Beit Midrash
Lunch & Learn
Beit MidrashVisual 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.
“Life Without Parole: Not a “Get-Out-of-Jail-Free” Proposition
Beit MidrashDid 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, […]
Antisemitism Conversation
Beit MidrashAntisemitism 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 […]
Lunch & Learn
Beit MidrashNoah 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 […]
Shavuot Evening Torah Study and Cheesecake Celebration
Beit MidrashThe holiday of Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah. Join Rabbi Jay, Rabbi Todd, Rabbi Elyse and other TBS community members for a rich exploration of Torah. Together, we will encounter various interpretations of the narrative of the giving of the Torah and a variety of insights regarding the meaning of Torah in our […]
Shavuot Morning service + Yizkor
Beit MidrashWine & Cheese, Women & Torah
Beit MidrashPlease join TBS Sisterhood for Wine & Cheese, Women & Torah with Rabbi Elyse Pinkus Abrahams. Look at familiar Torah stories from the women's often untold perspective and through the lens of women whose contributions are too often omitted from our commentary. Join us for a lively discussion, you're sure to learn something new! Register […]