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, DECEMBER 6TH
TEMPLE SHALOM'S FAMILY SERVICE. PIZZA DINNER AND POTLUCK SERVED AT 5:45,
​SHABBAT SERVICE AT 6:30, FOLLOWED BY AN ONEG.
TEMPLE SHALOM WILL BE COLLECTING HATS, GLOVES AND MITTENS IN DECEMBER. PLEASE CONSIDER BRINGING DONATIONS FOR THOSE IN NEED.
Stay tuned: Temple Shalom collected dozens of coats in November. We will be taking a trip to the Dorcas Institute to deliver the coats. 
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Sunday, December 15 at 9:30 am:
Menorahs in the Morning!
Temple Shalom's Hannukah Party will have latkes & doughnuts, games, and music. Everyone is welcome. Please bring a friend.
RSVP to templeshalomrhodeisland@gmail.com. 
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Friday evening, December 13th at 7:30 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat – Yahrzeits observed
The Cantor will lead the worship
An Oneg Shabbat will follow the services

Saturday morning, December 14th at 10:00 am
Shabbat morning service - Yahrzeits observed
The Cantor and Rabbi Loel Weiss will lead the worship.
A Shabbat Luncheon will follow services along with a study led by Rabbi Loel Weiss.

Friday evening, December 20th at 7:30 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat – Yahrzeits observed
​THE CANTOR WILL LEAD THE WORSHIP 
Oneg Shabbat will follow the services

TEMPLE SHALOM MONTHLY TIKKUN OLAM DRIVES
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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