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.

Lay-Led Morning Minyan
2025-09-11 07:00 - 07:30, 2025-09-15 07:00 - 07:30, 2025-09-18 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.

Tot Shabbat Tater Tot Nosh
2025-09-12 17:15 - 17:30 (US/Eastern) | Simon Hall

Tot Shabbat Service
2025-09-12 17:30 - 18:00 (US/Eastern) | Sanctuary
Contact: Ellen Dietrick

Erev Shabbat Service
2025-09-12 18:15 - 19:45, 2025-09-19 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
2025-09-13 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
2025-09-13 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 (no class 9/13)
2025-09-13 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.

Canceled: Shabbat Community Hike
2025-09-13 11:00 - 12:30 (US/Eastern) | Outside of Temple
Delight in beautiful guided hikes including personal reflection, community connection, and the opportunity to experience peaceful moments in nature. All hikes are led by Rachel Happel, TBS Senior Director of Learning and Engagement. Specific locations for each date will be shared with those who register. Community Hikes are designed for adults and teens and will range from 2-4 miles. Hikes take place “drizzle or shine” but cancel for heavy rain or other extreme weather conditions.

Shabbat Family Hike
2025-09-13 14:00 - 15:00 (US/Eastern) | Outside of Temple
Connect to the restful spirit of Shabbat by recharging in nature! Join Rachel Happel and fellow TBS families for a hike in the woods. These family-friendly hikes will range from 1-2 miles, with little to no elevation, and will include time for nature exploration and community connection.

Selichot: An Evening of Music and Sweetness
2025-09-13 19:00 - 20:30 (US/Eastern) | Sanctuary
Join Rabbi Jay Perlman, Rabbi Todd Markley, Rabbi Elyse Pincus Abrahams, and Cantor DJ Fortine as we set the tone for a beautiful High Holy Day season. Our evening will begin with a simple service featuring music, reflective poetry and prayer, Havdallah, and the ritual changing of our Torah covers from everyday colorful to High Holy Day white. After the service, join us for a sweet celebration with food, drinks, and time in community.

Sweet Start: A Rosh Hashanah Fest
2025-09-14 09:00 - 10:00 (US/Eastern) | Simon Hall
Let’s kick off the new year with a sweet start! Dip apples into honey, explore an apple orchard sensory table, send a Rosh Hashanah card to a grandparent or special relative, and create a festive decoration to bring home. Perfect for families with children ages 6 and under, this joyful gathering offers a playful and meaningful way to experience Rosh Hashanah traditions. Come make memories as we welcome the new year with sweetness and celebration!

ConNEXTions+ Welcome Back Lunch
2025-09-14 13:00 - 14:00 (US/Eastern) | Beit Midrash
Welcome back to another wonderful year of ConNEXTions+! We are so excited to introduce our new Advisory Council made up of Marty Goldberg, Shelley Goldman, Mark Kirstein, and Janet Zaval. Join us for a pre-concert lunch to meet the new leadership, catch up with old friends and meet new ones, and of course, enjoy some delicious food.
Please note that registration for the Elliot Steger jazz concert is separate at t-b-s.me/jazzconcert.

An Afternoon of Jazz with Elliot Steger & Friends
2025-09-14 14:00 - 16:00 (US/Eastern) | Carmen Hall
Join us for an afternoon of jazz featuring music by Jewish composers, performed by Elliot Steger in concert with Jon Hazilla on drums and David Landoni on bass. We will feature Jewish composers such as Billy Joel and Rodgers & Hammerstein as well as original compositions. Elliot’s compositions emphasize a strong melody line appreciated by even those unfamiliar with jazz. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: $20. Contact Cantor DJ with any questions. Cosponsored by ConNEXTions+.
Elliot Steger is a jazz pianist and composer who has produced 5 CD’s of original music. He was the featured artist on radio station WICN’s Jazz New England program and was a finalist for best jazz instrumental song of the year. He began classical lessons at age 4 and studied jazz with a professor from the Berklee College of Music for 20 years. His music can be heard on Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube. He has played at many venues in the Boston area and has donated all proceeds from CD sales and performances to the Alzheimer’s Association, the American Cancer Society and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
He is joined by Jon Hazilla on drums, a professor at the Berklee College of Music, a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, and performer at numerous International Jazz festivals. David Landoni on acoustic bass is a music professor at UMass Boston and has toured internationally including performing with the Artie Shaw Orchestra.
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BESTY Goes Bowling!
2025-09-14 14:00 - 16:00 (US/Eastern) | Outside of Temple
Welcome back BESTY! Join us at Kings in Dedham on September 14th, 2-4 pm, for an afternoon of bowling, arcade games, and fun! The price is $25 per participant, and includes bowling, a $10 arcade card, and some snacks. Please email Sadie (soneill@tbsneedham.org) if you have any questions, and we are so excited to strike up some fun and see you soon!

