
June 2021
Thursday Evening with Erev Cantor Ben
7pm - Thursday Evening with Erev Cantor Ben: Topic TBD Platform: Zoom Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »6:50pm – Is Baseball The Jewish Sport?
6:50pm - Is Baseball The Jewish Sport? Platform: Zoom No matter if you are a die-hard or casual fan, you will enjoy this fun and fact-filled presentation where we will explore baseball’s Jewish themes both past and present. Join Jonathan Lightman for the equivalent of a few innings of a lighthearted examination of the intersection of Jewish and baseball history and motifs. Don’t forget the peanuts and Cracker Jack. This program is presented by Mosaic Law Congregation and co-sponsored by…
Find out more »JACS Support Group
6pm - JACS Support Group Platform: Zoom JACS is based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with a Jewish focus This program offers experiences, strength and hope for those with addictions, such as alcohol, narcotics, food, or gambling; any addiction that contributes to making one's life unmanageable, AND families who are experiencing the effects of their loved one's disease. Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »July 2021
Great Courses Series
10:30am - Great Courses Series Platform: Zoom Join fellow congregants for college level lectures on Judaica subjects of interest. Currently, we are exploring the Tanach in a series of lectures by Professor. Amy-Jill Levine. Professor Levine explores the texts of the Old Testament. Dr. Levine is University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University and has authored several important texts on both Old Testament and New Testament subjects. Questions about this program can be directed to Saul…
Find out more »Great Courses Series
10:30am - Great Courses Series Platform: Zoom Join fellow congregants for college level lectures on Judaica subjects of interest. Currently, we are exploring the Tanach in a series of lectures by Professor. Amy-Jill Levine. Professor Levine explores the texts of the Old Testament. Dr. Levine is University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University and has authored several important texts on both Old Testament and New Testament subjects. Questions about this program can be directed to Saul…
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Service ****NEW TIME****
7:00pm - Kabbalat Shabbat Service ****NEW TIME**** Platform: Zoom and Livestream Services will be led by Rabbi Yakar and Erev Cantor Harris. Kaddish will be said for all three communities. Click here to join via Zoom>>> Click here to view on Livestream>>> Click here for the Friday Service>>>
Find out more »August 2021
Great Courses Series
10:30am - Great Courses Series Platform: Zoom Join fellow congregants for college level lectures on Judaica subjects of interest. Currently, we are exploring the Tanach in a series of lectures by Professor. Amy-Jill Levine. Professor Levine explores the texts of the Old Testament. Dr. Levine is University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University and has authored several important texts on both Old Testament and New Testament subjects. Questions about this program can be directed to Saul…
Find out more »Stories of Teshuvah (with Student Rabbi Grand)
7PM - Stories of Teshuvah (with Student Rabbi Grand) Platform: Zoom The mystics taught that teshuvah is more than repentance. It is a yearning to return, to find the holiness within us, and to become the people we were meant to be. Through attempting to heal and repair what we have done in the past, we set it within a larger context of meaning and effectively rewrite the past. Join us at the beginning of Elul as we share stories…
Find out more »Shofar BaBoker: An Elul Morning Ritual to Bring Intention at this Season
8:30AM - Shofar BaBoker: An Elul Morning Ritual to Bring Intention at this Season Platform: Zoom and Livestream Click here to join via Zoom>>> Click here to watch Livestream>>>
Find out more »Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin – The Z Word: Israel Without Apology
7PM - Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin - The Z Word: Israel Without Apology Platform: Zoom and Livestream What is it about Israel and Zionism that is so troublesome, to so many people? Israel was supposed to be the great Jewish unifier. Why is it the source of so much discord within the American Jewish community? A candid conversation about the many narratives that comprise the Israel conversation today. Click here to join via Zoom>>> Click here to watch Livestream>>>
Find out more »Great Courses Series
10:30am - Great Courses Series Platform: Zoom Join fellow congregants for college level lectures on Judaica subjects of interest. Currently, we are exploring the Tanach in a series of lectures by Professor. Amy-Jill Levine. Professor Levine explores the texts of the Old Testament. Dr. Levine is University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University and has authored several important texts on both Old Testament and New Testament subjects. Questions about this program can be directed to Saul…
Find out more »Cooking with our Community: Israeli Food
10AM - Cooking with our Community: Israeli Food Platform: Zoom Join TBY’s Bubbe Alexis as she shares American takes on Israeli Favorites Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »Coffee, Conversation and Text with the Rabbis – Viddui
10AM - Coffee, Conversations and Text Platform: Zoom Viddui: The Jewish “Confessional” - Making it more than words, Pt 1. Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »TBY SHABBAT SERVICE – Honoring Abby Levitt becoming Bat Mitzvah
TBY - Friday night service in the TBY parking lot 6:30p Please be respectful of all by providing physical distance from others. We will gather in our parking lot to welcome shabbat and celebrate Abby Levitt as she prepares to be called to Torah as Bat Mitzvah on Shabbat - August 14.
Find out more »Forgiving Ourselves (with Student Rabbi Grand)
7PM - Forgiving Ourselves (with Student Rabbi Grand) Platform: Zoom The Chassidic masters taught that true teshuvah begins with forgiving ourselves. We face who we are and forgive ourselves, and we acknowledge that we are part of God up above. And by forgiving ourselves, we find the power to change. Join us for a night of forgiveness and self-acceptance as we find the strength to grow – as we realize that at every step along the way, we did the…
Find out more »Rabbi Aryeh Azriel – Rewinding the Tape: Forgiveness and Compromise, The Only Path toward Reconciliation for Israelis and Palestinians
7PM - Rabbi Aryeh Azriel - Rewinding the Tape: Forgiveness and Compromise, The Only Path toward Reconciliation for Israelis and Palestinians Platform: Zoom and Livestream Rabbi Azriel, is known for his straight talk, warm heart and incredible vision. Agree or disagree with Rabbi Azriel, you will be captivated by the perspective he brings to Israeli and Palestinian matters, as well as by his thoughts on Jewish peoplehood, the Nation State of Israel and the opportunities and challenges that come from…
Find out more »Great Courses Series
10:30am - Great Courses Series Platform: Zoom Join fellow congregants for college level lectures on Judaica subjects of interest. Currently, we are exploring the Tanach in a series of lectures by Professor. Amy-Jill Levine. Professor Levine explores the texts of the Old Testament. Dr. Levine is University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University and has authored several important texts on both Old Testament and New Testament subjects. Questions about this program can be directed to Saul…
Find out more »Cooking with our Community: Influence of the Arab World on Israeli Food
10AM - Cooking with our Community: Influence of the Arab World on Israeli Food Platform: Zoom Join TOR’s Cheryll Goldscheid as she explores Arab influences on Israeli favorites Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »Coffee, Conversation and Text with the Rabbis Viddui part 2
10AM - Coffee, Conversations and Text Platform: Zoom Viddui: The Jewish “Confessional” - Making it more than words, Pt 2. Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »The Sound of the Shofar (with Student Rabbi Grand)
7PM - The Sound of the Shofar (with Student Rabbi Grand) Platform: Zoom Nativot Shalom, one of the last Chassidic masters taught that “At the sound of the Shofar, truth pierces our hearts, and and the entire Jewish people lets out a sigh – a sigh for what could have been, if only we had been a little more open, a little more loving, a little more available for each other. At that moment, there is no judgement. There is…
Find out more »Rabbi Esther Lederman- The Best that We can Be: A Look at Sacred Community
7PM - Rabbi Esther Lederman- The Best that We can Be: A Look at Sacred Community Platform: Zoom and Livestream This session will take a deeper dive into how we can create positive community, and live up to the best of who we are meant to be. This will include an exploration of themes like innovation, opportunity, and abundance, and begin to imagine what a new chapter can look like, as we head into a New Year. Click here…
Find out more »Great Courses Series
10:30am - Great Courses Series Platform: Zoom Join fellow congregants for college level lectures on Judaica subjects of interest. Currently, we are exploring the Tanach in a series of lectures by Professor. Amy-Jill Levine. Professor Levine explores the texts of the Old Testament. Dr. Levine is University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University and has authored several important texts on both Old Testament and New Testament subjects. Questions about this program can be directed to Saul…
Find out more »TBY Lunch N’ Learn *CANCELLED*
Gatherings by Congregation These in-person gatherings are designed to help deepen the conversation started by Rabbi Lederman at Tuesday evening's program. We welcome you to join your community, even if you missed the Tuesday lecture. Unless otherwise noted, program will take place at the synagogue 12:00PM - TBY Lunch and Learn - NOW VIRTUAL - with Rabbi Evon with our friends from NTHC joining us. CANCELLED AS OF 8/26 @11am CLICK HERE TO JOIN VIA ZOOM>>>
Find out more »Coffee, Conversation and Text with the Rabbis Viddui Pt. 3
10AM - Coffee, Conversations and Text Platform: Zoom Viddui: The Jewish “Confessional” - Making it more than words, Pt 3. Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »Rabbi Lydia Medwin – Charting our Path Forward: Bringing Myself to My Jewish Community
Rabbi Lydia Medwin - Charting our Path Forward: Bringing Myself to My Jewish Community Platform: Zoom and Livestream As we reemerge into our next chapter, as we begin our new Jewish year, we also renew our commitments to Jewish life and community. But doing so requires much of us, including answering important questions like: How did this past year change me? What are the parts of myself I hope to cultivate in the coming year? And how does all of…
Find out more »September 2021
Great Courses Series
10:30am - Great Courses Series Platform: Zoom Join fellow congregants for college level lectures on Judaica subjects of interest. Currently, we are exploring the Tanach in a series of lectures by Professor. Amy-Jill Levine. Professor Levine explores the texts of the Old Testament. Dr. Levine is University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University and has authored several important texts on both Old Testament and New Testament subjects. Questions about this program can be directed to Saul…
Find out more »Coffee, Conversations and Text; Viddui Pt. 4
10AM - Coffee, Conversations and Text Platform: Zoom Viddui: The Jewish “Confessional” - Making it more than words, Pt 4. Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »Challah Time!
