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Temple Sholom values
Social Justice
One of the core tenets of our Community is Social Justice. It is imperative and our obligation as Jews that we engage in the work of Tikkun Olam, or to improve and repair the world we live in. We are obligated to pursue tzedek (justice), to welcome the stranger, to protect and heal our environment, to fight against discrimination, to reduce income and wealth inequality, to alleviate the suffering of those in physical, economic, or spiritual bondage, and to seek equity.
At Temple Sholom we seek to fulfill this by welcoming all - LGBTQIA+, Interfaith Families, Jews by Choice, those with different needs, and any who seek. We actively commit to Social Action, through our many community partnerships, drives, protests, and wherever we can seek Tzedek. We believe in Tzedakah, our obligation to give, both in action and in donation.
If you are ready, come join us as we pursue Tikkun Olam
Social Action
At Temple Sholom we remember the ancient command: "Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof!" or "Justice, Justice shall you seek!".
Our Judaism calls us to be active and engaged in supporting the suffering, combating inequality, and preserving the rights of those around us. Check out our Social Action Page to see how you can get involved
Welcome the Stranger
According to Leviticus, verses 19:33-34, “The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you were strangers in the land of Egypt”. This verse is a Torah commandment that instructs people to treat strangers with compassion and consideration. In fact, the commandment to welcome and embrace the stranger appears 36 times in the Torah and is a crucial element of our tradition.
Temple Sholom embraces this tradition in many ways. About half of Temple Sholom’s members are Interfaith families. There is a growing LGBTQ+ membership. Temple Sholom has a long tradition of participating in Cincinnati’s Pride Parade. HIAS is one pf our partners. The Bikes N Bookbags project with Kentucky Refugee Ministries provided bicycles and school supplies to refugee families. Nametags are worn at all temple events to encourage everyone to feel welcome and get to know each other.
Feeding the Hungry
There are many biblical references to feeding the hungry, in addition to Leviticus 19:9-10’s saving the corners of the field. In Proverbs 22:9 “The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor “. In Isaiah 58:10 “Spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed”. While these are just a few of these references, Temple Sholom takes these commandments and makes feeding the hungry a primary focus of our Tzedakah efforts. Every month we are taking Social Action to feed others. The list of partnerships and the calendar of activities further show the frequency of these efforts.
Temple Sholom values
Social Justice
One of the core tenets of our Community is Social Justice. It is imperative and our obligation as Jews that we engage in the work of Tikkun Olam, or to improve and repair the world we live in. We are obligated to pursue tzedek (justice), to welcome the stranger, to protect and heal our environment, to fight against discrimination, to reduce income and wealth inequality, to alleviate the suffering of those in physical, economic, or spiritual bondage, and to seek equity.
At Temple Sholom we seek to fulfill this by welcoming all - LGBTQIA+, Interfaith Families, Jews by Choice, those with different needs, and any who seek. We actively commit to Social Action, through our many community partnerships, drives, protests, and wherever we can seek Tzedek. We believe in Tzedakah, our obligation to give, both in action and in donation.
If you are ready, come join us as we pursue Tikkun Olam
Social Action
At Temple Sholom we remember the ancient command: "Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof!" or "Justice, Justice shall you seek!".
Our Judaism calls us to be active and engaged in supporting the suffering, combating inequality, and preserving the rights of those around us. Check out our Social Action Page to see how you can get involved
Welcoming the Stranger
According to Leviticus, verses 19:33-34, “The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you were strangers in the land of Egypt”. This verse is a Torah commandment that instructs people to treat strangers with compassion and consideration. In fact, the commandment to welcome and embrace the stranger appears 36 times in the Torah and is a crucial element of our tradition.
Temple Sholom embraces this tradition in many ways. About half of Temple Sholom’s members are Interfaith families. There is a growing LGBTQ+ membership. Temple Sholom has a long tradition of participating in Cincinnati’s Pride Parade. HIAS is one pf our partners. The Bikes N Bookbags project with Kentucky Refugee Ministries provided bicycles and school supplies to refugee families. Nametags are worn at all temple events to encourage everyone to feel welcome and get to know each other.
Feeding the Hungry
There are many biblical references to feeding the hungry, in addition to Leviticus 19:9-10’s saving the corners of the field. In Proverbs 22:9 “The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor “. In Isaiah 58:10 “Spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed”. While these are just a few of these references, Temple Sholom takes these commandments and makes feeding the hungry a primary focus of our Tzedakah efforts. Every month we are taking Social Action to feed others. The list of partnerships and the calendar of activities further show the frequency of these efforts.
LGBTQIA+
At Temple Sholom we actively seek to support and affirm all LGBTQIA+ individuals.
From our community led Saturday morning service to our community outreach you will find a home here at Temple Sholom.
