Temple Beth Shalom

Uncovering Our Jewish Values in Torah
2026-09-19 09:15 - 10:15, 2026-09-26 09:15 - 10:15, 2026-10-03 09:15 - 10:15 (America/New_York)

Shabbat Family Hike
2026-09-19 14:00 (US/Eastern) | Outside of Temple
Contact: Rachel Happel

Reverse Tashlich
2026-09-19 14:00 - 15:30 (US/Eastern) | Outside of Temple
Reverse Tashlich: A New High Holy Day Tradition
Saturday, September 19 @ 2:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon of personal reflection and active environmental clean-up! Reverse Tashlich invites us to join a global Jewish movement dedicated to repairing the sea and safeguarding the water that sustains life on Earth. In the traditional ritual of Tashlich on Rosh Hashanah, we go to a body of water and symbolically cast our “sins” into it, beginning the New Year with a clean heart. Reverse Tashlich transforms that symbolism into action by removing human “sin” from the water. Together we will clean up one of our local waterways, removing plastic, trash, and other debris that threaten marine ecosystems and the health of our planet. Location will be shared with those who register.
Reverse Tashlich is a program created by Repair the Sea. TBS is one of hundreds of organizations participating in 2026!

No K-12 Learning Programs (Erev Yom Kippur)
2026-09-20

No K-12 Learning Programs (Yom Kippur)
2026-09-21

Office closed (Yom Kippur)
2026-09-21

Israeli Dance
2026-09-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-09-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-10-05 19:00 - 20:30 (US/Eastern) | Simon Hall

Sisterhood Fall Welcome Event - A Taste of Italy
2026-09-23 18:30 - 21:00 (US/Eastern) | Carmen Hall
Ciao Sisters! Please join Sisterhood as we whisk you away to the Italian Riviera. We will enjoy meeting new friends, connecting with old ones, playing Italian Bingo and enjoying a delicious dinner from Fiorella’s. **This event is for TBS members who identify as female, non-binary or gender fluid and any non-TBS paid members. If you are not a Sisterhood member and would like to join sisterhood, please join here. Il Coperto: $18 (plus any additional optional donation to Sisterhood)
Contact: Sisterhood

No K-12 Learning Programs (Sukkot 1)
2026-09-25

Bag Lunch & Breakfast Drive Thru Pick up
2026-09-25 09:15 - 09:45 (US/Eastern) | Parking Lot (Front)
Since 2020, TBS Social Action has taken pride in our monthly commitment to donating bag lunches, breakfast foods and snacks for guests experiencing homelessness at the shelters in the Father Bill’s network. Our bag lunches also may support their “community lunch” open to anyone in need of a meal. This impactful project is great for individuals or families! On Friday, September 25th, we will collect donations between 9:15 and 9:45am in the TBS parking lot. Drive right up and we will unload your bagged items from your car. Please visit the registration link for details and a list of breakfast, snack and lunch items to donate and to sign up! Can’t make it to the collection? No problem! Non-perishable donations may be dropped at a Needham home prior to the collection. Thank you for helping to feed the stranger in our midst.
Contact: Social Action

Erev Shabbat Service
2026-09-25 18:15 - 19:45, 2026-10-02 18:15 - 19:45, 2026-10-09 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.

Torah Study
2026-09-26 09:15 - 10:15, 2026-10-03 09:15 - 10:15, 2026-10-10 09:15 - 10:15 (America/New_York)

Sukkot Block Party
2026-09-27 15:00 - 17:00 (US/Eastern) | Parking Lot (Back)
Join us for our annual Sukkot Block Party, a beloved TBS tradition! Shake the lulav, decorate our sukkah, and celebrate the festival with games, crafts, music, food, and fun in the TBS parking lot. Designed for families with preschool and school-age children, but open to the whole community!
Contact: Rachel Happel

SukkahFEST!
2026-09-27 18:30 - 20:00 (US/Eastern) | Parking Lot (Back)
Want to celebrate Sukkot as a family, but your kids have outgrown the Sukkot Block Party? Join us for a Sukkot Beer-and-Soda Garden! We’ll have dinner, games, and activities in-and-around the sukkah for tweens, teens, and adults. Designed for families with children in grades 5-9, with siblings welcome.

Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Sukkot
2026-09-28 19:00 - 20:00 (US/Eastern) | Sukkah
Please join TBS Sisterhood at our first Rosh Chodesh event as we celebrate Sukkot with Rabbi Elyse.
Contact: Sisterhood

No K-12 Learning Programs (Simchat Torah)
2026-10-02

American Jewish Humor / The Television Years Hosted by Hal Slifer
2026-10-04 09:30 - 11:30 (US/Eastern) | Simon Hall
Join WERS Radio host and multimedia presenter Hal Slifer for a delightful journey through the golden age of television comedy. Discover how Jewish comedians, writers, producers, and performers helped create many of America’s most beloved television shows—from Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, and Mel Brooks to Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, and beyond.
Filled with rare video clips, behind-the-scenes stories, classic comedy moments, and plenty of laughter, this entertaining multimedia presentation celebrates the humor that has brought generations together. Whether you grew up watching these unforgettable shows or are discovering them for the first time, you’ll leave smiling, reminiscing, and appreciating the remarkable Jewish influence on American television. Bagels & Cream cheese will be served.
Contact: Adult Learning

Let's Talk About Menopause
2026-10-05 19:00 - 20:30 (US/Eastern) | Beit Midrash
Are you peri-menopausal, menopausal, postmenopausal or just curious what the future holds? Our discussion with expert Dr. Scherr last spring answered so many questions and provided valuable insight into every stage of menopause. Join us as we continue the conversation and have a much-needed opportunity to ask more questions. If you have questions you want answered, please email Dr. Scherr at sisterhood@tbsneedham.org.
Contact: Sisterhood

Learn to Play Mah Jongg
2026-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 (US/Eastern) | Carmen Hall
Join Sisterhood for a three part series to learn to play Mah Jongg! The sessions will be held: Tuesday, October 6 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday, October 13 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday, October 20 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM This event is for Sisterhood members only (all female identifying members of TBS and any non-TBS paid members). If you are not a Sisterhood member and would like to join sisterhood, please email sisterhood@tbsneedham.org.
Contact: Sisterhood

SHINE/Medicare Presentation
2026-10-07 19:00 - 20:30 (US/Eastern) | Carmen Hall
Join us for a Medicare 101 educational meeting provided by the MetroWest SHINE program. This presentation provides an overview of Medicare for people turning 65 or those just signing up. We will be discussing Medicare enrollment, the parts of Medicare, and coverage options. The MetroWest SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone on Medicare) program provides free, unbiased health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries of all ages and their caregivers. Temple member Marty Goldberg, a certified SHINE counselor, will be leading the presentation. Light refreshments will be served. This is open to ALL Temple members.
Contact: ConNEXTions+

2026-2027 Tzedek ("Righteous Action") Launch and Celebration
2026-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 (US/Eastern) | Simon Hall
At TBS, Have You Ever – Attended a meeting about Antisemitism, College Behind Bars, DACA, Gun Violence Prevention or Housing Justice – Driven a refugee resettlement client to an appointment – Facilitated a table discussion – Joined a presentation on Reproductive Rights or Transgender Equality – Listened to a storytelling event from a holocaust survivor or a wrongly convicted person – Mailed a get-out-the-vote postcard – Participated in a Racial Justice program – Showed up for a demonstration, rally, protest or vigil – Written to your legislator We want to celebrate and thank you! Have you ever – Wondered how you could contribute to the Jewish value of repairing the world (maybe one person, or one family, or one organization at a time) – Wished your voice could be heard, and your actions be counted when you learn about injustice – Been inspired by any of the acts above but weren’t sure where to begin? We want to motivate you and show how you can be part of Tzedek! Please join us for dinner and celebration of TBS’s past and future commitment to Social Justice as we kick off 5787

Grandparenting in Today's World
2026-10-09 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.
