Lay-Led Morning Minyan
2026-06-15 07:00 - 07:30, 2026-06-18 07:00 - 07:30, 2026-06-22 07:00 - 07:30, 2026-06-25 07:00 - 07:30, 2026-06-29 07:00 - 07:30 (America/New_York)
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.
Please join us in person; we are no longer meeting virtually.

Israeli Dance
2026-06-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-29 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)

ConNEXTions+ Book Club
2026-06-16 10:00 - 12:00 (US/Eastern) | Chesed Room
“My Father’s Paradise: A Son’s Search for His Family’s Past” by Ariel Sabar.

Sisterhood and Brotherhood Monthly Canasta
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 (US/Eastern) | Simon Hall
Come play Canasta with TBS Sisterhood and Brotherhood on the third Thursday of every month from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Canasta is a game played with four people, so we need groups of four to be able to make a table. Please sign up for either advanced beginner or experienced player in order. DO NOT skip to the second table at your level if the first table is not filled. If the second table does not fill up but you want to play, try to find others to join your table, otherwise assume your game is not happening. If you sign up but can no longer play, please find someone to replace you. Canasta is free for TBS members. Non members are welcome to join Sisterhood or Brotherhood to play. Join Sisterhood here: t-b-s.me/sisterhood. To join Brotherhood, please reach out to Chuck Wilson at brotherhood@tbsneedham.org.

Temple Office Closed-Juneteenth
2026-06-19

Children's Center No School- Junteenth
2026-06-19
Contact: Ellen Dietrick

No Mayim Tamid (Juneteenth)
2026-06-19

Erev Shabbat Service
2026-06-19 18:15 - 19:45, 2026-06-26 18:15 - 19:45, 2026-07-03 18:15 - 19:45, 2026-07-10 18:15 - 19:45, 2026-07-17 18:15 - 19:45, 2026-07-24 18:15 - 19:45, 2026-07-31 18:15 - 19:45, 2026-08-07 18:15 - 19:45 (America/New_York)
If you are a TBS member who would like to join us virtually, please check your Shabbat Shalom email for the link.

Lay-Led Shabbat Morning Service
2026-06-20 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-06-27 08:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York)
Join in virtually, or join us in person in the Beit Midrash! Please refer to your Shabbat Shalom email for the Zoom information.

Torah Study
2026-06-20 09:15 - 10:15, 2026-06-27 09:15 - 10:15 (America/New_York)
No previous experience with Torah study is required…just an open mind and a desire to learn more!

Finding Our Jewish Values in the Torah
2026-06-20 09:15 - 10:15, 2026-06-27 09:15 - 10:15 (America/New_York)
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.
Join us in person at TBS or drop in online at t-b-s.me/findingvalues.

Panim el Panim
2026-06-21 12:00 - 13:15 (US/Eastern) | Online
Please join us as members of our Temple Beth Shalom community meet via Zoom with members of Congregation Mevasseret Zion – a progressive/Reform congregation just outside of Jerusalem. This is a meaningful series of online conversations about the current crisis. Questions? Email Rabbi Jay.

America@250: Reading Our Past, Present, and Future
2026-06-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-30 19:00 - 20:30 (US/Eastern) | Outside of Temple
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.
IMPORTANT: 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).
Class dates and topics (choose one, some, or all). All sessions are in person, 7:00-8:30 PM.*
Monday, May 18: The Declaration of Independence. *Hosted at the Heights by the Temple Beth Shalom community
Thursday, May 28: The New Colossus. *Hosted at the Heights by the Congregational Church of Needham, UCC community
Thursday, June 11: What to the Slave is Freedom. *Hosted at the Heights by the First Parish in Needham, United Univeralist community
Thursday, June 25: America the Beautiful. *Hosted at the Heights by the Carter Memorial United Methodist Church community
Tuesday, June 30: Culminating Civic Ritual of Renewal. *Held at Needham Town Hall
