Upcoming events.
Mahjong
Join us for a weekly Mahjong game. Open to all!
Most Wednesdays from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Community Potluck before Shabbat
Shabbat & Potluck is a chance for our congregation and visitors to welcome Shabbat and share an Erev Shabbat Meal. Please bring a dairy dish to share with the community. We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy our potluck. At 7:00 pm we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Shabbat Services and honor graduates
Shabbat services at 7:00 pm after community potluck
Join us as we honor the 2026 High School Graduates!
Shabbat & Potluck is a chance for our congregation and visitors to welcome Shabbat and share an Erev Shabbat Meal. Please bring a dairy dish to share with the community. We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy our potluck. At 7:00 pm, we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Men's Club Luncheon
The Men’s Club will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Join this group for lunch at Jason’s Beachside Grille at 8338 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Reach out to Tom Doyle for more information: 520-220-6228
Mahjong
Join us for a weekly Mahjong game. Open to all!
Most Wednesdays from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Small Congregations Virtual Tikkun Leil Shavuot Teaching with Rabbi Evon and Rabbi Lauren
Join this Year's Tikkun Leil Shavuot: A Night of Study
We are so excited to invite you to this year’s Tikkun Leil Shavuot: A Night of Study with URJ Small Congregations on May 21–22 from 8 p.m.-10 a.m. ET. (5 p.m.-7 a.m. PT)
This is such a special opportunity to come together with rabbis and cantors from small congregations across North America for a full night of learning, connection, and inspiration. You’ll be able to choose from 26 unique sessions exploring themes of Shavuot, biblical texts, Israel, and liturgy.
Rabbi Evon will be teaching at 7:00pm PT
Rabbi Lauren will be teaching at 8:00pm PT
Mahjong
Join us for a weekly Mahjong game. Open to all!
Most Wednesdays from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Annual Members Meeting & Brunch
Members! Please join our annual Membership Meeting where we approve the annual budget for the fiscal year.
Following the meeting, we will host brunch with our members!
Please RSVP with this link so we know how much food to get for the brunch.
Mahjong
Join us for a weekly Mahjong game. Open to all!
Most Wednesdays from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Sisterhood Luncheon
This month’s Sisterhood luncheon’s location will be announced soon.
Please RSVP with this Evite (link coming soon) so we know how many to include in the reservation. Guests are welcome!
Sisterhood luncheons are held on the first Thursday of each month.
Pride Shabbat Community Potluck
We return to host our special Pride Shabbat in Truckee as an event during Truckee Pride Week!
We will start with blessings and a community potluck at 6pm with services to follow.
This will be held in downtown Truckee at the Church of the Mountains at 10079 Church Street.
More details to come.
Special Pride Shabbat Services
Shabbat services at 7:00 pm
We are putting together Pride Shabbat services again, as a special Shabbat celebration during Truckee Pride Week. Details coming soon.
We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy a community potluck. At 7:00 pm, we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
NTHC Board Meeting
NTHC Monthly Board Meetings are typically on the second Tuesday each month. You can attend in person at the temple or through Zoom.
Please contact Heidi Doyle at hdoyle55@gmail.com if you are interested in attending.
Mahjong
Join us for a weekly Mahjong game. Open to all!
Most Wednesdays from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Mahjong
Join us for a weekly Mahjong game. Open to all!
Most Wednesdays from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Shabbat services with Goldman/Svilik family
Join in community to welcome Shabbat and celebrate on Friday, June 19 as we celebrate with the Goldman and Svilik family as Eva Goldman prepares to be called to Torah as Bat Mitzvah on this Shabbat. 6pm at North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation.
Shabbat Morning Services the following morning as we call Eva Goldman to Torah as Bat Mitzvah at North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation.
Friday Schedule:
6:00 PM Kiddush and Potluck (potentially at the nearby beach, walking distance from the Temple)
7:00 PM Shabbat services
Eva Goldman B. Mitzvah
Shabbat Morning Services as we call Eva Goldman to Torah as B Mitzvah at North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation.
Shabbat services are on Friday, June 19, as we celebrate with Eva Goldman and her family as she becomes Bat Mitzvah on this Shabbat. 6pm at North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation.
Mahjong
Join us for a weekly Mahjong game. Open to all!
