Brotherhood Men’s Seder

By templenjAF | March 13, 2023

Join us for a unique Seder designed specifically for men. The Haggadah is geared towards men’s issues and discussion are all brought forth in a friendly social setting providing men…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | March 10, 2023

This Shabbat we read Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35; Numbers 19:1-22), plus an additional selection for Shabbat Parah. Judaism describes itself (in a quote from the Koran) as the People of the Book.…

WTS Gift Auction

By templenjAF | March 5, 2023

Join the Women of Temple Shalom for a wonderful evening on March 18th, beginning at 6:00 PM, for our bi-annual gift auction in the social hall at Temple Shalom. For…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | March 3, 2023

Every time I fly on an airplane the same thought goes through my head: Do I tell them? I have flown on many flights in the last five weeks – to…

“Understanding Grief” workshop

By templenjAF | February 27, 2023

Too frequently we hear about another friend or another loved one who has recently passed away. Whether they led a long and fulfilling life, or a life shortened by unexpected circumstances, grief for…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | February 24, 2023

Our portion, Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19) begins the final section of the book of Exodus which deals mostly with the construction of the mishkan – Tabernacle, the Israelites’ portable desert sanctuary. Its opening…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | February 17, 2023

We read in this week’s Torah portion, Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18), Moses was commanded to ascend the mountain and remain there to receive the tablets affirming God’s commitment to the people…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | February 10, 2023

February has many celebrations from Black History Month and Presidents’ Weekend.  It is also Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAAIM). How appropriate considering this week’s Torah portion, Yitro…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | February 3, 2023

This portion, Beshalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16), also known as Shabbat Shirah – the Sabbath of Song on account that the Song of the Sea is in this portion. In our daily prayers, each morning…

Shabbat Greetings

By templenjAF | January 27, 2023

This week’s Torah portion, Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16) gives us the last three plagues of the Exodus story – locusts, darkness and the slaying of the first born. There is an…

Box Tops for Education

By templenjAF | January 26, 2023

Did you know that you can support Temple Shalom Religious School via the Box Tops for Education program? It’s easy! Download the mobile app. The app can be downloaded here.…

Social Action Committee’s Mitzvah Projects

By templenjAF | January 25, 2023

The Social Action Committee’s mitzvah project for November/December was dedicated to collecting books and donations on behalf of the Bridge of Books Foundation. Over 300 children’s books were collected, along with…