Temple Beth Shalom

Jam Baby
2025-06-03 10:30 - 23:15, 2025-05-27 10:30 - 23:15 (America/New_York)
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!
Register here.

Confirmation Service
2025-06-02 19:00 - 20:30 (US/Eastern) | Sanctuary

Shavuot Morning service + Yizkor
2025-06-02 07:00 - 08:00 (US/Eastern) | Beit Midrash

Children's Center No School - Shavuot
2025-06-02

No Mayim Tamid - Shavuot
2025-06-02

Temple Office Closed - Shavuot
2025-06-02

Shavuot Evening Torah Study and Cheesecake Celebration
2025-06-01 19:00 - 20:30 (US/Eastern) | Beit Midrash
The holiday of Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah. Join Rabbi Jay, Rabbi Todd, Rabbi Elyse and other TBS community members for a rich exploration of Torah. Together, we will encounter various interpretations of the narrative of the giving of the Torah and a variety of insights regarding the meaning of Torah in our lives today.
As well, as it is customary to eat dairy foods on Shavuot, we will enjoy a delicious cheesecake buffet. Our program will be interactive, engaging, and sweet! We hope that you are able to join us!
Register: t-b-s.me/shavuot.

The Michael Sockol Jewish Writers Fund presents: Rabbi Jan Katzew - Israel: The Challenge(s) of Jewish Democracy
2025-06-01 09:30 - 11:30 (US/Eastern) | Carmen Hall
On Sunday, June 1st, the Michael Sockol Jewish Writers Fund, in partnership with TBS Adult Learning, will present noted educator and speaker Rabbi Jan Katzew. Rabbi Katzew, PhD, is Associate Professor Emeritus of Jewish Thought and Education and a Senior Educator at HUC-JIR. He is a Jerusalem Fellow and earned his doctorate at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. For many years, Rabbi Katzew served as Director of Lifelong Jewish Learning at the URJ, where he oversaw the design of curricular resources for world-wide use, and received numerous honors as a Jewish educator. He has authored popular and scholarly articles in multiple fields, including Jewish history, inter-faith relations, ethics, and philosophy. Israel is not an ideal state, but it is a state of ideals. Since before its inception in 1948, the State of Israel has aspired to realize twin nobilities, to bridge the Torah that emanated from Jerusalem and the political philosophy that emanated from Athens. Seventy-seven years later, the goal of being a Jewish and democratic state remains elusive and arguably more difficult to achieve. The jury and the Jewry, of which we are a part, are still out. In his talk, Rabbi Katzew will explore the many complex challenges facing modern-day Israel, as the nation seeks the norms and values of a democracy while maintaining, building upon, and defending its core Jewish identity. Refreshments will be served. To register, go tot-b-s.me/jewishdemocracy. Free for members; $10 for non-members. For more info, contact: adultlearning@tbsneedham.org

Finding Our Jewish Values in the Torah
2025-05-31 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-05-24 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.

Torah Study
2025-05-31 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-05-24 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!

Lay-Led Shabbat Morning Service
2025-05-31 08:30 - 09:00, 2025-05-24 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.

Community Dinner
2025-05-30 19:30 - 20:30 (US/Eastern) | Carmen Hall

Erev Shabbat Service
2025-05-30 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.

Celebrating 50 Years of Women in the Cantorate
A Special Sharing by Cantor Lanie Katzew
Friday, May 30th at 6:15 pm
There are many memorable “firsts” in Jewish life. In 1975, the Reform Jewish community welcomed Cantor Barbara Ostfeld as the first female to be
ordained by the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. Fifty years have passed and the sea change of that “first” has been felt widely.
Cantor Ostfeld gracefully led the way toward full musical equality of wome on the bimah and she movingly, musically inspired a generation along the
way. Please join us as Cantor Lanie Katzew shares a snapshot of how her own experience as a cantor over the last 44 years marks the highlights of the
path that Cantor Ostfeld trail-blazed.
Our Presenter: Cantor Alane (Lanie) Katzew has helped bring Jewish sacred music into the digital age. Cantor Katzew served as Director of Music
Programming for synagogues throughout North America and on the American Conference of Cantors board. She has produced publications, recordings, and
concerts at the Union for Reform Judaism, serving over 900 congregations as their Worship & Music Specialist. Among her myriad recordings and songbooks,
Cantor Katzew produced and uploaded digital recordings of the entire Torah and Haftarah. Cantor Katzew has proudly introduced adults and young people
to Jewish sacred music, part of her lifelong commitment to community service, social justice, and youth issues. She and her husband, Rabbi Jan Katzew are thrilled to be new members of the TBS community.

Spring Bloom Event
2025-05-30 17:00 - 18:00 (US/Eastern) | Meditation Garden
Friday, May 30, 5:00-6:15 pm, Front Garden
Admire the rewards of our autumn efforts in the beautiful TBS garden! We’ll prepare for Shabbat outdoors with a light nosh before services. Plus, we’ll add the garden’s finishing touches: mosaic stones created by Alexandra Etscovitz and Audrey Syatt. All are welcome! In case of bad weather our pre-service nosh will be in Community Court as usual. Questions? Contact Maeve Connolly.

Pre-Shabbat Yoga
2025-05-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-23 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Step into fall with strength, balance and alignment through the practice of yoga. Join experienced yoga teacher Stephanie Javaheri for a weekly mindful yoga ‘work in’ to cultivate awareness physically and mentally. Feel better in your body and your mind. Slow physical movement, breathwork and meditation blend together in this 1-hour class.
Drop in at TBS for the in-person class, or click here to join in via Zoom; no registration is necessary.

Voices of October 7: Stories of Survival and Strength
2025-05-29 19:15 - 20:30 (US/Eastern) | Sanctuary
Maayan Snapir, public speaker and naturopath N.D. focused on bringing hope and purpose following October 7th. Experiences throughout her life helped her develop a deep understanding of why do certain things happen to us as individuals / societies, and how we can learn, change and grow from them.

When her grandparents were kidnapped on October 7th from kibbutz Nir Oz, Maayan embarked on a mission to provide different points of view, encourage meaningful conversations and the asking of tough questions. All in order to make sure we create a real lasting change, keep the hope alive and have better world to ‘Bring Them Home’ to.
Register: t-b-s.me/voices

Lay-Led Morning Minyan
2025-05-29 07:00 - 07:30, 2025-05-26 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.

Circles of Connection: A Support Space for Our Jewish Community
2025-05-28 19:15 - 20:45 (US/Eastern) | Online
In a time of rising antisemitism and uncertainty, we invite you to join Circles of Connection — a peer-led support group offering space for anyone in our community who is struggling with what it means to be Jewish in today’s world. Through guided conversation and shared reflection, we’ll build a circle of support, resilience, and connection.
This group will meet on Zoom on the following dates:
Thursday, May 1, 12:00–1:30 PM
Wednesday, May 14, 12:00–1:30 PM
Wednesday, May 28, 7:15–8:45 PM
Come to one session or all three.
Register: t-b-s.me/cofc
Contact Rabbi Elyse with any questions.

Lay-Led Evening Minyan (online)
2025-05-28 18:45 - 19:15, 2025-05-27 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.

Children's Center No School - Memorial Day
2025-05-26

No K-12 Learning Programs - Memorial Day
2025-05-26

Temple Office Closed - Memorial Day
2025-05-26

Erev Shabbat Service
2025-05-23 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.
