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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10004956-1737331200-1737417599@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Temple Office Closed - Martin Luther King Jr Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/temple-office-closed-martin-luther-king-jr-day/
CATEGORIES:Closures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20250107T220618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10004952-1737244800-1737331199@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:No K-12 Learning Programs - MLK Jr Weekend
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/no-k-12-learning-programs-mlk-jr-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Closures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250118T170000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20241226T203125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10001757-1737219600-1737226800@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Library Lion: A Musical Play
DESCRIPTION:$50 per person (discounted from $79) \nRecommended for children ages 4-10 (also good for mature 3 year olds) \nLibrary Lion is based on one of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Children’s Books of All Time by Michelle Knudsen. The musical play\, featuring a cast of five actors\, three musicians and three puppeteers operating a puppet designed by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. Now\, the show is being performed at Calderwood Pavilion\, 527 Tremont Street. We have pre-purchased a block of discounted tickets. Venmo payment to @TempleBethShalom-Needham. Register here.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/library-lion-a-musical-play/
LOCATION:Outside of Temple
CATEGORIES:Families with School Age Children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T101500
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20250102T175654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10002634-1737191700-1737195300@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-26/2025-01-18/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T101500
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20250102T162833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T165122Z
UID:10004628-1737191700-1737195300@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-29/2025-01-18/
CATEGORIES:Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbsneedham.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Morning-Minyan.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20250102T180658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T163958Z
UID:10003935-1737189000-1737190800@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-27/2025-01-18/
CATEGORIES:Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250117T193000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20241226T203125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10001756-1737142200-1737145800@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Register: t-b-s.me/communitydinner
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/community-dinner/
LOCATION:Carmen Hall
CATEGORIES:Events,Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20250110T163657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10003676-1737137700-1737143100@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Erev Shabbat Service with Guest Speaker Milton Jones\, Louis D. Brown Peace Institute
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-26-4/
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250117T091500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250117T094500
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20241226T203125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10001755-1737105300-1737107100@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Bag Lunches and Breakfast Items for Homeless Shelters
DESCRIPTION:We are back for our 5th year of this popular and impactful mitzvah project! Please join TBS Social Action as we donate bag lunches and breakfast foods to homeless shelters\, in the Father Bill’s network\, in the Brockton area! \nVolunteers are invited to sign-up to assemble 10 bag lunches\, cases of waters\, condiments\, juice boxes\, and a variety of breakfast items including muffins\, bagels\, ground coffee\, cereal\, yogurts and fruit cups. \nWe will collect your donations from your car\, while you remain seated between 9:15-9:45am on the Webster side of the TBS front Parking Lot.\nPlease email us at socialaction@tbsneedham.org with any questions\, to arrange to make your non-perishable donation at a Needham address prior to the collection or to request to be added to the TBS Social Action mailing list. \nThank you for helping us to feed the stranger. \nRegister here.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/bag-lunches-and-breakfast-items-for-homeless-shelters/
LOCATION:Parking Lot (Front)
CATEGORIES:Events,Social Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20250102T200723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10004194-1737054000-1737061200@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Sisterhood Canasta
DESCRIPTION:Come play canasta with TBS Sisterhood on the third Thursday of every month from 7-9 PM. Canasta is a game played with four people\, so we need groups of four to be able to make a table. If you sign up and cannot come\, please remove yourself from the signup. Canasta is free for TBS members. Non members are welcome to join Sisterhood to play (first game on us). Register at t-b-s.me/canasta.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/sisterhood-canasta-6/2025-01-16/
CATEGORIES:Events,Sisterhood
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20241226T203111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10001753-1737054000-1737061200@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Book Group
DESCRIPTION:The monthly Yiddish Short Story Discussion Group\, led by Michele Marram\, will be discussing Revelation\, or the Story of the Billy Goat by I.L. Peretz. Click the story title to download the story\, or hard copies are available in the Community Court on the shelf to the right of the fireplace in a red folder. Questions? Contact Michele Marram.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/yiddish-book-group/
LOCATION:Conference Room (front)
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250116T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20241226T203111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10001751-1737032400-1737036000@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Into the Heart of Ashkenaz
DESCRIPTION:Most North American Jews identify as Ashkenazim\, tracing their family roots to Eastern Europe (today’s Poland\, Lithuania\, Ukraine\, Belarus\, and Russia). Yet the term Ashkenaz originally referred to a different area altogether—the Rhineland region in Germany. At its heart were the “ShUM Cities” of Speyer\, Worms\, and Mainz\, which for centuries formed the vibrant epicenter of Jewish life in Europe. Despite enduring waves of violence\, including the Crusades and the Black Death\, these communities thrived and profoundly shaped Jewish culture and thought. While Jewish life in these cities is now small\, their historical impact remains monumental. Join renowned tour educator Mike Hollander as he examines the incredible rise and fall of these communities and their lasting legacy. With over 25 years of experience leading journeys to Jewish heritage sites\, Mike most recently guided CSP’s November 2024 trip to Germany\, where we explored the ShUM Cities firsthand. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the history of the original Ashkenaz with the guide who brought it to life for us! Register here. \nMike Hollander\, a seasoned tour educator and historian\, has dedicated over 30 years to leading engaging journeys across Israel and Jewish destinations in Europe. Born in Canada\, Mike earned a BA in History from York University and later pursued a Master’s in Middle Eastern Studies at Tel Aviv University\, where he made Aliyah in 1988. After qualifying as a Licensed Tour Guide in 1994\, Mike began his career educating individuals and groups of all ages\, from families to interfaith clergy. He served as an educational emissary for the Federation of Zionist Youth in the UK\, planning impactful programs for thousands of young participants. In 2008\, he earned a Master’s in Jewish-Christian Relations and expanded his expertise to Jewish heritage tours in Europe. Most recently\, Mike guided CSP’s trip to Germany in November 2024\, providing expert insights into Jewish history and culture.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/into-the-heart-of-ashkenaz/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20250102T201739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150629Z
UID:10004541-1737023400-1737026100@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Little Learners
DESCRIPTION:Come be a part of our vibrant community as we sing\, play\, and discover the joy of learning together! This engaging and interactive session blends music\, stories\, and sensory play to create a nurturing environment where little ones can explore\, learn\, and grow. Register here.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/little-learners-6/2025-01-16/
CATEGORIES:Families with Young Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T073000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20250102T180302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T164130Z
UID:10003157-1737010800-1737012600@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-53/2025-01-16/
CATEGORIES:Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T191500
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20250102T162535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T153637Z
UID:10001853-1736966700-1736968500@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/2025-01-15/
CATEGORIES:Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250115T100000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20250106T190953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10004892-1736935200-1736942400@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:ConNEXTions+ Book Club
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/connextions-book-club-6/
LOCATION:Chesed Room
CATEGORIES:ConNEXTions+,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250115T090000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250115T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20241226T203111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10001749-1736931600-1736935200@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Kindergarten Info Session
DESCRIPTION:We invite all parents of rising kindergarten children to join Sara Berk – Director of K-12 Learning and Inclusion and Liron Riess – Director of Mayim Tamid for an informative session on January 15 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Temple Beth Shalom. This is an opportunity to explore the educational options we offer for the upcoming year: Mayim\, our once a week Jewish Education program\, and Mayim Tamid\, A Jewish After School Enrichment program. During this session\, you will learn about the differences between these two programs and discover which one best fits your family’s needs\, just in time for registration. Enjoy coffee and pastries while you have the chance to ask questions and gather more information.\nRegister: t-b-s.me/KGinterest
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/kindergarten-info-session/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Families with School Age Children,K-12 Learning Programs,Mayim (Kindergarten-4th Grade),Mayim Tamid
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250114T191500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250114T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tbsneedham.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Garden-Club-5-1-e1736188393319.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T191500
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20250102T162535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T153637Z
UID:10001852-1736880300-1736882100@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/2025-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T231500
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20250102T201438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150629Z
UID:10004516-1736850600-1736896500@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-19/2025-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Families with Young Children
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tbsneedham.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JamBaby-Childrens-Center-e1736185016585.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250113T191500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250113T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20241226T203057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10001746-1736795700-1736801100@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Israel: One State\, Many Midwives (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:Before Israel was born in 1948\, many countries weighed in on the possibility of creating a Jewish state. During our session together\, will study several of the official documents that made a case for the existence of the State of Israel (e.g.\, Sykes-Picot Agreement\, Balfour Declaration\, United Nations Partition Plan November 29\, 1947) and how these calls for a Jewish state continue to be relevant during today’s discussions regarding Zionism. \nRegister: t-b-s.me/relationtoisrael \nDuring our series\, our topic titles will include: \n\nIsrael in Perspective: Zionism as a Response to Modernity\nIsrael in Perspective: The Zionist Idea\nOne State\, Many Midwives\nA State of Ideals is not the Same as an Ideal State\nBe Careful What You Pray For\nNot All Wars Are the Same\nThe Story of Hatikvah\n\nAll sessions will be recorded. Rabbi Elyse Pincus Abrahams will be joining Rabbi Katzew throughout the series to bring additional wisdom and insight. \nOur Teacher: Rabbi Jan Katzew \nRabbi Katzew\, PhD is Associate Professor Emeritus of Jewish Thought and Education and Senior Educator of the EMA Program at HUC-JIR. After serving for six years as rabbi/educator at The Community Synagogue in Port Washington\, NY\, Jan became a Jerusalem Fellow and earned a doctorate at the Hebrew University in Jewish Thought and Education. For fifteen years Jan led a team of educators at the Union for Reform Judaism that was responsible for designing\, developing\, and implementing curricular resources for early childhood centers\, congregational schools\, day schools and adult learning communities throughout the world. Since its inception in 2008\, Jan has been a senior consultant to the iCenter for Israel Education\, mentoring students from multiple graduate schools and seminaries to become Israel educators\, a task made even more important after October 7\, 2023. Jan is the author of popular and scholarly articles in multiple fields that include Interfaith dialogue\, Mussar\, Medieval Hebrew Poetry\, Israel Education\, Moral Development\, and educational philosophy and practice.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/israel-one-state-many-midwives-online-only/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250113T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tbsneedham.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_3207-e1736185814772.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20250102T201216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T181046Z
UID:10004255-1736794800-1736800200@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Israeli Dance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/israeli-dance-22/2025-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250113T120000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20241226T203057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10001744-1736769600-1736775000@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Register for this and other sessions at t-b-s.me/lunchandlearn.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:ConNEXTions+,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T073000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20250102T180302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T164130Z
UID:10003156-1736751600-1736753400@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-53/2025-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Worship
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250112T180000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
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=America/New_York:20250112T113000
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SUMMARY:Open Play Lab
DESCRIPTION:It’s cold outside\, and we’ll have a warm and welcoming place to learn with your child with several sensory stations to explore! Playdough\, a rice or water table and craft. Designed for families with children ages 1-5 and the whole family is welcome. Come play! Register
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/open-play-lab/2025-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Families with Young Children
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250112T100000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20241226T203057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
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SUMMARY:The Jews of Morocco - A Journey through History\, Politics and Culture
DESCRIPTION:The Jews of Morocco – A Journey through History\, Politics and Culture\nPlease join us for four\, Zoom-only\, sessions about the Jews of Morocco – taught by Dr. David Mendelsohn from Israel. This is a precursor to the TBS Morocco Adventure but it is open to all TBS members.\nRegister Here: t-b-s.me/moroccolearning \nSunday\, January 12th from 10:00-11:00 am\nThe Indigenous Jews of Morocco\nIt is believed that the first Jews reached Morocco in the 5th century BCE. They settled among the indigenous Amazigh (Berber) tribes and slowly become integrated with them. Intermarriage led to a “Judaization of the Berbers” and conversely a “Berberization of the Jews\,” meaning that the Berber Jews may be considered as indigenous to Morocco themselves. \nThis lecture will look at the History and culture of the Amazigh – especially as it pertains to the cultural imprints left upon the Jews many of which survive until today. \nSunday\, January 26th from 10:00-11:00 am EST\nThe Arabian conquest of Morocco and its Effect on the Jews\nThe Arab conquest began in 703 and began the process of the Islamification of Morocco. In 1492\, the Spanish Expulsion led to a wave of Spanish Jews seeking refuge in northern Morocco\, and importing a unique cultural heritage\, including their own language. What did this mean for the local Jews who had already lived there for centuries? \nThe lecture will trace this history and examine the difficulties inherent in integrating and coexisting with this dominant new culture and religion. We will also spend some time looking at the history and tenets of Islam and the structure of the mosque\, especially as it pertains to Morocco. \nSunday\, February 2nd from 10:00-11:00 am EST\nMoving into Modernity: Monarchy\, Islam\, and the Jews of Morocco\nThis lecture will examine the unique role of the Moroccan monarchs as protector of the faith (Islam) and the unusual tolerance demonstrated to the Jews of Morocco throughout much (but certainly not all) of its history. We will examine the reasons behind this unique relationship. As a French colony\, Morocco was subject to same anti-Jewish decrees as the Jews of France from Nazi-allied Vichy France during the Second World War. Yet in 1941\, King Mohammed V refused to deport Morocco’s 250\,000 Jews to the concentration camps of Europe stating: “There are no Jews in Morocco. There are only Moroccan subjects\,” resulting in the entirety of Morocco‘s Jewish population being saved. \nThis lecture will investigate the complex relationship between monarchs and Jews in Morocco – especially as it pertains to the culture of Islam. We will experience and feel the results of this continuing relationship and the love most Moroccan subjects (Muslim and Jew) still feel for their king when we visit Morocco in March. \nSunday\, February 9th from 10:00-11:30 am EST (11:00-11:30 dedicated to travel details):\nThe Jews of Morocco: Yesterday\, Today and Tomorrow\nIn 1948\, the creation of the state of Israel motivated many Moroccan Jews to move to Israel. By 1964\, more than 97\,000 Jews had left Morocco\, mainly to Israel where today there are around 1\,000\,000 Jews of Moroccan descent. \nToday there are about 2500 Jews living in Morocco\, mostly in Casablanca. The community has good relations with the current ruler\, King Mohamed VI who encourages religious tolerance and who strives to uphold the legacy of tolerance demonstrated by King Mohammed V during the Holocaust. We will ask and attempt to answer the oft repeated question: If the Jews had it so good\, why did they ever leave Morocco?
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/class-on-morocco/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250112T090000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250112T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20241226T203057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Center Open House
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register!
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/childrens-center-open-house/
LOCATION:Lower Level Lobby
CATEGORIES:Children's Center
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250111T173000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082640
CREATED:20241226T203057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
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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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