BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Temple Beth Shalom - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Temple Beth Shalom X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tbsneedham.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Temple Beth Shalom REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:US/Eastern BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T073000 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250102T180302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T164130Z UID:10003193-1747897200-1747899000@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Lay-Led Morning Minyan DESCRIPTION:Members of our community gather virtually for a warm and inclusive lay-led service.  These services take place even if there are fewer than ten participants\, last about 20-30 minutes\, and are a meaningful way to start your day. \nPlease join us in person; we are no longer meeting virtually. URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/lay-led-morning-minyan-53/2025-05-22/ CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250522T191500 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250522T201500 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250508T151602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T214050Z UID:10005209-1747941300-1747944900@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Needham Observer Editors Meet with Our TBS Community DESCRIPTION:At a time when local journalism is critical to communities\, we are fortunate to be able to meet with the editors of the Needham Observer. If you’re not familiar with the Observer \, it is a free\, non-profit online news outlet launched by local journalists to help fill the gap in fact-based coverage of our community. Each week they report on issues and topics of interest in Needham. The leadership of the Observer is interested in hearing feedback and ideas from the community about their stories and the kind of service they can provide through their journalism. Please join us! Register: t-b-s.me/observer URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/needham-observer-editors-meet-with-our-tbs-community/ LOCATION:Beit Midrash CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250522T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250522T213000 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250429T152552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T214050Z UID:10005183-1747944000-1747949400@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:MAST presents: Dr. Joan Lurie DESCRIPTION:Dr. Joan Lurie discussing UNWRA\, NGO’s and United Nation’s Antisemitism \nJoan has a doctorate in Physics and is an expert on observing the Earth using data from satellites. Joan with four colleagues has represented International Council of Jewish Women (ICJW) at the United Nations in New York as an NGO for more than 15 years. As a lifelong Zionist\, Joan is passionate about the need for peace in the Middle East. She believes that the “path to peace begins in the classroom”\, but not in the classroom run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency(UNRWA). At the U.N. Joan serves as Vice Chair of the recently formed UN Committee entitled “End Antisemitism and Promote Peace (EASAPP). She became aware that the UNRWA education and summer camp programs for half a million Palestinian children for over seventy years\, has consistently incited students to murder and martyrdom and support the “Right of Return”. During the current war between Israel and Hamas\, much of the world has realized that peace is not possible while UNRWA continues to teach the “War of Return”. She has co-authored several papers and regularly lectures on the subject. As a UN representative\, Joan is a member of the Executive Committee of ICJW and interacts with other members from 33 countries including representatives from the U.N. in Geneva\, Paris and Vienna. \nRegister here. URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/mast-presents-dr-joan-lurie/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T100000 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 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:20250523T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T194500 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250102T180530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T170642Z UID:10003692-1748024100-1748029500@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Erev Shabbat Service 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-26/2025-05-23/ CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T090000 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250102T180658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T163958Z UID:10003953-1748075400-1748077200@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Lay-Led Shabbat Morning Service DESCRIPTION:Join in virtually\, or join us in person in the Beit Midrash! Please refer to your Shabbat Shalom email for the Zoom information. URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/lay-led-shabbat-morning-service-27/2025-05-24/ CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T101500 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250102T162833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T165122Z UID:10004646-1748078100-1748081700@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Torah Study DESCRIPTION:No previous experience with Torah study is required…just an open mind and a desire to learn more! URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/torah-study-29/2025-05-24/ CATEGORIES:Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbsneedham.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Morning-Minyan.