Brotherhood Fall Schmoozefest
2025-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 (US/Eastern) | Outside of Temple
It’s a Brotherhood tradition to gather at Mandarin Cuisine Restaurant a few times a year to . . .well . . .. schmooze and eat! Preregistration is required. Your $25 covers pre-meal appetizers and a sit-down dinner. We hope to see you there!
Contact: Brotherhood

Israeli Dance
2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)

Our Constitution in the News
2025-09-15 19:30 - 21:00 (US/Eastern) | Beit Midrash
Former federal court Judge Judith Barzilay, who was also a Professor at William & Mary Law School, will lead a two-part program taking a deeper dive into the text of the US Constitution and its import in the context of challenges, developments and perspectives presented by current events. It is expected that the first session will focus on the body of the Constitution and that the second session will focus on amendments contained in the Bill of Rights. The actual program may be adjusted to address current events and court decisions at the time of the programs and their impact as well as consideration of impact on the Jewish community and issues of Tikkun Olam.
The first 100 registrants will receive a pocket-sized copy of the US Constitution for use during and after the program. Light desserts will also be provided.
About the speaker:
Judge Barzilay was appointed to the federal bench by President Bill Clinton in 1998 and spent 18 years as a judge on the US Court of International Trade in New York. She also sat by designation of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court on several US Appellate Courts and at trials for the Southern District of New York in cases of general federal jurisprudence. She has written and published over 200 judicial opinions on multiple topics. After her service on the bench, Judge Barzilay joined the faculty of the law school at William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA where she taught for 5 years. She holds a BA in English and Education from Wichita State University and holds a Master’s Degree and Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University.
Contact: Adult Learning

ConNEXTions+ Book Club
2025-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 (US/Eastern) | Chesed Room
“My Father’s Paradise: A Son’s Search for His Family’s Past” by Ariel Sabar.

Sisterhood Fall Welcome Event: Nacho Average Game & Gab Night
2025-09-16 18:30 - 21:00 (US/Eastern) | Carmen Hall
Join us at our Annual Fall Welcome Event! Get to know your fellow Sisterhood members while enjoying a Taco Bar with all the fixings from Anna’s Taqueria and Jewish Jeopardy. 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 join here.

Lay-Led Evening Minyan (online)
2025-09-16 18:45 - 19:15, 2025-09-17 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 and Brotherhood Monthly Canasta
2025-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 (US/Eastern) | Simon Hall
Come play Canasta with TBS Sisterhood and Brotherhood on the third Thursday of every month from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. 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. Canasta is free for TBS members. Non members are welcome to join Sisterhood or Brotherhood to play. Join Sisterhood here: t-b-s.me/sisterhood. To join Brotherhood, please reach out to Chuck Wilson at brotherhood@tbsneedham.org.

Bag Lunches and Breakfast Items for Homeless Shelters
2025-09-19 09:15 - 09:45 (US/Eastern) | Parking Lot (Front)
Join TBS Social Action for our 6th year of donating bag lunches, snacks and breakfast foods to guests in the Father Bill’s network of homeless shelters in Brockton! EVERY MONTH we commit to donating100 bag lunches, snacks and breakfast foods, providing immediate and measurable impact. This is a great project for individuals or families! We will collect donations between 9:15 and 9:45am on the Webster side of the TBS front parking lot. Drive right up and we will unload your bagged items from your car. We appreciate your on-time drop-off as we depart for Brockton delivery immediately following the collection. Can’t make it to the collection? No problem! Non-perishable donations may be dropped at a Needham address prior to the collection day. Details in the sign-up link. Thank you for helping to feed the stranger in our midst.
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.

Grandparenting in Today's World
2025-09-19 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.
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