BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Temple Beth Shalom - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tbsneedham.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Temple Beth Shalom
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:US/Eastern
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250504T120000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250504T131500
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20250106T192032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T214018Z
UID:10004925-1746360000-1746364500@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Panim el Panim
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/panim-el-panim-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250501T120000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250501T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20250409T135111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T211055Z
UID:10005176-1746100800-1746106200@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Circles of Connection: A Support Space for Our Jewish Community
DESCRIPTION:In a time of rising antisemitism and uncertainty\, we invite you to join Circles of Connection — a peer-led support group offering space for anyone in our community who is struggling with what it means to be Jewish in today’s world. Through guided conversation and shared reflection\, we’ll build a circle of support\, resilience\, and connection.\nThis group will meet on Zoom on the following dates:\nThursday\, May 1\, 12:00–1:30 PM\nWednesday\, May 14\, 12:00–1:30 PM\nWednesday\, May 28\, 7:15–8:45 PM\nCome to one session or all three.\nRegister: t-b-s.me/cofc\nContact Rabbi Elyse with any questions.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/circles-of-connection-a-support-space-for-our-jewish-community-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250406T120000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250406T131500
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20250106T191947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150547Z
UID:10004914-1743940800-1743945300@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Panim el Panim
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/panim-el-panim-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250324T191500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250324T204500
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20250106T192436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150548Z
UID:10004909-1742843700-1742849100@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Not All Wars Are the Same
DESCRIPTION:In Jewish thought\, there is a profound distinction between a מלחמת רשות Milchemet Rishut\, a permitted war\, and a מלחמת מצוה Milchemet Mitzvah\, a necessary war. Embedded in this distinction are the ethics that infuse a document that animates the spirit of Israel’s military\, רוח צה״ל Ruach Tzahal. We will study that document and consider its applicability in the aftermath of October 7th. This program is part of our “Where Are You In Relation to Israel?” series. New participants are welcome at any time. \nRegister: t-b-s.me/relations \nDuring our series\, our topic titles will include: \n\nIsrael in Perspective: Zionism as a Response to Modernity\nIsrael in Perspective: The Zionist Idea\nOne State\, Many Midwives\nA State of Ideals is not the Same as an Ideal State\nBe Careful What You Pray For\nNot All Wars Are the Same\nThe Story of Hatikvah\n\nAll sessions will be recorded. Rabbi Elyse Pincus Abrahams will be joining Rabbi Katzew throughout the series to bring additional wisdom and insight. \nOur Teacher: Rabbi Jan Katzew \nRabbi Katzew\, PhD is Associate Professor Emeritus of Jewish Thought and Education and Senior Educator of the EMA Program at HUC-JIR. After serving for six years as rabbi/educator at The Community Synagogue in Port Washington\, NY\, Jan became a Jerusalem Fellow and earned a doctorate at the Hebrew University in Jewish Thought and Education. For fifteen years Jan led a team of educators at the Union for Reform Judaism that was responsible for designing\, developing\, and implementing curricular resources for early childhood centers\, congregational schools\, day schools and adult learning communities throughout the world. Since its inception in 2008\, Jan has been a senior consultant to the iCenter for Israel Education\, mentoring students from multiple graduate schools and seminaries to become Israel educators\, a task made even more important after October 7\, 2023. Jan is the author of popular and scholarly articles in multiple fields that include Interfaith dialogue\, Mussar\, Medieval Hebrew Poetry\, Israel Education\, Moral Development\, and educational philosophy and practice.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/where-are-you-in-relation-to-israel-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250323T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20250211T174724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150548Z
UID:10005037-1742756400-1742760000@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:The Second World War: From Global Conquest to a New World Order
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new 4-part series with Professor Stephen Berk\, following his February series on World War I\, as we delve into the transformative impact of World War II. This conflict not only accelerated the changes sparked by the Great War but also reshaped the global order\, marking the end of imperialism\, the rise of two superpowers\, and the dawn of the nuclear age. Each session will focus on a critical phase of the war: on March 2\, Hitler Conquers Europe: Only England Fights and Stalin Watches; on March 9\, Barbarossa: The Rising Sun Makes Its Move; on March 16\, Stalingrad\, Overlord\, and the Tide Turns in the Pacific; and on March 23\, On to Berlin: Iwo\, Okinawa\, and a Mushroom Cloud. A distinguished historian and CSP’s 10th Annual Scholar in Residence\, Professor Berk brings his expertise to this in-depth exploration of the war that redefined the 20th century. Presented by the Orange County Community Scholar’s Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning.\nRegister: t-b-s.me/secondworldwar\nStephen M. Berk\, who served as CSP’s 10th Annual One Month Scholar in Residence in February 2011\, is Professor of History at Union College in Schenectady\, New York\, former Chair of the Department of History\, Director of the Program in Russian and Eastern European Studies and Faculty Advisor to the Jewish Student Organization. He is the author of Year of Crisis\, Year of Hope: Russian Jewry and the Pogroms of 1881-1882 (Greenwood Press\, 1985). He is currently writing a book titled: Our People Are Your People: American Jewry and the Struggle for Civil Rights 1954-1965. The book provides an interesting discussion of an extremely important chapter in the history of the civil rights movement and attempts to dispel the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the Black-Jewish relationship. A recipient of the Citizens Laureate Award of the University of Albany Foundation\, Professor Berk has been a consultant to the Wiesenthal Holocaust Center in Los Angeles\, has written articles on Russian and Jewish history\, anti-Semitism\, and the Middle East and has lectured on throughout the United States and Canada including such distinguished colleges and universities as Princeton\, Vanderbilt\, The University of Texas at Austin and Williams College.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/the-second-world-war-from-global-conquest-to-a-new-world-order/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250316T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20250211T174908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150548Z
