Temple Sholom in Broomall Welcomes You!
We hope that the information provided here will stimulate your interest in our congregation. Please contact Cheryl Barish Erlick, Program Director, or
Ned R. Kripke, Executive Director at 610-356-5165
if you have any questions or would like to schedule an tour!

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Our Mission Statement

Temple Sholom is a Reform congregation dedicated to promoting the fundamental and enduring principles of Judaism and ensuring the continuity of the Jewish people through practices of inclusiveness, openness and individual autonomy.

In carrying out our mission, we reflect the tenets of Reform Judaism as we seek to provide a warm, welcoming and supportive environment for our diverse Temple family by:

• Enabling members to develop their own relationship with God through communal worship, music, study of Torah and the celebration of holiday and life-cycle events
• Honoring Jewish traditions, rituals and beliefs of the past for their wisdom and insight while exploring new and creative ways of expressing the Jewish experience
• Promoting a strong sense of Jewish identity and continuity for individuals and families through innovative educational programming
• Employing social activism to work for the betterment of our local, national and global communities with the goal of Tikkun Olam (repairing our world)

About Temple Sholom in Broomall

Temple Sholom was founded in 1956 and is a member of the Union for Reform Judaism. We are a Reform congregation that is known for its warmth. We are an open congregation, which has a policy and a long-standing practice of inclusion. We serve our members throughout their cycles of life; from infancy through death. Individuals are welcome regardless of their race, religion, family status or sexual orientation. We value the participation of non-Jewish partners and extended family members in the life of our congregation.

Temple Sholom believes that Judaism is an exciting, creative, challenging way of life. As a religious institution, we are committed to your personal freedom to understand and choose your way, not to dictate your choice or your path. We believe that Jewish continuity is best served by providing individuals and families with opportunities to exercise their own choices in religious practice and belief.

We thrive on our diversity. There isn’t just one Temple Sholom personality! The heterogeneity of our membership contributes to the richness of the Temple Sholom experience and gives our congregation the feeling of being an extended family.

We exist to serve our members in their religious, social, educational and community needs. Temple Sholom is here for those who want to attend worship services; for those who want a place to study; for those who simply desire opportunities for companionship. Most of the members of our over 470 households come from Delaware and Lower Montgomery Counties, with many others from the city of Philadelphia, and Chester County.

We Invite You to Participate . . .

Temple Sholom invites your participation in any of a wide range of spiritual, educational, social, and community service activities. This list continues to grow to meet the needs and interests of our growing congregation:

The Etta Natalie Rosenblatt Preschool of Temple Sholom
Temple Sholom Religious and Hebrew School

TS High
Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Confirmaton

Tefillah

Evening Shabbat Services

Holiday Observances

Para Rabbi and Para Cantor training

Programs and Events

Music

Adult Choir

Kol Sholom Choir

Shir Mishegash Klezmer Band

Groups and Committees

For more information, please check the rest of the website. Most of our information is available here. If you don't find what you're looking for here, feel free to call the Office at 610-356-5165.