Temple Beth Sholom

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.

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

Building Deep Relationships with Israel: URJ Heller High and the People of Israel

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URJ Heller High

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Heller High aims to build deep, lasting relationships between North American Jewish teens and Israel, developing the next generation of Reform Jewish Zionists. The Heller High program gives students the opportunity to learn from and get to know different groups of Israelis.

Haikus on Leviticus

Haikus on Leviticus jemerman March 15, 2023

These Haikus focus on weekly Torah portions.

The Importance of Storytelling

The Importance of Storytelling jemerman March 14, 2023

Jewish Values

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The Jewish people love to share stories, as memory is a central Jewish value. We cannot forget what has happened to us because we must share it with future generations. The past is one of our best learning tools.

Leviticus Haikus

Leviticus Haikus jemerman March 14, 2023