UID:10005036-1742151600-1742155200@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:The Second World War: From Global Conquest to a New World Order
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new 4-part series with Professor Stephen Berk\, following his February series on World War I\, as we delve into the transformative impact of World War II. This conflict not only accelerated the changes sparked by the Great War but also reshaped the global order\, marking the end of imperialism\, the rise of two superpowers\, and the dawn of the nuclear age. Each session will focus on a critical phase of the war: on March 2\, Hitler Conquers Europe: Only England Fights and Stalin Watches; on March 9\, Barbarossa: The Rising Sun Makes Its Move; on March 16\, Stalingrad\, Overlord\, and the Tide Turns in the Pacific; and on March 23\, On to Berlin: Iwo\, Okinawa\, and a Mushroom Cloud. A distinguished historian and CSP’s 10th Annual Scholar in Residence\, Professor Berk brings his expertise to this in-depth exploration of the war that redefined the 20th century. Presented by the Orange County Community Scholar’s Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning.\nRegister: t-b-s.me/secondworldwar\nStephen M. Berk\, who served as CSP’s 10th Annual One Month Scholar in Residence in February 2011\, is Professor of History at Union College in Schenectady\, New York\, former Chair of the Department of History\, Director of the Program in Russian and Eastern European Studies and Faculty Advisor to the Jewish Student Organization. He is the author of Year of Crisis\, Year of Hope: Russian Jewry and the Pogroms of 1881-1882 (Greenwood Press\, 1985). He is currently writing a book titled: Our People Are Your People: American Jewry and the Struggle for Civil Rights 1954-1965. The book provides an interesting discussion of an extremely important chapter in the history of the civil rights movement and attempts to dispel the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the Black-Jewish relationship. A recipient of the Citizens Laureate Award of the University of Albany Foundation\, Professor Berk has been a consultant to the Wiesenthal Holocaust Center in Los Angeles\, has written articles on Russian and Jewish history\, anti-Semitism\, and the Middle East and has lectured on throughout the United States and Canada including such distinguished colleges and universities as Princeton\, Vanderbilt\, The University of Texas at Austin and Williams College.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/the-second-world-war-from-global-conquest-to-a-new-world-order-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250309T200000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20250218T153352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150548Z
UID:10005040-1741550400-1741554000@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:MAST Presents: Fighting Antisemitism Online
DESCRIPTION:Elder will discuss his book\, Protocols: Exposing Modern Antisemitism. Elder joins us to discuss his book and examines the modern antisemitic ideas that the Jewish lobby controls the American government\, Israel ethnically cleanses non-Jews from Israel\, Zionism is racism\, Israel violates international law in myriad ways\, and Jews use the Holocaust to justify their own Nazi-like crimes. Question and answer to follow the presentation. Elder of Ziyon is an award winning writer\, one of the most influential pro-Israel voices on social media today. His website attracts thousands of readers a day. Elder’s posts include hard-hitting analysis\, translations\, and interpretations of Arabic news sources\, news that doesn’t reach traditional media\, interviews\, infographics and memes.\nRegister: t-b-s.me/elder
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/mast-presents-fighting-antisemitism-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250309T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20250211T174940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150548Z
UID:10005035-1741546800-1741550400@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:The Second World War: From Global Conquest to a New World Order
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new 4-part series with Professor Stephen Berk\, following his February series on World War I\, as we delve into the transformative impact of World War II. This conflict not only accelerated the changes sparked by the Great War but also reshaped the global order\, marking the end of imperialism\, the rise of two superpowers\, and the dawn of the nuclear age. Each session will focus on a critical phase of the war: on March 2\, Hitler Conquers Europe: Only England Fights and Stalin Watches; on March 9\, Barbarossa: The Rising Sun Makes Its Move; on March 16\, Stalingrad\, Overlord\, and the Tide Turns in the Pacific; and on March 23\, On to Berlin: Iwo\, Okinawa\, and a Mushroom Cloud. A distinguished historian and CSP’s 10th Annual Scholar in Residence\, Professor Berk brings his expertise to this in-depth exploration of the war that redefined the 20th century. Presented by the Orange County Community Scholar’s Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning.\nRegister: t-b-s.me/secondworldwar\nStephen M. Berk\, who served as CSP’s 10th Annual One Month Scholar in Residence in February 2011\, is Professor of History at Union College in Schenectady\, New York\, former Chair of the Department of History\, Director of the Program in Russian and Eastern European Studies and Faculty Advisor to the Jewish Student Organization. He is the author of Year of Crisis\, Year of Hope: Russian Jewry and the Pogroms of 1881-1882 (Greenwood Press\, 1985). He is currently writing a book titled: Our People Are Your People: American Jewry and the Struggle for Civil Rights 1954-1965. The book provides an interesting discussion of an extremely important chapter in the history of the civil rights movement and attempts to dispel the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the Black-Jewish relationship. A recipient of the Citizens Laureate Award of the University of Albany Foundation\, Professor Berk has been a consultant to the Wiesenthal Holocaust Center in Los Angeles\, has written articles on Russian and Jewish history\, anti-Semitism\, and the Middle East and has lectured on throughout the United States and Canada including such distinguished colleges and universities as Princeton\, Vanderbilt\, The University of Texas at Austin and Williams College.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/the-second-world-war-from-global-conquest-to-a-new-world-order-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250309T120000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250309T131500
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20250106T191919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150548Z
UID:10004902-1741521600-1741526100@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Panim el Panim
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/panim-el-panim-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250302T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20250211T175316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150602Z
UID:10005034-1740942000-1740945600@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:The Second World War: From Global Conquest to a New World Order