Queer Leadership
At Temple Sholom we elevate and empower queer voices. From board meetings to Rabbinical leadership our community involves everyone. Come be a part of planning our next social action initiative, or lead a torah study, we want your unique voice.
Perspectives
"As a rabbi who is also a lesbian, I have spent most of my life in Reform temples that really try to be LGBTQIA+ friendly but just don't get it. Now I'm thrilled to be at Temple Sholom, where they really get it and get me."
- Rabbi Laurie Green
Our LGBTQIA+ Library
Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new LGBTQIA+ section in our library, featuring a curated collection of eight outstanding books, including "Torah Queeries," "Transgender and Jewish," Kate Bornstein's "Gender Outlaw," and Abby Stein's "Becoming Eve."
We welcome donations of both Jewish and LGBTQIA+ themed books, as well as monetary contributions or gift cards to help us expand our collection. Our goal is to establish the premier destination in Cincinnati for a diverse range of Jewish LGBTQIA+ literature, offering both fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ages!
LGBTQIA+
At Temple Sholom we actively seek to support and affirm all LGBTQIA+ individuals.
From our community led Saturday morning service to our community outreach you will find a home here at Temple Sholom.
Queer Leadership
At Temple Sholom we elevate and empower queer voices. From board meetings to Rabbinical leadership our community involves everyone. Come be a part of planning our next social action initiative, or lead a torah study, we want your unique voice.
Perspectives
"As a rabbi who is also a lesbian, I have spent most of my life in Reform temples that really try to be LGBTQIA+ friendly but just don't get it. Now I'm thrilled to be at Temple Sholom, where they really get it and get me."
- Rabbi Laurie Green
Our LGBTQIA+ Library
Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new LGBTQIA+ section in our library, featuring a curated collection of eight outstanding books, including "Torah Queeries," "Transgender and Jewish," Kate Bornstein's "Gender Outlaw," and Abby Stein's "Becoming Eve."
We welcome donations of both Jewish and LGBTQIA+ themed books, as well as monetary contributions or gift cards to help us expand our collection. Our goal is to establish the premier destination in Cincinnati for a diverse range of Jewish LGBTQIA+ literature, offering both fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ages!
Interfaith
Nearly 70% of our community describe themselves as interfaith families. Yep! 70% of our community has an immediate family member who is not part of the Jewish faith. From our clergy to our staff, and throughout our affiliated community, most of us are part of families that connect to God through a variety of faiths. At Temple Sholom, through our Reform Jewish Spiritual lens we believe that "interfaith" means diversity, inclusion, acceptance, heightened learning, openness, and multiple ways of expressing spiritual connections.
Interfaith Involvement
Many Jews in interfaith families have concerns that their partner will not find a place to be involved in their community. At Temple Sholom, we strive to make sure everyone can be equally involved. From learning Hebrew with your child to participating in our many Social Action drives, everyone has a place at here.
Interfaith Perspectives
"When my wife and I were looking for a synagogue for our family, we wanted to find a place where my wife, who isn't Jewish, would have a voice and would be embraced by the community. At Temple Sholom, we have found this and are happy to be engaged and involved"
-Brandon Lindsay, Temple Chaver
Interfaith
Nearly 70% of our community describe themselves as interfaith families. Yep! 70% of our community has an immediate family member who is not part of the Jewish faith. From our clergy to our staff, and throughout our affiliated community, most of us are part of families that connect to God through a variety of faiths. At Temple Sholom, through our Reform Jewish Spiritual lens we believe that "interfaith" means diversity, inclusion, acceptance, heightened learning, openness, and multiple ways of expressing spiritual connections.
Interfaith Involvement
Many Jews in interfaith families have concerns that their partner will not find a place to be involved in their community. At Temple Sholom, we strive to make sure everyone can be equally involved. From learning Hebrew with your child to participating in our many Social Action drives, everyone has a place here.
Interfaith Perspectives
"When my wife and I were looking for a synagogue for our family, we wanted to find a place where my wife, who isn't Jewish, would have a voice and be embraced by the community. At Temple Sholom, we have found this and are happy to be engaged and involved."
- Brandon Lindsay, Temple Chaver
Our Board Members
Robin Miller
President
Tom Glassman
Past President
Ryan Mount
President Elect
John Combs
Steering Committee
Robin Miller
President
Marta Hyland
Steering Committee
Brandon Lindsey
Infrastructure and Tech
Julie Payton
Development
John Bunyan
Steering Committee
Ethel Cogen
Social Action
Alex Freitag
Life-Long Learning
Fred Miller
Finance
Megan Miller
Steering Committee
Virginia Lipke
Ritual
Julie Solomon
Membership
Peggy Segall
At Large
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