Most Wednesdays from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Shabbat Services Celebrating with Sam and Truman Kasman & Family
Special B'Nai Mitzvah Shabbat Service Times
Please note: Services will begin at 6pm, with catered dinner to follow
Join in community to welcome Shabbat and celebrate with Sam and Truman Kasman and their family as we prepare to call them to Torah as B Mitzvah this Shabbat.
Shabbat Services as we call Sam and Truman Kasman to Torah as B Mitzvah
Shabbat Services as we call Sam and Truman Kasman to Torah as B Mitzvah
Tot Shabbat
Bring the family for this pre-school aged Shabbat filled with song, friendship, and introductory prayers. Feel free to stay for nosh and Shabbat services to follow.
Nosh before Shabbat services
Nosh is a chance for our congregation and visitors to welcome Shabbat and share an Erev Shabbat Meal. You can bring a dairy dish to share with the community, but it is not required. We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy our nosh.
At 7:00 pm we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Shabbat Services on the beach
Beach Shabbat! Shabbat services at 7:00 pm after light nosh
We gather at 6:00 pm for Blessings and enjoy light nosh. At 7:00 pm we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Community Potluck before Shabbat
Shabbat & Potluck is a chance for our congregation and visitors to welcome Shabbat and share an Erev Shabbat Meal. Please bring a dairy dish to share with the community. We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy our potluck.
At 7:00 pm we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Shabbat Services
Shabbat services at 7:00 pm after community potluck
Shabbat & Potluck is a chance for our congregation and visitors to welcome Shabbat and share an Erev Shabbat Meal. Please bring a dairy dish to share with the community. We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy our potluck. At 7:00 pm, we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Shabbat Sha'Bluegrass
Celebrate Shabbat and support the Sierra State Parks Foundation and enjoy the biggest Bluegrass festival in the Tahoe Basin!
Doors open at 4 pm. Music begins at 5 pm and goes until dark. The first 100 tickets are available at $40 for Early Bird Pricing. General Admission is $45 per person, students with a valid college ID are $30 per person, and children 6-12 are $10 per child (kids under 6 are free!). Tickets will be available at the door for $50. Parking is $10*. This event has sold out in previous years, so we encourage you to pre-order your tickets.
Band Line-up: Loretta Lynch, Broken Compass Bluegrass, and Jessica Malone Band
Click Here for Tickets and Information!
During the break between the first and second sets, the emcee will announce a brief Shabbat Service hosted by TJC – Tahoe Jewish Community, a project of North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation and Temple Bat Yam! We will be gathering at the Gazebo next to the Ehrman Mansion. Look for our sign.
To attend the concert and participate in supporting Sierra State Park Services, you must purchase tickets.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Please reach out with any questions. alicia@tbytahoe.org
Community Potluck before Shabbat
Shabbat & Potluck is a chance for our congregation and visitors to welcome Shabbat and share an Erev Shabbat Meal. Please bring a dairy dish to share with the community. We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy our potluck.
At 7:00 pm we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Shabbat Services
Shabbat services at 7:00 pm after community potluck
Shabbat & Potluck is a chance for our congregation and visitors to welcome Shabbat and share an Erev Shabbat Meal. Please bring a dairy dish to share with the community. We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy our potluck.
At 7:00 pm, we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Elul Camping Retreat
Reconnect. Reflect. Renew.
Join us for the Elul Camping Retreat, a beloved tradition for our three congregations—Temple Or Rishon and the Tahoe Jewish Community. Held from Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24, 2025, this Camping Shabbaton invites both seasoned campers and first-timers to unplug from daily routines and immerse in Shabbat, nature, community, and spiritual preparation for the High Holy Days.
Set amidst the beauty of Northern California, this Elul retreat offers a special opportunity to gather around the campfire, sing under the stars, explore Jewish learning, and strengthen the TOR/Tahoe community.
📍 Retreat Location & Accessibility
Our group tent-only site is less than 2 hours and 15 minutes from each of our three congregations. The campsite is nestled in nature but easily reachable, making it ideal for families, individuals, and friends seeking a meaningful weekend away.
🗓 Retreat Schedule
Arrival: Friday, August 22 (late afternoon)
Departure: Sunday, August 24 (before lunch)
Optional early arrival on Thursday or earlier Friday—contact your Rabbi for details.
💲 Retreat Pricing
1st person – $85
2nd person – $85
3rd person – $70
Families of 4 or more – $240 flat rate
Space is limited to 125 participants—please register early to reserve your spot!
Note: Tent camping only. Cars park in a nearby lot. If you have a self-contained RV (campervan or truck camper), speak to your Rabbi for special accommodations.
🐾 Please Note
While we love our furry friends. For the integrity of our Elul Camping Retreat weekend, animals are not welcome on this trip.
🎓 Scholarships & Donations
Thanks to the generosity of community members, some scholarship funds are available. If you’d like to request assistance or donate to support scholarships or future retreats, please reach out. Your contributions help keep this annual tradition accessible and vibrant.
If you are interested in a contribution to secure future years, please speak to one of the Rabbis.
🔁 Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancel by August 1, 2025 – full refund
Cancel by August 15, 2025 – 75% refund
After August 15 or no-shows – no refund
We understand plans can change—please contact your Rabbi or event coordinator with any questions.
📝 Ready to Register or Learn More?
If you have any questions or want to discuss scholarship opportunities, please contact Mary Frank at Temple Or Rishon mary.frank@orrishon.org or Alicia Phillips at the Tahoe congregations – alicia@tbytahoe.org.
Young Family Erev Rosh Hashanah Experience
This event is made to help our younger generations engage in fun and meaningful ways. There will be special activities and songs.
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
Erev Rosh Hashanah Ma’ariv – Evening Service at Sand Harbor
This unique outdoor gathering offers a chance to welcome the New Year with prayer, reflection, and song, all while overlooking the water as the sky begins to shift. Expect a warm and inclusive atmosphere, rooted in tradition and the beauty of nature. Please wear layers—the temperatures cool off significantly as the sun goes down. Following the service, we’ll share a community potluck.
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
Rosh Hashanah Brunch
Join us at either North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation on the North Shore or Temple Bat Yam on the South Shore for a fully catered brunch before engaging in the day of festivities to take place at each temple. You are more than welcome to bring additional dishes (dairy only) to share.
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
Tashlich at the Beach
At both our North and South Shore locations, we’ll gather at the lake for this meaningful moment:
North Shore, Tahoe Vista Beach: Tashlich will take place at the lake just a short walk from the temple. After brunch, we’ll walk together to the water’s edge for this reflective experience.
South Shore, Timber Cove Beach/Marina: We’ll carpool to the lake following our Rosh Hashanah brunch.
All are welcome—wear comfortable shoes and dress for being outdoors. Tahoe weather can be warm during the days, or cool and breezy. Layers are always a good idea during the fall.
This is a family-friendly ritual that invites quiet reflection, connection, and intention-setting for the year ahead.
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
Rosh Hashanah Service including Torah Reading & Shofar Service
Join us at North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation (NTHC) and Temple Bat Yam (TBY) for our Rosh Hashanah morning service. The service includes heartfelt prayer, inspiring teachings, the Torah reading, and the powerful Shofar service, a highlight of the day that awakens the soul and calls us to return to our best selves.
Expect a warm, welcoming community and a service that blends Hebrew and English, traditional melodies and contemporary insights. Whether you’re a regular attendee or visiting for the holidays, all are invited to participate at their own comfort level.
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
Rosh Hashanah Creation Workshop
This unique hands-on workshop invites participants of all ages to explore the themes of Rosh Hashanah through creative modalities: music, visual art, and drama.
Rather than a traditional service, this experience offers space to reflect on the meaning of the New Year, the power of renewal, and our own ability to create and express. Through guided activities, you’ll deepen your understanding of the holiday and have the opportunity to respond with your own creative voice.
No prior art experience or Jewish knowledge is needed—just bring your curiosity, openness, and willingness to engage. This is a welcoming, interactive space designed to spark inspiration and connection for individuals, families, and community members of all ages.
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
Rosh Hashanah Youth & Children's Celebration
This joyful, interactive service is designed especially for children and families, offering age-appropriate ways to connect with the meaning and spirit of Rosh Hashanah. Through stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities, we’ll explore the themes of the New Year—renewal, kindness, and starting fresh—in ways that are fun, engaging, and meaningful for our younger generation.