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new 4-part series with Professor Stephen Berk\, following his February series on World War I\, as we delve into the transformative impact of World War II. This conflict not only accelerated the changes sparked by the Great War but also reshaped the global order\, marking the end of imperialism\, the rise of two superpowers\, and the dawn of the nuclear age. Each session will focus on a critical phase of the war: on March 2\, Hitler Conquers Europe: Only England Fights and Stalin Watches; on March 9\, Barbarossa: The Rising Sun Makes Its Move; on March 16\, Stalingrad\, Overlord\, and the Tide Turns in the Pacific; and on March 23\, On to Berlin: Iwo\, Okinawa\, and a Mushroom Cloud. A distinguished historian and CSP’s 10th Annual Scholar in Residence\, Professor Berk brings his expertise to this in-depth exploration of the war that redefined the 20th century. Presented by the Orange County Community Scholar’s Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning.\nRegister: t-b-s.me/secondworldwar\nStephen M. Berk\, who served as CSP’s 10th Annual One Month Scholar in Residence in February 2011\, is Professor of History at Union College in Schenectady\, New York\, former Chair of the Department of History\, Director of the Program in Russian and Eastern European Studies and Faculty Advisor to the Jewish Student Organization. He is the author of Year of Crisis\, Year of Hope: Russian Jewry and the Pogroms of 1881-1882 (Greenwood Press\, 1985). He is currently writing a book titled: Our People Are Your People: American Jewry and the Struggle for Civil Rights 1954-1965. The book provides an interesting discussion of an extremely important chapter in the history of the civil rights movement and attempts to dispel the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the Black-Jewish relationship. A recipient of the Citizens Laureate Award of the University of Albany Foundation\, Professor Berk has been a consultant to the Wiesenthal Holocaust Center in Los Angeles\, has written articles on Russian and Jewish history\, anti-Semitism\, and the Middle East and has lectured on throughout the United States and Canada including such distinguished colleges and universities as Princeton\, Vanderbilt\, The University of Texas at Austin and Williams College.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/the-second-world-war-from-global-conquest-to-a-new-world-order-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250224T191500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250224T204500
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20250106T191507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150603Z
UID:10004898-1740424500-1740429900@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Be Careful What You Pray For
DESCRIPTION:Since 1948\, many prayers for the State of Israel have been created. We will study several different versions of the prayer\, each of which reflects the articulated relationship of a movement or an individual Jew to the State of Israel. This program is part of our “Where Are You In Relation to Israel?” series. New participants are welcome at any time. \nRegister: t-b-s.me/relations \nDuring our series\, our topic titles will include: \n\nIsrael in Perspective: Zionism as a Response to Modernity\nIsrael in Perspective: The Zionist Idea\nOne State\, Many Midwives\nA State of Ideals is not the Same as an Ideal State\nBe Careful What You Pray For\nNot All Wars Are the Same\nThe Story of Hatikvah\n\nAll sessions will be recorded. Rabbi Elyse Pincus Abrahams will be joining Rabbi Katzew throughout the series to bring additional wisdom and insight. \nOur Teacher: Rabbi Jan Katzew \nRabbi Katzew\, PhD is Associate Professor Emeritus of Jewish Thought and Education and Senior Educator of the EMA Program at HUC-JIR. After serving for six years as rabbi/educator at The Community Synagogue in Port Washington\, NY\, Jan became a Jerusalem Fellow and earned a doctorate at the Hebrew University in Jewish Thought and Education. For fifteen years Jan led a team of educators at the Union for Reform Judaism that was responsible for designing\, developing\, and implementing curricular resources for early childhood centers\, congregational schools\, day schools and adult learning communities throughout the world. Since its inception in 2008\, Jan has been a senior consultant to the iCenter for Israel Education\, mentoring students from multiple graduate schools and seminaries to become Israel educators\, a task made even more important after October 7\, 2023. Jan is the author of popular and scholarly articles in multiple fields that include Interfaith dialogue\, Mussar\, Medieval Hebrew Poetry\, Israel Education\, Moral Development\, and educational philosophy and practice.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/where-are-you-in-relation-to-israel-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250223T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250223T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20250114T174455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150603Z
UID:10005013-1740315600-1740319200@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:The Great War:  How World War I Shaped the Modern World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive four-part series with Professor Stephen M. Berk as we delve into the transformative impact of World War I—The Great War. This seminal event of the 20th century reshaped nations\, ideologies\, and societies\, influencing everything from the rise of Lenin\, Mussolini\, and Hitler to the global movements for decolonization\, women’s rights\, and American isolationism. Each session will focus on a pivotal aspect of the war: on February 2\, we explore The Kaiser\, Pervasive Fear\, and National Interest\, leading to the Battle of the Marne; on February 9\, Verdun and the Somme\, battles that epitomize the horror of war; on February 16\, Lenin Comes to Power and the Yanks Are Coming\, revealing the revolutionary changes and American involvement; and on February 23\, Germany Rolls the Dice\, examining the diplomacy of war and peace. A distinguished historian and TBS’s 2017 Scholar-in-Residence\, Professor Berk brings unparalleled insight and expertise to this exploration of history that continues to shape our world. Presented by the Orange County Community Scholar’s Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning. \nRegister: t-b-s.me/thegreatwar \nStephen M. Berk\, who served as CSP’s 10th Annual One Month Scholar in Residence in February 2011\, is Professor of History at Union College in Schenectady\, New York\, former Chair of the Department of History\, Director of the Program in Russian and Eastern European Studies and Faculty Advisor to the Jewish Student Organization. He is the author of Year of Crisis\, Year of Hope: Russian Jewry and the Pogroms of 1881-1882 (Greenwood Press\, 1985). He is currently writing a book titled: Our People Are Your People: American Jewry and the Struggle for Civil Rights 1954-1965. The book provides an interesting discussion of an extremely important chapter in the history of the civil rights movement and attempts to dispel the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the Black-Jewish relationship. A recipient of the Citizens Laureate Award of the University of Albany Foundation\, Professor Berk has been a consultant to the Wiesenthal Holocaust Center in Los Angeles\, has written articles on Russian and Jewish history\, anti-Semitism\, and the Middle East and has lectured on throughout the United States and Canada including such distinguished colleges and universities as Princeton\, Vanderbilt\, The University of Texas at Austin and Williams College.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/the-great-war-how-world-war-i-shaped-the-modern-world-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250218T191500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250218T201500
