Dear Temple Shalom Family, 

It has been a difficult week here at Temple Shalom.  Yes, the joy of Passover has given way to our preparations for our Yom HaShoah observance which will be tonight at 7:00 p.m.  It is, however, not only this long expected change of tone, but even more so the unexpected tragic news which came this past Monday morning, that our wonderful custodian, John Shelton, had passed away sometime this weekend.

John’s upbeat personality and constant smile brought joy to everyone with whom he interacted here at Temple.  His eager spirit and diligent work brought results of which all of us could be proud.  His appreciation of small details led to profound impact, in larger ways than could have been imagined, and his passing, while sudden and sad, should remind all of us to make the most of every moment we are blessed to be alive.

Here at Temple Shalom, we truly are an extended family, and each and every one of us matters to all the rest of us.  Your presence is the greatest present you can give to our congregation and community.  Through our worship, learning, social action, and socializing, we get to brighten the lives of others, even as we find our own lives enriched in the process.  We look forward to seeing you again soon, here at the Temple.

WORSHIP

YOM HASHOAH Observance

TONIGHT, April 23 at 7:00 p.m.

Join us as we remember those who perished in the Holocaust, those who fought and resisted, and those who survived to keep our faith alive.  All are welcome for this special service of remembrance TONIGHT: Wednesday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m.

Erev Shabbat Service

This FRIDAY, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Join us in the Sanctuary at 7:00 pm as we celebrate the Sabbath together!  For those unable to attend, the service will be broadcast LIVE on our Facebook page.  If you are feeling ill, please stay home and watch online.

Rakefet Update!

Temple Shalom uses a special database called Rakefet to keep track of all of our membership data.  Thanks to a new upgrade, each member family is now able to log in online to their own account, enabling you to make payments, see announcements, check yahrzeits, and more!  

Use the link below to learn more!

https://vimeo.com/showcase/8613894

LEARNING

Religious School Concludes!

Our Religious School year has drawn to a close.  Thank you to all of our learners, young and old alike, for a wonderful year!  We look forward to seeing you all for Shabbat and holidays in the weeks ahead!

WZC ELECTION

TIME IS RUNNING OUT: GO ONLINE AND VOTE!

Vote for our Reform ARZA Slate!

The voting for the 39th World Zionist Congress Elections is now open!  If you care about Israel, this is your chance to participate in shaping its future.  If you’re concerned about Israel, this is your chance to have a voice and a vote.  If you want Israel to remain a pluralistic home that welcomes all Jews, not just some, and if you want Israel to remain a democratic country with equal rights for all its citizens, now is the time to Vote4Reform, our ARZA slate to elect our fellow Reform Jews to represent us at the upcoming Congress.  Please go online to register and vote; it really does matter, and we need your help to ensure a brighter future.

OUR FUTURE  

YOM HASHOAH Service – TONIGHT, April 23 at 7:00 p.m.

Erev Shabbat Service – FRIDAY, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Torah Study Breakfast – SATURDAY, April 26 at 9:45 a.m.

Memorial Service for Marc Resnick – SUNDAY, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. at Jewish Memorial Park

Memorial Service for John Shelton – Next Wednesday, April 30 at 3:00 p.m. at Kepner Funeral Home

First Friday Celebration – Friday, May 2 at 6:00 p.m.

CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZA! – Sunday, May 4!

JOIN US FOR YOM HASHOAH TONIGHT!