On Friday evening, March 23 we celebrate an important milestone, the official 75th Anniversary of Temple Beth Sholom. To commemorate this event Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union of Reform Judaism will join us. You are cordially invited for a unique opportunity and celebratory Shabbat dinner, beginning with cocktails and appetizers at 5:00 p.m. […]
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Upcoming 75th Anniversary Events
We have a year of celebrations coming, we hope you can join us! Here’s what coming up: Return of the Czech Torah Scroll Ceremony & 75th Celebration November 4, 11:00am Our Czech Torah Scroll returns to TBS! Join us as we welcome our special Torah home. Starting with a special ceremony as the Scribe completes […]
Weekend with Rabbi Shelton Donnell and Wendy Bocarsky – February 9-11, 2018
“What the World Needs Now (Is Love, Sweet Love)” February 9-11, 2018 In anticipation of Valentine’s Day on February 14, our Shabbaton will explore different expressions of love from a Jewish perspective. Join us, and bring somebody you love because “Everbody Loves Somebody,” and, “Love is a Many Splendored Thing.” Friday, February 9th “What’s Love […]
Healing our Czech Torah: A Mitzvah for Generations
January 21, 2018 – 11:15 am Join us for the first step in our year-long journey to restore our Czech Holocaust Torah Wish our Czech Torah Misheberach as it departs to Florida for repair and renewal. Lend your hand to the healing process by offering a “get-well” message to the Torah.

Chanukiah Lighting at the Orange Circle, Dec 12-19
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with your TBS Family when we gather at the northwest corner of the Orange Circle to light our Chanukiah each night of Chanukah, December 12-19! Everyone is welcome to join us for one, two or more nights of Chanukah as we say the blessings over the candles and sing our […]

A weekend with Rabbi Emeritus Shelton Donnell & Wendy Bocarsky, October 19-22, 2017
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June 16, 2017 – Shabbat and Iftar Dinner
We had such an amazing gathering last year, so we are doing it again! On June 16 at 6:00 pm we will welcome Pacifica Institute, the Orange County Turkish Muslim Community, to join us for Shabbat. We will be sharing our service and they will be sharing their *Iftar dinner with us. We will […]

Shabbat at Home, June 2nd, 2017
Enjoy a Shabbat evening at home with family and friends. Below are some links to help you enjoy your celebration: from blessings to challah recipes to discussion topics for around your table. Send out your invite list and enjoy the gift of Shabbat you have earned all week. –Shabbat Shalom! Challah Recipes Never baked challah […]

Celebrating Shavuot at Temple Beth Sholom
Join us on Tuesday, May 30, 6 pm for Shavuot, potluck dinner to follow Shavuot Program 6:00 pm Yizkor service in the chapel 6:30 pm Dairy/Vegetarian Potluck dinner (RSVP below) and Movie and Discussion – We will be showing the movie “Keeping the Faith”. Two friends, a priest and a rabbi, fall in love with […]
Mazels & Mezuzot, Friday, March 17
Join us as we celebrate Jill Weinthal’s 30 year anniversary as TBS’ Administrative Assistant. She is a welcoming presence in our community and we are honored to bless her and thank her for three decades of dedication to our TBS family. Along with Jill’s dedication in our office, Jill is instrumental in our annual Selichot Film program. […]