Weekly News & Updates

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Tishrei 20 5784

A Message from Rabbi Bryan Wexler

Moadim L’Simaha! I hope you are having a wonderful Sukkot. As we near the end of the holiday, I also hope you have been able to spend some time in a sukkah, especially our beautiful TBS sukkah; soon to be dedicated as The Gottschalk Family Sukkah. As I shook the lulav and etrog with our Rabbi Albert and Sarah Lewis Religious School students yesterday, I was struck by the beauty of our sukkah space and especially our newly installed Sukkat Sholom Mural, created by TBS member Laura Walters and mural artist, Brad Carney and generously funded by the Walters Family. It is amazing. In particular, my eyes were drawn to one image on the mural: a large Torah scroll with the letter BET written on the right end and the letter LAMED written on the left end. 

Exploring, Educating, and Engaging: Anti-Semitism Today

A Program for the TBS Congregation from the Anti-Defamation League and the TBS' Social Advocacy Committee. This five-meeting series will offer a safe and engaging space to explore issues of anti-Semitism in our community, the country, and around the world.

First session (RESCHEDULED) - Tuesday, October 10 at 7pm - Registration Required

Scholar in Residence Weekend with Betsalel Steinhart, Ramah Israel Institute Director

Friday, October 20

5:30pm Wine and Cheese Kabbalat Shabbat followed by a Shabbat dinner and discussion with Betsalel on: Favorite Places and Memories of Israel

Shabbat, October 21

9:30am Join us for a Shabbat morning service, Torah discussion, and kiddush. Afterward, Betsalel will lead a discussion in the Joel A. Rose Chapel/Jenofsky Beit Midrash on: The Current Political Situation in Israel

For more information, or to RSVP to Wine and Cheese Shabbat (no charge), or Shabbat dinner ($36/adult, $18/child), click the link below:

The State of Abortion Research in the US: What Do We Know About People Who Are Having Abortions?

Join TBS Bioethics Fellow, Dr. Micahel Raucher, as we explore how the participants in her research understand their own pregnancy terminations within their religious identity. This ground-breaking five-part series will explore Jewish sources and research both through Zoom classes and in-person presentations.

First Session - Tuesday, October 17 at 7pm (In person)

Tuesday Night Talmud - Led by Rabbi Lindemann and Rabbi Katz.

This year we'll be discussing Masekhet Sanhedrin: Capital Punishment and Compassion. Tuesday, October 10 at 8:15pm.

Soul Sisters - Led by Cantor Cohen

Join a great group of women as we explore the stories, laws, and role of women in the Tanakh through a lively discussion of the parasha of the week.

Wednesday, October 11 at 12:30pm

Happy Song Music Class

Weekly interactive music session with Music Play Patrol. Each session includes a special Shabbat Celebration with TBS clergy and educators. For newborns to Age 3 with a parent or caregiver.

Weekly, on Thursdays, at 10am until October 26

Sisterhood presents: Mah Johngg Lessons

Learn how to play Mah Jongg taught over four sessions.

Wednesday evenings, October 11,18, 25, November 1 at 7pm or Mondays, October 16, 23, 30, November 6 at 1pm

Aging Gracefully with Gilah Lewis Sietz

Join Gilah Lewis Sietz as we discover this amazing world of aging together as we learn a little, cry a little and laugh a lot!!

Thursday, October 12 at 2:00pm

Project Yahad Special Needs Shabbat Service

A joyous Shabbat celebration for families who have members with special needs with special guest, Sheldon Low!

Shabbat, October 14th at 11am

Young Members Group Skating Party

Enjoy and afternoon of skating and making new friends with the TBS Young Members Group!

Sunday, October 15 at 12:30pm

The Torah Says What?!: Understanding Difficult Passages in the Five Books of Moses

Have you ever read a passage from the Torah that left you confused or utterly surprised? Of course! In this Lunch and Learn series, we will explore such passages from the Torah in attempt to wrestle with, explain, better understand, and perhaps even find meaning in these difficult texts.

Tuesdays, October 17, 31; November 14, 28; December 12 at 12:30pm

Hazak Opening Program and Luncheon - Tom Stretton South Pacific

We pull back the curtain on the history and stories of the play South Pacific.

Thursday, Oct 19 at 12:00pm

Ursinus College - Jewish Life Lecture with Rabbi David Wolpe

October 24, 2023 at 7:30pm

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