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20241226T203259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150603Z
UID:10001791-1739906100-1739909700@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:God\, Torah\, Israel: An Exploration of Judaism's Foundational Principles
DESCRIPTION:Jewish tradition teaches that the three major pillars of Judaism are God\, Torah\, and Israel. While Jews understand and connect to each of these principles differently\, they nonetheless encompass that totality of Judaism as a tradition of religion/spirituality\, sacred text\, and community/peoplehood. Join us as we consider the various meanings of each and how we might relate to them today.\nRegister: https://t-b-s.me/principles
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/god-torah-israel-an-exploration-of-judaisms-foundational-principles-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250216T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20250114T174530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150603Z
UID:10005012-1739710800-1739714400@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:The Great War:  How World War I Shaped the Modern World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive four-part series with Professor Stephen M. Berk as we delve into the transformative impact of World War I—The Great War. This seminal event of the 20th century reshaped nations\, ideologies\, and societies\, influencing everything from the rise of Lenin\, Mussolini\, and Hitler to the global movements for decolonization\, women’s rights\, and American isolationism. Each session will focus on a pivotal aspect of the war: on February 2\, we explore The Kaiser\, Pervasive Fear\, and National Interest\, leading to the Battle of the Marne; on February 9\, Verdun and the Somme\, battles that epitomize the horror of war; on February 16\, Lenin Comes to Power and the Yanks Are Coming\, revealing the revolutionary changes and American involvement; and on February 23\, Germany Rolls the Dice\, examining the diplomacy of war and peace. A distinguished historian and TBS’s 2017 Scholar-in-Residence\, Professor Berk brings unparalleled insight and expertise to this exploration of history that continues to shape our world. Presented by the Orange County Community Scholar’s Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning. \nRegister: t-b-s.me/thegreatwar \nStephen M. Berk\, who served as CSP’s 10th Annual One Month Scholar in Residence in February 2011\, is Professor of History at Union College in Schenectady\, New York\, former Chair of the Department of History\, Director of the Program in Russian and Eastern European Studies and Faculty Advisor to the Jewish Student Organization. He is the author of Year of Crisis\, Year of Hope: Russian Jewry and the Pogroms of 1881-1882 (Greenwood Press\, 1985). He is currently writing a book titled: Our People Are Your People: American Jewry and the Struggle for Civil Rights 1954-1965. The book provides an interesting discussion of an extremely important chapter in the history of the civil rights movement and attempts to dispel the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the Black-Jewish relationship. A recipient of the Citizens Laureate Award of the University of Albany Foundation\, Professor Berk has been a consultant to the Wiesenthal Holocaust Center in Los Angeles\, has written articles on Russian and Jewish history\, anti-Semitism\, and the Middle East and has lectured on throughout the United States and Canada including such distinguished colleges and universities as Princeton\, Vanderbilt\, The University of Texas at Austin and Williams College.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/the-great-war-how-world-war-i-shaped-the-modern-world-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250211T191500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250211T201500
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20241226T203245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150603Z
UID:10001786-1739301300-1739304900@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:God\, Torah\, Israel: An Exploration of Judaism's Foundational Principles
DESCRIPTION:Jewish tradition teaches that the three major pillars of Judaism are God\, Torah\, and Israel. While Jews understand and connect to each of these principles differently\, they nonetheless encompass that totality of Judaism as a tradition of religion/spirituality\, sacred text\, and community/peoplehood. Join us as we consider the various meanings of each and how we might relate to them today.\nRegister: https://t-b-s.me/principles
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/god-torah-israel-an-exploration-of-judaisms-foundational-principles-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250209T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20250114T174600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150604Z
UID:10005011-1739106000-1739109600@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:The Great War:  How World War I Shaped the Modern World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive four-part series with Professor Stephen M. Berk as we delve into the transformative impact of World War I—The Great War. This seminal event of the 20th century reshaped nations\, ideologies\, and societies\, influencing everything from the rise of Lenin\, Mussolini\, and Hitler to the global movements for decolonization\, women’s rights\, and American isolationism. Each session will focus on a pivotal aspect of the war: on February 2\, we explore The Kaiser\, Pervasive Fear\, and National Interest\, leading to the Battle of the Marne; on February 9\, Verdun and the Somme\, battles that epitomize the horror of war; on February 16\, Lenin Comes to Power and the Yanks Are Coming\, revealing the revolutionary changes and American involvement; and on February 23\, Germany Rolls the Dice\, examining the diplomacy of war and peace. A distinguished historian and TBS’s 2017 Scholar-in-Residence\, Professor Berk brings unparalleled insight and expertise to this exploration of history that continues to shape our world. Presented by the Orange County Community Scholar’s Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning. \nRegister: t-b-s.me/thegreatwar \nStephen M. Berk\, who served as CSP’s 10th Annual One Month Scholar in Residence in February 2011\, is Professor of History at Union College in Schenectady\, New York\, former Chair of the Department of History\, Director of the Program in Russian and Eastern European Studies and Faculty Advisor to the Jewish Student Organization. He is the author of Year of Crisis\, Year of Hope: Russian Jewry and the Pogroms of 1881-1882 (Greenwood Press\, 1985). He is currently writing a book titled: Our People Are Your People: American Jewry and the Struggle for Civil Rights 1954-1965. The book provides an interesting discussion of an extremely important chapter in the history of the civil rights movement and attempts to dispel the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the Black-Jewish relationship. A recipient of the Citizens Laureate Award of the University of Albany Foundation\, Professor Berk has been a consultant to the Wiesenthal Holocaust Center in Los Angeles\, has written articles on Russian and Jewish history\, anti-Semitism\, and the Middle East and has lectured on throughout the United States and Canada including such distinguished colleges and universities as Princeton\, Vanderbilt\, The University of Texas at Austin and Williams College.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/the-great-war-how-world-war-i-shaped-the-modern-world-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250209T120000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250209T131500
