About Us

Annual Mitzvah Day

Since its founding in 1963, Temple Shalom has endeavored to meet the spiritual, cultural and social needs of the Reform Jewish community of northern Monmouth (Aberdeen, Colts Neck, Freehold, Hazlet, Holmdel, Jackson, Manalapan, Marlboro, Matawan, Middletown) and southeastern Middlesex (East Brunswick, Englishtown, Monroe Township, Old Bridge, Parlin, Sayreville, South Amboy, Spotswood) counties.

Our religious school, which spans the entire range from Kindergarten to 12th grade, is a source of tremendous pride. Additionally, we have an active Torah Tots program for children younger than Kindergarten. We have very active Youth, Brotherhood and Women of Temple Shalom groups. Temple Shalom offers many and varied educational, cultural and social activities for married and single adults of all ages.

Rabbi Laurence P. Malinger is our spiritual leader. He works with various groups in the Temple, helps to introduce new programs for adults, assists with technological needs, and most importantly works with our children. He teaches, counsels and advises them in class, at camp, on trips, at ToSTY events, and maintains relationships with them long after graduation. It is apparent they share a mutual respect and appreciation, as many have now called upon him to preside over their own marriages, baby naming and other life events.

Our staff also includes Cantor Sarah Zemel, who blesses us with her incredible voice and lifts us with her singing and spiritual talent; our Religious School Director, David Gronlund-Jacob; our Choir Director, John Balme; and our Office Manager, Jen Rapp.