11AM - Challah Time! Platform: Zoom Enjoy the beautiful ritual of making Challah together with our collective community. Wherever you are in the process, whether mixing, kneading, shaping, or baking, all are welcome whatever your level of experience. We'll share tips and recipes and have some lively conversation over our common bond --Challah-- as well as life in general. Contact Erica Bobrow at [email protected] for more information. Click here to join via Zoom>>> Click here for Basic Challah Recipe>>>
Find out more »Erev Rosh Hashanah – Collaborative Family Service
6:00pm Collaborative Family Service Platform: Virtual Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »Erev Rosh Hashanah Service: Welcoming 5782 With Our Virtual Jewish Community
7:00pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Service: Welcoming 5782 With Our Virtual Jewish Community Platform: Zoom and Livestream Click here to join via Zoom>>> Click here to view Livestream>>>
Find out more »Congregational Rosh Hashanah Morning Services – Day 1
Congregational Rosh Hashanah Morning Services - Day 1 Platform: Varies 10:00AM - Collaborative Service - Online Only Click here to join via Zoom>>> Click here to view Livestream>>>
Find out more »Virtual Tashlich with Student Rabbi Bender and Erev Cantor Harris
Tashlich 3:30PM - Virtual Tashlich with Student Rabbi Bender and Erev Cantor Harris Platform: Zoom Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »Congregational Rosh Hashanah Morning Services – Day 2
Congregational Rosh Hashanah Morning Services - Day 2 9:30AM - TOR Morning Service Platform: Zoom and Livestream Torah experience, High Holy Day prayer, melodies and learning Click here to join via Zoom>>> Click here to view Livestream>>>
Find out more »The Sounds of the High Holy Days (Erev Cantor Ben Harris)
7PM - The Sounds of the High Holy Days (Erev Cantor Ben Harris) Platform: Zoom and Livestream Click here to join via Zoom>>> Click here to watch Livestream>>>
Find out more »Coffee, Conversations and Text
10AM - Coffee, Conversations and Text Platform: Zoom A close reading of Kol Nidre Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »Collaborative Shabbat with Guest Master Story Teller and URJ Director of Program Rabbi Leora Kaye. Rabbi Kaye will join us for Shabbat Shuva and share her favorite stories!
7PM - Collaborative Shabbat with Guest Master Story Teller and URJ Director of Program Rabbi Leora Kaye. Rabbi Kaye will join us for Shabbat Shuva and share her favorite stories! Platform: Zoom and Livestream Services will be led by Rabbis Rabishaw and Yakar and Erev Cantor Harris. Kaddish will be said for all three communities. Click here to join via Zoom>>> Click here to watch Livestream>>>
Find out more »Jewish Meditation with Student Rabbi Hannah: Reflections for the High Holidays
6:30PM - Jewish Meditation with Student Rabbi Hannah: Reflections for the High Holidays Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »Opening Up our Hearts: How our fears and isolation can be ways of finding God.
