Mitzvah Day – May 3

By templenjAF | April 8, 2026

Join us for Mitzvah Day on May 3, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM! It’s that time of year again! Mitzvah Day is back, and we’re gearing up for a…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | April 3, 2026

On this Shabbat during Passover, as we gather in the overlap of sacred time, the Torah invites us to reflect more deeply on what freedom means. We recall the Exodus as…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | March 27, 2026

This week’s portion, Tzav (Leviticus 6:1-8:36) begins with God instructing Moses: “Command (tzav) your brother Aaron and his sons…” The word tzav conveys not only instruction but also urgent responsibility. In this portion, the Torah focuses…

Tot Shabbat service – April 11

By templenjAF | March 23, 2026

Join us for a fun Tot Shabbat service on Saturday, April 11, starting at 9:00 AM. (Note that this is on Saturday morning, rather than the standard Friday evening Tot…

“How Saba Kept Singing” – April 19

By templenjAF | March 23, 2026

Join us on Sunday, April 19, from 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM, for a powerful and moving afternoon as we present a screening of “How Saba Kept Singing”, followed by a musical…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | March 20, 2026

We begin the book of Leviticus quietly with the first portion, Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1-5:26). God calls to Moses, vayikra el Moshe, with a small voice, from within the Mishkan. After the drama of Exodus, revelation,…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | March 13, 2026

This week’s double portion, Vayakhel–Pekudei (Exodus 35:1 – 40:38), brings the book of Exodus to a close not with drama or miracles, but with details: measurements, materials, repeated actions, and careful accounting. After…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | March 6, 2026

This week’s Torah Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35) presents one of the most unsettling moments in the Torah: the sin of the Golden Calf. In Moses’ prolonged absence, the Israelites panic, seek certainty, and…

Brotherhood Men’s Seder – March 30

By templenjAF | March 3, 2026

Calling all gentlemen of Temple Shalom! Join us for a Brotherhood Men’s Seder on Monday, March 30, starting at 7:00 PM. It’s a night designed specifically for the fellas, filled…

Pocketbook Bingo – April 18

By templenjAF | March 3, 2026

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Temple Shalom will host our very first Pocketbook Bingo — an exciting new community event we are thrilled to introduce. It will be an evening…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | February 27, 2026

Parashat Tetzaveh opens with an unusual command: “V’atah tetzaveh” — “And YOU shall command.” From this point on, Moses’ name disappears from the portion entirely. The leader who brought light to the world seems hidden, operating…

Purim Carnival – March 1

By templenjAF | February 25, 2026

Get ready for the ultimate Purim Carnival celebration, on Sunday, March 1, from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, sponsored by ToSTY and Brotherhood. Join us for a jam-packed morning of fun and…