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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T181500
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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:20260610T181714
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T212525Z
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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:20260610T181714
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:20260610T181714
CREATED:20260305T142529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T232515Z
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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:20260413T193000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260413T210000
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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:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260502T230000
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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:20260504T183000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T181714
CREATED:20260213T170823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T222532Z
UID:10006437-1777919400-1777928400@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:BBQ & Boots Bash: Sisterhood Spring Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun evening of Blue Ribbon BBQ\, schmoozing\, signature cocktails/mocktails\, and country line dancing led by Boston’s own Line Dancing Queens at Sisterhood’s annual Spring Fundraising Dinner! Grab your cowboy boots and hat (sneakers are ok too!). Enjoy food\, friends\, and fun whether you dance or not. Vegetarian meal options available. We warmly invite you to consider an additional donation. Your generosity helps keep many of Sisterhood’s programs free\, provides gifts for TBS b’mitzvah and confirmation students\, supports Sisterhood’s contributions to TBS camp scholarships and the Women of Reform Judaism\, and helps subsidize the cost of our annual retreat\, among other things. Contact: Sisterhood
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/bbq-boots-bash-sisterhood-spring-dinner/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature,Sisterhood
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260515T193000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T181714
CREATED:20250902T174119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T211018Z
UID:10006140-1778873400-1778878800@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our May Community Dinner\, sponsored by Member Engagement in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month. Please register to enjoy a delicious dinner and good company immediately following our 6:15 PM Shabbat service. Free for members.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/community-dinner-7/
LOCATION:Simon Hall
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260517T093000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T181714
CREATED:20260202T185150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T212516Z
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SUMMARY:Becoming Janet: A Holocaust Survivor's Journey
DESCRIPTION:Child Holocaust survivor\, Janet Singer Applefield (originally named “Gustawa”)\, has touched hundreds of thousands of people as a public speaker over the last 40 years. Her new memoir\, Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust\, shares her poignant journey as she triumphs over the darkest chapter in human history and maneuvers through terrifying situations that would paralyze most adults. The book reveals how hidden children\, periodically viewed as passive victims\, are often participants in their own survival. Ironically\, in her unique story\, the people who inflicted the lasting wounds on Janet were distant relatives\, while a few altruistic strangers protected her like family. \n“At a young age I learned the importance of secrecy and resilience. Without that\, there would likely be no memoir to write. Every time I speak\, it’s as if the 1\,500\,000 murdered children come back to listen. After the war\, my father emphasized the need to keep learning about what happened and to retell our story. He instilled in me the duty to speak for those who cannot. It’s a privilege to give voice to those children. That is what continues to give me a sense of purpose.” – Janet Singer Applefield \nPlease join the TBS Antisemitism Awareness Initiative (ASAI) as Janet shares her personal journey. There will be a Q&A\, meet and greet\, and breakfast will be served. If you want to learn more\, you are welcome to buy a copy of Janet’s book at the event or ahead of time.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/becoming-janet-a-holocaust-survivors-journey/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:*Public Calendar,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260527T184500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260527T230000
DTSTAMP:20260610T181714
CREATED:20260312T135821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T215514Z
UID:10006542-1779907500-1779922800@tbsneedham.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260528T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T181714
CREATED:20260220T145650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T215520Z
UID:10006410-1779993000-1780005600@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Brotherhood Texas Hold 'Em Tournament
DESCRIPTION:For one night only\, a part of TBS transforms into a little bit of Vegas (or maybe Everett). And as we all know\, what happens at TBS stays at TBS. So\, join your TBS brothers for snacks and the gritty competition of elimination poker. \nYour $50 entry fee covers snacks and a generous prize pool. Please register by May 25th to reserve your seat at the table. You do not want to miss out on this fun event.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/brotherhood-texas-hold-em-tournament/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260531T093000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T181714
CREATED:20260424T194305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T221018Z
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SUMMARY:A Not-So-Trivial Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun morning together as we enjoy some delicious breakfast\, challenge our knowledge with Linda and Ed Schreider’s famous Trivia games\, and even win some prizes along the way!
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/a-not-so-trivial-breakfast/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:ConNEXTions+,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T181714
CREATED:20260504T173653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T152345Z
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SUMMARY:Brotherhood BBQ
DESCRIPTION:See old friends punim el punim (face to face)\, make new friends\, and enjoy a traditional backyard BBQ with all the fixins. 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! Bring a chair and pray for sun. \nThis event is taking place offsite and the address will be provided upon registration. In case of rain\, we will move indoors at TBS.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/brotherhood-bbq-3/
LOCATION:Outside of Temple
CATEGORIES:Brotherhood,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260626T170000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260626T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T181714
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T141102Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Vibes Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Find food\, friends\, and fun on the final Friday of the month! Relax with a picnic of pizza\, fruit\, veggies\, and drinks. Entertainment for the little ones will be provided by Knucklebones. After dinner\, either enjoy a short walk back to TBS for our regular Shabbat service or\, for families with young children\, stay at Cricket Field for a Shabbat Sing-Along\, ending at 6:30 PM. Either way\, Italian Ices will cap off the evening back at TBS. Please bring your own chair(s) or blanket. \nCost: $8/person; $30/family cap. If you have a child under the age of one no need to include them in your registration. If you’d like to join the fun but not have dinner\, please email. \nIn case of rain or extreme heat\, the program will be moved indoors at TBS. Questions? Contact Jessica Baim.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/summer-vibes-picnic/
CATEGORIES:Events,Families with Young Children,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260630T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260630T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T181714
CREATED:20260416T171419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T141102Z
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SUMMARY:America@250: Reading Our Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:At a time of deep division\, we need reasons to come together and to be strengthened by that which unites us. Join us for the Needham America@250 Discussion Series – a community-wide invitation to reflect upon the aspirational values at the heart of our nation. Each session will include guided\, engaging conversations around some of America’s most powerful and inspiring texts. \nIMPORTANT: All sessions will be held from 7:00- 8:30 PM. The first four sessions will be held in person at the Center at the Heights (300 Hillside Avenue in Needham). The final session on Tuesday\, June 30th\, featuring our Ritual of Civic Renewal and Celebration\, will be held at Needham Town Hall (1471 Highland Avenue in Needham).\nClass dates and topics (choose one\, some\, or all). All sessions are in person\, 7:00-8:30 PM.*\nMonday\, May 18: The Declaration of Independence. *Hosted at the Heights by the Temple Beth Shalom community\nThursday\, May 28: The New Colossus. *Hosted at the Heights by the Congregational Church of Needham\, UCC community\nThursday\, June 11: What to the Slave is Freedom. *Hosted at the Heights by the First Parish in Needham\, United Univeralist community\nThursday\, June 25: America the Beautiful. *Hosted at the Heights by the Carter Memorial United Methodist Church community\nTuesday\, June 30: Culminating Civic Ritual of Renewal. *Held at Needham Town Hall
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/america250-reading-our-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Outside of Temple
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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