Exploring the Masterpieces of Art
2026-08-06 13:00 - 14:00 (US/Eastern) | Online
Join acclaimed artist Tobi Kahn for a captivating three-part adventure through the artistic soul of Italy, where every stone, canvas, and canal tells a story. From the eternal layers of Rome, where ancient sculpture, Renaissance genius, and contemporary vision meet in the Vatican Museums, Galleria Borghese, Musei Capitolini, Palazzo Barberini, and MAXXI; to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, where Michelangelo’s David, Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, and Brunelleschi’s soaring Duomo forever changed the way humanity sees beauty; to the magical waterways of Venice, where Byzantine splendor, Renaissance masters, Murano glass, delicate lace traditions, and daring engineering created a city unlike any other. Together, we will explore not only Italy’s greatest masterpieces, museums, and architectural wonders, but also the artists, patrons, ideas, and innovations that transformed Italy into one of the world’s most extraordinary centers of creativity and civilization. Presented by the Orange County Community Scholars Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning.

Summer Vibes Picnic + Outdoor Service
2026-08-07 17:00 - 19:00 (US/Eastern) | Outside of Temple
Find food, friends, fun, and that Shabbat feeling on the first Friday of the month! Relax with a picnic of pizza, fruit, veggies, drinks, and frozen treats for all. Entertainment for the little ones will be provided by Knucklebones. For families with young children, there will be a Shabbat Sing-Along, and our usual Shabbat service will be moved to the field so we can all be together in a lovely outdoor setting. Please bring your own chair(s) or blanket. $8/person with a $30 family cap.
If you’re joining us for the service but not for dinner, there is no need to register. An email letting us know you’re coming is appreciated as it will help plan the evening accordingly.
In case of rain or extreme heat, the program will be moved indoors at TBS. Questions? Contact Jessica Baim.

Erev Shabbat Service
2026-08-07 18:15 - 19:45 (America/New_York)
This evening’s Shabbat service is held outside the temple in connection with our Summer Vibes picnic.

Lay-Led Shabbat Morning Service
2026-08-08 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-08-15 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-08-22 08:30 - 09:00, 2026-08-29 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.

Lay-led Torah Study
2026-08-08 09:15 - 10:15, 2026-08-15 09:15 - 10:15, 2026-08-22 09:15 - 10:15, 2026-08-29 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!

Berlin's Forgotten Trailblazers: The Jewish Women Who Shaped a City
2026-08-11 13:00 - 14:00 (US/Eastern) | Online
The story of Berlin’s extraordinary Jewish community is often told through the names of great men: Mendelssohn, Geiger, Einstein, and others. Yet behind this familiar history stands another remarkable story: generations of bold Jewish women who challenged expectations, broke barriers, and transformed the cultural life of one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. From the brilliant salon hostesses of the 18th century who shaped intellectual society, to the daring writers, artists, poets, and cabaret performers of the Weimar era, Berlin’s Jewish women navigated a world that marginalized them twice over and still left an unforgettable mark. Join us as we rediscover their voices, their creativity, and their rightful place at the center of Berlin’s Jewish story. Presented by the Orange County Jewish Community Scholars Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning. Questions? Contact Adult Learning.

Erev Shabbat Service
2026-08-14 18:15 - 19:45, 2026-08-21 18:15 - 19:45, 2026-08-28 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.
