Erev Shabbat Service
2026-08-21 18:15 - 19:45, 2026-08-28 18:15 - 19:45, 2026-09-04 18:15 - 19:45, 2026-09-11 18:15 - 19:45, 2026-09-18 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
2026-08-22 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-08-29 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-09-05 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.

Lay-led Torah Study
2026-08-22 09:15 - 10:15, 2026-08-29 09:15 - 10:15, 2026-09-05 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!

Israeli Dance
2026-08-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-08-31 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-09-07 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-09-14 19:00 - 20:30 (US/Eastern) | Simon Hall

Brotherhood Fall Schmooze
2026-08-30 18:00 - 20:00 (US/Eastern) | Outside of Temple
Unless you got fleas during the “dog days” of summer, come join your friends (and make new ones!) at the annual Brotherhood Fall Schmooze at one of our favorites—Mandarin Cuisine.
Anti-inflation pricing is in effect! $25 covers appetizers and dinner (drinks sold separately).

Sisterhood Mah Jongg
2026-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 (US/Eastern) | Simon Hall
Come play Mah Jongg with Sisterhood on the first Thursday of the month from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at TBS. 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. Questions? Contact Sisterhood.

Temple Office Closed-Labor Day
2026-09-07

No Mayim Tamid (Labor Day)
2026-09-07

Derby Farm Flowers
2026-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 (US/Eastern) | Simon Hall
Beth Shalom Garden Club is opening the club year for members and guests with an evening of floral design by Lucinda from Derby Farm Flowers. You are invited to see what Lucinda creates with flowers from a flower farm. A perfect ending for the summer using garden/farm flowers. Everyone is welcome! First time guests are free. Longtime guests are $10. See you there! Questions? Please email gardenclub@tbsneedham.org
Contact: Garden Club

Temple Office Closes at 1-Erev Rosh Hashanah
2026-09-11

No K-12 Learning Programs (Erev Rosh Hashanah)
2026-09-11

No K-12 Learning Programs (Rosh Hashanah)
2026-09-13

ConNEXTions+ Book Club
2026-09-15 10:00 - 12:00 (US/Eastern) | Chesed Room

Sisterhood Un-Board Meeting
2026-09-15 19:00 - 20:30 (US/Eastern) | Outside of Temple
Join us for cocktails to catch up with old friends, make some new ones, find out what’s on tap for Sisterhood this year, share your thoughts, and maybe even join a committee. ALL SISTERHOOD MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! Address will be sent out the night before.
Contact: Sisterhood

ConNEXTions+ Welcome Back BBQ
2026-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 (US/Eastern) | Outside of Temple
Please join us for a Welcome Back BBQ to kick off the 2026 – 2027 ConNEXTions + season, and to welcome in the New Year 5787! This event will be outside the Temple, and the location will be shared with all who register. We look forward to seeing you, wishing you a Happy New Year, and sharing our plans for the coming year!
Contact: ConNEXTions+

Sisterhood & Brotherhood Canasta
2026-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 (US/Eastern) | Expansion Area
Come play Canasta with TBS Sisterhood AND Brotherhood on the third Thursday of every month from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. 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. Questions? Contact Sisterhood.

Grandparenting in Today's World
2026-09-18 09:45 - 11:00 (US/Eastern) | Beit Midrash
Join us for a discussion with other TBS grandparents of young children facilitated by Margie Bogdanow, LISCW, about grandparenting in today’s world. Margie Bogdanow is an LICSW social worker, coach, and consultant based in New England. Her professional work focuses on impacting adults to make a positive difference in the lives of young people. She currently serves as the Senior Advisor to the BeWell Initiative at Jewish Federations of North America. In that role she consults with communities across the country to assist them in their mental health efforts. She is on the Parenting Through a Jewish Lens faculty at Hebrew College and was a co-creator of the Grandparenting Through a Jewish Lens and Parenting Teens Through a Jewish Lens curriculum. She currently serves as the Chair of the 18 doors Grandparent Advisory Council, as well as being involved in numerous other Grandparent projects. She is the gramma to 7.

Torah Study
2026-09-19 09:15 - 10:15 (America/New_York)

Uncovering Our Jewish Values in Torah
2026-09-19 09:15 - 10:15 (America/New_York)
