Welcome to The Shalom Collaborative
Sharing Inclusive Paths of Jewish Spiritual Exploration, Learning and Service
We are a welcoming spiritual community that embraces the progressive values of the Classical Reform Jewish tradition. Our worship, conducted primarily in English, is inclusive and accessible. We offer a warm, unconditional welcome to all who seek to join us in worship, study, and service, without regard to religious background or beliefs. One need not be born Jewish, be able to read Hebrew, or convert to Judaism to be a full, participating member. Interfaith families and people of all faiths, including the unaffiliated, are fully embraced. Members of the LGBTQ community are a vibrant part of our community.
This ancient Roman mosaic, from the collection of the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, dramatically symbolizes our core values –
the diverse but cohesive community we hope to create, composed of individuals each of whom
is an indispensable part of our total picture! Photo Credit: James Robinson.
Greetings from TSC Leadership
Dear Friends,
As summer is upon us, it is a great time to reflect on all that we have to be grateful for. We wish everyone a joyous summer as we are in our reduced schedule. Be sure to check our newsletter and website events page for upcoming programs – bookclub, movie night and celebrations.
On August 9th we are excited to welcome Cantor Joel Colman to join us as our Clergy Advisor/Service Leader.
HIGH HOLY DAYS
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From TSC Leaders: Todd, Merle, Michael, David & Sheri
It was wonderful to see so many of our TSC family at last years High Holy Day Services. We joined together in the spirit of our Collaborative resulting in an uplifting and inspiring High Holy Days experience. What a team effort! What some of us thought was not possible became a meaningful experience. We’ve heard from many of you how our worship exceeded your expectations. For some, they shared this was one of their most profound High Holiday Day seasons in part because of all we overcame to make our Services happen. We look forward to doing it again!
Thank you to our hosts, Marilyn Levitt and Andy Friedland, for opening their home to us once again.
We so appreciate Ian Pomerantz and Andrew Sheranian for providing the beautiful music that we treasure and look forward to them joining us again.
About Us
We gather, as old friends and new, for prayer and celebration in a variety of formats and schedules. We are not a formal congregation, but rather a virtual spiritual community “without walls”. We will offer a variety of special programs and experiences open to all interested people, of various spiritual paths and practice. Our worship, whether Shabbat and holiday Services, always includes the sharing of the accessible, inclusive liturgy and music of the Reform Jewish tradition. Additionally, we join in the online worship offerings of Jewish congregations from around the world who share our progressive values. More informal gatherings for less structured spiritual exploration and celebration are also available in a variety of settings.
Touring as Torah – Charleston, SC (March 28-30, 2025)
TSC will next travel to Charleston, SC which has a long and rich Jewish history dating back to the late 1600s. As late as 1820, Charleston was home to the largest Jewish community in the United States. Join us as we explore this history as well as the other charms of Charleston (another town known for great food!).
Participants will arrange their own airfare, arriving Friday morning or early afternoon.
Please contact Larry Muenz at: Lmuenz@meritzmuenzllp.com for details!
Coming Up
- TSC Movie Night - Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara; Monday 8/5 7pm
August 5, 2024, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Shabbat Service - Introducing Cantor Joel Colman
August 9, 2024, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Shabbat Celebration Service led by Michael Sigman
August 23, 2024, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Shabbat Service with Cantor Joel Colman
September 13, 2024, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - TSC Book Club - September 15 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew"
September 15, 2024, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learning
We seek to deepen and expand our personal horizons through a variety of educational experiences including regular opportunities for Torah study.
Service
The eternal Jewish commitment to Tikkun Olam, engaging in the work of justice and peace in the world, and service to our respective local communities, is one of our defining core values.
Spiritual Exploration
Our worship, whether Shabbat and holiday Services, always includes the sharing of the accessible, inclusive liturgy and music of the Reform Jewish tradition.
News & Announcements
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TSC Movie Night – Monday, August 5, 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT Based on incredible true events, Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara is an award winning new historical drama which follows the story of a young boy whose abduction from his parents by the Vatican fueled outrage in 19th-century Italy, and triggered a global scandal. In Italian with English subtitles. Thank you to Joe Zibrak for volunteering to lead our discussion. See a preview here and read a review here. In select theaters across the country now. Check here for cities and dates. The DVD is available for pre-order on Amazon with a release date of July 2, 2024. Details about streaming availability will be provided as more information becomes available. RSVP to Judy Meritz at Judith.Meritz@gmail.com if you plan to attend. |
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