Visting Congregation Beth Sholom

CBS celebrates that no single approach to Judaism fits all. Personal choice is respected and the diversity of our community is nurtured. We also pride ourselves on being a safe and welcoming space for community members of all sexual orientations and gender expressions. For more than 350 households, Congregation Beth Sholom is home.

Office Hours

The CBS office is open to the public:
Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

As a courtesy to our staff, if you would like to meet with someone, please reach out to them ahead of time to schedule an appointment.

We have member-only and public events. Please see our Full Calendar for details.

Accessibility

Congregation Beth Sholom is a modern, ADA-compliant facility with two main levels. Our Sanctuary, Koret Hall and Eva Gunther Plaza are all on the second floor, and can be accessed by an elevator inside the hallway behind the main stairs.

COVID Protocol based on CDC guidance — UPDATED OCTOBER 2023

At all Beth Sholom events, masks are optional.  They are recommended for anyone who is prone or susceptible to illness and/or concerned about being in close proximity to others.

If you have symptoms and have tested positive for COVID:

  • Stay home for 5 days.  Please do not attend any activities at the synagogue.

  • If, after 5 days, you have no symptoms or your symptoms are abating, you can leave your house.  If you have a fever, continue to stay home until your fever resolves.

  • Continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.

  • If you have no symptoms or fever, you can attend all Beth Sholom activities on Days 6–10 while wearing a mask. A negative COVID test is not required, as the period of contagion will have passed.

  • On Day 10, you can attend all activities without wearing a mask. Again, a negative COVID test is not required.

Covering Our Head and Respecting Sacred Spaces

At Beth Sholom, we strive to take the rich tradition of the Jewish people and make it relevant to our modern and changing world. As an inclusive, egalitarian community, we have respect for all who gather with us in our holy prayer spaces. As a traditional sign of respect for the sanctity of the space and those gathered in it, it is the custom of our congregation, and therefore encouraged for all, to cover one's head upon entering any prayer space at Beth Sholom. We require all people who lead prayer, have an honor to the Torah or ark, or who stand at the amud (center table) to wear a head covering.* Thank you for respecting our valued traditions and the choices of those in our community.

*Head coverings can take many forms: traditional kippot, hats, scarves, lace doilies, etc.