Our goal is to help children feel the power and beauty of this sacred time while building a sense of belonging and connection to Jewish tradition. Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are warmly encouraged to join in and celebrate alongside their kids in this inclusive, welcoming space.
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
2nd Day of Rosh Hashanah Spiritual Hike
Celebrate the second day of Rosh Hashanah with a guided spiritual hike at Spooner Lake State Park—a peaceful 2.5-mile loop with minimal elevation change and some uneven surfaces, perfect for all ages and fitness levels.
As we walk together through the beauty of the forest and along the lakeshore, we’ll pause for moments of reflection, prayer, and gentle conversation centered on the themes of the New Year. This is a meaningful way to mark the holiday through movement, nature, and community.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and dress in layers.
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
Rosh Hashanah 2nd Day Creative Service Outdoors
Through music, poetry, prayer, and reflection, we’ll explore the themes of the New Year surrounded by the beauty of the forest and lake.
This service is accessible and welcoming to all ages and backgrounds. It’s a chance to connect deeply with the holiday in a nontraditional setting that honors both community and creation.
Please bring a folding chair for your comfort—there are also picnic tables available. After the service, we’ll share a community potluck—please bring a dairy or parve dish to contribute. Come dressed in layers and ready to be nourished by nature, spirit, and good company.
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
Shabbat Shuvah at Spooner Lake State Park
Join us for an innovative outdoor Shabbat Shuvah—the Shabbat that falls between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur—set in the natural beauty of Tahoe. This special gathering marks the first Shabbat of the New Year and invites us to pause during the Days of Awe (Yamim Noraim) for reflection, inspiration, and connection.
Together, we’ll explore the possibilities of this sacred season and draw strength from community and creation.
Dress in layers, bring a chair or blanket, and come with an open heart to welcome the gifts of Shabbat in this powerful moment of the year.
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
Erev Yom Kippur
For many, this service represents the pinnacle of the High Holy Day season. Held at both North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation (NTHC) and Temple Bat Yam (TBY), it opens Yom Kippur with the traditional Kol Nidre prayer (piyyut) and its haunting melody.
This year, our TJC congregations will not only embrace the customary liturgy and prayers but also engage in Torah learning and small-group study, thoughtfully woven into the service itself.
We are deeply grateful to our dedicated TJC High Holy Day work group, whose careful planning has shaped this year’s program and will guide us through meaningful study sessions that enrich both our experience of the day and our connections with one another.
As always, we invite you to wear whatever feels most comfortable, though of all our services, this one is the most formal occasion.
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
Yom Kippur Mussar Yoga
This 90-minute practice will offer a unique opportunity to connect Jewish values (middot) with your yoga practice during this sacred season. Held in the serene sanctuary spaces or outdoors on our temple grounds—weather permitting—you’ll be guided through mindful movement designed to deepen your spiritual reflection and embodiment.
Whether you are a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, this gentle yoga session invites you to explore the themes of Yom Kippur through breath, movement, and intention in a welcoming and sacred setting. This moment is designed to be accessible for those who are fasting.
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
Yom Kippur Morning Service
Join us for a reflective and inspiring Yom Kippur Morning Service at both North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation (NTHC) and Temple Bat Yam (TBY). This service offers a meaningful opportunity to engage deeply with the themes of the day through traditional prayers, Torah readings, and communal reflection.
Experience the solemnity and hope of Yom Kippur as we come together to seek renewal and forgiveness in community.
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
Yom Kippur Healing Service
This gentle and contemplative service offers a space for healing, reflection, and renewal on Yom Kippur. Through prayer, meditation, and moments of silence, we create an environment to nurture emotional and spiritual well-being.
Whether you are seeking comfort, connection, or a moment of peace, this service invites you to find solace within yourself and the community.
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
Yom Kippur Yizkor Service (Memorial Service)
The Yizkor service will include a communal memorial prayer with the traditional reading of names. A memorial list will be available at the temple for you to add names of loved ones you wish to remember.
You can also add names for either congregation online here
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
Yom Kippur Afternoon - Journaling with Jonah
Join us for a guided journaling session during which we will bridge the story of Jonah with our own reflections on this past year, and think about how we can move forward into the new year. We will write and reflect outside, weather permitting. Journaling paper, prompts and pens will be provided.
