Who We Are
The Sholem Community is a secular and progressive Jewish educational, cultural, and social institution.
Founded in the 1950s, Sholem serves as a warm and welcoming multi-generational community for unaffiliated, progressive Jews and intercultural families. Our secular (non-religious) Sunday school engages children in an exploration of Jewish identity rooted in Jewish cultural literacy and traditions of social justice.
We also offer an alternative bar/bas mitsve program, engaging adult activities, and humanistic observances of Jewish holidays. Most of our activities revolve around our Sunday school, which meets September through May, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm.
Many of our adult activities take place during school hours. We also host theater outings, panel discussions, and holiday observances throughout the year. About 50 children are enrolled, including toddlers in Bagels ‘n Blox.
Sholem is run cooperatively by its members and staffed by a principal and educators. We are affiliated with the Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations.