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.
Our services included our blended style of worship with some participating in person and some on zoom .

HIGH HOLY DAYS 2026-5787

As we begin to turn toward the sacred season of the High Holy Days, we invite you to join us for a deeply meaningful and personal experience of prayer, reflection, and connection.

This year, our gatherings will take place in the warmth of members’ homes, creating an intimate setting for heartfelt worship. Together, we will lift our voices in song, share in moments of quiet reflection, and embrace the rhythms of the season—repentance, renewal, and hope.

The High Holy Days call us to pause, to take stock, and to reconnect—with ourselves, with one another, and with something greater. In these spaces, we will come together as a community, strengthening bonds of friendship and belonging, and opening our hearts to the possibilities of the year ahead.

We warmly welcome friends, family, and all who are seeking a place to gather in meaning and spirit.

For service locations, times, and to RSVP, please contact us at info@shalomcollaborative.org.

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.

TSC members see Yellow Face at the Lyric Stage with member JB Barricklo who was in the show

We are excited to announce our Temple trip to Morocco!

 September 27, 2026 – October 10, 2026

We will explore the fascinating cities in Morocco.  Please reach out to us if you want more information.  The trip is limited to 16 people.   

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

TSC Movie Club – May 5th 7pm  

 

In The Swedish Connection we are introduced to Gösta Engzell, an unassuming Swedish bureaucrat who becomes an unlikely hero when he develops and executes covert plans to rescue European Jewish refugees by using legal loopholes and plenty of paperwork. This little-known true story has an uplifting message and a light tone resulting in a very watchable movie.

The Swedish Connection is now streaming exclusively on Netflix in the original Swedish (with English subtitles) or in English. Watch the official trailer here.

Many thanks to J.B. Barricklo for leading this discussion.

Please email J.B. directly at jbbarricklo@yahoo.com to let him know to expect you!

Movie club meetings can be accessed here.

All are welcome to attend, to suggest movies and to volunteer to lead discussions. Invite a friend to join us!

***Please send Judy Meritz your movie night suggestions!***

TSC Book Club

Wednesday, February, 25

7-8 p.m. ET

Heart of a Stranger, by Angela Buchdahl is already getting rave reviews from TSC members! Angela Buchdahl was born in Seoul, the daughter of a Korean Buddhist mother and Jewish American father. and is the first Asian American to be ordained as a rabbi. Subtitled An Unlikely Rabbi’s Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging, Rabbi Buchdahl has written a book that is both memoir and spiritual guide for everyday living, which is exactly what so many of us crave right now.

Available at your local library, major bookseller and your local independent bookstore.

Many thanks to Barbara Roberts for leading this discussion. Please email Barbara directly at brob120@gmail.com to let her know to expect you.   

 

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