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T101500 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250102T175654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z UID:10002652-1748078100-1748081700@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-26/2025-05-24/ CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250107T215330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T222545Z UID:10004998-1748217600-1748303999@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Temple Office Closed - Memorial Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/temple-office-closed-memorial-day/ CATEGORIES:Closures END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250107T215346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T222545Z UID:10004997-1748217600-1748303999@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:No K-12 Learning Programs - Memorial Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/no-k-12-learning-programs-memorial-day/ CATEGORIES:Closures END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250107T215404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T222544Z UID:10004996-1748217600-1748303999@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Children's Center No School - Memorial Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/childrens-center-no-school-memorial-day/ CATEGORIES:Closures END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T073000 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250102T180302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T164130Z UID:10003194-1748242800-1748244600@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Lay-Led Morning Minyan DESCRIPTION:Members of our community gather virtually for a warm and inclusive lay-led service.  These services take place even if there are fewer than ten participants\, last about 20-30 minutes\, and are a meaningful way to start your day. \nPlease join us in person; we are no longer meeting virtually. URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/lay-led-morning-minyan-53/2025-05-26/ CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T231500 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250102T201438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150629Z UID:10004535-1748341800-1748387700@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Jam Baby DESCRIPTION:Join in the fun with your child: Sing songs! Play instruments! Dance around and JAM! The first years are critical in a child’s musical development. JamBaby classes provide a fun atmosphere while promoting musical learning\, socialization\, and the most exciting introduction to the wonder and joy of music. Taught by the amazing musician of Jammin’ With You! \nRegister here. URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/jam-baby-19/2025-05-27/ CATEGORIES:Families with Young Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tbsneedham.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JamBaby-Childrens-Center-e1736185016585.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T191500 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250102T162535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T153637Z UID:10001890-1748371500-1748373300@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Lay-Led Evening Minyan (online) DESCRIPTION:Members of our community gather virtually for a warm and inclusive lay-led service.  These services take place even if there are fewer than ten participants\, last about 20-30 minutes\, and are a meaningful way to end your day. Join us on Zoom here. URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/lay-led-evening-minyan-online/2025-05-27/ CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T191500 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250102T162535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T153637Z UID:10001891-1748457900-1748459700@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Lay-Led Evening Minyan (online) DESCRIPTION:Members of our community gather virtually for a warm and inclusive lay-led service.  These services take place even if there are fewer than ten participants\, last about 20-30 minutes\, and are a meaningful way to end your day. Join us on Zoom here. URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/lay-led-evening-minyan-online/2025-05-28/ CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250528T191500 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250528T204500 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250409T134913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T224023Z UID:10005180-1748459700-1748465100@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Circles of Connection: A Support Space for Our Jewish Community DESCRIPTION:In a time of rising antisemitism and uncertainty\, we invite you to join Circles of Connection — a peer-led support group offering space for anyone in our community who is struggling with what it means to be Jewish in today’s world. Through guided conversation and shared reflection\, we’ll build a circle of support\, resilience\, and connection.\nThis group will meet on Zoom on the following dates: \nThursday\, May 1\, 12:00–1:30 PM\nWednesday\, May 14\, 12:00–1:30 PM\nWednesday\, May 28\, 7:15–8:45 PM \nCome to one session or all three.\nRegister: t-b-s.me/cofc\nContact Rabbi Elyse with any questions. URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/circles-of-connection-a-support-space-for-our-jewish-community/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T073000 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250102T180302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T164130Z UID:10003195-1748502000-1748503800@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Lay-Led Morning Minyan DESCRIPTION:Members of our community gather virtually for a warm and inclusive lay-led service.  These services take place even if there are fewer than ten participants\, last about 20-30 minutes\, and are a meaningful way to start your day. \nPlease join us in person; we are no longer meeting virtually. URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/lay-led-morning-minyan-53/2025-05-29/ CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250529T191500 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250529T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tbsneedham.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Flag_of_Israel__84683-e1736190971477.