About Temple Beth Shalom

Temple Beth Shalom is a Reform Jewish congregation founded in 1952 by a small group of Jewish families in Springfield. Over more than seven decades, we have grown into a vibrant community of over 650 families united by a shared commitment to Jewish tradition, learning, social justice, and joyful worship.

Our Mission

To be a welcoming spiritual home where every person can explore Jewish tradition, build meaningful connections, and work together to create a more just and compassionate world.

Our Values

• Torah (Learning) - We embrace lifelong Jewish learning for all ages and backgrounds.
• Avodah (Worship) - We create meaningful, musical, and inclusive worship experiences.
• Gemilut Chasadim (Acts of Loving-Kindness) - We care for one another through our community of support.
• Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) - We put our values into action through social justice and service.

Affiliation

Temple Beth Shalom is a proud member congregation of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ). We are committed to the principles of Reform Judaism, which honors tradition while embracing modernity, equality, and inclusion.