Dear Temple Shalom Family,

One of our strengths as a congregation is that we support each other in challenging times.  We are blessed, not only to have a wonderful Rabbi, but also many talented and capable congregants as well!  This week, as Rabbi Lief is recovering from his knee replacement surgery, we are grateful to Travis Hoard for leading our worship on Friday evening, and to Samuel Posin for leading our Torah Study on Saturday morning.

Just as Travis and Samuel have stepped up to meet the challenge of the moment, we hope that you will step up as well and do what you can to help our congregation continue to thrive.  Join us on Friday evening and help support Travis, even as you get to enjoy an uplifting Sabbath worship service.  Join us on Saturday morning, and support Sam, even as you enjoy delicious bagels and lox, and Torah learning, too!  Join our Young Families on Sunday afternoon for our Trunk or Treat at the Unity Center as together we support those who are struggling to recover from addiction to alcohol and drugs.

Here at Temple Shalom, we strive to live our Jewish values by our actions every day.  Through our worship, learning, social action, and socializing, we strive to make our world a better place for all with whom we share it.  We look forward to seeing you soon, here at the Temple.

 

WORSHIP 

Erev Shabbat Service

THIS FRIDAY, October 23 at 7:00 p.m.

Join us THIS FRIDAY night in the Sanctuary at 7:00 pm as we celebrate the Sabbath together, with a festive Oneg Shabbat to follow.  Thank you to Travis Hoard for leading while Rabbi Lief is recovering from his surgery!  For those unable to attend, the service will be broadcast LIVE on our YouTube page.  If you are feeling ill, please stay home and watch online.

 

ONEG SHABBAT?

We’ve got a new board for the new year now available!  Pick any week available when you’d like to host: First Friday dinner, a Wine Down Kabbalat Shabbat, or any Friday evening; we’ll all be grateful for your help and support!

 

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 Continues Next Month!

Sunday, November 1 at 9:30 a.m.

While we don’t have Religious School this Sunday, we do hope that the rest of the congregation will plan to join our Young Families in putting on the Trunk or Treat at the Unity Center in Benwood, THIS Sunday, October 25 at 4:00 p.m.  All ages are welcome; just decorate your car and pass out some candy!

STOCK MARKET CIRCLE CHALLENGE RETURNS!

Thank you to Harold Burech and Dr. Jonathan Lief for getting this year’s Stock Market Circle Challenge off and running!  We have printed certificates in the Foyer at Temple which you can pick up any time you’re here at Temple, and there’s also an electronic version attached to this edition of Temple Times which you can print, or forward to your friends and family!  Let’s get selling, and make this our best year ever! Remember, there’s a very special prize for our Top Seller, so get your name on our list! 

COMMUNITY

Young Families Trunk or Treat at the Unity Center

Sunday, October 25 at 4:00 p.m.

Once again our Young Families are leading the way, but every congregant is welcome to join us, as we put on a safe, alcohol and drug free event for the clients of the Unity Center, and the families of Benwood on Sunday afternoon, October 25 at 4:00 p.m.  Decorate your car and bring candy to distribute to the guests; a delicious dinner of pizza and salad will follow!

RABBI LIEF’S SCHEDULE

Rabbi Lief will be having knee replacement surgery on Tuesday, October 20 and will have limited mobility in the weeks that follow.  To reach the Rabbi, please call or email and he will be happy to respond.  Thank you for your patience, and we hope for his full and speedy recovery!  

 

OUR FUTURE

 Temple Board Meeting – TONIGHT, October 21 at 7:00 p.m.

Erev Shabbat Service – FRIDAY, October 23 at 7:00 p.m.

Torah Study and Breakfast – SATURDAY, October 24 at 9:45 a.m.

Trunk or Treat at the Unity Center – SUNDAY, October 25 at 4:00 p.m.

Erev Shabbat Service – Friday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m.

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

REMEMBER: LYNN IS OFF ON MONDAYS AND THE TEMPLE OFFICE IS CLOSED.

Click the link below for SMCC Certificate —

 https://wvtempleshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SMCC-2027-_Players-Pick-Certificate.pdf