Congregation Shalom...
Many Faces, One Family

Welcome to Congregation Shalom

Who We Are

Congregation Shalom is a Reform congregation located in Milwaukee's North Shore. It is dedicated to:

The spiritual fulfillment of individuals,
The growth and development of families,
The welfare of Israel and the world community,
We take pride in being a caring community, an institution in which the beauty of tradition blends with the creative expression of modern Judaism.

Established in May of 1951 by 14 families, Congregation Shalom's membership grew to 435 families in just three years. Further growth required additions to the physical facilities over the next four decades, culminating in a major renovation and expansion in 1992. This expansion has allowed us to better serve the religious and educational needs of our congregants, currently more than 1000 member families.

Our history covers over 50 years, 2 senior Rabbis, much growth and change.

Service Times This Week

Friday, September 3:

6:00 p.m. Summer Shabbat Service
7:00 p.m. Kiddush

Saturday, August 28:

9:00 a.m. Torah Study in Kesselman Chapel
10:00 a.m. Shabbat Service in Samson Sanctuary

Candle Lighting Time(s)

Friday, September 3, 2010: 7:06 p.m.
Friday, September 10, 2010: 6:54 p.m.
Friday, September 17, 2010: 6:41 p.m.
Friday, September 24, 2010: 6:29 p.m.

Immediate Events

Tuesday, August 31- Sisterhood Chaplaincy Lunch

Every year Congregation Shalom Sisterhood hosts adults with special needs at a Rosh Hashana mini- service and luncheon. This year we need volunteers to help us to prepare the luncheon by a) making a kugel, b) making hardboiled eggs for the egg salad, c) helping in the Shalom kitchen from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. or d) serving the luncheon in Klurfeld Hall from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Please contact Diane Kane for more information.

Saturday, September 4- Community Slichot Program

A pre Rosh Hashanah evening of theater, discussion, introspection, and prayer with a staged reading of scenes by the original cast of Next Act Theatre's hit show: The Value of Names; by Jeffrey Sweet. There will be a dessert reception at 8:45 p.m., followed by the performance and discussion beginning at 9:30 p.m., and at 11:00 p.m. there will be three concurrent Slichot services (Egalitarian, Traditional, and Creative Alternative). The event will take place at Congregation Sinai, 8223 N. Port Washington Rd. Click here for the flyer.

Saturday, September 11- Club 56 Event

Join Club 56 (5th and 6th graders) for an evening at Prairieville Park in Waukesha. Enjoy mini golf, batting cages, bumper cars, and pizza! Jewish friends are welcome. The cost is $15 for Club 56 members and $22 for non members. We will meet at Shalom at 5:15 p.m. and return at 8:45 p.m. RSVP to Geri Berg. Click here for the flyer.

Sunday, September 19- SPFY and SHFTY Event

Join SPFY and SHFTY (7th-12th graders) for a day at the Kalahari waterpark in Wisconsin Dells. The cost is $25 for SPFY and SHFTY members and $35 for non members. Price includes admission to the park. Please bring money for lunch and snacks. RSVP to Geri Berg. Click here for the flyer.

Monday, September 20- Work of Our Hands

All knitters or people who want to learn to knit, join us for our next meeting at 10:30 a.m. we will meet back at Shalom! If you are unable to join us, please knit at home and drop off the items at temple if you can, if not, we will pick up your work. We will continue to make hats and scarves for the children of Milwaukee. We can never have too much, we can store them until the fall! We will also continue making healing shawls, chemo caps, healing shawls, and lap robes. Any new suggestions, let us know. We always welcome donations of yarn or Polar Fleece. We will turn your unneeded supplies into warm and cozy creations. Any questions, please call Judy Shapiro or Zelda Wise.

Wednesday, September 22- Sukkot Dinner and Service

Join us as we celebrate the holiday Sukkot. We will have a family dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Sukkot service at 6:45 p.m. At this service we will stand in celebration and in sorrow with those who have gone through life cycle transitions. If you or a family member has celebrated a new addition to the family (birth or adoption), a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Confirmation, Wedding, retirement, promotion, conversion, or if you have overcome illness; or if you want to remember a loved one who has recently passed, please join us at this service. After service we will have an oneg in Klurfeld Hall. Click here for the flyer.