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
Yom Kippur Youth & Children's Celebration
More details to come.
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
Yom Kippur Neilah/Concluding Service, Havdalah, and Break Fast
Join us outdoors to mark the closing of the High Holy Days. This will include the Neilah service, Havdalah ceremony, and a communal break the fast.
The North Shore gathering will be at Tahoe Vista Beach—you can park at the temple and enjoy a short walk down to the beach. The South Shore event takes place at Regan Beach.
Please dress in layers, as temperatures often drop after sunset. Everyone is encouraged to bring food to share for the break the fast.
This special time together offers a meaningful moment of community, reflection, and closure as the sacred season concludes.
Tickets are not required for this event, but we would love to know if you plan on joining. Please RSVP here.
Brisket & Brews
A Fall festival with beer, brisket, and music! A $40 ticket gets you all-you-can-eat smoked brisket, 2 craft beers, live music, and fall activities for the whole family!
Religious School - First day BBQ
Kickoff the new school year with a welcome BBQ with all students and families!
Sponsored by the NTHC Board
Tot Shabbat
Bring the family for this pre-school aged Shabbat filled with song, friendship, and introductory prayers. Feel free to stay for nosh and Shabbat services to follow.
Nosh before Shabbat Services
Nosh is a chance for our congregation and visitors to welcome Shabbat and share an Erev Shabbat Meal. You can bring a dairy dish to share with the community, but it is not required. We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy our nosh.
At 7:00 pm we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Shabbat Sukkot
A special Shabbat for Sukkot
We gather at 6:00 pm for Blessings and enjoy light nosh. At 7:00 pm we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Shabbat in Truckee
Held at the Church of the Mountains in downtown Truckee.
More details to come.
Community Potluck before Shabbat
Shabbat & Potluck is a chance for our congregation and visitors to welcome Shabbat and share an Erev Shabbat Meal. Please bring a dairy dish to share with the community. We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy our potluck.
At 7:00 pm we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Shabbat Services
Shabbat services at 7:00 pm after community potluck
Shabbat & Potluck is a chance for our congregation and visitors to welcome Shabbat and share an Erev Shabbat Meal. Please bring a dairy dish to share with the community. We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy our potluck.
At 7:00 pm, we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Shabbat services celebrate with the Greninger family
Shabbat services on Friday, November 6 as we celebrate with the Greninger family as Isabella Greninger prepares to be called to Torah as Bat Mitzvah on this Shabbat. 6pm at North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation.
Shabbat Morning Services the following morning as we call Isabella Greninger to Torah as B Mitzvah at North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation.
Isabella Greninger B. Mitzvah
Shabbat Morning Services as we call Isabella Greninger to Torah as B Mitzvah at North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation.
Shabbat services precede on Friday, November 6 as we celebrate with the Greninger family as Isabella Greninger prepares to be called to Torah as Bat Mitzvah on this Shabbat. 6pm at North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation.
Community Potluck before Shabbat
Shabbat & Potluck is a chance for our congregation and visitors to welcome Shabbat and share an Erev Shabbat Meal. Please bring a dairy dish to share with the community. We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy our potluck.
At 7:00 pm we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Shabbat Services
Shabbat services at 7:00 pm after community potluck
Shabbat & Potluck is a chance for our congregation and visitors to welcome Shabbat and share an Erev Shabbat Meal. Please bring a dairy dish to share with the community. We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy our potluck.
At 7:00 pm, we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Havdalah, Hot Chocolate, and Hot Latkes
Come celebrate with us as we serve hot chocolate, latkes, and more while we light the menorah! There will be music, kids games and crafts, and delicious Hannukah foods.
Donations greatly appreciated!
Community Potluck before Shabbat
Shabbat & Potluck is a chance for our congregation and visitors to welcome Shabbat and share an Erev Shabbat Meal. Please bring a dairy dish to share with the community. We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy our potluck.
At 7:00 pm we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Shabbat Services
Shabbat services at 7:00 pm after community potluck
Shabbat & Potluck is a chance for our congregation and visitors to welcome Shabbat and share an Erev Shabbat Meal. Please bring a dairy dish to share with the community. We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy our potluck.
