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What holds together the Maccabees and candles? What does miracle oil have to do with celebrating our right to be different? In this accessible session we will learn how Chanukah has evolved over time to incorporate many, sometimes contradictory, meanings.
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Friday ,
NovNovember 21 , 2025B'not Mitzvah of Brooklyn and Maya Dolowich
Friday, Nov 21st 6:00p to 7:00p
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NovNovember 22 , 2025B'not Mitzvah of Brooklyn and Maya Dolowich
Shabbat, Nov 22nd 10:00a to 11:00a
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NovNovember 28 , 2025Online Only Shabbat
Friday, Nov 28th 7:00p to 8:00p
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DecDecember 5 , 2025First Friday Family Shabbat
Friday, Dec 5th 5:30p to 9:00p
Join TBS families with children for a fun Friday night full of ruach and connection to community. Kicking off at 5:30pm with a kid friendly dinner, followed by a short service appropriate for our youngest members at 6:15pm. The family portion of the service will wrap up by 7pm and will be followed by an extended service for those who choose to stay. 2-3 young families will host each shabbat. Please RSVP by the preceding Wednesday so the hosts can prepare accordingly. -
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DecDecember 7 , 2025Family Orchard- Jewish Learning Together!
Sunday, Dec 7th 10:00a to 12:00p
The Family Orchard — Jewish Learning Together Sunday, December 6 | 10:00–Noon Theme: Bringing Light into the Darkness Families with children in Tk–5th grade Parents learn with Rabbi Josh Students create a Chanukah art project with Rebecca, our Jewish Educator Songs with Joel, festive treats for all Learn. Create. Sing. Celebrate. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2025Fights, Lights, Rights -- The Surprising Evolution of Chanukah
Wednesday, Dec 10th 7:30p to 8:45p
Battles, miracles, olive oil, candles, history, story, and contemporary relevance all come together in Chanukah. This accessible Jewish learning session with Rabbi Josh Weisman will look at the origins of Chanukah and its ancient and modern evolution. We’ll explore the historical, political, and spiritual aspects of the story and the holiday. This will help us make our own meaning from this popular but often misunderstood holiday. This session will be interesting to people with lots of Jewish learning experience, no Jewish learning experience, and everyone in between! -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2025TBS Chanukah Celebration
Thursday, Dec 18th 5:15p to 7:30p
Please join us for the annual Chanukah party at TBS. There will be delightful Chanukah songs sung by Adom, Yarok, Segol, and aftercare students. Following the performances in the sanctuary, families will feast on latkes made by members of our community. This year's event will feature more latkes than previous years, heavier side dishes, more donuts, and even more merriment. Please stay to play dreidel and sing songs toward the end of the evening! -
Friday ,
DecDecember 19 , 2025The Big Shabbat
Friday, Dec 19th 6:00p to 8:00p
Join us on Third Fridays of the month for The Big Shabbat! A community shabbat to gather in the sanctuary and reset after the week. Songs and prayer and community. Children welcomed in services and also childcare is available for ages 2-10 by RSVP. Note that we do not change diapers at childcare, so please check on diapered children at least hourly. Hope to see you there! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86986190381
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