At Temple Shalom, strength, joy, and purpose abound in our contemporary approach to Jewish worship. Experience our warm and family-friendly atmosphere. Explore the richness of our evolving tradition. Lift your voice as your spirit resonates to the sound of our musical and liturgical heritage. And celebrate the diversity we call family. Children are welcome at every service.

Our complete Guide To Services describes what you can expect at services. Also, please read The Gift of Shabbat.

Special services for Families and Children.

From High Holy Days and weekly Shabbat worship, to monthly Tot, Junior Congregation, and Family Services, we offer members of all ages the tools to build their own foundation in Jewish values. Temple members launched a successful lay-led midweek minyan. Our vibrant Shabbat morning study has grown into a deep and enriching experience of worship and exploration of Judaism.

Read below for the usual pattern of services or visit our calendar for a complete detailed listing of events by day, or to check the specific schedule each month. (The summer schedule departs from this pattern; please check the full calendar for specific service times in July and August.)

Full partners in the spiritual renaissance taking place in the Reform movement, Temple Shalom has responded to members' desires for more - and more meaningful - celebrations throughout the year. Our growing calendar now includes a Second Day Rosh Hashanah service, congregational sukkah building, a Tu B'Shevat seder, a Second Night Congregational Seder and even a Clergy Matzah Brei Cook-Off in conjunction with the morning service the first day of Passover. Festival Morning Services now take place at their traditional times, often as joint services with other area Reform congregations.

Every Shabbat Morning at 10:00 AM - Shabbat Morning Worship and Study

A fairly brief Shabbat morning service (including a reading from the Torah scroll), followed by in-depth study, intimate prayer, and informal congeniality. Meets in the Chapel. Rabbi Feshbach, Cantor Levine, Director of Education Rabbi Rachel Ackerman, and others share their scholarly insights and participate with us weekly in a lively discussion on our most fundamental sacred text

Shabbat Morning Service at 10:00 AM (Check the calendar)

Held in the Sanctuary on most Saturday mornings, this is the service at which the youth of our congregation step into their roles as "teachers of Torah, leaders of prayer." The participation of the Bar or Bat Mitzvah in this service reflects our pride in our students, and their commitment to continue their Jewish education represents, in turn, the best hope for the next generation of Jewish adults.

At Temple Shalom, we take the commandment to 'celebrate' Shabbat seriously. Our services are joyful, warm and welcoming, with something to touch both the mind and heart." A variety of worship experiences throughout the month provide members different ways to engage the power of prayer - and the potential of Jewish spirituality to reach our souls and change our lives. All of our Friday Shabbat services begin at 7:30 PM unless otherwise stated.

1st Friday - Tot Shabbat, 5:30 PM, followed by a Congregational Dinner; Family Service, 7:30 PM
Children are always welcome at ALL of our services, but the first Friday night of each month is especially designed for families. Tot Shabbat introduces Judaism to children not yet old enough to read. Our Family Services last about one hour, followed by a festive Oneg Shabbat, and feature a different religious school grade as well as our fabulous TSY Choir. Our monthly birthday blessing occurs as part of the service, and camp-style music, led by Cantor Lisa on guitar, engages and uplifts the congregation while the Rabbi usually tells a story.

2nd Friday - Shir Shalom Music Shabbat or Soulful Shabbat Ruach, 7:30 PM
We come together in song and celebration, as Shir Shalom, our amazing adult choir, enhances our worship, with the participation of the entire congregation always in mind. Every other month, the Shir Shalom Choir is joined by the Shabbat Ruach Band with an uplifting service in the world-beat style. The sermon message is brief and the focus is the music!

3rd Friday - Traditional Piano Shabbat, 7:30pm
Our Traditional Shabbat at 7:30 PM usually includes a Torah Service and a sermon from the Rabbi. The music, featuring our talented accompanist Andrew Stewart, incorporates old standards and favorite new liturgy from the Reform repertoire.

4th Friday - Folk Shabbat, 7:30 PM
A guitar-accompanied less formal service in the Sanctuary featuring Israeli, camp and contemporary folk music and an informal sermon/teaching by the Rabbi.

5th Friday (when it occurs) - Erev Shabbat Service, 7:30 PM
An informal mix of traditional and contemporary worship styles in a brief and warm service environment.
Watch for updates and special programs!

Wednesday Morning Minyan, 7:00 AM

Every Wednesday morning at 7 AM, a group of people meet in the chapel to pray and learn—and then shmooze (chat) over bagels and coffee. The Minyan has evolved over years, attracting Temple Shalom members and "regulars" from other synagogues as well. The shacharit (morning) service is informal, fully participatory (no specific leader), and amended as the heart dictates. There is no Hebrew literacy required. This service offers an opportunity to say Kaddish (the Jewish prayer of mourning, customarily recited every day in the year following the loss of a loved one) or acknowledge any event in a Jewish manner.

Yoga Shalom

Led by Cantor Lisa Levine, Yoga Shalom is the spiritual and physical embodiment of daily prayer. The service is accompanied by specially selected and recorded music designed to intensify the worship connection and enrich the soul. Yoga Shalom will occur at 4:00 PM on Saturday January 14, 2012. Participants should wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat or towel and a bottle of water. A reception and book signing will follow to celebrate the publication of Yoga Shalom by URJ Press.