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Social Justice Updates
Justice Justice Justice – Tzedek Tzedek Tzedek Dear TBS Community – Our TBS Social Justice Committee has been meeting with interested temple members both individually and at House Meetings (hope you were able to attend one!) responding to the question, “How are you experiencing the brokenness of the world?” We are excited to announce that […]

Special Shabbat Speaker: Anat Hoffman, Friday, Oct. 5, 7:30pm
Temple Beth Sholom invites you to join us for a special Shabbat speaker: “If it Ain’t Broke – Break it” A Chronology of Jewish social activitsm. This presentation will follow the great Jewish tradition of breaking the tablets. Jew by birth, rebel by choice. Anat Hoffman became Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center […]

Mitzvah Day 2017 – Sunday, March 26
TBS Mitzvah Day is coming Sunday, March 26! Here’s how to participate: See the Off-Site Events Tab to register for these volunteer opportunities On-site events require no pre-registration Click on the Mitzvah Day T-shirt order Tab to order you shirt and be fashionable with the rest of your TBS friends See our TBS Mitzvah Day […]
Women’s March on Washington – Orange County
Our Voices must be heard Let’s walk together on January 21st from 9:00-1:00 joining marches across the country. We are sending a message to the incoming administration that women’s rights are human rights. Men, women and children are welcome to register. Log on and register to walk . Let’s stand up together. (Walkers will have […]

Finishing up the 5777 High Holy Day Food Drive!
IT’S OFFICIAL!!!! The High Holy Day Food Drive is here. Below is a shopping list of what you can purchase to fill your bags. Bags are available in the TBS Office. We’re asking everyone to pick up a bag, fill it, and return it during our High Holiday services. There are more people in Orange County […]
Let Temple Beth Sholom Brighten June with Shabbatot, Simchas & Shavuot
Friday, June 3 – Shabbat Family Services and Movie Night Our first summer Shabbat service on the TBS patio Oneg: 5:30 Service: 6:00 on the TBS patio Bring a potluck dish and join us for movie and schmoozing. Movie – The Peanuts Movie Friday, June 10 – Confirmation and Blessing the High School Graduates 5:30 […]
TBS Teens Take On Washington DC!
Last weekend I had the privilege of traveling with six of our 11th/12th grade students to L’Taken. This four day intensive social justice program is organized by the Reform movement’s legislative office, the Religious Action Center. During this seminar students learned about current issues in our country and the Jewish values around each. The culmination […]
Tikkun Olam at TBS via Mitzvah Day!
On Dec. 13 the members of Temple Beth Sholom donated to our community: 10 birdhouses for Habitat for Humanity 350 PB & J sandwiches for the homeless and Mary’s Kitchen (pictured to below) 39 bead bracelets for the victims of domestic violence at Mercy House 29 fleece pillows for injured Israeli and Jewish American soldiers […]
Mitzvah Day 2015! Get Ready to Make a Difference!
Get ready! It’s back! Mitzvah Day 2015! Sunday, December 13, 2015 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Temple Beth Sholom Start the day at 9:00 am in the TBS Sanctuary, filling your soul with music and inspiration followed by activities for all ages and abilities. Projects include: Making and delivering Peanut Butter and Jelly […]