Temple Shir Shalom

Temple members in Jerusalem, Sept. 2011Welcome to Temple Shir Shalom!

Temple Shir Shalom is a home for Reform Jews in Alachua and surrounding counties of north central Florida. Founded in 1985, our congregation offers friendly and inclusive worship, an excellent religious school, an active Sisterhood, and many opportunities for Torah study and adult education. We encourage you to call for more information and we welcome your participation as a guest. Find us here on the web, on Facebook, at 352-371-6399, or at office@shirshalom.net.

Please browse below for news of some of recent or upcoming events at our congregation and in our community.

Thursday

Dec012011

Tu'B'Shvat is here!

Celebrate Tu'B'Shvat at TSS -- Wednesday, Feb. 8

Join friends and fellow Temple members on Wednesday, February 8 at 6:30pm for a short Seder for Tu'B'Shvat featuring fruits and other foods associated with the new growing season. Hosted by your Temple Sisterhood, the Seder will be led by Rabbi Joseph.

Sunday

Jan152012

Nominating Committee Notice

In accordance with Temple by-laws – Article XI, Section 11.1 (posted below), a Nominating Committee for the Board of Trustees has been appointed. The members serving on said committee are Eddie Gilbert (chair,) Craig Gorme, and Toby Hunter serving as Board members, with Carolyn Levant-Lee and Barbara Rothstein serving as members at large.Section 11.1. Nominations of officers and trustees shall be made by a nominating committee appointed by the president, with the consent of the Board of Trustees. The nominating committee shall consist of three (3) members of the Board of Trustees and two (2) members of the congregation at large. The composition of the nominating committee shall be publicized as soon as practicable after their appointment. No more than one member of any one family unit can be appointed to the nominating committee. All members of the nominating committee shall be members in good standing in the congregation.Please contact the committee chairperson, Eddie Gilbert (eegilbert@bellsouth.net or 331-5364) with recommendations or suggestions for these important Board positions.

Tuesday

Jan172012

"Bubbles and Baubles" coming on February 25

Please mark you calendars for "Bubbles and Baubles", a social event and silent auction to be held on February 25, 2012. We would very much appreciate the donation of gift certificates from merchants with whom you do business (cleaning services, lawn services, photographers, massage, restaurants, etc.). We'd also be thrilled if we could receive donations of week-long or weekend stays at beach houses or condos , or other vacation spots. If you'd like to make a donation to the event, and/or help with the event, please contact Vera Rabino (333-0077) or Edward Gilbert (331-5364). Thank you.

Wednesday

Jan252012

Wrapping up the 25th!

On January 20, the congregation put the finishing touches on its 25th anniversary celebration by dedicating a tile mural created by our students. Many thanks to Angel Schaffer, who coordinated this project.