Join a TAEngage Small Group
Hobby/Special Interest
TAEngage Small Groups are a wonderful way to connect with others, explore new interests, and deepen your involvement in our community. Browse the groups below, discover opportunities that interest you, and sign up to get involved.
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As the organizer, you choose the group’s focus, when and where you’ll meet, and how the group will be run. You can facilitate each gathering yourself or encourage members to share in leading the discussions or activities. It’s your group, your choice.
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Day Trippers 1
We’ll explore a cultural or historic place, neighborhood, or area, then gather for a meal and conversation.
Organizer: Alan Carter
Frequency: One Sunday per month
Birds, Bees, and Blessings
Birds, Bees, and Blessings is a small group for nature lovers, curious learners, and anyone who enjoys slowing down to notice the wonders of creation. Together we explore the fascinating world of birds through birding outings, identification, and observation, while occasionally learning about bees, pollinators, and their vital role in our ecosystem. Along the way, we reflect on the beauty, wisdom, and blessings found in the natural world. No experience is necessary, just a sense of curiosity and appreciation for nature.
Organizers: Ken & Rabbi Lisa Bock
Frequency: Once a month
Dancing Divas
Dancing Divas is a joyful dance group for women, featuring line dancing and other gentle movements to help keep joints limber, bodies active, and hearts happy.
Organizer: Susan Drapkin
Frequency: Once a month
Board Together
Join us for a relaxed and friendly board game group where people can gather, connect, and enjoy great games together. Whether you are a seasoned strategist or just looking to try something new, all experience levels are welcome. We’ll play a mix of classic favorites and modern games, with an emphasis on fun, conversation, and community.
Organizer: Shara Breitman
Frequency: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday Evenings
The Israel Reading Table
This short-term book group will explore Israel through three powerful works of fiction, autobiography, and non-fiction: Songs of the Brokenhearted, A Tale of Love and Darkness, and The Genius of Israel. In coordination with the History of Israel group, we will use these books to deepen our understanding of Israeli history, identity, culture, and the stories that shape the modern State of Israel.
Organizer: Shelley Sechooler
Frequency: One Tuesday evening per month, beginning in October 2027
Let’s Go to Broadway
Feed your Broadway addiction! This group will plan a trip to New York to see four Broadway shows in just a few days. Come for the big dreams, bright lights, and unforgettable experiences.
Organizer: Geri Wissot
Frequency: TBD
Brushing Up
Brushing Up invites you to set aside time for the simple joy of painting with others. We’ll meet in homes and occasionally venture out to local settings for inspiration, using watercolor outdoors and acrylics indoors. Whether you’re experienced or just curious, this group is about creativity, companionship, and making space for art in everyday life.
Organizers: Laura Seasongood Bardfield & Cory Jakl
Frequency: Weekends or summer days, holidays, or evenings
Day Trippers 2
We’ll explore a cultural or historic place, neighborhood, or area, then gather for a meal and conversation.
Organizer: Steve Bardsfield
Frequency: One Sunday per month
Zachor (Remember): Discover Your Family Roots
Zachor, meaning “remember,” is a small group for exploring family genealogy and the stories that shape who we are. Together, we will learn how to trace our roots, share family memories, preserve meaningful discoveries, and honor the generations who came before us.
Organizer: Eleanor Kadish
Frequency: TBD
Sacred Signs
Learn to sign selected Shabbat service prayers along with other meaningful signs of Jewish and community interest. This small group offers a welcoming way to connect prayer, movement, and inclusive communication.
Organizers: Michael Rosen & Leean Nemeroff
Frequency: 2nd & 4th Friday per month, 10:00-11:30 AM
Game Nighters
Join us for a relaxed and friendly board game group where people can gather, connect, and enjoy great games together. Whether you are a seasoned strategist or just looking to try something new, all experience levels are welcome. We’ll play a mix of classic favorites and modern games, with an emphasis on fun, conversation, and community.
Organizer: Kerri Yim
Frequency: Once Saturday per month, at 6:30 PM with drinks and nosh
A Bisl Yiddish (a little Yiddish)
A Bisl Yiddish is a friendly, no-pressure small group for anyone curious about Yiddish. We’ll explore the warmth and wit of learning colorful phrases, humor, and food. No prior Yiddish needed, just curiosity and a willingness to say “nu?” with feeling.
Organizers: Shara Breitman & Joan Wine
Frequency: Second Monday of every month at 12:30 PM
The Balabusta Kitchen: Cook Together, Host Together, and Celebrate Shabbat Together
A relaxed small group for people who enjoy cooking, eating, and connecting with others. Each gathering will include preparing food together, sharing recipes and stories, and enjoying the meal as a community. No advanced cooking experience needed, just curiosity, openness, a willingness to share a favorite recipe, and an appetite.
Organizers: Allyson Spielman, Joan Bernick, & Norman Wine
Frequency: One Shabbat a month
Three Digit Golf
Three Digit Golf is a relaxed golf group for people who enjoy the game even when it doesn’t love us back. We’ll gather for friendly rounds, fresh air, laughter, and the occasional surprisingly decent shot. Skill level is not the point. Good company is. Our expectations are low, our scores are high, and our sense of humor is essential.
Organizer: Todd Brownrout
Frequency: TBD