WELCOME to Ocala's Jewish Community @ Temple Beth Shalom!
Temple Beth Shalom is the warm and welcoming home for Jews who seek a caring, participatory community in which to practice and share their faith. Temple Beth Shalom integrates contemporary Jewish life with traditional Jewish values and serves north-central Florida. We welcome people from all backgrounds.
Adult Hebrew Classes with Rabbi HarariWednesdays, 4:30 pm
at the Temple.
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Judaica Shop! Only one in Ocala! Please remember to shop at our new and improved Sisterhood Judaica shop (call Frances Malever 732-2648 if you need something you don’t see in the shop). We can provide many of your other needs: to order Uniongrams and cards call Toby Burros, our ‘sunshine lady’ (245-3221), to order Tree Certificates in support of the Jewish National Fund and Israel call Florence Lang (237-5597). | |
![]() | Temple NewslettersMay 2012 newsletter has been posted. Read monthly messages online from: The Temple newsletters, which carry the events calendar, yarzheits, donations listings, and news from the congregation president, school, and Sisterhood, as well as committee news, are available electronically through this website each month. Bulletin items are due for the next newsletter by the 15th of each prior month. Submit your news to Mark Rochlin at mrochlin @ aol.com |
Voting for Board of Directors!
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Mitzvah Request!
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Bar Mitzvah - Spencer Taub Weekend of May 25th. Mazel Tov to the Taub family on this joyous event! | |
Passover Cookbook on Sale! The Passover program included the creation of a Passover cook book which you can purchase for $2.00 at the gift shop at any time. | |
BINGO! June 20th Start! We are in the process of filing the applications for the necessary permits and are shooting for a start date of June 20th for our first Bingo. We will keep you posted on progress. | |
![]() | Come to Temple and LEAVE the CAR at HOME !!The Board has voted to provide transportation to members living in the SW corridor on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. The ride is free for members and guests. Rides will be provided on a first come, first served reservation only basis and those members wishing to participate must call Joe Switt, 208-3031, or e-mail him at jsjswitt36@gmail.comto insure that they will be on the driver's manifest. There will be 2 stops, picking up passengers: We have permission from Oak Run for the transport vehicle to pick up members in the overflow parking lot at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st. and 3rd. Fridays of the month. The other pickup location is the new Publix parking lot at SR. 200 and 80th Ave. toward the street and away from the stores. This will be at 7:15 p.m. We will aim to return at 9:30. This stop should serve On Top of the World and other communities in the general vicinity. |
![]() | Blood DonationTemple Beth Shalom has established a blood bank with the Florida Blood Center. This is a great way to check your health, learn more about your cholesterol numbers, and feel good knowing you have made an important contribution towards another human being. Please call: 1-888-9DONATE and set up an appointment. At the time of your donation, indicate that you want this unit noted as a donation to Temple Beth Shalom's blood bank. If you have any questions call me or ask for Debbie Roth (who is usually in their office - but not always). Thanks in advance for your donation. Bob Miller |
![]() | A Message from the Social Action Committee
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To Interfaith Emergency Services' Supper Meal Program |
| Emergency Reverse 911The city of Ocala as part of its expanding effort to provide fast and responsive emergency services and public notifications during severe weather, terrorist attack or other catastrophic event is implementing a new emergency alert system. Citizens and businesses (try even if you live in Marion County) are asked to participate. Please take a moment to register your information (cell phone, e-mail or unlisted house phone number) to stay informed.Simply go to alert.ocalafl.org |
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TEMPLE TIdbits
Shabbat Services
Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Led in both English and Hebrew. Family- and community-inclusive.
Shuttle Bus for Services
Save gas! Ride the TBS Shuttle alternating Friday nights from Southeast Marion County. More details in the bulletins
Newsletters
Newsletters keeping all the community up to date on TBS happenings are sent each month to members by traditional mail. PDFs may be downloaded here. Support our advertisers!
To put an item in the newsletter, contact Kristine Switt at with your news item by the 15th of the month prior.
SCRIP For Sale
Store and restaurant gift cards suitable for all occasions! And buying them here helps fund the Temple. More details...





