Religious Education Committee Prize Drive

Tuesday, January 20 - Sunday, February 8

Religious Education Committee Prize Drive for the 2026 Purim Carnival 

Tuesday, January 20 to Sunday, February 8.

The collection bin will be in the sanctuary lobby for Friday Shabbat services and Sunday religious school.

Monday – Thursday, it will be in the administrative wing lobby.

Examples of donations include: new or gently-used toys, unused gift cards, costumes, craft kits, activity books, etc.

Beit Midrash with Dr. Betsy Stone

Wednesday, January 21

6:00pm

Chapel



Join Betsy Stone for an introspective and multifaceted conversation for our January Beit Midrash. Betsy Stone comes as a retired psychologist, former professor at the Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion and a sought-after scholar-in-residence across North America and Europe. (Learn more about Dr. Stone here).

There is no charge to attend the presentation portion of this event. If you want to join us for dinner, please register and pay below.

Drag Queen Havdalah

Saturday, January 24

5:00pm



Join us for a Drag Queen Havdalah story hour with Tara Hoot, a Jewish drag queen. The evening will start with some fabulous activities before Tara Hoot takes the stage.

Tariffs 101 - A Brotherhood Brunch with Guest Speaker Dr. Andy Sfekas

Sunday, January 25

9:45am-11:30am

Social Hall

The Temple Shalom Brotherhood invites everyone to Tariffs 101, a brunch with guest speaker Temple Shalom member Andy Sfekas.

Cost $20 (payable at the door)

To RSVP, email brotherhood@templeshalom.net.

Sukkat Shalom Session - A Safe Place for Conversations About Israel

Sunday, January 25

12:30pm-2:00pm

Social Hall

Sukkat Shalom, a safe place for conversations about Israel, offers the opportunity to have a safe, respectful space to engage in honest, open conversations about Israel, its meaning, conduct and role in our lives. Any questions? Please email sukkatshalom@templeshalom.net.

Purim Prep Meetings

Sunday, January 25 at 10:00am

Wednesday, January 28 at 6:00pm

Cantor Zeevi's Office

Help prepare our Purim service and spiel! We will meet in Cantor Ze'evi's office to plan for Purim (March 2). If you are celebrating Purim with our community, why not be involved from the ground up? Purim prep meetings are open to singers, actors and volunteers of all ages and stages of life.

The registration deadline is the day before each meeting.

Virtual Adult Hebrew

Thursdays, January 29, February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 19, April 9, 23, 30 and May 7

Hebrew 1: Introduction to the Aleph Bet

7:00pm-8:00pm



Hebrew 2: Hebrew Prayer Fluency

8:15-9:15pm

Virtual Adult Hebrew starts Thursday, January 29. Sign up today. Learn to read the Hebrew alphabet. Read and understand the Hebrew of the prayers.

Shabbat Vayinafash

Friday, January 30

6:00pm Shabbat Dinner

7:30pm Erev Shabbat Services: Vayinafash

First Friday

Friday, February 6

First Friday

4:30pm ELC Open House

5:00pm Happy Half Hour

5:30pm Tot Shabbat

6:15pm Potluck Dinner

7:30pm Erev Shabbat Services: 4th Grade Leads

Sukkat Shalom, A Safe Place for Conversations About Israel - Facilitator Training

Sunday, February 8

12:30pm-2:00pm

Temple Shalom, Back End of Chapel

Sukkat Shalom - A Safe Place for Conversations About Israel Facilitator Training is seeking individuals interested in serving as facilitators for these conversations. Are you empathetic and curious, committed to listening and helping all voices be heard? Please send an email to sukkatshalom@templeshalom.net for any questions, and to register, please include your name, phone number and any past facilitation experience.

Shabbat at Home

Friday, February 13

6:00pm-8:00pm