Echoes of Olympus: The Enduring Gifts of Ancient Greece
2025-08-28 15:30 - 16:30 (US/Eastern) | Online
From the invention of democracy and the rise of philosophy to the beauty of Greek art and the birth of theater, this four part series reveals how classical ideals continue to shape our politics, aesthetics, ethics, and storytelling. Each session highlights not only Greece’s internal achievements but also its rich interactions with cultures like Egypt and the Near East. A renowned classicist and global scholar of Jewish communities, Dr. Mendelsohn brings deep historical, linguistic, and cultural insight to this engaging journey through the legacy of the ancient world to its enduring influence on modern life. Register: t-b-s.me/olympus

Erev Shabbat Service
2025-08-29 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
2025-08-30 08:30 - 09:00, 2025-09-06 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
2025-08-30 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-09-06 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!

Jewish Underground Militias in Pre State Israel
2025-08-31 13:00 - 14:00 (US/Eastern) | Online
Throughout history, Jews around the world have generally avoided military involvement—especially in contexts where the armed forces showed little concern for their needs or identity as Jews. One of the most fascinating exceptions emerged in pre-State Palestine, where, beginning in 1907, Jews under both Ottoman and British rule began forming their own defense organizations—sometimes against outside enemies, and at times even against one another. This session will explore the evolution and impact of groups such as Hashomer, the Jewish Legion, the Jewish Brigade, the Haganah, Palmach, Irgun, and Lehi. Their legacy continues to shape the Israel Defense Forces to this day. Presented by the Orange County Community Scholars Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning. Questions? Contact Adult Learning.

No Mayim Tamid (Labor Day)
2025-09-01

Temple Office Closed-Labor Day
2025-09-01

Children's Center No School- Labor Day
2025-09-01
Contact: Ellen Dietrick

Lay-Led Morning Minyan
2025-09-01 07:00 - 07:30, 2025-09-04 07:00 - 07:30, 2025-09-08 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
2025-09-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)

Lay-Led Evening Minyan (online)
2025-09-02 18:45 - 19:15, 2025-09-03 18:45 - 19:15, 2025-09-09 18:45 - 19:15, 2025-09-10 18:45 - 19:15 (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 end your day. Join us on Zoom here.

Sisterhood Un-Board Meeting
2025-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 (US/Eastern) | Outside of Temple
Let’s meet for cocktails and discuss ideas and suggestions for the upcoming year, catch up with old friends, join a committee or just share your thoughts with us. ALL SISTERHOOD MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!
Contact: Sisterhood

Sisterhood Monthly Mah Jongg
2025-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 (US/Eastern) | Simon Hall
Come play Mah Jongg with Sisterhood on the first Thursday of every month from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. There will be at least one teaching table each month so newbies are welcome to join us. Be sure to indicate if you are a new player. Mah Jongg is free for TBS members. Non members are welcome to join Sisterhood to play (your first game is on us). Join Sisterhood here: t-b-s.me/sisterhood

Pre-Shabbat Yoga
2025-09-05 09:00 - 10:00 (US/Eastern) | Carmen Hall
Join experienced yoga teacher Stephanie Javaheri for slow-flow yoga. Slow down, feel more grounded, calm, and stretched out. No experience necessary. Join us in person at TBS or drop in online at t-b-s.me/preshabbatyoga; No registration is necessary. Questions? Contact Stephanie Javaheri.

Erev Shabbat Service - TBS Camp Shabbat!
2025-09-05 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.
Wear your camp merch and join us for TBS Camp Shabbat! The service will include a welcome home blessing for TBS members who spent the summer at camp. A camp-style dinner and activities will follow! (Registration required for dinner.)

Finding Our Jewish Values in the Torah
2025-09-06 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.

Discover the Sounds of the Shofar
2025-09-07 09:00 - 10:00 (US/Eastern) | Simon Hall
Join us for an adventure into one of Judaism’s most powerful symbols. In this hour-long workshop, you will:

Learn some little known shofar facts including how a shofar is made and which animals’ horns may become shofarot.
Create your own smaller shofar from an authentic horn. We will carefully be using a saw and drill (with expert guidance) to shape our own shofarot!
Learn how to blow a shofar and experiment with traditional calls!

Whether you’re 6 or 96, this experience will deepen your connection to the High Holy Days and leave you with a meaningful keepsake—and maybe even a new skill!
All TBS shofar blowers – experienced and new! – are welcome be with us for our final Yom Kippur Service (“Ne’ilah”) (Thursday, October 2nd at 6:00 pm) and usher in the new year by participating in the final blast of the shofar!

Cuba Trip Info Session
2025-09-07 10:00 - 11:00 (US/Eastern) | Beit Midrash
This info session was originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 26 and rescheduled due to a conflict for the presenter.
The Cuba core trip will span 6 days with an optional extension for an additional 2 days. Rabbi Todd and Michele Markley will lead the core trip, and we will be guided by Ayelet’s local Cuban tour guide who will be with us for all of the travel days. We will be holding a trip information session for interested travelers on Sunday, September 7, at 10 am. Please register below for the information session. If you are not able to attend but are interested in the trip, feel free to let Rabbi Todd know so we can keep you in the loop about our travel plans following the information session and can share the video recording of the session with you afterwards.

Kings Bowling with ConNEXTions
2025-09-07 18:00 - 20:00 (US/Eastern) | Outside of Temple
Join ConNEXTions for some good times at Kings Bowling in Legacy Place after the Patriots 1:00pm game ! We’ll gather with friends—both old and new—as we kick off a new year and catch up from the summer over a delicious dinner, drinks, and of course, some bowling. Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or sometimes need to use the bumpers, this is going to be an evening of fun that you don’t want to miss. Cost: $25. Contact ConNEXTions with any questions.

Sisterhood Middle School & High School Survival Kit Swap Night
2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 (US/Eastern) | Outside of Temple
Start the school year off right! Come join other Sisterhood moms of middle and high school students to assemble fun, care package “survival” kits to give to our kiddos. All moms will also receive their own personal mom’s survival kit as a gift from Sisterhood. Happy moms = Happy kids! Instructions for the swap are in the SignUpGenius.
Contact: Sisterhood

Sharing with New and Old Friends
2025-09-09 19:15 - 20:45 (US/Eastern) | Simon Hall
Summer is winding down and fall approaches along with our first garden club meeting of the year.
We’ll have a slide show featuring each member followed by sharing the bounty of our gardens.
We want every member in the show! We’d like one photo of you and a second photo of something you did over the summer—an arrangement you made, a plant from your garden, a craft project you are working on, a travel destination, etc.
Please bring floral material to this meeting–from your garden or purchased—plus a vase (about 6” tall by 4” wide) and your floral scissors. We’ll share flowers between members—old and new friends– and go home with an arrangement.
Contact: Garden Club

Canceled: Preparing Our Souls for the High Holy Days
2025-09-10 19:15 - 20:30 (US/Eastern) | Beit Midrash
With Rosh Hashanah approaching, join with our rabbis as we explore Judaism’s spiritual understandings of teshuvah (“repentance”) and how we might experience soulful renewal as we begin the new year. Questions? Contact Leah Goldstein.