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20241226T203232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150604Z
UID:10001782-1739102400-1739106900@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Panim el Panim
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/panim-el-panim/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250209T100000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20241226T203231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150604Z
UID:10001781-1739095200-1739098800@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:The Jews of Morocco - A Journey through History\, Politics and Culture
DESCRIPTION:The Jews of Morocco – A Journey through History\, Politics and Culture\nPlease join us for four\, Zoom-only\, sessions about the Jews of Morocco – taught by Dr. David Mendelsohn from Israel. This is a precursor to the TBS Morocco Adventure but it is open to all TBS members.\nRegister Here: https://t-b-s.me/moroccolearning \nSunday\, January 12th from 10:00-11:00 am\nThe Indigenous Jews of Morocco\nIt is believed that the first Jews reached Morocco in the 5th century BCE. They settled among the indigenous Amazigh (Berber) tribes and slowly become integrated with them. Intermarriage led to a “Judaization of the Berbers” and conversely a “Berberization of the Jews\,” meaning that the Berber Jews may be considered as indigenous to Morocco themselves. \nThis lecture will look at the History and culture of the Amazigh – especially as it pertains to the cultural imprints left upon the Jews many of which survive until today. \nSunday\, January 26th from 10:00-11:00 am EST\nThe Arabian conquest of Morocco and its Effect on the Jews\nThe Arab conquest began in 703 and began the process of the Islamification of Morocco.  In 1492\, the Spanish Expulsion led to a wave of  Spanish Jews seeking refuge in northern Morocco\, and importing a unique cultural heritage\, including their own language. What did this mean for the local Jews who had already lived there for centuries? \nThe lecture will trace this history and examine the difficulties inherent in integrating and coexisting with this dominant new culture and religion. We will also spend some time looking at the history and tenets of Islam and the structure of the mosque\, especially as it pertains to Morocco.  \nSunday\, February 2nd from 10:00-11:00 am EST\nMoving into Modernity: Monarchy\, Islam\, and the Jews of Morocco\nThis lecture will examine the unique role of the Moroccan monarchs as protector of the faith (Islam) and the unusual tolerance demonstrated to the Jews of Morocco throughout much (but certainly not all) of its history. We will examine the reasons behind this unique relationship. As a French colony\, Morocco was subject to same anti-Jewish decrees as the Jews of France from Nazi-allied Vichy France during the Second World War.  Yet in 1941\, King Mohammed V refused to deport Morocco’s 250\,000 Jews to the concentration camps of Europe stating: “There are no Jews in Morocco. There are only Moroccan subjects\,” resulting in the entirety of Morocco‘s Jewish population being saved. \nThis lecture will investigate the complex relationship between monarchs and Jews in Morocco – especially as it pertains to the culture of Islam. We will  experience and feel the results of this continuing relationship and the love most Moroccan subjects (Muslim and Jew) still feel for their king when we visit Morocco in March.  \nSunday\, February 9th from 10:00-11:30 am EST (11:00-11:30 dedicated to travel details):\nThe Jews of Morocco: Yesterday\, Today and Tomorrow\nIn 1948\, the creation of the state of Israel motivated many Moroccan Jews to move to Israel. By 1964\, more than 97\,000 Jews had left Morocco\, mainly to Israel where today there are around 1\,000\,000 Jews of Moroccan descent.  \nToday there are about 2500 Jews living in Morocco\, mostly in Casablanca. The community has good relations with the current ruler\, King Mohamed VI who encourages religious tolerance and who strives to uphold the legacy of tolerance demonstrated by King Mohammed V during the Holocaust.  We will ask and attempt to answer the oft repeated question: If the Jews had it so good\, why did they ever leave Morocco?
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/class-on-morocco-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250204T191500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250204T201500
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20241226T203218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150616Z
UID:10001775-1738696500-1738700100@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:God\, Torah\, Israel: An Exploration of Judaism's Foundational Principles
DESCRIPTION:Jewish tradition teaches that the three major pillars of Judaism are God\, Torah\, and Israel. While Jews understand and connect to each of these principles differently\, they nonetheless encompass that totality of Judaism as a tradition of religion/spirituality\, sacred text\, and community/peoplehood. Join us as we consider the various meanings of each and how we might relate to them today. Led by Rabbi Sonsino.\nRegister: https://t-b-s.me/principles
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/god-torah-israel-an-exploration-of-judaisms-foundational-principles/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events,Homepage Feature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tbsneedham.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rabbi-Rifat-Sonsino-horizontal-e1737992601117.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250203T191500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250203T204500
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20241226T203217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150616Z
UID:10001772-1738610100-1738615500@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:A State of Ideals is Not the Same as an Ideal State (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Jan Katzew and Rabbi Elyse Pincus Abrahams as they explore the complexity of Israel and how we might better personally understand our relationship with a country founded on the ideals of democracy\, equality\, justice\, and peace. This program is part of our “Where Are You In Relation to Israel?” series. \nRegister: t-b-s.me/relationtoisrael \nDuring our series\, our topic titles will include: \n\nIsrael in Perspective: Zionism as a Response to Modernity\nIsrael in Perspective: The Zionist Idea\nOne State\, Many Midwives\nA State of Ideals is not the Same as an Ideal State\nBe Careful What You Pray For\nNot All Wars Are the Same\nThe Story of Hatikvah\n\nAll sessions will be recorded. \nOur Teacher: Rabbi Jan Katzew \nRabbi Katzew\, PhD is Associate Professor Emeritus of Jewish Thought and Education and Senior Educator of the EMA Program at HUC-JIR. After serving for six years as rabbi/educator at The Community Synagogue in Port Washington\, NY\, Jan became a Jerusalem Fellow and earned a doctorate at the Hebrew University in Jewish Thought and Education. For fifteen years Jan led a team of educators at the Union for Reform Judaism that was responsible for designing\, developing\, and implementing curricular resources for early childhood centers\, congregational schools\, day schools and adult learning communities throughout the world. Since its inception in 2008\, Jan has been a senior consultant to the iCenter for Israel Education\, mentoring students from multiple graduate schools and seminaries to become Israel educators\, a task made even more important after October 7\, 2023. Jan is the author of popular and scholarly articles in multiple fields that include Interfaith dialogue\, Mussar\, Medieval Hebrew Poetry\, Israel Education\, Moral Development\, and educational philosophy and practice.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/where-are-you-in-relation-to-israel/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250202T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20250114T174402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150616Z
