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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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Come join other Sisterhood moms of college age and young adult Kids for a Chanukah Swap on Monday, December 1, 2025 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. While we are schmoozing about our young adult children, we will make care packages to send our college age and post-college age kids for Chanukah and final exam time. […] |
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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 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. Join us for a four-part series exploring the lives and legacies of influential Jewish revolutionaries who helped shape modern history. Each session delves into the beliefs, struggles, and societal impact of Adolph Fischer, Rosa Luxemburg, Béla Kun, and Leon Trotsky. Through compelling storytelling and thoughtful analysis, we’ll uncover how their distinct visions of justice and […] Come play Mah Jongg with Sisterhood on the first Thursday of every month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 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 […] |
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It’s the end of a busy week. The kids are hungry. You’re hungry. We’ve got food — and a great community to enjoy it with! Join us for Shabbat dinner, followed by our family-friendly “Friday Night Lights” Shabbat evening service. Come for dinner only or stay for the service - whatever works for your family! […] 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.
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Join us for a joyful, hands on Chanukah experience designed especially for families with young children! Together, we’ll build and decorate child friendly menorahs using wood, tiles, paint, and plenty of sparkle. Come celebrate, create, and share the light with your TBS community! We have two types of menorahs. Please choose one per child when […] No previous experience with Torah study is required...just an open mind and a desire to learn more! 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 […] |
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With so much happening in the world right now, this is a chance to come together, listen, and talk about what is important to us as a TBS community. In partnership with the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization (GBIO), these sessions are an opportunity to share what’s weighing on your mind regarding social justice issues. Together, […] 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. Bring the whole family for a joyful morning of singing, dancing, and instrument play with Cantor DJ Fortine. Each session blends holiday traditions with music learning and is designed for children ages 0–5 and their grown-ups. $15 per family. TBS members use coupon code LL for free registration. |
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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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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 […]
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Susan Nock of Thistle Design in Wellesley will present a program on Outdoor Containers. Susan will create three seasonal containers and explain why certain plants are chosen for the season. Please join us for a very informative presentation. Questions? email gardenclub@tbsneedham.org Contact: Garden Club |
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Join us for a fun-filled evening with your Sisterhood friends. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, latkes, desserts, drinks, and more. White Elephant Swap! We’ll be playing our unique spin (pun intended) on a really fun party game (participation is optional!). Instructions on the White Elephant Swap are in the signup. Questions? Contact: Sisterhood. |
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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 […] Join us for a four-part series exploring the lives and legacies of influential Jewish revolutionaries who helped shape modern history. Each session delves into the beliefs, struggles, and societal impact of Adolph Fischer, Rosa Luxemburg, Béla Kun, and Leon Trotsky. Through compelling storytelling and thoughtful analysis, we’ll uncover how their distinct visions of justice and […]
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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 […] 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 […] If you are a TBS member who would like to join us virtually, please check your Shabbat Shalom email for the link. 6:15 pm, Friday Night Shabbat Service, Community Dinner and Introductory Lecture Dinner is free for members, $10 per non-member Israelis and American Jews: Do We Still Speak the Same Language? What aspects of Jewish identity, culture, and politics have Israelis and American Jews shared since the founding of the State of Israel? How have these […] |
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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. Many of the political challenges and dilemmas that American Jews have faced during the last decade were faced by our forebears, in America and elsewhere in the diaspora. What can American Jews learn from the political decisions and strategies of the Jewish past? Register below for this lecture. To register for all Scholar-in-Residence Weekend Events, […] No previous experience with Torah study is required...just an open mind and a desire to learn more! 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 […] |
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For the last three centuries, every generation of American Jews was convinced that it was the last. Thankfully, every generation has been wrong. How do we look beyond deeply pessimistic predictions for the future of Judaism in America toward a more optimistic appraisal of the present and the future? Register below for this lecture. To […] |
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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 join us for the second year of the ConNEXTions+ Lunch & Learn series with delicious food, camaraderie, and a little learning along the way! This year we will have a series of fascinating discussions led by our TBS House Scholars. In December, Rabbi Bob Orkand will be our featured speaker. "While Israel Slept: How […] |
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Join us for a joyful evening designed just for children ages 0–6 and their families! Celebrate Chanukah through hands-on, sensory-rich activities and playful games that bring the holiday to life. Children will scoop, sprinkle, spin, squeeze, and explore at themed stations inspired by sufganiyot, dreidels, candles, and more. From festive sensory bins to creative crafts, […] |
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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. Join us for a four-part series exploring the lives and legacies of influential Jewish revolutionaries who helped shape modern history. Each session delves into the beliefs, struggles, and societal impact of Adolph Fischer, Rosa Luxemburg, Béla Kun, and Leon Trotsky. Through compelling storytelling and thoughtful analysis, we’ll uncover how their distinct visions of justice and […]
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Join ConNEXTions+ for a night out in Boston at the MFA! Come together for an evening of art, music, and activities in celebration of Hanukkah. This community-wide event will be full of festive performances, art that highlights the diversity of Jewish cultures and identities, and so much more. We will take a bus that leaves […] 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 […] |
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If you are a TBS member who would like to join us virtually, please check your Shabbat Shalom email for the link. |
4 events,
Join in virtually, or join us in person in the Beit Midrash! Please refer to your Shabbat Shalom email for the Zoom information. No previous experience with Torah study is required...just an open mind and a desire to learn more! 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 […]
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Join us to celebrate Chanukah with a light-filled evening! Our party will include glow lights, glow sticks, glow activities, UV tattoos and face paint, a light lab, and more. We’ll also sing Chanukah songs, light the Chanukah menorah, and spread the light with a community service project. This event is designed for families with children in […] |
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Bring the whole family for a joyful morning of singing, dancing, and instrument play with Cantor DJ Fortine. Each session blends holiday traditions with music learning and is designed for children ages 0–5 and their grown-ups. $15 per family. TBS members use coupon code LL for free registration. |
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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. |
6 events,
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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TBS will once again join hands with the Needham Community Council to provide dinners on Christmas Day. Each year the need seems to increase, so please help us; we cannot do this mitzvah without you. Volunteers are needed to: carve the turkeys prepare the vegetables and fixings assemble the dinners deliver the dinners Please participate! […] Join us for a four-part series exploring the lives and legacies of influential Jewish revolutionaries who helped shape modern history. Each session delves into the beliefs, struggles, and societal impact of Adolph Fischer, Rosa Luxemburg, Béla Kun, and Leon Trotsky. Through compelling storytelling and thoughtful analysis, we’ll uncover how their distinct visions of justice and […] |
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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. No previous experience with Torah study is required...just an open mind and a desire to learn more! 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 […] |
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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. |
4 events,
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. |
3 events,
If you are a TBS member who would like to join us virtually, please check your Shabbat Shalom email for the link. |
3 events,
Join in virtually, or join us in person in the Beit Midrash! Please refer to your Shabbat Shalom email for the Zoom information. No previous experience with Torah study is required...just an open mind and a desire to learn more! 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 […] |

