delicious pizza\, our Bingo masters will be challenging us with entertaining twists on each game\, and handing out cash prizes to the winners. Open to all adults in the TBS community. $10 per person. Questions? Contact connextionsplus@tbsneedham.org. Register: t-b-s.me/pizzaandbingo.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/pizza-and-bingo/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:ConNEXTions+,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250406T090000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250406T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20250228T161843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150547Z
UID:10005044-1743930000-1743937200@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Leroy Davis Sports Breakfast with ESPN's Mike Reiss
DESCRIPTION:Join our TBS community with Brotherhood for our Annual Leroy Davis Sports Breakfast on April 6th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Mike Reiss\, the leading voice on New England Patriots football from ESPN\, will join us. TBS Brotherhood will serve their traditional bagels and lox breakfast. A 50-50 raffle will also take place. All proceeds from the breakfast will benefit The Boston Children’s Hospital Heart Center in honor of Mike Reiss. While we appreciate advance sign-ups\, walk-ins are welcome on the morning of the event. \n$18 per person; $36 family cap \nRegister: t-b-s.me/leroydavis
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/leroy-davis-sports-breakfast/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20250205T213116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150547Z
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SUMMARY:Rabbi Jonah Pesner\, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Jonah Pesner\, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism\nThursday\, March 27\, 7:00 pm\, TBS\nRegister: t-b-s.me/pesner\nTemple Beth Shalom is delighted to welcome Rabbi Jonah Pesner\, director of the Religious Action Center (the RAC) of Reform Judaism\, for an evening of conversation about the current state of democracy in the United States and Israel along with the RAC’s strategy to partner with TBS and other Massachusetts congregations to meet the moment. In connection with the celebration of TBS’s 70th anniversary\, Rabbi Pesner will reflect on 70 years of Reform Judaism in Massachusetts and beyond. He will also discuss the importance of the World Zionist Congress Election for the reform movement in Israel and around the world. After his address\, Rabbi Pesner will take questions from the audience. Questions? Contact ASAI@tbsneedham.org. \nRabbi Pesner (he/him) serves as the Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and has led the Religious Action Center since 2015. Rabbi Pesner also serves as Senior Vice President of the Union for Reform Judaism\, a position to which he was appointed in 2011. Named one of the most influential rabbis in America by Newsweek magazine\, he is an inspirational leader and tireless advocate for social justice.\nRabbi Pesner’s work focuses on encouraging Jewish communities to reach across lines of race\, class\, and faith while campaigning for social justice. Over the course of his career\, he has also led and supported campaigns for racial justice\, economic opportunity\, immigration reform\, LGBTQ+ equality\, human rights\, and a variety of other causes. He is dedicated to building bridges to collectively confront antisemitism\, Islamophobia\, and other forms of hate.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/rabbi-jonah-pesner-director-of-the-religious-action-center-of-reform-judaism/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250325T193000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20250205T201138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150548Z
UID:10005025-1742931000-1742936400@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Orly Erez-Likhovski\, Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center
DESCRIPTION:The Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) is the Israeli Reform Movement’s most senior organizing body working to promote equality\, democracy\, civil rights\, and pluralism throughout Israel. With the rise of right-wing political power in Israel\, the Reform Movement has been on the front lines to protect vulnerable populations\, to fight against discrimination\, and to ensure that Reform Jewish values are upheld in Israeli society. Register: t-b-s.me/israelrac\nOrly Erez-Likhovski (she/her) received her law degree from Tel Aviv University and her master’s degree in law from Columbia University. She has interned in Israel’s Supreme Court and has served as the Director of IRA since 2021. Through Orly’s leadership\, IRAC has brought about significant legal achievements such as making gender segregation on public transportation illegal\, ended the Orthodox monopoly on state-funded salaries to rabbis\, filing (and winning!) the first ever class action suit regarding exclusion of women\, and disqualifying racist candidates from running for Israel’s parliament. Register: t-b-s.me/israelrac
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/orly-erez-likhovski-executive-director-of-the-israel-religious-action-center/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250316T090000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250316T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20250106T192210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150548Z
UID:10004905-1742115600-1742135400@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Purim Palooza
DESCRIPTION:Register: t-b-s.me/palooza2025 \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-1:30 pm – For Families with School-Age Children (grades K-6)\n1:45 pm-2:45 pm – Sensory-Friendly Celebration*\n\nWear 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! \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. \nQuestions? Contact K-12 Learning.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/purim-palooza/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:Families with School Age Children,Holidays,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250309T093000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20250106T191803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150548Z
UID:10004901-1741512600-1741519800@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Marc Comras Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join Brotherhood for a nosh with our clergy followed by a lively question and answer session we like to call “Stump the Rabbis.” Before the Q&A we will present our annual Marc Comras Community Service Award. This year’s recipient is … Florence Schumacher!  Florence served as chair of the Archives committee for many years\, wrote the history section of our TBS website\, and has contributed many articles to the Scroll about the history of the Temple. We are delighted to honor Florence while feasting on bagels and lox. \nSuggested Donation of $18 going to the Refugee Resettlement Fund \nRegister: t-b-s.me/comras
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/marc-comras-breakfast/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events,Homepage Feature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250301T193000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250301T223000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20250106T191444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150602Z
UID:10004897-1740857400-1740868200@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Purim Shpiel: Country Hoedown!