At 7:00 pm, we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Shabbat Services Celebrating with Aaron Otis & Family
Join in community to welcome Shabbat and celebrate with Aaron Otis and their family as we prepare to call them to Torah as B Mitzvah this Shabbat.
Shabbat Services as we call Aaron Otis to Torah as B Mitzvah
Shabbat Services as we call Aaron Otis to Torah as B Mitzvah
NTHC Board Meeting
NTHC Monthly Board Meetings are typically on the second Tuesday each month. You can attend in person at the temple or through Zoom.
Please contact Heidi Doyle at hdoyle55@gmail.com if you are interested in attending.
Sisterhood Luncheon
This month’s Sisterhood luncheon is at the new FiftyFifty location in Truckee at 10242 Church Street.
Please RSVP with this Evite link so we know how many to include in the reservation. Guests are welcome!
Sisterhood luncheons are held on the first Thursday of each month.
Mahjong
Join us for a weekly Mahjong game. Open to all!
Most Wednesdays from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Shabbat Services
Shabbat services at 7:00 pm after nosh
We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy nosh (appetizers). At 7:00 pm, we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
No Nosh this week
We have no host this week, so there will be no nosh. At 7:00 pm, we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
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Usually, we gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy our nosh. Nosh is a chance for our congregation and visitors to welcome Shabbat and share an Erev Shabbat Meal. You can bring a dairy dish to share with the community, but it is not required.
Tot Shabbat
Bring the family for this pre-school aged Shabbat filled with song, friendship, and introductory prayers. Feel free to stay for nosh and Shabbat services to follow.
Shabbat Services as we call Eitan Toub to Torah as B Mitzvah
Shabbat Services at 10:30 am as we call Eitan Toub to Torah as B Mitzvah. Luncheon to follow.
Shabbat Services with Toub family
Special B'Nai Mitzvah Shabbat Service Times
Please note: Services will begin at 6pm with oneg reception to follow—you are welcome to bring a dish to share!
Join in community to welcome Shabbat as we celebrate with the Toub family as Eitan Toub prepares to be called to Torah as Bar Mitzvah on this Shabbat. 6pm at North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation.
Shabbat Morning Services the following morning as we call Eitan Toub to Torah as Bar Mitzvah at North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation.
NTHC Community Clean-up Day
Join us on Tuesday, April 23, from 1–3 pm for the NTHC Springtime Community Cleanup to help spruce up our front yard together.
Please bring work gloves and any handy gardening tools (rakes, brooms, pruners, etc.) — this is a great way to connect with other community members, pitch in, and take pride in our shared space!
Men's Club Luncheon
The Men’s Club will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Join this group for lunch at Jason’s Beachside Grille at 8338 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Reach out to Tom Doyle for more information: 520-220-6228
NTHC Board Meeting
NTHC Monthly Board Meetings are typically on the second Tuesday each month. You can attend in person at the temple or through Zoom.
Please contact Heidi Doyle at hdoyle55@gmail.com if you are interested in attending.
Mimouna & Shabbat!
Shabbat services at 7:00 pm after nosh
We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and nosh, which is Mimouna this week! Bring cookies to share at our cookie exchange. Read more about it here.
At 7:00 pm, we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Mimouna
Along with our usual light nosh (dairy appetizers), we will be celebrating Mimouna. And stay for Shabbat services from 7-8.
Mimouna—a celebration of the end of Passover with a cookie exchange!
Everyone is invited to bring 1-2 dozen cookies to share, and a container to take home a variety of cookies brought by other participants.
Extended details below
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Program
Mimouna comes from the Arabic word for wealth, literally meaning protected by God. It’s a holiday meant to thank God for the many blessings given over the past year, and to once again make our crops plentiful. Others associate the holiday with belief — specifically, believing that we will all be in Israel one day, and disappointment that another Passover has come and gone where we didn’t celebrate in Jerusalem.
It is celebrated the day after Passover ends and has been celebrated in Morocco since the 16th century. Many Sephardic families do not visit each others’ homes during Passover and Mimouna allows a time to celebrate as a larger community.
What happens at a Mimouna Celebration?
There are three themes for all the food served during this holiday; fertility, prosperity and success. Most of the foods are sweet including the most well known dish for this holiday, moufleta. A moufleta is a mix between a crepe, and msemmen.