7PM - Opening Up our Hearts: How our fears and isolation can be ways of finding God. Platform: Zoom Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »Rabbi Josh Weinberg: How can ARZA help us continue to formulate our Reform Zionist identity while celebrating and sharing our brand of American Progressive Judaism
7PM - Rabbi Josh Weinberg: How can ARZA help us continue to formulate our Reform Zionist identity while celebrating and sharing our brand of American Progressive Judaism Platform: Zoom and Livestream What is ARZA (Association of Reform Zionists of America)? Continuing the conversation about love of, care for, commitment to the land and people of Israel. Click here to join via Zoom>>> Click here to view Livestream>>>
Find out more »Family Kol Nidre Service
6PM - Family Kol Nidre Service Platform: Zoom Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »Kol Nidre Service
7PM - Kol Nidre Service Platform: Zoom Tahoe - Click here to join via Zoom>>> Click here to view Livestream>>>
Find out more »Yom Kippur Morning and Torah Service
10AM - Yom Kippur Morning and Torah Service Platform: Zoom, Livestream Click here to join via Zoom>>> Click here to view Livestream>>>
Find out more »Experiencing the Book of Jonah
2:30PM - Experiencing the Book of Jonah Platform: Zoom Join us for reading/chanting of the book of Jonah in English and Hebrew. Teachings from special guest, Rabbi Steven Bob. Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »TBY Healing & Yizkor Services
4:15PM - TBY Healing Service Platform: Zoom Click here to join via Zoom>>> 4:45PM - TBY Yizkor Service Platform: Zoom Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »Collaborative Neilah and Havdalah
5:45PM - Collaborative Neilah and Havdalah Platform: Zoom and Livestream Join us to conclude Yom Kippur with music, prayer and a final Shofar blast. Click here to join via Zoom>>> Click here to view Livestream>>>
Find out more »Great Courses Series *New Time*
10:00am - Great Courses Series *New Time* Platform: Zoom The Great Courses company has assembled a set of courses describing what it calls “The World’s Great Religions.” One of these is Judaism. In twelve lectures taught by Professor Isaiah M. Gafni, Ph.D., of Hebrew University in Jerusalem we will get a comprehensive introduction to Judaism, historically, philosophically and in current practice. The purpose of these lectures will be to present Judaism from within, as it was understood by its adherents…
Find out more »3rd Night Sukkot Celebration at TBY
5:00pm - 3rd Night Sukkot Celebration at TBY Platform: Outdoors in-person at TBY Join together and gather AT the Sukkah. We will join together to celebrate the 2nd night of the Festival of Sukkot. We will be gathering outside to shake the lulav and etrog, celebrate Sukkot and see one another. We know we can count on everyone to respect each other’s comfort in terms of COVID. This means keeping physical distance unless mutual consent has been expressed and received,…
Find out more »Coffee, Conversations and Text
10AM - Coffee, Conversations and Text Platform: Zoom Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »Challah Time!
11AM - Challah Time! Platform: Zoom Enjoy the beautiful ritual of making Challah together with our collective community. Wherever you are in the process, whether mixing, kneading, shaping, or baking, all are welcome whatever your level of experience. We'll share tips and recipes and have some lively conversation over our common bond --Challah-- as well as life in general. Contact Erica Bobrow at [email protected] for more information. Click here to join via Zoom>>> Click here for Basic Challah Recipe>>>
Find out more »TBY Shabbat Service
6pm - TBY Shabbat Service Platform: Outdoors In-Person at TBY Join Student Rabbi Hannah for a Shabbat service AT (not in but at) the Sukkah - 6pm. We will join to welcome Student Rabbi Hannah to Temple Bat Yam for their first Shabbat in Tahoe. Come to shake the lulav and etrog, hear the melodies of Kabbalat Shabbat and celebrate Sukkot. We know we can count on everyone to respect each other’s comfort in terms of COVID. This means keeping…
Find out more »October 2021
Diversity and Inclusion in Israel: How is the Jewish State Also a Shared Society?
On October 27th at 12:00pm EST (9:00am PT), Americans for Ben-Gurion University is presenting Diversity and Inclusion in Israel: How is the Jewish State Also a Shared Society? This webinar features Prof. Sarab Abu-Rabia-Queder, BGU Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion, and Prof. Guy Ben-Porat, Chair of BGU’s Department of Politics and Government. This webinar is free of charge.
Find out more »November 2021
Torah Study with Student Rabbi Chayva
9AM - Torah Study Platform: Zoom Join Student Rabbi Chayva Lehrman for a continuation of the weekly Torah study Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »Havdalah and Meditation with Student Rabbi Hannah Bender
6pm - Havdalah and Meditation with Student Rabbi Hannah Bender Platform: Virtual Join Student Rabbi Hannah as they lead a Havdalah and Meditation to start the new week. Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »January 2022
Virtual Shabbat Service
Time: Jan 21, 2022 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85142850833?pwd=NnhnaTF3L3BmeHdBSFZUZkxIbno2dz09 Meeting ID: 851 4285 0833 Passcode: 146770 One tap mobile +16699009128,,85142850833#,,,,*146770# US (San Jose) +13462487799,,85142850833#,,,,*146770# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) …
Find out more »February 2022
Torah Study
Lunch N’ Learn Torah Study 12-1pm March 17th Join Rabbi Evon and TBY community members for a study session inspired by the weekly Torah portion. Those wishing to join virtually can tune in via Zoom! Click here to join via Zoom>>>
Find out more »March 2022
Torah Study (In-Person with Virtual Option)
12 pm Torah Study Platform: Zoom Join Rabbi Evon and TBY community members for an in-person study session inspired by the weekly Torah portion. Those wishing to join virtually can tune in via Zoom! Click here to join via Zoom>>>
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