DESCRIPTION:Hey y’all\, join us for an adults-only evening of music\, revelry\, and lots of fun with friends as we celebrate Purim with our live and in-person house band and not-quite-ready-for-prime-time cast members. \nThis year\, the music of the show will be drawn from country and western music’s greatest hits. So get ready to line dance\, kick your heels up\, and “yeehaw!” Grab your cowboy boots\, and get your tickets today! Country-western or other costumes encouraged. Ages 21+ only. \nBarbecue\, beverages\, and dessert will be served. \nRegister: t-b-s.me/purim5785\, $25 \nContact: Craig Lustig at programs@tbsneedham.org
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/adult-purim-shpiel/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Events,Holidays,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250225T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20241230T203324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150602Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250223T093000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250223T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20241230T201325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150603Z
UID:10001849-1740303000-1740310200@tbsneedham.org
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:20250207T191500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20241227T204300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150616Z
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SUMMARY:Mayim 13th Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Register: t-b-s.me/mayim13
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/mayim-13th-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Families with School Age Children,Homepage Feature,K-12 Learning Programs,Mayim (Kindergarten-4th Grade)
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250204T191500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250204T201500
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20241226T203218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150616Z
UID:10001775-1738696500-1738700100@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:God\, Torah\, Israel: An Exploration of Judaism's Foundational Principles
DESCRIPTION:Jewish tradition teaches that the three major pillars of Judaism are God\, Torah\, and Israel. While Jews understand and connect to each of these principles differently\, they nonetheless encompass that totality of Judaism as a tradition of religion/spirituality\, sacred text\, and community/peoplehood. Join us as we consider the various meanings of each and how we might relate to them today. Led by Rabbi Sonsino.\nRegister: https://t-b-s.me/principles
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/god-torah-israel-an-exploration-of-judaisms-foundational-principles/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250202T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20250114T173805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150616Z
UID:10005010-1738522800-1738528200@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:TBS Presents: Songs of Love and Devotion
DESCRIPTION:Over the past year\, Cantor DJ Fortine and pianist Lois Shapiro have teamed up with Francine Trester\, one of Berklee College of Music’s Professors of Composition\, to set meaningful Jewish texts to music. These original compositions — vocal duets and quartets which Temple Beth Shalom has formally commissioned — are celebrations of love\, devotion\, and enduring commitment\, based on texts from Song of Songs\, the Book of Ruth\, and poetry by Rabbi Rami Shapiro. This 60-minute concert — featuring Cantor DJ\, Alli Aaron\, Betty Bauman\, and Elijah Botkin — will also showcase an eclectic mix of love songs from genres ranging from contemporary musical theater to lieder from composers including Gustav Mahler and Clara Schumann. This February performance and its repertoire is dedicated to the love\, devotion\, and enduring commitment of our TBS community\, and is just one way to join our ongoing celebration of TBS’s 70-year anniversary! \nSuggested donation: $18 \nRegister: t-b-s.me/songsoflove
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/tbs-presents-songs-of-love-and-devotion-featuring-original-compositions-by-berklees-fran-trester/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250114T191500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250114T204500
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20241226T203110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10001748-1736882100-1736887500@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Garden Club Demo: Ideas for Creative Arrangements
DESCRIPTION:Kaye Vosburg is a talented floral designer who is interested in showing how to create original designs in Eastern and Western style floral designs. She teaches Sogetsu/Ikebana and is a Master Judge for flower shows\, winning many awards for her creative designs. Her January program for Beth Shalom Garden Club can be viewed on zoom if you are a member. So sign up soon so you can see her imaginative program.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/garden-club-demo-ideas-for-creative-arrangements/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Garden Club,Homepage Feature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250113T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20241226T203057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10001745-1736794800-1736802000@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Novels at Night
DESCRIPTION:Sign up here.\nPlease join Sisterhood’s special guest\, author Tova Mirvis\, to discuss her book\, The Book of Separation: A Memoir. This installment of Novels at Night is not to be missed!
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/novels/
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature,Sisterhood
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250112T180000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20241226T203057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10001743-1736704800-1736712000@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:ConNEXTions Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Kick off 2025 with ConNEXTions for a game night filled with some of your favorite classic games like Connect 4\, Jenga\, and even Mah Jongg\, and some newer ones too like 25 Words or Less and Bananagrams! This will be a low-key evening right at TBS filled with fun\, food\, comfy attire\, and games. Register: t-b-s.me/gamenight\, $10 per person
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/connextions-game-night/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:ConNEXTions,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250111T173000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20241226T203057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10001740-1736616600-1736627400@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Parents Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun night out with fellow TBS K-7 parents! There’s something for everyone with our varied event options. Choose your favorite adult outing\, and come solo\, bring your significant other\, or come with friends. No need to hire a babysitter; drop off your kids at the TBS sleep under so they can have a fun night\, too! Register at t-b-s.me/PNO2025.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/parents-night-out/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:Families with School Age Children,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250111T110000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20250103T171646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150629Z
UID:10004607-1736593200-1736598600@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat Community Hike
DESCRIPTION:Register at t-b-s.me/shabbathikes.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/shabbat-community-hike-2/
LOCATION:Outside of Temple
CATEGORIES:Events,Holidays,Homepage Feature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250110T170000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250110T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T131108
CREATED:20241226T203045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150629Z
UID:10001737-1736528400-1736530200@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Tot Shabbat Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Register at t-b-s.me/totshabbatdinner.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/tot-shabbat-dinner/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Families with Young Children,Holidays,Homepage Feature
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