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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.
The 50:50 Startups program is an inspiring story of hope during these divisive times! 50:50 Startups is a non-profit accelerator that brings together Jews and Arabs, Israelis and Palestinians to develop startups together. Established in 2019 by Amir Grinstein – an Israeli Professor of Marketing at Northeastern University, 50:50 Startups has involved dozens of entrepreneurs […]
For parents with children of all ages! Join parent coach Maggie DiPasquale as she unpacks Jonathan Haidt’s #1 New York Times bestseller, The Anxious Generation. With rates of teen anxiety, depression, and self-harm on the rise, Maggie explores how "screen-based childhoods" are reshaping adolescent development. Using her lens as a wellness counselor, she’ll connect key […]
All about Purim, the adult version, with Rabbi Bob Orkand. There’s more to this holiday than shpiels and carnivals! All are welcome. Register for this and other sessions at t-b-s.me/lunchandlearn.
Join us for the February ConNEXTions+ Lunch & Learn, when we will meet local Jewish professional actor Jeremiah Kissel. Hear about how religion informs his art and artistic choices. All are welcome. Register for this and other sessions at t-b-s.me/lunchandlearn.
Come learn to play Canasta with Sisterhood. We will be offering a three part series to learn to play. It's best if you can make it to all three dates because it takes a while to learn the game and practice, but if you can only make it to two, still sign up. The first […]