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Archive: February 2024

“So May it Be for Us:” Havdalah and Conversation on Antisemitism Today (in person and online)

Posted on February 24, 2024

February 24, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Havdalah reminds us how Queen Esther, Mordechai and the Jews of Persia prevailed against the Jew-hatred of their day and asserts “ken tihei lanu” so may it be for us, may we also prevail over the Jew-hatred of our time. In honor of Purim Katan, the “small” Purim we celebrate when we have two months […]

Hebrew with Rabbi Sam Seicol (online)

Posted on February 25, 2024

February 25, 2024 @ 10:15 am – 12:00 pm – Deepen your knowledge of the Hebrew of the Tana”kh (Jewish Bible) as well as our prayers and blessings. These sessions use Hebrew text with English translation provided to all members of the group. Knowledge of the aleph-bet and a basic ability to read Hebrew is suggested but not required. There is a 6-session basic Hebrew […]

Twelve Jewish Steps to Recovery (in person)

Posted on February 25, 2024

February 25, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Join Jews and Non-Jews for a bi-weekly opportunity to explore the 12 Steps of AA from a Jewish perspective using the book “Twelve Jewish Steps to Recovery: A Personal Guide to Turning From Alcoholism and Other Addictions―Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex…”  About the book: A rabbi, a psychiatrist, and many recovering Jewish people share their understanding […]

Men’s Group Weekly Check-in

Posted on February 25, 2024

February 25, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – For more than 15 years, the TBZ Men’s Group has engaged participants in stimulating conversations about what really matters in their lives. In the process, members have built and strengthened relationships with other men in the TBZ community and beyond. For more information, contact Mark Dinaburg through the TBZ office.

Boker Tov TBZ (online)

Posted on February 26, 2024

February 26, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 8:45 am – Boker Tov (Good Morning) TBZ is a daily morning prayer group, led by TBZ rabbis, rabbinic interns, and the Boker Tov community. It started from a desire for daily connection during the pandemic and has persisted and grown into a supportive community for members saying kaddish, as well as an opportunity to learn and grow […]

Poetry “Potluck” with Rabbi Suzanne Offit (in person)

Posted on February 26, 2024

February 26, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – 1st and 3rd Mondays (check Happenings for dates) at Noon Bring your own dairy/pareve lunch so we can learn and eat together! In addition, our souls also need nourishment, so bring your favorite poem to share for a “poetry pot-luck.”  Please bring poems that are meaningful to you. Come prepared to share a little about […]

Poogy Tales – The Music and Stars of Israel’s Legendary Band (online)

Posted on February 26, 2024

February 26, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Fourth Monday starting 10/23, 7:30pm (online) Explore the songs of one of Israel’s most beloved pop groups! Join TBZ Member Dr. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond for a monthly online discussion about the character “Poogy,” the meaning of hits such as “Yoya,” and the successful musical careers of its multi-talented group members. Anyone who enjoys Israeli music […]

Boker Tov TBZ (online)

Posted on February 27, 2024

February 27, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 8:45 am – Boker Tov (Good Morning) TBZ is a daily morning prayer group, led by TBZ rabbis, rabbinic interns, and the Boker Tov community. It started from a desire for daily connection during the pandemic and has persisted and grown into a supportive community for members saying kaddish, as well as an opportunity to learn and grow […]

Eat, Pray & Learn (in person)

Posted on February 28, 2024

February 28, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Eat, Pray Learn:  Every Wednesday. (unless specified, check the calendar) 8:00am Shacharit 8:45 Breakfast and learning. (we end at around 9:45/10am) Join Rav Claudia and members of our community for a spirited beginning to your day! We will begin the day with joyful and intentional davening, followed by breakfast and text learning. Early January we […]

Boker Tov TBZ (online)

Posted on February 28, 2024

February 28, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 8:45 am – Boker Tov (Good Morning) TBZ is a daily morning prayer group, led by TBZ rabbis, rabbinic interns, and the Boker Tov community. It started from a desire for daily connection during the pandemic and has persisted and grown into a supportive community for members saying kaddish, as well as an opportunity to learn and grow […]