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  • <a href="/about-us" target="_blank"> <span class="slider_title"> Welcome </span> </a> <span class="slider_description">Temple Sholom is a Reform Jewish congregation that aspires to create a warm and caring atmosphere, one that fosters inclusiveness and community and welcomes to all who wish to meaningfully participate in our Jewish community. Come see what we're all about.</span> <a href="/about-us" class="slider_link" target="_blank"> Read More </a>
  • <a href="/worship" target="_blank"> <span class="slider_title"> Worship With Us </span> </a> <span class="slider_description">Shabbat is a time of joy. We celebrate either the week that we have just passed through, or the opportunity for rest and renewal. We come together as a congregation to fashion our individual prayer into a chorus</span> <a href="/worship" class="slider_link" target="_blank"> Learn More </a>
  • <a href="/about-us/our-history" target="_blank"> <span class="slider_title"> Our History...Our Home </span> </a> <span class="slider_description">Revisit the history of Temple Sholom, from our humble first synagogue on Grove Street to our new, modern Temple in Scotch Plains... and more than 100 years of milestones in between!</span> <a href="/about-us/our-history" class="slider_link" target="_blank"> Read More </a>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Virtual Jewish Tourism </span> <span class="slider_description">Join us each Tuesday as we pick a virtual destination, learn about its Jewish history, watch videos and share stories. If you've been there you can be our guide - or just come along for the ride!</span>

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Religious School

  • The new Religious School calendar is available. Check it out here
  • The new Religious School Parent Handbook is available. Check it out here

Video prayer library

Students can use the video prayer library to master prayers they're learning in Hebrew school. Watch over 50 videos of Cantor Sharlein following the Hebrew while reading & chanting prayers Temple Sholom style. Ask school staff for the student login.

Go to the library

Jewish Education at Temple Sholom is an effort among educators, parents and students to make Judaism part of who we are. We embrace making educated Jewish choices that add meaning and holiness to our lives.
Overview of our program

News

Masks now optional

As of Friday, April 1, all temple events are mask-optional.  At all events - from services to religious school to meetings, you may go maskless. We have also begun serving food indoors again. Learn more.

Temple Topics January/February issue

Catch up on the latest with the January / February edition
Plus - Temple Topics archive

WORSHIP WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE

Our community gathers for Shabbat both onsite in our sanctuary and online. For more details and links to connect to worship services online, please visit our Streaming Services page. Services are at 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

WHY JOIN A TEMPLE DURING TRYING TIMES

Now, more than ever, people need people. Learn more

Jewelry Sale Fund Raiser

Custom-designed, hand-crafted necklaces to support Temple Sholom, these unique, upcycled pieces were donated by popular Artisan Fair vendor, 7 Artisan Street. 100% of the proceeds go to Temple Sholom. Shop now!

Login to the website, do cool stuff: 
Did you know you can pay your Temple Mishpahka dues, sign up for events, make a donation and more - IF you sign in to the website.
Plus, for security reasons, links to remote activities are now on members-only pages.

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We're Here for You

Rabbi Abraham, Cantor Sharlein and the office staff are available by phone or by email. If you need anything or can help with anything….even if you just want to say say hello, please reach out by email (using the links above) or leave a message on their voice mail via the office phone.

Consider a legacy gift to
Temple Sholom

Your generous legacy gift to the Endowment will help ensure the future success and prosperity of Temple Sholom for generations. Pledge a legacy gift by March 1,   2022, and a beautiful matching donation will be added. More about this wonderful program.

Events

Get social again!

  • Sichot (Discussions)
    • Food Insecurity - 7:30pm, Thursday, May 12th - register here.
    • Mental Health Awareness - 7:30pm, Thursday, May 26th - register here.
  • Teacher Appreciation Shabbat - Friday, May 13th
    • Tot Shabbat Sing Along - 6pm
    • Shabbat Dinner - All are welcome - 6:30 - register here.
    • Shabbat Evening Worship led by our 5th grade students - 7:30 - come in person, or join virtually here.
  • Mental Health Awareness Shabbat - Friday, May 20th
    • "In Our Own Voice" presentation by Michael Loberfeld.
    • Also celebrating our May birthdays and anniversaries.
    • Come in person, or join virtually here.
  • Please check our full calendar for more events, cancellations and changes to online venues due to the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Events & full temple calendar

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