Lay-Led Evening Minyan (online)
2025-04-09 18:45 - 19:15, 2025-04-15 18:45 - 19:15, 2025-04-16 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.

Israeli, Arab, and Palestinian Entrepreneurs Visit TBS
2025-04-09 19:15 - 20:45 (US/Eastern) | Beit Midrash
The 50:50 Startups program is an inspiring story of hope during these divisive times! 50:50 Startups is a non-profit accelerator that brings together Jews and Arabs, Israelis and Palestinians to develop startups together. Established in 2019 by Amir Grinstein – an Israeli Professor of Marketing at Northeastern University, 50:50 Startups has involved dozens of entrepreneurs in its programming in Israel, Boston, and Greece. Join us as we welcome Amir, as well as four 2025 Israeli/Arab/Palestinian 50:50 Startups participants: Lee Tom Dotan, Aseel Rarah, Kassim Bashir, and Daniel Hassan. This promises to be a special evening!
Register: t-b-s.me/entrepreneur

Lay-Led Morning Minyan
2025-04-10 07:00 - 07:30, 2025-04-14 07:00 - 07:30, 2025-04-17 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.

Yiddish Book Group
2025-04-10 18:30 - 19:30 (US/Eastern) | Conference Room (front)
The monthly Yiddish Short Story Discussion Group, led by Michele Marram. Questions? Contact Michele Marram at library@tbsneedham.org.

Pre-Shabbat Yoga
2025-04-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-18 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.

Bag Lunches and Breakfast Items for Homeless Shelters
2025-04-11 09:15 - 09:45 (US/Eastern) | Parking Lot (Front)
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!
Volunteers 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.
We 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.
Please 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.
Thank you for helping us to feed the stranger.
Register here.

Passover Seder for Families with Young Children
2025-04-11 17:00 - 18:00 (US/Eastern) | Simon Hall
Registration required; coming soon!

Erev Shabbat Service
2025-04-11 18:15 - 19:45, 2025-04-18 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.

Community Dinner
2025-04-11 19:30 - 20:30 (US/Eastern) | Carmen Hall
Join us for our April Community Dinner. All are welcome to enjoy a fun Italian ‘carb-fest’ before Passover. Join us for all the pasta and garlic bread you can eat, along with good company and conversation. Sponsored by Member Engagement.

Lay-Led Shabbat Morning Service
2025-04-12 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
2025-04-12 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!

Finding Our Jewish Values in the Torah
2025-04-12 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.

No K-12 Learning Programs - Passover
2025-04-13

Passover Morning Festival Service
2025-04-13 09:00 - 10:00 (US/Eastern) | Beit Midrash

Community Passover Seder
2025-04-13 17:00 - 19:00 (US/Eastern) | Carmen Hall
General Admission Member (age 13-Adult) $25.00
General Admission Child (Up to age 5) $10.00
General Admission Child (age 6-12) $15.00
General Admission Non-Member + $10 on each price
Descriptions and pricing from previous years
$10-$25 per person; $35 per person for non-TBS members.
Celebrate the Festival of Freedom with your TBS community, and enjoy a seder experience for adults and families, led by our TBS clergy. Join us for blessings, songs, stories, and.a delicious catered Passover dinner, including matzah ball soup, entree with vegetarian option, sides, and dessert.
Led by our TBS Clergy, a seder experience for adults & families, including a delicious catered Passover meal!
Register: t-b-s.me/communityseder
Contact: Craig Lustig at programs@tbsneedham.org

No Mayim, Shorashim, or Etzim (Regular Day for Mayim Tamid)
2025-04-14, 2025-04-15, 2025-04-16, 2025-04-17

Israeli Dance
2025-04-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)

ConNEXTions+ Book Club
2025-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 (US/Eastern) | Chesed Room
Start-Up Nation by Dan Senor and Saul Singer

Navigating Life's Transitions with Independence, Organization, and Confidence
2025-04-16 19:30 - 20:30 (US/Eastern) | Simon Hall
Are all your important details organized in one place so your family can easily access it in an emergency? Could your family step-in and help you manage your affairs if you needed assistance?
Creating your Life Transition Binder is a gift, it is your resource that gives you and your loved ones peace of mind and guidance. Join Sandra Batra, as she explains how you can create this binder that pulls together all your important life details into one place, including: personal data, property, financial, retirement and insurance details, medical, and service provider information. This organizational tool allows you to remain in control and independent as you age. If something were to happen to you, this is the resource your loved ones would turn to so they can help support and assist you. Sponsored by Chesed. Questions? Contact Craig Lustig at programs@tbsneedam.org.
Register: t-b-s.me/lifetransitions
Light refreshments will be served.

Sisterhood Canasta
2025-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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.

No K-12 Learning Programs - Passover / Good Friday
2025-04-18