“On this table you will not find typical Moroccan cuisine. It is laden neither with meat dishes nor an assortment of salads. Instead, it is laid out with items, each of which is symbolic in some way: a live fish swimming in a bowl of water, five green fava beans wrapped in dough, five dates, five gold bracelets in a pastry bowl, dough pitted with five deep fingerprints, five silver coins, five pieces of gold or silver jewelry, a palm-shaped amulet, sweetmeats, milk and butter, white flour, yeast, honey, a variety of jams, a lump of sugar, stalks of wheat, plants, fig leaves, wildflowers and greens. All are symbols of bounty, fertility, luck, blessings and joy. The traditional holiday greeting fits right in: “Tarbakhu u-tsa’adu” – meaning, “May you have success and good luck.” from “Lady Luck” Haaretz
(Source: https://marocmama.com/mimouna-a-moroccan-passover-celebration/)
Mimouna is the joyous Moroccan celebration of springtime, friends, family and good fortune. Marking the end of Passover and the beginning of the agricultural season, the doors of people’s homes are thrown wide open and everyone is greeted with the Judeo-Arabic blessing “Tirbah u’tissad,” may you prosper and succeed.
The mimouna table overflows with sweet treats like orange jam, eggplant jam, marzipan, meringues and, of course, the famous moufleta, crepes served with butter and honey. In Morocco, the flour used in moufletas was brought to Jewish homes by their Muslim neighbors after sundown, proof of the level of friendship and cooperation that existed between the two faiths.
Talismans of luck, fertility and prosperity also adorn the table. A live goldfish in a glass bowl. A green tree branch. Five gold coins in a bowl of flour, and five fava beans arranged on a pastry.
The exact origins of the name and holiday remain conjecture — does it mark the anniversary of the death of Maimon ben Yosef, the father of Maimonides; or does the name come from the Hebrew word “emunah” (faith); or is it derived from the Arabic word “ma’amoun” (wealth)? Regardless, mimouna has become a widely celebrated and wildly popular event on the Jewish calendar in Israel and all over the world. (source: https://sephardicspicegirls.com/recipes-for-mimouna-the-moroccan-celebration-of-spring/)
Still others connect Mimouna with the word emunah (“belief”), claiming it celebrates belief in Israel’s redemption. Along the same lines, there is also support (said to be traced to Maimonides’ explanation) for the word being an Arabic adaptation of the phrase Ani ma’amin (I believe), the classic expression of faith in the coming of the messiah (ana for ani, placed after the verb ma’amin, as is common in Arabic, yielding ma’amin ana, which became maimouna in the local Judeo dialect). It may have been a greeting exchanged to bolster one another’s disappointment that Passover had come and gone without the long-anticipated return to Jerusalem. (source: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/maimouna-a-post-passover-celebration/)
Special Mimouna Greeting
“Tarbakhu utsa’adu” or “may you have success and good luck” is a common greeting shared among people. There’s also a song that includes the phrases “Lala Mimouna” and “mbarka masuda” in the lyrics.
A Sweet Meeting on Mimouna Night – A really lovely kids book for children with a Mimouna story. (Carla’s note: maybe we could buy one of these and read it for the kids?)
Recipes
Adornments for moufleta: honey, fig jam, date jam, orange flower jam, nutella (suggestions for people who would rather purchase than bake)
Moroccan Mint Tea – no celebration in Morocco happens without a LOT of mint tea!
Stuffed Medjool Dates – An easy snack or dessert that you can prepare in advance and add to your table.
No Bake Coconut Mimouna Cookies – Whip up these vegan coconut cookies for your Mimouna table. Not only are they easy to make but taste delicious and can be made in advance.
White Nougat (Zaban B’luz) – A delicious treat eaten year-round but especially for holiday celebrations.
sfenj is the older, Maghrebi (Northwest African) cousin of the sufganiyah, or donut, as many know it. The two actually share the same root in Hebrew, meaning a spongy dough, but their similarities don’t run much deeper than that. Both the consistency of the two doughs, as well as the end results in the presentation of the two donuts, are quite different.
Tot Shabbat
Bring the family for this pre-school aged Shabbat filled with song, friendship, and introductory prayers. Feel free to stay for nosh and Shabbat services to follow.
