LADIES COCKTAIL PARTY
May 2025
Ladies Group (50 - 70) gathered for a relaxed cocktail reception before the year winds down. Everyone had a great time catching up and talking about their upcoming summer plans.
SENIOR'S LUNCH
May 2025
Rabbi Stern and staff welcomed our TBA Seniors for lunch and great conversation. Barry's Deli, always a favorite, catered a delicious meal.
YOUNG FAMILY SPECIAL PERSON
SHABBAT SERVICE
May 2025
The evening began with a joyful service led by Rabbi Stern for families with young children, each accompanied by a special guest—whether a grandparent, family friend, or other loved one. After the brief service, everyone enjoyed dinner and a fun, hands-on activity together.
BECKY OLIVER'S 20TH
ANNIVERSARY PARTY
May 2025
Over 100 congregants gathered Saturday night to honor Becky Oliver’s 20th anniversary with TBA. The evening was filled with laughter, connection, delicious food and drinks, and fun games.
MEN'S DINNER WITH RABBI STERN
April 2025
Thank you to all the men who joined us at TBA last Tuesday night for dinner with Rabbi Stern. The evening was filled with delicious food, meaningful conversation, and great company. What a fantastic night!
WOMEN'S POP-UP PASSOVER
DESSERT MAKING
April 2025
TBA ladies had a fabulous evening making delicious Passover-friendly treats while spending time with temple friends. They ate a lot of chocolate and had a lot of laughs in the TBA kitchen. It was a great night for all!
MOVIE SCREENING
March 2025
Over 125 congregants and community members gathered at the West Newton Cinema for a special screening of The Jail Lady and The Holy Thief. Attendees had the unique opportunity to meet director and producer Barry Rosenthal and editor Christo Tsiaras, followed by a question-and-answer session led by Rabbi Stern. Many attendees returned to TBA for dinner and additional conversation. It was a memorable experience for all who participated. Thank you to Lisa Cohen and Steve Berger for organizing this incredible event.
HIGH SCHOOL MEMPHIS TRIP
March 2025
Our high school students traveled to Memphis for an unforgettable experience. They delved into Jewish culture and history, explored the city’s rich civil rights legacy, and even found time to enjoy some legendary Memphis barbecue.
PURIM MIXOLOGY
March 2025
We took a "Flight" to Shushan for Purim this year with Rabbi Stern. He told the Purim story using cocktails and mocktails created by Alyssa Gusenoff. Everyone had a great time!
PURIM CARNIVAL
March 2025
Thank you to our incredible BAYGL teens for organizing and running another fantastic Purim Carnival! From exciting games to delicious treats, there was so much fun to be had—but let’s be honest, the baby animals at the petting zoo stole the show! We’re so grateful for all the hard work that made this event such a success!
EARLY LEARNING CENTER
INVENTION MUSEUM
June 2024
The ELC explored inventions throughout the school year culminating in an Invention Museum. The inventions were original creations by each child based on engineering design process and using recycle materials. Each class had a different focus: The Me 2 Class created aquariums, The Moonbeams created musical instruments, The Comets created modes of transportation and the Allstars created cameras and explored photography. Want to learn more about our Early Learning Center? Email info@bethavodah.org.
LADIES (55 - 69) EVENTS
April & May 2024
We've had quite a few nice events over the past few months with TBA women aged 55 - 69. We closed out the year with a festive cocktail party on May 22. Thank you for your enthusiasm and attendance. Do you have any program ideas for the TBA Ladies for next year? If so, email info@bethavodah.org.
MITZVAH GARDEN
May 2024
This spring, our garden club has been busy working and planting herbs and vegetables in planters on our back patio. This past Sunday, May 19, they donated their first harvest to the Newton Food Pantry. They will continue to donate through the growing season.
TEEN MONTRÉAL TRIP
May 2024
Our teens, under direction of Eva Willard-Bauer and Alexa Weintraub, were busy in Montréal over the May 17 - 20, 2024, weekend where they explored many neighborhoods of the bustling city! They visited the Biodome, the Ferris wheel, the museum of illusions, a provocative exhibit at the Jewish Museum and so much more! Through a self-guided Jewish food tour around Mile End, a scavenger hunt around the Old Port, and penguin feedings at the Biodome they explored every must-see sight of Montréal. From a rooftop Havdalah service at the hotel to delicious meals at Montreal hot spots, they were well fed in mind, body, and soul.