C.L.A.S.S. Community Luncheon and Speakers on Shabbat
Welcome to C.L.A.S.S.! Community Luncheon and Speakers on Shabbat.
TBS proudly presents C.L.A.S.S., a compelling new Shabbat speaker series featuring dynamic voices on Jewish life, history, and current events — plus a delicious community luncheon. Don’t miss these powerful, real-world stories brought to the bima.
9/27 – Liz Hirsch Naftali: An American aunt’s courageous role in rescuing her great-niece — the 3-year old hostage from 10/7.
10/4 – Jason S. McKinney: Journey with Jason as he finds his place in the Jewish world as a Jew of Color; hear his opera-trained Cantorial voice resonate at our family service in the Chapel.
12/6 – Debórah Dwork: Heroism & Courage in WWII – Discover how American operatives risked everything to save Jews from the Nazis..
3/7-Jonathan Harounoff: #WomenLifeFreedom – A British-Iranian journalist chronicles the powerful uprising of women in Iran following the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini.
4/4-Jack Fairweather: Justice After the Holocaust– Explore the remarkable life of Fritz Bauer, the German-Jewish prosecutor who hunted down Nazi war criminals in postwar Germany.
6/20-Richard Kreitner: Jews in the Civil War – A historian and podcast host uncovers the influential roles American Jews played during one of the nation’s most defining periods.
Stay for the wisdom. Stay for the food. Leave deeply inspired.
Move to the Head of the C.L.A.S.S. – Become a Luncheon Sponsor! Support this unforgettable series and receive exclusive benefits:
- Platinum $360 – Sit with a speaker at the luncheon (based on availability) +1 signed book per family
- Gold $180 – 1 signed book per family
- Silver $100 – Recognition and gratitude for supporting C.L.A.S.S.
In observance of Shabbat, books will be available for purchase before and after each scheduled speaker, with signed bookplates. Details to be announced.
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