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, May 11:

6:00 p.m. Shabbat Service in Samson Sanctuary
7:15 p.m. Kiddush in Pivar Foyer

Saturday, May 12:

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

Candle Lighting Time(s)

Friday, May 11, 2012: 7:46 p.m.
Friday, May 18, 2012: 7:54 p.m.
Friday, May 25, 2012: 8:00 p.m.
Friday, June 1, 2012: 8:06 p.m.

Immediate Events

Tuesday, beginning February 21- Adult Education Classes

A six-week class, taught by Rabbi Ronald M. Shapiro and Rabbi Noah Chertkoff will explore the beautiful heritage of Jewish tradition. Jewish wisdom is a precious legacy and its treasures can transform a person’s life with beauty and meaning. This class will begin as a foundation of learning the basics of Judaism and continue into the future with an evermore deepening understanding of Jewish practice, philosophy, history, liturgy, mysticism, and the culture of the Jewish people. The first number of classes will cover basic Judaism, albeit there will be commentary and discussion on how these practices can be meaningfully applied to life’s day-to-day existence. In addition, a continual seasoning of Jewish humor, and mystical stories will be sprinkled into the conversation. The class will be held at Congregation Shalom on Tuesday evenings from 7:30–9:00 p.m. The classes will be held from February 21st through March 27th on each of those Tuesday evenings. Coffee, tea, and sweets will be served, as well. RSVP to Abby.

Friday, February 24- Founders Shabbat Service

From Our Founders to Our Future...60 Years at Congregation Shalom. Please join us for the first event commemorating Congregation Shalom’s 60th anniversary. At our Founders’ Shabbat, we will reflect back to our inception, 1951, in both our liturgy and song. We will use excerpts from the Union Prayer Book, and our Choir will delight us with old familiar prayers in song. As we travel back in thoughts and time, we will also hear the familiar voice of Rabbi Harry Pastor, as we listen to excerpts from services from Shalom’s past. At this service, Rabbi Shapiro will announce a special gift to commemorate this landmark event. An oneg will follow services in Klurfeld Hall.

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

Acharei Mot/K'doshim, Leviticus 16:1-20:27

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