Sisterhood Luncheon
This month’s Sisterhood luncheon will be at The Bridgetender at 65 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City.
Please RSVP with this Evite (link here) so we know how many to include in the reservation. Guests are welcome!
Sisterhood luncheons are held on the first Thursday of each month.
TJC Book Club
Join us via Zoom to discuss this month’s book, The Art Spy, by Michelle Young, a Jewish Book Council recommendation for 2026!
Also available on Audible.
Topic: April Zoom Book Club
Time: Apr 5, 2026 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 869 6171 2371
Passcode: 041553
Sisterhood luncheon postponed to next week
The usual Sisterhood luncheon on the first Thursday of the month is postponed until next week in observance of Passover.
Passover Seder
Welcome to NTHC's Passover Seder!
Join us for a lively and meaningful Passover Seder at NTHC - it's going to be a night to remember!
Come join us at North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation for our Passover. Our Seder will include traditional rituals, delicious food, and meaningful discussions about the holiday's significance. Whether you're a long-time member, new to our community, or visiting, all are welcome to attend this in-person event. Let's come together to commemorate this important holiday in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you there!
Get your tickets here for an all-inclusive seder experience! (See the menu below). Limited seating, tickets must be purchased by March 24.
Sign up to volunteer for the event here.
Your ticket includes the full seder experience including a catered dinner that is Kosher style. Seder items, with wine and juice included. Vegetarian and Vegan options available upon request. Children welcome!
All are welcome to our Seder. The cost of the event is solely to cover the cost of the catered meal.
Refunds are available through March 24th.If you are unable to attend last minute, NTHC welcomes the cost of your ticket as a direct donation.
Pricing at the door if there is space available will be $125/person.
Volunteer Opportunity - If you would like to help out, see the signup genius on
Meal is catered by Reno Recipes -https://www.renorecipes.com/about
Menu Includes:
Drinks: Lemonaid, Coffee, Wine, Juice, Water
Appetizer (on each table as doors open) : assorted seasonal vegetables, hummus, boiled eggs, gefilte fish.
Seder plates at each table
Seder Meal served buffet style starting ~6:15:
Mixed greens salad: mixed greens, shaved carrots, baby heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, toasted pistachios, seasonal fruit, roasted shallot strawberry vinaigrette.
Salmon: chardonnay peppercorn garlic dill poached filet, three citrus butter sauce.
Crispy chicken thigh: rosemary garlic infused seared skin on chicken thigh, pan dripping au jus.
Charred seasonal garden vegetables
Roasted garlic truffle mashed potatoes
Tzimmes
Dessert Table
NTHC volunteers are providing Kosher for passover desserts, chicken matzah ball soup, veggie soup, and everything for the seder plate including Matzah.
Our Passover Seder meal will honor the kosher style including no mixing of milk and meat nor any non-kosher meats or shellfish. The kitchens used to prepare our food will honor the Passover traditions, however our caterer does not have an Orthodox Heksher (Kosher Certificate).
Shabbat at Home
Join us in celebrating Shabbat at home! As you gather with family and friends, use the questions in the linked blog to spark meaningful conversation and connection around the Shabbat table.
Discussion questions and guidance: https://tahoejewishcommunity.org/shabbat-table-discussions-week-2-of-nissan/
Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Shabbat!
Passover Dessert Baking Party
We will supply all of the ingredients to make special desserts for Passover! Join us to learn and bake desserts like sponge cake and fudgy chocolate Passover cookies!
Bake with us! For a $10 suggested donation, and you get to bring home a dozen cookies!
Shabbat Services
Shabbat services at 7:00 pm after community potluck
Shabbat & Potluck is a chance for our congregation and visitors to welcome Shabbat and share an Erev Shabbat Meal. Please bring a dairy dish to share with the community. We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy our potluck. At 7:00 pm, we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.
Community Potluck before Shabbat
Shabbat & Potluck is a chance for our congregation and visitors to welcome Shabbat and share an Erev Shabbat Meal. Please bring a dairy dish to share with the community. We gather at 6:00 pm for Shabbat Blessings and enjoy our potluck. At 7:00 pm we join in a Shabbat service together led by one of our Rabbis or community members.