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T100000 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250102T180105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150629Z UID:10002914-1748595600-1748599200@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-22/2025-05-30/ CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250530T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250530T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250528T184819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T225659Z UID:10005219-1748624400-1748628000@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Spring Bloom Event DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 30\, 5:00-6:15 pm\, Front Garden \nAdmire the rewards of our autumn efforts in the beautiful TBS garden! We’ll prepare for Shabbat outdoors with a light nosh before services. Plus\, we’ll add the garden’s finishing touches: mosaic stones created by Alexandra Etscovitz and Audrey Syatt. All are welcome! In case of bad weather our pre-service nosh will be in Community Court as usual. Questions? Contact Maeve Connolly. URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/spring-bloom-event/ LOCATION:Meditation Garden CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T194500 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250507T154707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T154707Z UID:10003693-1748628900-1748634300@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Erev Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:If you are a TBS member who would like to join us virtually\, please check your Shabbat Shalom email for the link. \n  \nCelebrating 50 Years of Women in the Cantorate\nA Special Sharing by Cantor Lanie Katzew\nFriday\, May 30th at 6:15 pm \nThere are many memorable “firsts” in Jewish life.  In 1975\, the Reform Jewish community welcomed Cantor Barbara Ostfeld as the first female to be\nordained by the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. Fifty years have passed and the sea change of that “first” has been felt widely.\nCantor Ostfeld gracefully led the way toward full musical equality of wome on the bimah and she movingly\, musically inspired a generation along the\nway. Please join us as Cantor Lanie Katzew shares a snapshot of how her own experience as a cantor over the last 44 years marks the highlights of the\npath that Cantor Ostfeld trail-blazed. \nOur Presenter:  Cantor Alane (Lanie) Katzew has helped bring Jewish sacred music into the digital age. Cantor Katzew served as Director of Music\nProgramming for synagogues throughout North America and on the American Conference of Cantors board. She has produced publications\, recordings\, and\nconcerts at the Union for Reform Judaism\, serving over 900 congregations as their Worship & Music Specialist. Among her myriad recordings and songbooks\,\nCantor Katzew produced and uploaded digital recordings of the entire Torah and Haftarah. Cantor Katzew has proudly introduced adults and young people\nto Jewish sacred music\, part of her lifelong commitment to community service\, social justice\, and youth issues.  She and her husband\, Rabbi Jan Katzew are thrilled to be new members of the TBS community. URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/erev-shabbat-service-26-7/ CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250530T193000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250530T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250102T214132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T231109Z UID:10004604-1748633400-1748637000@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Community Dinner DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/community-dinner-5/ LOCATION:Carmen Hall CATEGORIES:Events,Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T090000 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250102T180658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T163958Z UID:10003954-1748680200-1748682000@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Lay-Led Shabbat Morning Service DESCRIPTION:Join in virtually\, or join us in person in the Beit Midrash! Please refer to your Shabbat Shalom email for the Zoom information. URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/lay-led-shabbat-morning-service-27/2025-05-31/ CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T101500 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250102T162833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T165122Z UID:10004647-1748682900-1748686500@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Torah Study DESCRIPTION:No previous experience with Torah study is required…just an open mind and a desire to learn more! URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/torah-study-29/2025-05-31/ CATEGORIES:Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbsneedham.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Morning-Minyan.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T101500 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250102T175654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z UID:10002653-1748682900-1748686500@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-26/2025-05-31/ CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250601T093000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250601T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tbsneedham.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/adult-learning-filler-web-e1765313353377.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250601T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250601T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tbsneedham.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cheesecake-e1747317226267.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250603 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250107T215241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T234015Z UID:10005001-1748822400-1748908799@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Temple Office Closed - Shavuot DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/temple-office-closed-shavuot/ CATEGORIES:Closures END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250603 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250107T215303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T234015Z UID:10005000-1748822400-1748908799@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:No Mayim Tamid - Shavuot DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/no-mayim-tamid-shavuot/ CATEGORIES:Closures END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250603 DTSTAMP:20260405T124147 CREATED:20250107T215319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T234015Z UID:10004999-1748822400-1748908799@tbsneedham.org SUMMARY:Children's Center No School - Shavuot DESCRIPTION: URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/childrens-center-no-school-shavuot/ CATEGORIES:Closures END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR