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SUMMARY:Women's Torah Study Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively Torah study discussion with Rabbi Elyse\, as well as a delicious lunch and delightful connection with your Sisterhood friends.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/womens-torah-study-lunch/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events,Sisterhood
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260417T094500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260417T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T165431Z
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SUMMARY:Grandparenting in Today's World
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/grandparenting-in-todays-world-6/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events,Families with Young Children
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260413T193000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20260218T175114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T212518Z
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SUMMARY:Needham Community Yom HaShoah Commemoration: Reflections on a Family Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as Dr. Alan Stern shares his family’s story of Holocaust survival and strength. Alan will reflect upon his father’s and uncle’s childhood growing up in an antisemitic and war-torn Germany. Theirs is an inspirational journey of bravery\, hope and resilience. Although discussing a personal Holocaust story is challenging\, Alan feels it is crucial for as many people as possible to hear these stories. Alan will be speaking this night in memory of his father\, Sam; his grandmother\, Karolina; his grandfathers\, Arthur and David; and in memory of the six million whose stories need to be told. Our evening will conclude with prayers of memorial and light refreshments. If you have any questions\, please contact Rabbi Jay Perlman (jperlman@tbsneedham.org). \nDr. Alan Stern has resided Needham since 1971. His parents\, Sam and Doris\, settled in Needham after stints in Florida and Baltimore. Alan has been a primary care pediatrician for over 30 years and has given back to our Needham community through his service on the Needham Board of Health and as the Needham school physician. Alan is also an Instructor at Harvard Medical School and is a speaker for Facing History and Ourselves. Alan joyfully shares his life with his wife\, Lori and together they are proud parents of Reuben\, Jeremy\, and Celia.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/needham-community-yom-hashoah-commemoration-reflections-on-a-family-legacy/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260327T094500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20251210T152759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T211031Z
UID:10006383-1774604700-1774609200@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Grandparenting in Today's World
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/grandparenting-in-todays-world-7/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events,Families with Young Children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260315T093000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260315T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20260126T195231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T211015Z
UID:10006418-1773567000-1773574200@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Tragic Awakening Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Your TBS Antisemitism Awareness Initiative (ASAI) invites you to a short and powerful film presentation that goes beyond the historical cliches and platitudes surrounding antisemitism. Through this film we learn the intent and consequence of modern antisemitism; understand the 3\,000 year build up to today’s tragic awakenings; and begin to resolve how to deal with it. – Where does this hatred come from? – Why is it always morphing? – How did its uniqueness evolve? Through the eyes of many notable quotables\, “Tragic Awakening” will leave you clear-eyed on the history of Jew Hatred. As importantly\, it will highlight the moral responsibility of Judaism to repair and enlighten the very world that periodically endangers it. “The Jewish people’s purpose is to bring out the soul of humanity.” Join us at 9:30 A.M. on March 15 for bagels and coffee. Following the film\, Rabbi Jay will lead a post-screening discussion. Trailer available on YouTube.\nContact: ASAI
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/tragic-awakening-film-screening/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260311T193000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20260213T171402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T212514Z
UID:10006438-1773257400-1773262800@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Substance Use & Addiction: A Big Picture Perspective and Answers to Your Questions
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder if your 16-year-old is one of the 13% in this age group in the US who has drunk alcohol in the past 30 days? Did more than 70\,000 Americans really die from an opioid overdose in 2023? Does cannabis have long lasting detrimental brain effects on people? Are there medications to help one with an alcohol\, drug or tobacco problem? \nGet an overview and some answers to your questions about substance use at this Temple Beth Shalom evening discussion with TBS member\, internal medicine and addiction medicine physician\, Dr. Jeffrey Samet . \nSpecific questions are encouraged and can be submitted privately beforehand.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/substance-use-addiction-a-big-picture-perspective-and-answers-to-your-questions/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260302T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260302T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20260128T190937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T222524Z
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SUMMARY:Erev Purim Megillah Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a great evening-of-Purim! We will share in a brief music-filled service and abbreviated Megillah reading appropriate for all ages. Bring your grogger! (We will have plenty\, if you don’t have one at home!) Come in costume! (Or a fun mask or hat or….!) And come prepared for some sweet\, delicious hamantaschen!
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/erev-purim-megillah-celebration/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260227T094500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20251210T152901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T212522Z
UID:10006382-1772185500-1772190000@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Grandparenting in Today's World
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/grandparenting-in-todays-world-8/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events,Families with Young Children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20251212T234019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T224020Z
UID:10006390-1769540400-1769545800@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Let's Talk About Menopause.
DESCRIPTION:Are you perimenopausal\, menopausal\, postmenopausal or just curious? Join us for a discussion with Dr. Phyllis Scherr to get all your menopause questions answered!
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/lets-talk-about-menopause/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events,Sisterhood
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260123T094500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20251210T152955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T222520Z
UID:10006381-1769161500-1769166000@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Grandparenting in Today's World
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/grandparenting-in-todays-world-9/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events,Families with Young Children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260114T090000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260114T100000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20251226T145031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T215527Z
UID:10006404-1768381200-1768384800@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Parent Information Session for Rising Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, January 14\, at 9:00 am\, we will host an in-person information session for parents of rising kindergartners. We will provide coffee\, light refreshments\, and an opportunity for you to meet us and learn more about both Mayim and Mayim Tamid.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/parent-information-session-for-rising-kindergarten/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:K-12 Learning Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260111T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20251211T192439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T214020Z
UID:10006389-1768136400-1768143600@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:ConNEXTions+ Matinee Movie
DESCRIPTION:Join ConNEXTions+ for a Sunday matinee showing of the 2015 comedy film Dough. We’ll have some of your favorite movie snacks and a classic candy selection to enjoy. Start the new year off right as we gather at TBS with good friends have a great laugh together.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/connextions-matinee-movie/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:ConNEXTions+,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260106T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20251223T185758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T215519Z
UID:10006403-1767726000-1767731400@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Israelis and Palestinians Post-Gaza War: Essential Israeli Efforts to Build a Jewish and Democratic State
DESCRIPTION:Dinner will be served from 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm\nThis program is intended for young adults ages 16 – 26 years.\nIn the aftermath of the war in Gaza\, Rabbi Zilberman Soloway was on the front lines\, working to build an Israel envisioned by Israel’s Declaration of Independence – a Jewish state that fully honors the diversity of the population of Israel. Join us for an informative presentation and conversation about how Israelis are mobilizing in this essential work and how we may partner with them!
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/israelis-and-palestinians-post-gaza-war-essential-israeli-efforts-to-build-a-jewish-and-democratic-state-2/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Etzim (8th-12th Grade),Events,K-12 Learning Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251212T094500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20250817T155609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T191644Z
UID:10005963-1765532700-1765537200@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Grandparenting in Today's World
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/grandparenting-in-todays-world/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251123T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20251105T204625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T214018Z
UID:10006349-1763924400-1763929800@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Nobody Wants This (Or Do They?)
DESCRIPTION:Discussion about the Jewish-Themed Netflix Show \nSunday\, November 23\, 7:00 pm \nJoin Rabbi Elyse Pincus Abrahams and Rachel Happel for an fun evening focused on Nobody Wants This\, a controversial and topical Jewish-themed show on Netflix! We’ll watch some beautiful and cringe-worthy excerpts from both seasons\, and then we’ll discuss the pros and cons of the show’s portrayal of Jews and Judaism. Wine\, cheese\, and other refreshments will be served (ages 21+).
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/nobody-wants-this-or-do-they/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251114T094500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20250817T155656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T181004Z
UID:10005962-1763113500-1763118000@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Grandparenting in Today's World
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/grandparenting-in-todays-world-2/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251109T173000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20250723T151446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T214018Z
UID:10005860-1762709400-1762718400@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Older Adults in Aging with Dignity
DESCRIPTION:ConNEXTions\, ConNEXTions+\, and Chesed Present: Supporting Older Adults in Aging with Dignity\nSunday\, November 9\, 5:30-8pm\, TBS\nAging brings beauty\, wisdom\, and resilience – but it can often bring challenges like loss\, loneliness\, illness and uncertainty. For older adults and the people who care for them\, navigating these challenges can feel overwhelming.\nJoin leaders from Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Boston for an insightful discussion on how to support older adults and their families through the emotional and practical complexities of aging. Topics will include:\nEnsuring home safety\nCoordinating medical care and supportive services\nCoping with grief and loss\nNavigating challenging family dynamics. \nBring your questions and join us for a conversation that’s informative\, compassionate\, and empowering.\nA light dinner will be served at 5:30-6pm\, program starting at 6pm. More details to come!
