Temple Beth Shalom is thrilled to hose one of the Marjorie & Lewis Katz Jewish Community Center (JCC), Arts Books & Culture Festival’s featured authors, Jacqueline Friedland, novelist of Counting Backwards on Thursday, November 20th at 10:30 a.m. at TBS. This compelling dual-timeline novel links the 1927 Supreme Court case of Carrie Buck with a contemporary legal battle at an ICE detention center. Through these intertwined stories, Friedland explores themes of reproductive rights, the eugenics movement, and the enduring societal expectations placed on women across generations. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear the author discuss her powerful work. Ticket fee:Read More
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Temple Beth Shalom and Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth, Wilmington, DE, are proud to host author Dr. Norah Gold, as she discusses her book, 18: Jewish Stories Translated from 18 Languages, on November 18th at 7:00 p.m. To register for this Zoom only event, click here: https://tinyurl.com/46xhwuma ***Special Note***: The first 18th registrants will receive a free copy of 18: Jewish Stories Translated from 18 Languages
The Temple Beth Shalom Adult Torah Study Group, moderated by the laypeople of the TBS Congregation, will meet on Sunday, November 9th at 10:30 a.m., both in-person and online (via Zoom). Jack Lieberman, TBS congregant, will review a section of Torah Parsha Va-yera which covers several significant events, including the birth of Isaac, the destructio of Sodom and Gomorrah, the exile of Hagar and Ishmael, and the Akedah (binding) of Isaac. You will not want to miss Jack’s relevant presentation (A light breakfast will be served prior to the discussion at 9:45 a.m.) Important Note: Whether you are attending in-person or on-line, please register for this discussion soRead More
Sunday, October 5th at 9:30 a.m. Please join us for our Annual Sukkah Building Party! This is your chance to participate in the happy Mitzvah of building and decorating a Sukkah. No special skills needed. Just a willing body and a joyous heart! Tuesday, October 14th Yizkor Service at 5:00 p.m. (in-person & on-line) Join us for our Yizkor Memorial Service following Shemini Atzeret to commemmorate our deceased loved ones. Pizza Dinner in he Sukkah at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy pizza, salad and dessert in our Sukkah. Cost per person: $10. Reservation required. Please contact the TBS Office no later than Monday,Read More
All high holiday services are open to members in good standing. (Those who have paid their membership dues for the year or have arranged a payment plan with the treasurer and office.) Any guests of members in good standing will be charged $118 per guest for any/all services (this is our accommodation for our paid members). Children under 13 free. All people who are members of another congregation, may attend free (with proper documentation of paid-up membership at their synagogue and advance notification). All other non-affiliated/non-guest persons will pay $180 for each holiday service (Erev Rosh Hashanah/Day 1 and DayRead More
Temple Beth Shalom would like to invite you to a special Congregational Break-The-Fast Potluck Meal at the Brigantine Community Center after concluding services on Yom Kippur Thursday, October 2nd from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. If ou would like to join this special meal, please bring a dairy or parve dish or dessert for 8-10 people (we anticipate a gathering of about 25-30 hungry congregants.) Please keep in mind, we will not be able to reheat any dishes (so please select a menu item that can be served cold or at room temperature). To sign up to share this specialRead More
September 23rd, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. at the Pirate’s Den, 1219 E. Brigantine Avenue Starters: Chicken Noodle Soup Dinner Salad – Selection of Dressings Challah Rolls Entrees: (Choose one) Grilled Salmon Eggplant Parmesan Flounder Florentine w/sauteed Spinach, Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese Sides: (Choice of two) Potato Kugel Green Beans Garlic Mashed Potatoes Applesauce Dessert: Cake with a scoop of Ice Cream Soft Drink, Coffee or Tea (hot or cold) Price Per Person – $40 per person Includes dinner, dessert, tax and gratuity. Prepaid Only – Make checks payable to Temple Beth Shalom Please respond to Jan Sarratore (Sarratorej@comcast.net) or TempleRead More
Temple Beth Shalom is proud to host this important workshop provided by Abbey Krain, MSW Senior Assistant Regional Director ADL – Philadelphia Region, eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware Abbey will discuss the current state of antisemitism in the United States and ways in which all of us can combat this troubling rise in hate. This discussion will be followed by a question/answer session. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend this community event. To register, click: https://tinyurl.com/4juyz55z
Whether you’re a longtime member, a first-time visitor, or just curious about what Jewish life at the beach can look like, join us for a special Shabbat experience that blends creativity, reflection , and connection. Let by Rabbi Steph, this hands-on workshop introduces the Jewish Studio Process-a unique approach that combines Jewish text study with creative practice. You don’t need any artistic skill – just come ready to explore, reflect, and have fun with art materials in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The session is open to everyone, especially young adults and older. Stay afterward for pizza at 7:00 p.m.Read More
You will not want to mis an exciting evening of klezmer music – Eastern European Jewish folk music and more. Presented by Seth Kibel & the Kleztet sponsored by the Brigantine Community Center and Temple Beth Shalom of Brigantine on Wednesday, August 20th at 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Brigantine Community School (3101 E. Evans Blvd, Brigantine) (no pre-registration required)