Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | November 6, 2026

This week’s Torah portion, Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18), Abraham’s and Sarah’s story comes to a close, but the Torah’s story does not end with them. The portion focuses on continuity: finding a…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | October 30, 2026

Tonight is a very unusual Shabbat. We will be gathered for what might be described as a Ghoulish Off-Key Singers Shabbat, a celebration of music, community, poking fun at Halloween, and…

Late4Lunch Concert sponsored by Brotherhood (November 21)

By templenjAF | October 28, 2026

Calling all classic rock enthusiasts! Join us for a night of electrifying music and community spirit on Saturday, November 21 at 7:00 PM in the Temple Shalom Social Hall!  We’re…

Rock Shabbat with Cantor Jordan Goldstein (November 20)

By templenjAF | October 26, 2026

Join us on Friday, November 20, at 7:00 PM, for an electrifying evening of Rock Shabbat, featuring Cantor Jordan Goldstein. Cantor Jordan Goldstein (they/he) was ordained in 2023 by the…

Tribe Vibe Fall Family Fun event (November 15)

By templenjAF | October 23, 2026

Join us at Temple Shalom for an afternoon of fall fun for the whole family! Enjoy crafts, games, snacks, and pizza in a festive, welcoming atmosphere. There’s something for all…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | October 23, 2026

This week’s Torah portion, Lech Lecha (Genesis 12:1-17:27), begins with one of the most famous calls in the Torah: “Lech lecha” – “Go forth from your land, from your birthplace, and from your father’s…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | October 16, 2026

This week’s Torah portion, Noach (Genesis 6:9 – 11:32), begins with one of the Torah’s starkest descriptions of a society in crisis: “The earth became corrupt before God, and the earth was filled…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | October 9, 2026

This week we begin again. We open the Torah at the very beginning: Bereishit bara Elohim et hashamayim v’et ha’aretz — “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) …

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | October 2, 2026

There is something wonderfully strange about the holiday we celebrate on this Shabbat. Sukkot lasts seven days. We know that from the Torah. And then, just when we think the festival…

Widows & Widowers Get-Together (Oct. 19)

By templenjAF | September 29, 2026

Looking for friendship, conversation, and camaraderie with others who understand? We’re welcoming all widows and widowers who would like to come together in a warm, supportive setting. Please join us…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | September 25, 2026

Sukkot is sometimes called Z’man Simchateinu – the season of our joy. And yet, there is something almost strange about the way we celebrate this joy: we leave our sturdy homes and…

Multi-Generational Shabbat Service (Oct. 23)

By templenjAF | September 21, 2026

Join us on Friday, October 23 for a special Shabbat experience bringing all generations together for an evening of worship, community, and good food. Families, grandparents, kids, and everyone in between are…