Welcome!
B'nai Sholom is a diverse and engaging community. We are open and inviting so please check out our Frequently Asked Questions below! We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you!
1) What are services like at B'nai Sholom?
A: B'nai Sholom offers weekly services that provide a unique range of Reform, Conservative and Traditional practices.
Next Steps: Check out our Calendar and our Services section and feel free to join us whenever you can! You are welcome!
Next Steps: Check out our Calendar and our Services section and feel free to join us whenever you can! You are welcome!
2) Do I need to dress in a special way to attend services?
A. B'nai Sholom is a mix of Reform and Conservative practices so dress is respectable. You do not have to dress up, however or wear anything special (or avoid wearing anything in particular.) Men (and many women) often wear a kippah while indoors as it is a sign of respect, but it is not required.
Next Steps: Read through our Services page and see if you have any questions. You can always email Rabbi Robert D. Judd to ask anything you like!
Next Steps: Read through our Services page and see if you have any questions. You can always email Rabbi Robert D. Judd to ask anything you like!
3) Do you offer Torah study classes?
A: Yes! Rabbi Robert D. Judd is a wonderful teacher and offers Torah classes as well as Hebrew classes at the temple!
Next Steps: Please check out our Calendar and our front page news stream for upcoming Torah Study classes! Our Saturday morning Shabbat services also provide insight and discussion into Torah!
Next Steps: Please check out our Calendar and our front page news stream for upcoming Torah Study classes! Our Saturday morning Shabbat services also provide insight and discussion into Torah!
4) Do you have interfaith events?
A. Yes! Rabbi Bob is very involved in our broader religious community and we often participate or host interfaith events.
Next Steps: Check out our Calendar and our Interfaith page for past events and any up-coming events!
Next Steps: Check out our Calendar and our Interfaith page for past events and any up-coming events!
5) What is available for different age groups at your temple?
A. We have an active community with members of all ages! Our congregation services infants to teenagers, young adults, colleges to senior citizens.
Next Steps: Check out our Community drop down in our menu for a list of our groups and services!
Next Steps: Check out our Community drop down in our menu for a list of our groups and services!
6) Can I become Jewish if I want to?
A. Conversion to Judaism is a very significant step in a person's life and it takes a great deal of thought, practice and involvement in the community! Judaism welcomes coverts and many of our members converted to Judaism.
Next Steps: Attend a few services and get a good feel for Jewish religious services. Talk with our members and build connections. Once you feel comfortable you can set up time with Rabbi Robert D. Judd who can personalize your experience more fully.
Next Steps: Attend a few services and get a good feel for Jewish religious services. Talk with our members and build connections. Once you feel comfortable you can set up time with Rabbi Robert D. Judd who can personalize your experience more fully.
7) I have a lot of questions about Judaism, can I speak with the Rabbi?
A. Rabbi Robert D. Judd would love to talk with you!
Next Steps: As our rabbi is very involved in not only our community but the larger community as well, it is important to set up an appointment! Please contact our office and ask about setting up an appointment with Rabbi Robert D. Judd.
Next Steps: As our rabbi is very involved in not only our community but the larger community as well, it is important to set up an appointment! Please contact our office and ask about setting up an appointment with Rabbi Robert D. Judd.
8) Can I interview the Rabbi for an article or a paper or ask the Rabbi to speak to my group or class?
A. Due to his busy schedule, it is important to set up an appointment with Rabbi Robert D. Judd to find out if he is available for what you need.