UID:10005009-1738501200-1738504800@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:The Great War:  How World War I Shaped the Modern World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive four-part series with Professor Stephen M. Berk as we delve into the transformative impact of World War I—The Great War. This seminal event of the 20th century reshaped nations\, ideologies\, and societies\, influencing everything from the rise of Lenin\, Mussolini\, and Hitler to the global movements for decolonization\, women’s rights\, and American isolationism. Each session will focus on a pivotal aspect of the war: on February 2\, we explore The Kaiser\, Pervasive Fear\, and National Interest\, leading to the Battle of the Marne; on February 9\, Verdun and the Somme\, battles that epitomize the horror of war; on February 16\, Lenin Comes to Power and the Yanks Are Coming\, revealing the revolutionary changes and American involvement; and on February 23\, Germany Rolls the Dice\, examining the diplomacy of war and peace. A distinguished historian and TBS’s 2017 Scholar-in-Residence\, Professor Berk brings unparalleled insight and expertise to this exploration of history that continues to shape our world. Presented by the Orange County Community Scholar’s Program and sponsored by TBS Adult Learning. \nRegister: t-b-s.me/thegreatwar \nStephen M. Berk\, who served as CSP’s 10th Annual One Month Scholar in Residence in February 2011\, is Professor of History at Union College in Schenectady\, New York\, former Chair of the Department of History\, Director of the Program in Russian and Eastern European Studies and Faculty Advisor to the Jewish Student Organization. He is the author of Year of Crisis\, Year of Hope: Russian Jewry and the Pogroms of 1881-1882 (Greenwood Press\, 1985). He is currently writing a book titled: Our People Are Your People: American Jewry and the Struggle for Civil Rights 1954-1965. The book provides an interesting discussion of an extremely important chapter in the history of the civil rights movement and attempts to dispel the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the Black-Jewish relationship. A recipient of the Citizens Laureate Award of the University of Albany Foundation\, Professor Berk has been a consultant to the Wiesenthal Holocaust Center in Los Angeles\, has written articles on Russian and Jewish history\, anti-Semitism\, and the Middle East and has lectured on throughout the United States and Canada including such distinguished colleges and universities as Princeton\, Vanderbilt\, The University of Texas at Austin and Williams College.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/the-great-war-how-world-war-i-shaped-the-modern-world/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250202T100000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20241226T203204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150616Z
UID:10001770-1738490400-1738494000@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:The Jews of Morocco - A Journey through History\, Politics and Culture
DESCRIPTION:The Jews of Morocco – A Journey through History\, Politics and Culture\nPlease join us for four\, Zoom-only\, sessions about the Jews of Morocco – taught by Dr. David Mendelsohn from Israel. This is a precursor to the TBS Morocco Adventure but it is open to all TBS members.\nRegister Here: https://t-b-s.me/moroccolearning \nSunday\, January 12th from 10:00-11:00 am\nThe Indigenous Jews of Morocco\nIt is believed that the first Jews reached Morocco in the 5th century BCE. They settled among the indigenous Amazigh (Berber) tribes and slowly become integrated with them. Intermarriage led to a “Judaization of the Berbers” and conversely a “Berberization of the Jews\,” meaning that the Berber Jews may be considered as indigenous to Morocco themselves. \nThis lecture will look at the History and culture of the Amazigh – especially as it pertains to the cultural imprints left upon the Jews many of which survive until today. \nSunday\, January 26th from 10:00-11:00 am EST\nThe Arabian conquest of Morocco and its Effect on the Jews\nThe Arab conquest began in 703 and began the process of the Islamification of Morocco. In 1492\, the Spanish Expulsion led to a wave of Spanish Jews seeking refuge in northern Morocco\, and importing a unique cultural heritage\, including their own language. What did this mean for the local Jews who had already lived there for centuries? \nThe lecture will trace this history and examine the difficulties inherent in integrating and coexisting with this dominant new culture and religion. We will also spend some time looking at the history and tenets of Islam and the structure of the mosque\, especially as it pertains to Morocco. \nSunday\, February 2nd from 10:00-11:00 am EST\nMoving into Modernity: Monarchy\, Islam\, and the Jews of Morocco\nThis lecture will examine the unique role of the Moroccan monarchs as protector of the faith (Islam) and the unusual tolerance demonstrated to the Jews of Morocco throughout much (but certainly not all) of its history. We will examine the reasons behind this unique relationship. As a French colony\, Morocco was subject to same anti-Jewish decrees as the Jews of France from Nazi-allied Vichy France during the Second World War. Yet in 1941\, King Mohammed V refused to deport Morocco’s 250\,000 Jews to the concentration camps of Europe stating: “There are no Jews in Morocco. There are only Moroccan subjects\,” resulting in the entirety of Morocco‘s Jewish population being saved. \nThis lecture will investigate the complex relationship between monarchs and Jews in Morocco – especially as it pertains to the culture of Islam. We will experience and feel the results of this continuing relationship and the love most Moroccan subjects (Muslim and Jew) still feel for their king when we visit Morocco in March. \nSunday\, February 9th from 10:00-11:30 am EST (11:00-11:30 dedicated to travel details):\nThe Jews of Morocco: Yesterday\, Today and Tomorrow\nIn 1948\, the creation of the state of Israel motivated many Moroccan Jews to move to Israel. By 1964\, more than 97\,000 Jews had left Morocco\, mainly to Israel where today there are around 1\,000\,000 Jews of Moroccan descent. \nToday there are about 2500 Jews living in Morocco\, mostly in Casablanca. The community has good relations with the current ruler\, King Mohamed VI who encourages religious tolerance and who strives to uphold the legacy of tolerance demonstrated by King Mohammed V during the Holocaust. We will ask and attempt to answer the oft repeated question: If the Jews had it so good\, why did they ever leave Morocco?
