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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!

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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.

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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.

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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

Value-Based Gift Guide for Hanukkah

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Giving Tuesday: More Than a Day on the Calendar

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As we approach #GivingTuesday and prepare to exemplify one of our core values by giving tzedakah, the Reform Movement is continuing our dedication to strengthening local and global Jewish communities.