Welcome to Temple Shalom 

    An embracing, supportive, and  vibrant Jewish community committed to observing Jewish traditions and promoting Jewish values, education, and culture, in a progressive and contemporary setting.​ 

​Interested in joining Temple Shalom?
Do you have questions or concerns about the cost? We can probably make it work! We offer a range of membership options and can provide partial relief from membership dues on a case-by-case basis. Contact Martha Ullman at marthaullman@gmail.com or templeshalomri@gmail.com
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​​SHABBAT AND HOLIDAY SERVICES
THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH WILL BE A FAMILY SERVICE AT 6:30PM

Friday evening, October 18th at 7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
The Cantor will lead the worship 
Yahrzeits observed. An Oneg Shabbat will follow the services 
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OCTOBER 20TH AT 9:00AM
TORAH TOTS LED BY SARA MEIROWITZ

PLEASE JOIN SHALOM IN SERVICE!
OUR FIRST MEETING IS   
DATE: SUNDAY OCTOBER 20TH @ 10:30AM
AT TEMPLE SHALOM 
AN INTER-GENERATIONAL ENGAGED GROUP OF COMMITTED CONGREGATION MEMBERS AND FRIENDS TO SERVE OUR CONGREGATION AND OUR COMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO:  
-CREATING AN ORGANIZED GEOGRAPHIC LIST OF CONGREGATION MEMBERS SO WE CAN LOOK AFTER ONE ANOTHER IN TIMES OF CRISIS (SEASONAL STORMS, POWER & GAS OUTAGES, ETC)  
-VISITING MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION OR COMMUNITY WHO ARE IN NEED OF COMPANY OR SUPPORT (HOME-BOUND, NURSING HOMES, HOSPITAL)  
-ORGANIZE MONTHLY COLLECTION DRIVES AND DISTRIBUTE TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THOSE IN NEED (FOOD DRIVES, SOCK & PJ DRIVES FOR CHILDREN)
THERE IS NO FINANCIAL COMMITMENT TO JOIN AND ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE IN & LEAD SERVICE ACTIVITIES
(*CHILDREN ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND AND WILL WORK ON MAKING GREETING CARDS DURING THE MEETING)​

Monday evening, October 21st at 7:00pm Simchat Torah
The Cantor will lead services 
*Yizkor will be recited at 6:30 followed by parading of the Torahs and celebrating Simchat Torah.

Friday evening, October 25th at 7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
The Cantor will lead the worship An Oneg Shabbat will follow the services

Macaron Baking Lesson with Ellen Shallcross 
Have you ever wanted to learn to make those fancy French confections you’ve admired in bakery windows but seem to intimidating for you to make?
Learn how with Temple Shalom’s Ellen Shallcross!
Sunday, November 3rd, 2pm
RSVP to ershallcr@gmail.com as soon as possible.
The workshop is limited to 8 participants. $10 materials fee

TEMPLE SHALOM MONTHLY TIKKUN OLAM DRIVES
October- Socks & Underwear
November-Coats
December- Hats, Gloves& Mittens
January-Toiletries
February- Pet Food & Toys
March- Home & Cleaning Supplies
April- Food Drive
MAY- Diapers and Wipes
June- Summer Fun Supplies (bathing suits, sun block & toys)
July- Peanut Butter
August- Back to School Supplies
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JEWISH CONGREGATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE INCREASING SECURITY MEASURES. TEMPLE SHALOM HAS CREATED A BUILDING & SECURITY COMMITTEE AND IS ACTIVELY SEEKING GRANT FUNDING FOR NEEDED SECURITY UPDATES TO THE BUILDING. THE PRESENCE OF PROFESSIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL AT REGULAR SERVICES AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS IS COSTLY. PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TOWARDS PHYSICAL SECURITY UPGRADES OR PROFESSIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL AT TEMPLE SHALOM. FOR NOW, YOU CAN GO TO "DONATE" ON OUR WEBSITE SIMPLY SELECT "OTHER DONATIONS" AND MAKE A NOTE THAT YOU ARE DONATING FOR SECURITY

IN THE NEWS
Read more about Temple Shalom's Chanukah Service in Newport This Week.

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR PEACE AND UNITY:  On Thursday, November 1, Temple Shalom was filled with friends and neighbors coming together to grieve, heal, and seek peace in response to the of terrorism in Pittsburgh and Kentucky. Cantor Fred Scheff was joined in song, poetry, and music by clergy and community members from across Aquidneck Island and Rhode Island. The service was featured by ABC, WPRI, and The Newport Daily News.
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 Come visit us at:
223 Valley Rd
Middletown, Rhode Island​  02842
​(401)846-9002
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