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/class-on-morocco-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250126T100000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181700
CREATED:20241226T203139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150616Z
UID:10001761-1737885600-1737889200@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:The Jews of Morocco - A Journey through History\, Politics and Culture
DESCRIPTION:The Jews of Morocco – A Journey through History\, Politics and Culture\nPlease join us for four\, Zoom-only\, sessions about the Jews of Morocco – taught by Dr. David Mendelsohn from Israel. This is a precursor to the TBS Morocco Adventure but it is open to all TBS members.\nRegister Here: https://t-b-s.me/moroccolearning \nSunday\, January 12th from 10:00-11:00 am\nThe Indigenous Jews of Morocco\nIt is believed that the first Jews reached Morocco in the 5th century BCE. They settled among the indigenous Amazigh (Berber) tribes and slowly become integrated with them. Intermarriage led to a “Judaization of the Berbers” and conversely a “Berberization of the Jews\,” meaning that the Berber Jews may be considered as indigenous to Morocco themselves. \nThis lecture will look at the History and culture of the Amazigh – especially as it pertains to the cultural imprints left upon the Jews many of which survive until today. \nSunday\, January 26th from 10:00-11:00 am EST\nThe Arabian conquest of Morocco and its Effect on the Jews\nThe Arab conquest began in 703 and began the process of the Islamification of Morocco. In 1492\, the Spanish Expulsion led to a wave of Spanish Jews seeking refuge in northern Morocco\, and importing a unique cultural heritage\, including their own language. What did this mean for the local Jews who had already lived there for centuries? \nThe lecture will trace this history and examine the difficulties inherent in integrating and coexisting with this dominant new culture and religion. We will also spend some time looking at the history and tenets of Islam and the structure of the mosque\, especially as it pertains to Morocco. \nSunday\, February 2nd from 10:00-11:00 am EST\nMoving into Modernity: Monarchy\, Islam\, and the Jews of Morocco\nThis lecture will examine the unique role of the Moroccan monarchs as protector of the faith (Islam) and the unusual tolerance demonstrated to the Jews of Morocco throughout much (but certainly not all) of its history. We will examine the reasons behind this unique relationship. As a French colony\, Morocco was subject to same anti-Jewish decrees as the Jews of France from Nazi-allied Vichy France during the Second World War. Yet in 1941\, King Mohammed V refused to deport Morocco’s 250\,000 Jews to the concentration camps of Europe stating: “There are no Jews in Morocco. There are only Moroccan subjects\,” resulting in the entirety of Morocco‘s Jewish population being saved. \nThis lecture will investigate the complex relationship between monarchs and Jews in Morocco – especially as it pertains to the culture of Islam. We will experience and feel the results of this continuing relationship and the love most Moroccan subjects (Muslim and Jew) still feel for their king when we visit Morocco in March. \nSunday\, February 9th from 10:00-11:30 am EST (11:00-11:30 dedicated to travel details):\nThe Jews of Morocco: Yesterday\, Today and Tomorrow\nIn 1948\, the creation of the state of Israel motivated many Moroccan Jews to move to Israel. By 1964\, more than 97\,000 Jews had left Morocco\, mainly to Israel where today there are around 1\,000\,000 Jews of Moroccan descent. \nToday there are about 2500 Jews living in Morocco\, mostly in Casablanca. The community has good relations with the current ruler\, King Mohamed VI who encourages religious tolerance and who strives to uphold the legacy of tolerance demonstrated by King Mohammed V during the Holocaust. We will ask and attempt to answer the oft repeated question: If the Jews had it so good\, why did they ever leave Morocco?
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/class-on-morocco-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250116T130000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181701
CREATED:20241226T203111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10001751-1737032400-1737036000@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Into the Heart of Ashkenaz
DESCRIPTION:Most North American Jews identify as Ashkenazim\, tracing their family roots to Eastern Europe (today’s Poland\, Lithuania\, Ukraine\, Belarus\, and Russia). Yet the term Ashkenaz originally referred to a different area altogether—the Rhineland region in Germany. At its heart were the “ShUM Cities” of Speyer\, Worms\, and Mainz\, which for centuries formed the vibrant epicenter of Jewish life in Europe. Despite enduring waves of violence\, including the Crusades and the Black Death\, these communities thrived and profoundly shaped Jewish culture and thought. While Jewish life in these cities is now small\, their historical impact remains monumental. Join renowned tour educator Mike Hollander as he examines the incredible rise and fall of these communities and their lasting legacy. With over 25 years of experience leading journeys to Jewish heritage sites\, Mike most recently guided CSP’s November 2024 trip to Germany\, where we explored the ShUM Cities firsthand. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the history of the original Ashkenaz with the guide who brought it to life for us! Register here. \nMike Hollander\, a seasoned tour educator and historian\, has dedicated over 30 years to leading engaging journeys across Israel and Jewish destinations in Europe. Born in Canada\, Mike earned a BA in History from York University and later pursued a Master’s in Middle Eastern Studies at Tel Aviv University\, where he made Aliyah in 1988. After qualifying as a Licensed Tour Guide in 1994\, Mike began his career educating individuals and groups of all ages\, from families to interfaith clergy. He served as an educational emissary for the Federation of Zionist Youth in the UK\, planning impactful programs for thousands of young participants. In 2008\, he earned a Master’s in Jewish-Christian Relations and expanded his expertise to Jewish heritage tours in Europe. Most recently\, Mike guided CSP’s trip to Germany in November 2024\, providing expert insights into Jewish history and culture.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/into-the-heart-of-ashkenaz/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250114T191500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250114T204500
DTSTAMP:20260422T181701
CREATED:20241226T203110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10001748-1736882100-1736887500@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Garden Club Demo: Ideas for Creative Arrangements
