Worship

Etiquette Guide

Keeping the Sanctuary a Holy Space

Balancing Sanctity, Inclusiveness, Frustration, Children, and Disruption

THE SANCTUARY: The holiest place in the Temple is the Sanctuary. In biblical times, it was referred to as the "Mishkan," the place where God's presence ("Shechina") stayed in the midst of the Israelites. (In Hebrew, the words Mishkan and Shechina have the same root, indicating that God is in the Sanctuary.) While God is everywhere, we retreat to the Mishkan or Sanctuary when we wish to be with God and with others in prayer.

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Families Sharing Shabbat

Temple Shalom's Saturday Morning Children's Service

There will be programs for children in preschool - sixth grade as well as a birthday celebration for all children with birthdays during the month. Please check the Temple interactive calendar to determine if children's services are scheduled for any given week.

For First Time Visitors

Temple Shalom welcomes students and other visitors, and we invite you to participate with us in our religious services. We hope this introduction will provide you with the information you need to understand, feel comfortable, and get the most from your visit.

Child Guide

Preparing Young Children for Services

HOW DO CHILDREN LEARN? One of the most exciting aspects of raising children is watching them develop and learn. Every child is truly unique, and there is no single approach that will work for everyone. However, there are some common principles that we can use to promote healthy development.

Weekly Readings

The weekly Torah and Haftorah readings can be found here.

Candle Lighting & Weekly Torah Portions

The Weekly Torah Portions for the next year can be downloaded here.