Celebrate 75 Years of Temple Shalom
Temple Shalom is turning 75! Since 1950, our community has been a home for prayer, learning, music, friendship, and connection. This milestone year is an opportunity to honor our past, celebrate our present, and seed our future with joy, gratitude, and vision.
Join us for a four-day anniversary celebration weekend, December 11-14, 2025. From music and Shabbat gatherings to study, community meals, and a festive Gala, we’ll come together to mark this extraordinary moment in Temple Shalom’s history.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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For a list of sponsors, please click here.
Thank you to our Event Chairs:
Barbara Hecht, Rhoda Ben-Gai
HISTORY THROUGH ARTThursday through Sunday, December 11-14, 2025 | (Sanctuary Vestibule)We are proud to present History Through Art, a special exhibit showcasing the story of our congregation through creativity and expression. This exhibit brings together artwork, photographs, and artifacts that reflect the milestones, memories, and spirit of our community across the decades. From founding moments and sacred rituals to everyday life and joyful gatherings, History Through Art highlights the beauty of our past and the vision of our future. Walk through the exhibit to experience how art captures the heart of Temple Shalom’s journey and the generations who have shaped it. The exhibit will be on display Thursday through Sunday. Stop by any time. This History Through Art exhibition is made possible through the creativity and hard work of the Anita Winer Open Your Eyes Committee. If you would like to make a donation in appreciation of their efforts and to sustain future projects like this, please enter your contribution here. |
Thank you to our Event Chairs: The Music Committee
Lillian Sober Ain, Michael Zimmer, Barry Siroka, David Harris, Deborah Shapiro, Fred Cohen, Jen Kohl, Jeremy Glass, Steve Amira, and Steve Tassone.
Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 6:30pm (Sanctuary)Get ready to celebrate with an evening of music, song, and joy! This family-friendly concert will feature members of our own congregation, ranging from our children to our elders. They will share their musical talents in a spirited showcase of Jewish music, in all its vibrant diversity. Following the concert, we will gather in the Social Hall for Babka, Berries, and Bubbles, a sweet and sparkling celebration of our Temple’s 75th birthday! There is no fee to attend this event. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 6PM MONDAY, DECEMBER 8th. |
Thank you to our Event Chairs:
Marion & David Pollock and Mark & Janet Gottesman
SHABBAT REMEMBRANCEFriday, December 12, 2025 |
Join us for a very special B'Yachad style Shabbat of remembrance and gratitude. We will gather first for a Family Shabbat service flowing into a family-friendly community dinner at 5:30 pm, followed by a meaningful Shabbat service at 6:30 pm, and conclude with a festive birthday oneg in honor of this milestone. Together, we will honor and give thanks for the many staff members and clergy, past and present, whose dedication, vision, and care have helped shape Temple Shalom into the vibrant community it is today. Rabbi David Whiman will join us to remember and celebrate. This evening is both a celebration of our rich history and a joyful moment of connection as we look toward the future. Dinner: $25 for adults & $15 for kids (12 and under) REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 6PM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9th. |
Thank you to our Event Chair:
Fred Cohen
STRENGTH TO STRENGTH STUDYSaturday, December 13, 2025 | 8:45am (Chapel & 101)Join us for a special morning of learning, prayer, and reflection. We will exploring Torah and Jewish wisdom, deepening our understanding of how our tradition carries us m’chayil l’chayil—from strength to strength. The morning will begin with an elevated minyan, followed by a rich and engaging Torah study session with guest teacher, Rabbi David Whiman. Together, we will honor Temple Shalom’s legacy of learning and community while embracing the inspiration of this milestone moment. There is no fee to attend this event. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 6PM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9th. |
Thank you to our Event Chair:
Liz Kleinerman
SILENT AUCTION!!
The Silent Auction will be held online, so everyone can participate and bid, even if you’re unable to attend the event.
FEATURED ITEMS:
- Total Wine Private Wine Class
- 2 Tickets to Arianna Grande at TD Garden
- Nintendo Switch
- JCC 3 month Family Membership
- Private Flight with Marty Charns
- 2 Tickets to 12/19 Celtics Game
LEGACY OF LIGHT GALASaturday, December 13, 2025 | 6:00pm (Social Hall)Shine with us at Temple Shalom’s Legacy of Light Gala. This unforgettable evening will feature a dazzling silent and live auction, lively dancing, and an abundance of delicious food and drinks. It’s a chance to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and join together in honoring the generations who built our community. Most importantly, your participation helps seed the future of Temple Shalom ensuring that our light continues to shine for the next 75 years and beyond. Celebrate. Connect. Give back. Be part of this milestone moment! Babysitting will be provided free of charge! Individual Tickets: If finances are a barrier, please reach out to Pay it Forward Gift*: $118 Open Door Sponsor**: $1800 *Pay it Forward & Open Door Sponsors will be recognized at the event If you would like to donate an auction item please contact Liz Kleinerman ejkleinerman@gmail.com Register Here for babysitting! REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 6PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10th. |
Thank you to our Event Chairs
Rededication:
Judy Levin-Charns & Sharon Sholkin
Chanukah Celebration:
Averi Price, Robin Skirboll, Hannah Schneller, and Emma Blumenthal
REDEDICATION & CHANUKAH CELEBRATIONSunday, December 14, 2025 | 11:00am (Sanctuary & Social Hall)We will close the weekend with a meaningful rededication moment, bringing our community together to reflect on our past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future. Afterwards, enjoy a festive Chanukah gathering for all ages, with food, activities, and plenty of holiday spirit. Come celebrate the light of our history, the joy of the present, and the promise of our future. There is no fee to participate in this event. Food and beverage will be available for purchase during the Chanukah Celebration. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 6PM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11th. |
Thank you to our Host Committee Members
Mark & Janet Gottesman, Co-Chairs
Marion & David Pollock, Co-Chairs
Lillian Sober Ain
Michelle Alkon & Mark Finkelstein
Ed & Wendy Case
Mitchell & Nina Dickerman
Betty Morningstar & Jeanette Kruger
Dick & Dottye Morrison
Lynda & Jay Schwartz
Sharon & Howie Sholkin
Karen Siegel
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Janet & Mark Gottesman
GOLD SPONSORS
Mitchell & Nina Dickerman
Betty Morningstar & Jeanette Kruger
Marion & David Pollock
EMERALD SPONSORS
Lillian Sober Ain
Liz Kleinerman & Allison Blecker
Marty Charns & Judy Levin-Charns
Lynda & Jay Schwartz
Sharon & Howie Sholkin
SILVER SPONSORS
Ed & Wendy Case
Michelle Alkon & Mark Finkelstein
Karen Siegel
OPEN DOOR SPONSORS
Emily Sienkiewicz & Kevin Scheunemann
PAY IT FORWARD SPONSORS
Lillian Sober Ain
Jordan & Kate Bazinsky
Allison & Jonathan Behr
Scott Birnbaum & Lynn Baden
Robin Skirboll & Mark Blecher
Nicholas Brill
Claudia & Jason Brown
Vicki Jacobs & Steven Canter
Judy Levin-Charns & Marty Charns
David & Mary Goldberg
Janet & Mark Gottesman
Kelly Earls & David Johnson-Igra
Julie & Brett McLaughlin
Jeanette Kruger & Betty Morningstar
Beverly Siegal & Richard Peiser
Val & Mark Pirri
Kurt & Arlene Pressman
Harry Meade & Erica Schwartz
John & Lynda Schwartz
Ronni Shapiro
If you would like to sponsor our 75th Anniversary Celebration, click here for sponsorship opportunities.
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