DESCRIPTION:Kaye Vosburg is a talented floral designer who is interested in showing how to create original designs in Eastern and Western style floral designs. She teaches Sogetsu/Ikebana and is a Master Judge for flower shows\, winning many awards for her creative designs. Her January program for Beth Shalom Garden Club can be viewed on zoom if you are a member. So sign up soon so you can see her imaginative program.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/garden-club-demo-ideas-for-creative-arrangements/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Garden Club,Homepage Feature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tbsneedham.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Garden-Club-5-1-e1736188393319.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250113T191500
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250113T204500
DTSTAMP:20260422T181701
CREATED:20241226T203057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10001746-1736795700-1736801100@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:Israel: One State\, Many Midwives (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:Before Israel was born in 1948\, many countries weighed in on the possibility of creating a Jewish state. During our session together\, will study several of the official documents that made a case for the existence of the State of Israel (e.g.\, Sykes-Picot Agreement\, Balfour Declaration\, United Nations Partition Plan November 29\, 1947) and how these calls for a Jewish state continue to be relevant during today’s discussions regarding Zionism. \nRegister: t-b-s.me/relationtoisrael \nDuring our series\, our topic titles will include: \n\nIsrael in Perspective: Zionism as a Response to Modernity\nIsrael in Perspective: The Zionist Idea\nOne State\, Many Midwives\nA State of Ideals is not the Same as an Ideal State\nBe Careful What You Pray For\nNot All Wars Are the Same\nThe Story of Hatikvah\n\nAll sessions will be recorded. Rabbi Elyse Pincus Abrahams will be joining Rabbi Katzew throughout the series to bring additional wisdom and insight. \nOur Teacher: Rabbi Jan Katzew \nRabbi Katzew\, PhD is Associate Professor Emeritus of Jewish Thought and Education and Senior Educator of the EMA Program at HUC-JIR. After serving for six years as rabbi/educator at The Community Synagogue in Port Washington\, NY\, Jan became a Jerusalem Fellow and earned a doctorate at the Hebrew University in Jewish Thought and Education. For fifteen years Jan led a team of educators at the Union for Reform Judaism that was responsible for designing\, developing\, and implementing curricular resources for early childhood centers\, congregational schools\, day schools and adult learning communities throughout the world. Since its inception in 2008\, Jan has been a senior consultant to the iCenter for Israel Education\, mentoring students from multiple graduate schools and seminaries to become Israel educators\, a task made even more important after October 7\, 2023. Jan is the author of popular and scholarly articles in multiple fields that include Interfaith dialogue\, Mussar\, Medieval Hebrew Poetry\, Israel Education\, Moral Development\, and educational philosophy and practice.
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/israel-one-state-many-midwives-online-only/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20250112T100000
DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20250112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181701
CREATED:20241226T203057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150617Z
UID:10001741-1736676000-1736679600@tbsneedham.org
SUMMARY:The Jews of Morocco - A Journey through History\, Politics and Culture
DESCRIPTION:The Jews of Morocco – A Journey through History\, Politics and Culture\nPlease join us for four\, Zoom-only\, sessions about the Jews of Morocco – taught by Dr. David Mendelsohn from Israel. This is a precursor to the TBS Morocco Adventure but it is open to all TBS members.\nRegister Here: t-b-s.me/moroccolearning \nSunday\, January 12th from 10:00-11:00 am\nThe Indigenous Jews of Morocco\nIt is believed that the first Jews reached Morocco in the 5th century BCE. They settled among the indigenous Amazigh (Berber) tribes and slowly become integrated with them. Intermarriage led to a “Judaization of the Berbers” and conversely a “Berberization of the Jews\,” meaning that the Berber Jews may be considered as indigenous to Morocco themselves. \nThis lecture will look at the History and culture of the Amazigh – especially as it pertains to the cultural imprints left upon the Jews many of which survive until today. \nSunday\, January 26th from 10:00-11:00 am EST\nThe Arabian conquest of Morocco and its Effect on the Jews\nThe Arab conquest began in 703 and began the process of the Islamification of Morocco. In 1492\, the Spanish Expulsion led to a wave of Spanish Jews seeking refuge in northern Morocco\, and importing a unique cultural heritage\, including their own language. What did this mean for the local Jews who had already lived there for centuries? \nThe lecture will trace this history and examine the difficulties inherent in integrating and coexisting with this dominant new culture and religion. We will also spend some time looking at the history and tenets of Islam and the structure of the mosque\, especially as it pertains to Morocco. \nSunday\, February 2nd from 10:00-11:00 am EST\nMoving into Modernity: Monarchy\, Islam\, and the Jews of Morocco\nThis lecture will examine the unique role of the Moroccan monarchs as protector of the faith (Islam) and the unusual tolerance demonstrated to the Jews of Morocco throughout much (but certainly not all) of its history. We will examine the reasons behind this unique relationship. As a French colony\, Morocco was subject to same anti-Jewish decrees as the Jews of France from Nazi-allied Vichy France during the Second World War. Yet in 1941\, King Mohammed V refused to deport Morocco’s 250\,000 Jews to the concentration camps of Europe stating: “There are no Jews in Morocco. There are only Moroccan subjects\,” resulting in the entirety of Morocco‘s Jewish population being saved. \nThis lecture will investigate the complex relationship between monarchs and Jews in Morocco – especially as it pertains to the culture of Islam. We will experience and feel the results of this continuing relationship and the love most Moroccan subjects (Muslim and Jew) still feel for their king when we visit Morocco in March. \nSunday\, February 9th from 10:00-11:30 am EST (11:00-11:30 dedicated to travel details):\nThe Jews of Morocco: Yesterday\, Today and Tomorrow\nIn 1948\, the creation of the state of Israel motivated many Moroccan Jews to move to Israel. By 1964\, more than 97\,000 Jews had left Morocco\, mainly to Israel where today there are around 1\,000\,000 Jews of Moroccan descent. \nToday there are about 2500 Jews living in Morocco\, mostly in Casablanca. The community has good relations with the current ruler\, King Mohamed VI who encourages religious tolerance and who strives to uphold the legacy of tolerance demonstrated by King Mohammed V during the Holocaust. We will ask and attempt to answer the oft repeated question: If the Jews had it so good\, why did they ever leave Morocco?
URL:https://tbsneedham.org/event/class-on-morocco/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Classes
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR