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Services

Mara Cook, TBS’ youth education director, will be leading Shabbat services until we find a new rabbi.  

First Friday Potluck at 6:00 pm

     Only dairy and parve (non-meat) dishes please

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

      Fridays at 7:30 pm

Shabbat Morning Service     

      1st & 3rd Saturdays at 9:30 am

Shaharit with Stephen Lipton     

       Wednesdays at 9:00 am     
       Held at Boone Ridge Retirement Living

Talmud Reading: Daf Yomi     

      Wednesdays 10:00 am

Reconstructionism Study Group

4th Sunday of every month from  1:00 – 2:00 pm

• Curious about Reconstructionist Judaism?
• Want to dive deeper into Jewish identity, tradition, and innovation? Join us for engaging discussions, open questions, and learning in community!

No prior knowledge needed—bring your curiosity and an open mind! Explore the origins of Reconstructionism, its essential tenets in comparison with other denominations, and how it brings together tradition and modern Jewish life in thoughtful, meaningful ways.

This group will be facilitated by TBS member Marc Overbeck, who serves on the Board of Reconstructing Judaism, and has studied Mordechai Kaplan and his writings for several years.

All are welcome!

Virtual Book Club

First Thursdays at 6PM
Beginning December 4TH, 2025

Join Me’ira and Casandra on the first Thursday of each month for a virtual book club focusing on works relevant to Jewish progressives and leftists, beginning with Safety Through Solidarity by Shane Burley and Ben Lorber.

Our first meeting, Dec 4th, will be a planning session rather than a book discussion. We look forward to seeing you there! Link is in the weekly email or TBS newsletter.

Save the date for our first Rabbi candidate visit January 16 - 18

    Rabbi Matan will lead Kabbalat Shabbat, Shabbat Morning Service, Havdallah, and participate in Baneinu activities over the weekend. Please plan to join as many events as you can, your feedback will be vital in our decision making process.

   Rabbi Matan Peled is an Israeli-American rabbi and educator with over a decade of experience serving Jewish communities in both Israel and the United States. Known for his warmth, energy, and engaging teaching style, he is passionate about creating meaningful, participatory Jewish experiences rooted in tradition and community. Rabbi Matan brings a deep love of prayer, learning, and pastoral presence, and is dedicated to helping individuals and families of all ages find connection, purpose, and joy within Jewish life.  

Hanukkah Party

Thank you to all the volunteers who made this celebration great! Thanks to everyone who attended with their many menorahs to bring more light in!

        

   

Hamantaschen Time is coming

Don’t miss out on TBS’s 29th year of our tastiest fundraiser!

Mixed Dozens – Raspberry, Apricot, and Poppyseed

Lemon Curd | Gluten Free | Unbaked rounds (no filling)

Our special edition of Lemon Curd hamantaschen is limited to 30 dozen.

Gluten free hamantaschen are limited to 20 dozen, so get your orders in quickly! There are no quantity discounts for these two items.

We need help making these delicious treats! If you’d like to be a part of it, please sign up to volunteer for a work day, click here.

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Mitzvah Opportunities

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Friday Night Onegs

Consider sponsoring in honor of a simcha or in memory of a loved one. Onegs are held after Shabbat services (except for the first Friday potluck), and after Shabbat Morning Services on the first and third Saturday each month. 

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Donate Supplies to TBS from our Amazon Wishlist

TBS now has a wishlist of basic supplies and wants that you can help us purchase. Click here to view the wishlist and check back often for updates. These items don’t need to be purchased on Amazon if you want to shop elsewhere. We appreciate all the ways that our members support our needs.

You can also make a donation toward higher cost items here.

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Deposit Bottles for Baneinu Scholarships

This program raises funds specifically for Baneinu Scholarships. Pick up a pre-labeled blue bag from TBS and fill it with your clean cans and bottles for deposit redemption. You can either drop off the full bags at any Bottle Drop location or bring it to TBS. 

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Volunteer at Marion-Polk Food Share

Join us on the 2nd Thursday of the month to volunteer at the Marion Polk Food Share. Please Email Shelley Kaplan for details.

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Legacy Giving

You may contribute to the future of Temple Beth Sholom and of the general Salem Jewish community by planning for a special kind of gift.  You can help ensure the synagogue’s future by creating a trust while you are living or by including TBS in your will.

More about Legacy Giving
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Jewish Free Loan of Oregon

The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland supports those in need through “life’s ups and downs,” with small interest-free loans. Ensuring the strength and vitality of our community now and into the future.

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Welcome in Hebraic-style English over listing of various types of Jews that we welcome; e.g. agnostic Jews, high holy day Jews; all hues of Jews; etc.