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Congregation Shalom...
Many Faces, One Family




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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, August 29:

6:00 p.m.  Summer Shabbat Services/Blessing of the Bikes
7:00 p.m.  Kiddush

Saturday, August 30:

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

Candle Lighting Time(s)

Friday, August 29, 2008: 7:13 p.m.
Friday, September 5, 2008: 7:01 p.m.
Friday, September 12, 2008: 6:49 p.m.
Friday, September 19, 2008: 6:36 p.m.

Immediate Events

Friday, August 29- Blessing of the Bikes 

Who says all hogs aren't kosher? Join us for a bracha for the bikers at 5:45 p.m. in the circular drive outside of the Wein Garden as the rabbis offer a blessing for the ride during Harley's 105th Anniversary Event. Members and non members are invited to attend! Contact the office for more information. Click here for the flyer.

Thursday, September 4- Mishkan T'filah Workshops

This workshop, at 7:30 p.m., will focus on familiarizing Congregation Shalom members with the new reform prayerbook, Mishkan T'filah. The workshops will be taught be the rabbis of Shalom. Contact the Office of Life Long Learning at 414-352-2549 to register or for more information. This is not a series of workshops. The workshop will also be held on Tuesday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 7- First Day of Religious School

9:30 a.m. Religious School (K4-7), 11:45 a.m. Family Hebrew. If you have not registered your child(ren) please contact the Office of Life-Long Learning.

Sunday, September 7- SHFTY and SPFY Whirlyball Event

Shalom youth group members from grades 7th-12th will be going to play Whirlyball in Mount Vernon, IL from 11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. RSVP by September 1st. Contact Geri Berg for more information. Click here for the flyer.

Thursday, September 11th- Sisterhood Meeting

Join Sisterhood at the next business meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room. A light dinner will be served. All are welcome. RSVP to Diane Kane.

Saturday, September 13- Temple for Toddlers

Please join us for our first meeting of the new year for our monthly program designed to provide children ages 2 ½ - 4 years old and their parents (or grandparents) with a fun and creative Shabbat experience. Each month we create a new craft project (dealing with a Jewish holiday or ritual), participate in singing, prayer, and marching with miniature and stuffed “Torahs” during a brief service, and celebrate with a special snack. Rabbi Roxanne leads the program with the assistance of the talented and musically-gifted Wendy Cohen. RSVP to the Office of Life-Long Learning.

Saturday, September 13- Club 56 Event

Club 56, Shalom's youth group for 5th and 6th graders, is going to Stonefire Pizza Company, from 5:15-9:00 p.m., RSVP by September 9th. Contact Geri Berg for more information. Click here for the flyer.

Saturday, September 13- S'Ya Gourmet Night

Please join us for a Backyard BBQ Gourmet Night at the Willenson home beginning at 6:30 p.m for appetizers and 7:15 p.m. for dinner. Recipes for dishes will be sent out shortly. RSVP to Christine.

Sunday, September 14- Confirmation Parents Meeting

Is your child part of the next Confirmation class? Please attend to learn more about the program of study, the activities, and the ceremony itself from 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Board Room.

Monday, September 15- Work of Our Hands

The monthly knitters "meeting" will gather at 10:30 a.m. in the Choir Room. Join Shalom's Sisterhood in making healing shawls, chemo caps, and blankets to be given to patients going through chemotherapy or other treatments. Contact Zelda Wise for more information.

Tuesdays, September 16 & 23, Oct. 7, 14 & 28, Nov. 4, 11 & 18 - Adult Hebrew

Brush up on your Hebrew skills, sign up for the Beginning Hebrew Reading Level II class, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. RSVP to Monica.

Wednesday, September 17- Sisterhood Chaplaincy Luncheon

Sisterhood could use a few more people to make and bring kugels, and help in setting up the luncheon from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and/or serving and clean up from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please email Diane Kane.


Friday, September 19- "Kid"dush Club

Shalom's service for infants and children through K5 and their families. If you love coming to Temple for Toddlers and/or Bagels, Books, and Babies, then you will love "Kid"dush Club. 6:00 p.m. service in Kesselman Chapel and dinner at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to Christine by September 17th. Click here for the flyer.

Saturday, September 20- Anniversary Shabbat

Please join us at 10:00 a.m. for our Shabbat morning service where we will be recognizing and blessing congregants who are celebrating a significant wedding/commitment anniversary this year. Immediately following services will be the annual Anniversary Shabbat Kiddush Luncheon, the cost to attend is $10 per person. Contact Abby Habush Schroeder to RSVP.

Saturday, September 20- S'lichot Synaplex

As we approach the High Holy Days, join us for an evening of introspection as we discuss "Making Peace When There Is Strife." We will have several study sessions that begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by an oneg at 9:00 p.m., and a S'lichot Service at 9:30 p.m. RSVP to the Office of Life-Long Learning. Click here for the flyer.

Tuesday, September 23- Mishkan T'filah Workshops

This workshop, at 7:30 p.m., will focus on familiarizing Congregation Shalom members with the new reform prayerbook, Mishkan T'filah. The workshops will be taught be the rabbis of Shalom. Contact the Office of Life Long Learning at 414-352-2549 to register or for more information.

Wednesday, September 24- Sisterhood Evening at the Jewish Museum

Join Congregation Shalom Sisterhood for an evening at the Jewish Museum Milwaukee from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A light dinner will be followed by a docent tour of this exciting new museum. Cost of the program is $15 for Sisterhood members and $18 for non members. Contact Susie Lubar to RSVP by September 16th. Click here for the flyer.

This Week's Torah Portion

R'eih, Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17

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

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