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In the early 1960s, Abraham Joshua Heschel and Martin Luther King marched together in Selma for Civil Rights. That was more than a symbolic gesture. Two thirds of the whites who went south to integrate busses and register Black voters were Jewish. Three quarters of the money King and other Black Civil Rights leaders raised […] |
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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.
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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. Please join TBS Sisterhood for our Rosh Chodesh celebration with Rabbi Elyse. Rosh Chodesh has long been considered a special holiday for […] Visual Arts meet Jewish Music in this remarkable feast for the senses, with presenter Jerry Goldberg. All are welcome. Register for this and other sessions at t-b-s.me/lunchandlearn. |
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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 […] 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.
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Must be a Garden Club member to participate. Please visit the Garden Club page for more information. |
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Drop by Community Court to meet other new members, TBS staff, and clergy. It's a great opportunity to ask questions, make connections, and get to know your community. Contact memberengagement@tbsneedham.org if you need anything at all on your new member journey. 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. |
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Come play Mah Jongg with Sisterhood on the first Thursday of every month at 7-9 pm. 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. Mah jongg is free for TBS members. Non members are welcome to […] 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. 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 […] |
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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 […] If you are a TBS member who would like to join us virtually, please check your Shabbat Shalom email for the link. |
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Join in virtually, or join us in person in the Beit Midrash! Please refer to your Shabbat Shalom email for the Zoom information. 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 […] No previous experience with Torah study is required...just an open mind and a desire to learn more! |
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Visit our museum space honoring Temple Beth Shalom’s 70 year history! See photographs, videos, articles, objects, and artifacts that tell the story of a vibrant community - the people, the moments, the joys and challenges, and the sacred spark that has carried us from generation to generation — l’dor v’dor. The museum is open in Carmen Hall for […]
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Calling all walkers! Join TBS Social Action for our fifth annual Project Bread Walk for Hunger and Food Drive, at the Needham Reservoir Trail (500 Dedham Avenue)! On May 4th, join us between 10am and 12noon to connect with old and new friends and raise funds to support JF&CS Family Table and food pantries throughout […]
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Please join us as members of our Temple Beth Shalom community meet via Zoom with members of Congregation Mevasseret Zion - a progressive/Reform congregation just outside of Jerusalem. This is a meaningful series of online conversations about the current crisis. Questions? Email Rabbi Jay. |
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Visit our museum space honoring Temple Beth Shalom’s 70 year history! See photographs, videos, articles, objects, and artifacts that tell the story of a vibrant community - the people, the moments, the joys and challenges, and the sacred spark that has carried us from generation to generation — l’dor v’dor. The museum is open in Carmen Hall for […] Visit our museum space honoring Temple Beth Shalom’s 70 year history! See photographs, videos, articles, objects, and artifacts that tell the story of a vibrant community - the people, the moments, the joys and challenges, and the sacred spark that has carried us from generation to generation — l’dor v’dor. The museum is open in Carmen Hall for […] 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. |
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Visit our museum space honoring Temple Beth Shalom’s 70 year history! See photographs, videos, articles, objects, and artifacts that tell the story of a vibrant community - the people, the moments, the joys and challenges, and the sacred spark that has carried us from generation to generation — l’dor v’dor. The museum is open in Carmen Hall for […] 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 […] 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. |
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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. |
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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. The monthly Yiddish Short Story Discussion Group, coordinated by Michele Marram. Questions? Contact Michele Marram. |
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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 […] If you are a TBS member who would like to join us virtually, please check your Shabbat Shalom email for the link. |
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Join in virtually, or join us in person in the Beit Midrash! Please refer to your Shabbat Shalom email for the Zoom information. 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 […] No previous experience with Torah study is required...just an open mind and a desire to learn more! |
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Register or donate to support our TBS Needham Team. Please join the TBS Needham team and walk on Mother's Day or donate to support our team's fundraising effort. The Mother's Day Walk for Peace is a celebration of peace and a commemoration for homicide victims and their families. 8:00 am Festivities and speeches at Town […] |
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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.
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Did you know that you could be convicted of a crime you did not commit, but may have participated in, under a little-known—and confusing--theory called “Joint Venture”? A joint venturer is someone who aids in the commission of a crime. The actual perpetrator may serve his or her time and be released while, in Massachusetts, […] |
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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 […] 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.
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BSGC will have its annual board installation and dinner. Invitation to members to follow. |
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Join TBS Social Action as we support WelcomeHome to provide high quality household items to families experiencing hardship so that they can live with dignity. This nonprofit in Newton collects and redistributes like-new household items to hundreds of people in need each month with no fees, no forms and no requirements. On Wednesday, May 14th, […] 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 […] 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. |
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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. 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 […] |
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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 […] 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, […] |
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Join in virtually, or join us in person in the Beit Midrash! Please refer to your Shabbat Shalom email for the Zoom information. 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 […] No previous experience with Torah study is required...just an open mind and a desire to learn more! |
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Antisemitism Awareness Initiative Breakfast and Conversation: Sunday May 18, 2025 From 9:30-11:30 am, Bagel Breakfast provided. Join Temple Beth Shalom’s Antisemitism Awareness Initiative in a panel discussion: Addressing Antisemitism: The Massachusetts Teachers Association’s Anti-Israel Campaign, with Rob Leikind from the American Jewish Committee, Josh Tarsky, Massachusetts State Representative and Rob Andrews, TBS parent. Learn about […]
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Do your kiddos like music, playing games, and being silly?! In this workshop you are invited to join real life brothers AJ & Colescott Rubin in doing just that! This workshop will include collectively improvised music, stories, games, and movement and encourage participants to be playful in their daily lives. Space will be made for […] |
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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. Noah Weinberg, Jewish Farm Educator at Gann Academy, will guide a discussion on the Jewish values of farming. The Jewish calendar is not random! The Jewish calendar evolved in dialogue with our farming ancestors' experience of the natural world. Join us to map out the Jewish calendar in concentric circles, connecting and aligning the seasons, harvests, holidays, directions, times of […] |
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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 […]
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Join Sisterhood for a festive and fun evening of making our very own charcuterie boards -- and then feasting on our masterpieces! Cocktails, shmoozing and raffles will add to the fun. 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 […] 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. |
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Join ConNEXTions+ for our May meeting. We will be discussing Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner. The selection for our June 18th meeting is One Day in October: Forty Heroes. Forty Stories by Yair Agmon. Questions, or have a suggestion for a book? Contact ConNEXTions+. 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. |
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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.
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At a time when local journalism is critical to communities, we are fortunate to be able to meet with the editors of the Needham Observer. If you're not familiar with the Observer <http://www.needhamobserver.com/> , it is a free, non-profit online news outlet launched by local journalists to help fill the gap in fact-based coverage of […]
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Dr. Joan Lurie discussing UNWRA, NGO’s and United Nation’s Antisemitism Joan has a doctorate in Physics and is an expert on observing the Earth using data from satellites. Joan with four colleagues has represented International Council of Jewish Women (ICJW) at the United Nations in New York as an NGO for more than 15 years. […] |
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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 […] If you are a TBS member who would like to join us virtually, please check your Shabbat Shalom email for the link. |
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Join in virtually, or join us in person in the Beit Midrash! Please refer to your Shabbat Shalom email for the Zoom information. 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 […] No previous experience with Torah study is required...just an open mind and a desire to learn more! |
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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. |
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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 […] 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. |
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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. 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 […] |
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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. |
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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 […]
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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 […] 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 […] |
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Join in virtually, or join us in person in the Beit Midrash! Please refer to your Shabbat Shalom email for the Zoom information. 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 […] No previous experience with Torah study is required...just an open mind and a desire to learn more! |