20

Community Involvement

At Temple Beth Sholom, we believe that being involved and engaged with our larger Topeka community is a core value. We are a part of many interfaith organizations, and even host an annual “Blintze Brunch” (pictured here) for the whole city to come try some traditional Jewish food!

c8e86e79 bc67 4764 a436 7b2f57e03a09 20210719_SamStern_RabbiTempleBethSholom.EN 2 1

Our New Rabbi

We are proud to welcome Rabbi Samuel Stern and his wife Dr. Caryn Stern to our community. Rabbi Stern has been recognized as a rising leader in the Reform movement by organizations like AIPAC and the Shalom Hartman Institute, which have selected him for exclusive fellowships. You can read his published work in the CCAR Journal and on 929 English as part of the 929 Project. When he is not working, Rabbi Stern enjoys writing, playing and watching sports, volunteering, and smoking barbecue brisket.

212010558_4047324471972039_8808989421627356818_n

Our Congregants Volunteer!

Temple Beth Sholom is successful because all our congregants offer their time and effort to ensure our community has everything it needs.

lenthal-torah

Love of Torah

Whether dancing with the Torah on Simchat Torah or studying the Torah on Shabbat Morning, Temple Beth Sholom seeks to root all of our families in the values of our sacred tradition.

 

DONATIONS:

Make donations and contributions to Temple at this secure link (In the message box on the checkout page, put what the donation is for): https://tbs.convertri.com/donate

Check out our upcoming May/June 2023 Trip to Israel by CLICKING HERE!

Buy Blintze Brunch meals online click on this link:  www.tbsgiving.com

 

 

 

 

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Ten Things We Say When We Talk About Antisemitism

Ten Things We Say When We Talk About Antisemitism sdolgov

Antisemitism and Hate Crimes
star of david
URJ leaders have had thousands of conversations about antisemitism over the past years, especially after October 7th. The following list summarizes the ideas that arise most often in these discussions.

Putting the “Serve” Back in "Deserve"

Putting the “Serve” Back in "Deserve" sdolgov

Photo of a group of war veterans
As the Jewish community grapples with fears of our eroding security in post-10/7 America, nobody wants to consider the question of whether we have enjoyed that security up to this point by right or by debt.

Kinship in Crisis in Jesse Eisenberg's New Movie

Kinship in Crisis in Jesse Eisenberg's New Movie jemerman

Arts and Culture
Photo of Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin in A Real Plan
Fresh off winning an Emmy for his portrayal of Roman Roy in the hit HBO series "Succession," Kieran Culkin finds himself playing another motormouthed man child at the center of Jesse Eisenberg's "A Real Pain."

Is it Okay to Seek Joy?

Is it Okay to Seek Joy? jemerman

Arts and Culture
A painting by Artist Holly Berger Markhoff of three women wearing party hats and dresses
In "Seeking Joy," on view at the Heller Museum at HUC-JIR/New York through June 26, 2025, over 50 artists share moments of happiness they have experienced.