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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

Torah Cantillation Class

Sunday, December 14 at noon

Join Larry Konick as you learn Torah trope — learning to give melodies to Torah readings.

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!

Jew Oughta Know, Part II

Sunday, December 14 at 1:00pm
In person only

In celebration of Jewish-American Heritage Month all year long…
Did you know some of your FAVORITE pop culture phenomena were created by Jewish-American artists and authors?

Artist and educator, Jessica Rehfield covers surprising Jewish-American contributions to American culture in Part II of this series with a one-hour talk about Jewish-American culture innovators and influences in popular culture. Notable mentions include: Harry Houdini and Emanuel Bronner (Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap); Fran Drescher (The Nanny), LGBTQ+ politician Harvey Milk and activist Brenda Howard (The Mother of Pride); celebrity entertainers Doja Cat, Paula Abdul, and Harrison Ford; Groucho, Harpo and The Marx Bros.; and the story of how seltzer (bubble water) is Jewish, to name a few. Learn about these and other beloved cultural artifacts and celebrate Jewish-American heritage!

Chanukah Gift Closet

Check out all the Chanukah items we have available in the TBS Gift Closet.

Go to Chanukah Gift Closet

Hanukkah Party

Saturday, December 20 at 4:30pm

Join us to celebrate the warmth and light of Hanukkah at TBS!

We will have havdalah!
A Treasure Hunt! Prizes!
Menorah lighting and Hanukkah songs!

We will enjoy freshly-made latkes cooked in our TBS kitchen*!
(Dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan options)

Bring your Family Menorah and add to our Light!!

* Volunteers and donations are always appreciated!

Click here to sign up for a short volunteer shift and/or RSVP and donate below.

RSVP and Donation link

Red Cross Blood Drive

Do a mitzvah, schedule your donation for TBS’ blood drive.

Wednesday, December 24th, 9:30am to 2:30pm

Schedule your donation

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.

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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drawing of candlesticks, covered challah, wine and kiddush cup

TBS annual meeting Jan 2020 group photo

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Mitzvah Opportunities

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.

Sponsor an Oneg

Donate Supplies from our Amazon wishlist

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.

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.

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.

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

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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TBS kids with rainbow "Everybody is Welcome" sign

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.