Our Staff
TEMPLE OFFICE Office Manager - Jessica Dzierlatka 203-288-7748 tbsOffice@tbshamden.com Rabbi's Secretary - Roberta Durant 203-288-7748 tbsOffice@tbshamden.com
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SHALOM
Shalom! We are Temple Beth Sholom (TBS), a Jewish egalitarian and participatory Conservative synagogue. High Holiday Information In observance of the 5781 High Holidays we will be conducting services via Zoom and Live Stream. Click here for more information. Shabbat Services Zoom Information Please join us on for Friday Night Shabbat Services (7:30pm) and for Saturday Morning Shabbat Services (9:30am). Click here for Shabbat Services Zoom information. Prayer Books If you do not have a Siddur Sim Shalom Prayer Book, please download a copy here. When you complete the form, please check the boxes for the preferred services and Sim Shalom version. If you cannot download the prayer book, please request a scanned copy from the TBS office, (203) 288-7748. Calendar Update The website Calendar has been updated with the status of ALL activities scheduled for August. The Rabbi's Wednesday Bible class continues at 7:00PM. Please join us beforehand for the evening minyan. Office Hours The Temple office…
About TBS – Hall
On three things the world stands: on Torah, on worship and on loving deeds. - Pirkei Avot 1:2 The world can do just fine without bagels. Our Mission is to Implement... K'tanim Prechool NAEYC accredited for children two through four years old. Hebrew School from Kindergarten age through High School. Rabbi’s Bible Class every Wednesday night for almost thirty years. Two Minute & Video Torah intro to the weekly parsha and a short video. L'Chaim Lecture Series search the calendar, come, it is open to the community. Esther Swinkin Library has something for all ages to study and to learn. Adult Education has Hebrew, Yiddish, Writers, Book & Movie groups. Twice Daily Minyan join the morning and evening minyanim. Oneg Shabbat every late Friday night with kiddush. Shabbat Service every Saturday morning with kiddush luncheon. Holy Days are…
Kashrut
A synagogue’s purpose is the transmission of Judaism. Since one of the central aspects of Jewish law is kashruth (keeping kosher), the synagogue kitchen is not just a place where things must be done according to law. It is also, in a real sense, a classroom, where people who may not know much about these matters can learn and, hopefully, be inspired to inculcate these practices in their own lives. Sometimes we will be consciously more strict than we might need to be in order to educate, or keep things clear and defined for those who may just be learning. Conservative Judaism is insistent on keeping and conserving our traditions and our way of life. Thank you for your respect and your interest. Rabbi Scolnic It is the policy of this congregation to maintain kashrut in its kitchen, building, and grounds and at…
Membership
Present membership numbers more than 400 families. We have students in our Hebrew School and additional children enrolled in our K'tanim nursery school programs. Our membership is diverse and consists of the traditional family unit, single parent families, singles, the newly married, empty nesters and retirees. The majority of our congregation resides in Hamden, North Haven and Cheshire, with the balance from their neighboring communities. We are an egalitarian conservative synagogue with demonstrated abilities and the willingness to provide programs designed for today's changing families. We welcome as members all people of the Jewish faith who are committed to our conservative traditions. Dues are set annually by the Board of Directors and the Budget Committee. The tuition for Hebrew School is also determined by the Board of Directors in conjunction with the Hebrew School Board of Education. There is a onetime building fund assessment for new members less than 67…