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/supporting-older-adults-in-aging-with-dignity/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:ConNEXTions,ConNEXTions+,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251025T091500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251025T101500
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20250902T175729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T131944Z
UID:10006120-1761383700-1761387300@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Hanoch Piven Artist-in-Residence Shabbat: Torah Study Through the Artists' Eyes
DESCRIPTION:Hanoch Piven\, Israeli artist\, will share his new book Dream Big\, Laugh Often… and more Great Advice from the Bible\, co-authored by Torah Scholar Shira Hecht-Keller. The book imagines what advice 14 different Bible characters would have given\, paired with portraits brought to life with Piven’s joyful and clever art made from found objects\, including Abraham and Sarah\, Moses and Miriam\, David and Deborah and more. We’ll roll up our sleeves and transform household items into our very own personalized collages. No experience needed! Come ready to have fun and leave with new friends\, new perspectives\, and a masterpiece to call your own. Designed for adults and youth ages 12+. Questions? Contact Programs.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/hanoch-piven-artist-in-residence-shabbat-torah-study-through-the-artists-eyes/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251024T094500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20250817T155756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T131944Z
UID:10005961-1761299100-1761303600@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Grandparenting in Today's World
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/grandparenting-in-todays-world-3/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20250919T183641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T215516Z
UID:10006243-1760556600-1760562000@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes: Explore the Origins and Stories Behind the MFA Judaica Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:MFA’s Judaica Curator Simona Di Nepi will visit TBS and offer us a tour\, through slides\, of Intentional Beauty: Jewish Ritual Art from the Collection – one of the very first Judaica galleries in an encyclopaedic art museum in the world. Explore the 27 works on view and the stories behind their recent acquisition (or unearthing) by Simona: from an Italian Renaissance Torah binder\, and an Iraqi Torah case used in India— to a Yemenite woman’s festive headdress\, and a Torah Ark from 1920s Chelsea\, Massachusetts. Spanning five hundred years and four continents\, and featuring silver\, textiles\, furniture\, paintings\, and books- these works highlight the extraordinary diversity of Jewish cultures. Light refreshments will be served.\nQuestions? Contact Adult Learning.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/behind-the-scenes-explore-the-origins-and-stories-behind-the-mfa-judaica-exhibit/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events,Homepage Feature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20251013T174500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20251013T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20250817T152633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T214017Z
UID:10005993-1760377500-1760383800@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Simchat Torah Adult Celebration
DESCRIPTION:  \n5:45-6:30 pm – Torah Unroll\, Parade\, Worship\, and Dancing (open at all) \n6:30-7:30 pm – Torah Trivia\, Tacos\, and Tequila (for adults only) \nJoin us to celebrate Simchat Torah as a community! Simchat Torah is a joyful celebration during which we finish reading the Torah and begin our Torah reading cycle all over again. Together we will unroll one of our Torah scrolls\, chant the final words of Deuteronomy and the first words of Genesis\, have a Torah parade\, sing\, and celebrate! Following the service\, we will have an adult evening of Torah-themed trivia\, tacos\, and tequila. Registration is required for dinner; service is open to all.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/simchat-torah-adult-celebration/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events,Holidays,Homepage Feature,Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250929T193000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20250723T133726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T215517Z
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SUMMARY:Our Constitution in the News
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. This is the second in a two-part series; new participants are welcome! \nAbout the speaker:\nJudge 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.\nContact: Adult Learning
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/the-us-constitution-through-a-2025-lens/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events,Homepage Feature
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250919T094500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20250817T155844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T221015Z
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SUMMARY:Grandparenting in Today's World
DESCRIPTION: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.\nRegister
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/grandparenting-in-todays-world-4/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250915T193000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20250723T151611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T214018Z
UID:10005861-1757964600-1757970000@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Our Constitution in the News
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nAbout the speaker:\nJudge 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.\nContact: Adult Learning
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/the-us-constitution-through-a-2025-lens-2/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events,Homepage Feature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20250825T182128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T211029Z
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SUMMARY:ConNEXTions+ Welcome Back Lunch
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease note that registration for the Elliot Steger jazz concert is separate at t-b-s.me/jazzconcert.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/connextions-welcome-back-lunch/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250910T191500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20250723T151756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T224019Z
UID:10005946-1757531700-1757536200@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Canceled: Preparing Our Souls for the High Holy Days
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/preparing-our-souls-for-the-high-holy-days/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events,Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250907T100000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250907T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20250801T201555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T214015Z
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SUMMARY:Cuba Trip Info Session
DESCRIPTION:This info session was originally scheduled for Tuesday\, August 26 and rescheduled due to a conflict for the presenter.  \nThe Cuba core trip will span 6 days with an optional extension for an additional 2 days. Rabbi Todd and Michele Markley will lead the core trip\, and we will be guided by Ayelet’s local Cuban tour guide who will be with us for all of the travel days. We will be holding a trip information session for interested travelers on Sunday\, September 7\, at 10 am.  Please register below for the information session. If you are not able to attend but are interested in the trip\, feel free to let Rabbi Todd know so we can keep you in the loop about our travel plans following the information session and can share the video recording of the session with you afterwards. \n 
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/cuba-trip-info-session/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events,Homepage Feature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20250407T141536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T221136Z
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SUMMARY:Wine & Cheese\, Women & Torah
DESCRIPTION:Please 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\nContact: Sisterhood
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/wine-cheese-women-torah/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Feature,Sisterhood
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250602T070000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250602T080000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20250106T193854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T234042Z
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SUMMARY:Shavuot Morning service + Yizkor
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/shavuot-morning-service-yizkor/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250601T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250601T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060430
CREATED:20250106T193836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T234042Z
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SUMMARY:Shavuot Evening Torah Study and Cheesecake Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The 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 lives today. \nAs well\, as it is customary to eat dairy foods on Shavuot\, we will enjoy a delicious cheesecake buffet. Our program will be interactive\, engaging\, and sweet! We hope that you are able to join us! \nRegister: t-b-s.me/shavuot.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/shavuot-evening-torah-study-and-cheesecake-celebration/
LOCATION:Beit Midrash
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Homepage Feature,Worship
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