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Welcome to Congregation Beth Shalom!

Celebrating 30 years of Jewish Community in Greater Brandon! We are a URJ affiliated synagogue and encourage you to come and visit with us to see what a warm and inclusive Jewish Community is. We welcome all!

Welcome the stranger – stranger no more!

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B’nei Mitzvah

As a small congregation, we are able to make each young adult’s Bar and Bat Mitzvah a personalized, life cycle event of meaning, emphasizing the Jewish values of Torah (instruction), Avodah (worship) and Gemilut chasadim (acts of loving kindness). We believe that B’nai Mitzvah is an important life cycle event, not just for the young adult and their family but for the entire congregation. We welcome all families to take this important journey with their children.

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Simchat Torah – Dancing with the Torah!

We love to celebrate all the joy and beauty of our traditions together as a community.

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Chanukah Celebration

This year we celebrate Chanukah with a community Chanukiot lighting. The joy in children young and old at the beautiful, glowing menorahs is a special part of Chanukah for our community!

There are no upcoming events at this time.

Welcome to Congregation Beth Shalom!

Shalom! Congregation Beth Shalom is a vibrant, warm, and growing Reform synagogue. As the only Reform synagogue in the Greater Brandon area, we provide a home for Jews and interfaith families of all ages and backgrounds. We have a friendly diverse population. As a small congregation, we value the contribution and participation of each individual member.

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Life Long Learning

At Beth Shalom we believe learning and participating in study are key to a full Jewish life.  We have a dynamic Life Long Learning Committee that organizes a variety of study and learning opportunities for all interests!

The Kibbitzer

The Kibbitzer is our monthly newsletter packed with information about Beth Shalom and all the activities we have for that particular month.

Click here to read the most recent issue.

Shabbat Services

  Shabbat is the highlight of the Jewish week, an opportunity to connect with family, friends and community. Tranquility and reflection are combined with learning, joy, spirited singing and prayer for a day that restores and renews.  Currently Erev Shabbat services are every Friday night at 7:00pm . You Can View the service via Zoom. The address is

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83776565288?pwd=V3RIZzRXWkdaTjhselBpNWJFTjlBUT09

Meeting ID 837 7656 5288

Passcode 101324

Sukkot starts October 16 and runs for 8 days. Congregation Beth Shalom of Brandon will be celebrating the holiday on Friday Oct 18 at 7pm. Join us, everyone is welcome. Immediately following our Erev Shabbat worship service we will gather in our Sukkah for wine, challah and blessings.May be an illustration of text

 

 

 

High Holy Days Calendar

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

From the Sukkah to the Voting Booth: A Reform Jewish Call to Action

From the Sukkah to the Voting Booth: A Reform Jewish Call to Action jemerman

Every Voice, Every Vote
Photo of a woman hanging up the side of a sukkah
As we celebrate the joyous holiday of Sukkot and approach election day, we are reminded of the importance of shelter, community, and social justice. The sukkah, a temporary dwelling, symbolizes our vulnerability and dependence on others. It's a powerful metaphor for the interconnectedness of our society and the impact of our actions on our broader community.

Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th

Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th jemerman

Israel
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These materials include readings, interviews, and more that reflect on the year that has passed since the October 7th attacks.

Judging Others, Judging Ourselves

Judging Others, Judging Ourselves jemerman

Talk for a Change
Photo of a woman looking at her reflection in a small hand-held mirrow
One year ago, I wrote a reflection about the label "Judgement Days" for the time between Rosh HaShanah and the end of Yom Kippur. Since then, we only need to say a date out loud to realize how dramatically our world has changed: October 7th.

Creating High Holiday Memories for Children

Creating High Holiday Memories for Children sdolgov

High Holidays
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Finding ways to make the High Holidays meaningful for your child is an important way to nurture their Jewish identity. There are many ways to celebrate at home, like reading books, making crafts, or discussing what the holiday means to you and them.