Purim Raffle Prizes Needed!
The Purim Raffle is coming and we need prizes! We’re looking for tickets to events, shows and concerts; gift cards in any amount; museum passes; new games and electronics; a service that you specialize in (baking/catering, an hour or two of consultation in your area of expertise, etc.) or any other great idea that you have. We also happily accept cash donations. All raffle proceeds go to support the school. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Julie Youdovin at julieandjustin@gmail.com or (617) 795-2607 or Rabbi Berry at aberry@templeshalom.org or (617) 969-3518.
SHACHARIT Teachers Article Featured on the URJ Blog!
So proud! The Union for Reform Judaism featured an article by two of our SHACHARIT teachers on its blog! Click here to read this fascinating piece by Amanda Strawhacker, Mollie Elkin, and Rabbi Allison Berry.
Sanctuary Stained Glass Window Tour
Would you like a 15-20 minute tour of our stained glass windows? Meet us in the back of the Sanctuary right after Shabbat Halleilu services February 6 at 7:30 p.m. and one of our docents will be happy to introduce these Temple Shalom treasures to you. We will be running these tours every month following the Shabbat Halleilu service.
Join us every Friday before service for Shalom Nosh
Join us every week (at 6 p.m.) before our Friday Shabbat evening service (at 6:30 p.m.) for a nosh of light snacks and soft drinks so we can curb our hunger together as we transition from a busy week to Shabbat. We look forward to seeing you there!
Be a part of the Caring Community initiatives in 5775!
Our Caring Community encourages and nurtures a compassionate community where we each support each other during difficult times and celebrate joyous occasions together. It is time to refresh our volunteer lists. Please remind us of your availability or add your name to a pool of potential volunteers for occasional mitzvah tasks. Please take a moment to fill out the Volunteer Sign-up Form. There are opportunities for the entire family. Tasks for one day each week or one day per year. Whatever you do, we want you! Click here to sign-up.
FwYC (Families with Young Children) is Having a Great Year!
The FwYC Planning Committee has planned some really interactive and fun events for your little ones and for you! Join us for dinner or ‘Lil Explorers or Moms Nights Out…or any of our other fun, interactive events. Click here to download our 2014-15 calendar.
Buy a Leaf on our NEW “Freed Family Tree of Life”
Is there a life-cycle event you wish to commemorate? Someone you wish to honor, to remember, to congratulate? Purchasing leaves on our new “Freed Family Tree of Life” is a wonderful way to mark such occasions while making a charitable contribution to the Temple community. Click here to purchase a Leaf now!
Temple Shalom Nursery School has been re-certified as a “Nature Explorer Outdoor Classroom”
We are the only school in Massachusetts to earn this prestigious designation. Please click here for more information.
“Frozen” Picnic
Purim Palooza
This session will include text study from traditional Jewish sources as Dr. Becker leads us in an examination of Jewish tradition’s view on compromise as a value, and its challenges.
A toy-filled space set-up for Nursery School families in the Temple Shalom lobby to help with transition back into the week. Parents & caregivers get a chance to chat a bit over coffee while children (hopefully!) play. Join the Nursery School’s short and super-sweet Havdalah service at 9:10 a.m. led by Director Johanna Perlin. Stay as long or as little as you like. Come share a smile and a chat with us! Contact Danna Perry at 
Rabbi Rex Perlmeter, Director of the Jewish Wellness Center of North Jersey
Everyone between the ages of 18 and 60 is encouraged to get swabbed. It’s fast, easy and it’s a mitzvah. What a great way to be a “mentsch!”