Thursday, September 23- Sukkot Service

Join us for Sukkot services at 10:00 a.m. in Samson Sanctuary.

Saturday, September 25- Club 34 Event

Join Club 34 (3rd & 4th graders) at Ozaukee Skateland. Pizza dinner and regular skates are included. You may bring your own roller blades or an extra dollar to rent roller blades. The cost is $10 for Club 34 members and $15 for non members. RSVP to Brad and Becky Dallet. Click here for the flyer.

Sunday, September 26- ECE Party in the Sukkah

Bagels, Books, and Babies and Temple for Toddlers, please join us for our annual Party in the Sukkah event! This program is designed for kids birth to K4. We will celebrate Sukkot by shaking the lulav, welcoming our guests, making a special craft, and eating dinner! Cost is $7 for adults, children 12-6 are $5, and children 5 and under are free! RSVP to Christine. Click here for the flyer.

Monday, September 27- Sisterhood Evening in the Sukkah

Enjoy an evening of appreciation starting with a wine and cheese reception, followed by a blessing in the Sukkah, and then coffee, desserts & an entertaining program of Jewish humor. The evening's guest speaker will be Rachel Baum, Ph. D, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Hebrew Studies at UW Milwaukee. Sisterhood members are free to attend, $12 for guests. Bring your husbands and friends! All are welcome! RSVP to Monica. Click here for the flyer.

Wednesday, September 29- Simchat Torah Dinner and Service

Our evening begins with dinner at 6:00 p.m., where we invite our new members to be our guests. New members, include families that have joined from October 2009 until October 2010. If you were new to Shalom last year, but were unable attend in 2009; we invite you to join us as our guests as well. After dinner is our Simchat Torah service; during the service we will celebrate the Consecration of our K4, K5, and new students to the school who are at the beginning of their Jewish studies. Following services will be a wonderful oneg filled with sweet treats and music! Please RSVP to Christine for dinner. Click here for the flyer.

Thursday, September 30- Yizkor Service

Join us for Yizkor services at 10:00 a.m. in Samson Sanctuary.

Mitzvah Day 2010

Mitzvah Day 2010 is Sunday, October 17. We are looking for volunteers to be Mitzvah Day Captains. It doesn’t take a lot of time, just a little planning and helping a group of volunteers serve one of our community partners. We help get you volunteers. We provide financial support for the activity. We can provide assistance with the initial planning with the agency.

Could you help us make the day a success by volunteering to be a Captain? We have groups that would like to go to a pumpkin farm, apple orchard, the zoo or bowling. We have senior groups that are looking for a little companionship and would like to play bingo or be entertained.

Agencies such as Grand Avenue Club, HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngers), Hope Network, JFS Habush House, JFS Young Adult Independence Project (YAIP), Jewish Home & Care Center, Lions Club, Marian Franciscan Center, Meta House, Milwaukee Christian Center, Neighborhood House, Penfield Children's Center, Ronald McDonald House, Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, Sojourner Truth House, United Cerebral Palsy of SE Wisconsin, Unity in Motion will not be able to be served without volunteers for Captains.

This Mitzvah Day, your donations are needed more than ever. Financial donations are down and we are in particular need of the following items: Jars of Peanut Butter and Jelly. We will be making SEVERAL HUNDREDS of sandwiches to cut the cost of lunches at several Mitzvah Day activities.

Pancake Mix
Cooking Spray
Individually wrapped snack items such as: potatoes chips, popcorn, crackers, candies or cupcakes for lunches and gift bags.
Paper goods such as plates, cups napkins, silverware and table clothes.
New socks and underwear
Personal hygiene items such as toothpaste, tooth brushes, soaps and shampoos.

Please call Alan Turner at 414-531-6633 for questions regarding donations.

Please call and volunteer now by emailing Lori and Gary Rosenthal at lori.rosenthal@graef-usa.com or calling Lori at 414-405-4339 for more information.

We are always taking food collections for the Hunger Task Force and the Jewish Food Pantry. Whenever you stop by temple please bring in a donation!

This Week's Torah Portion

Nitzavim/Vayeilech, Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30

Our Location

We are located on Milwaukee's northeast side:

7630 N Santa Monica
Fox Point, Wisconsin, 53217

Phone: (414) 352-9288
Office of Life Long Learning: (414) 352-2549
FAX: (414) 352-9280