GIVING

Beth Shalom is sustained through your generous gifts. No matter the size of donation, it is appreciated and used carefully to grow and nurture our “big tent” and all those who are part of our community.

OUR MISSION

Congregation Beth Shalom (“House of Peace”) is a diverse and engaged community dedicated to learning, prayer, friendship, and Jewish living in south-central Indiana. We strive to be a “big-tent” Jewish home where everyone is welcome.

UPCOMING SERVICES

We welcome guests and visitors to our services. To protect your safety and security, we require all non-members to pre-register before attending any service. Services are also accessible on livestream. Please contact Sarah in the office.

Friday Evening Services
Every Friday at 7:30 pm

Traditional Shabbat Services
Every Saturday at 10:00 am

We also have once-monthly Mincha, Renewal, and Weekday services. Please check our calendar for those dates and times.

Passover Services will be held on Tuesday, April 23 (first day) and Tuesday, April 30 (eighth day) at 10:00 am. The service on April 30 includes Yizkor. Everyone is welcome!

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

The Gathering Luncheon
Thursday, April 4th
12:00 - 2:00 pm
at Beth Shalom

Charlie Nelms will speak about his life and book:

From Cotton Fields to University Leadership:
All Eyes on Charlie, A Memoir

Growing up black in the Deep South in the 1950s and 1960s, working in cotton fields, and living in poverty, Nelms dared to dream that he could do more with his life than work for white plantation owners sun-up to sun-down. Inspired by his parents, Nelms chose education as his weapon of choice for fighting racism and inequality. With hard work, determination, and assistance of mentors who counseled him along the way, he became the youngest and the first African American chancellor at Indiana University. His life is an uplifting story about the power of education, the impact of community and mentorship, and the importance of dreaming big.

Nelms’ book will be available for anyone who would like to purchase one, and he will also autograph it. All proceeds from the sale go to the United Negro College Fund.

Please click here to make your reservation by April 1st, and then send a check to Beth Shalom or click the button below to pay online. $18 for Beth Shalom members; $20 for non-members.

Luncheon Payment

passover seder

Passover Community Seder
Tuesday, April 23 at 5:30 pm
at Beth Shalom


Celebrate the second night of Passover with your Beth Shalom community! Our annual community Seder will take place on Tuesday, April 23 at 5:30 pm. The Seder is being organized by the Ritual Committee and will be led by Jenny McComas and Lance DaSilva. Using our custom-designed Haggadah, we will explore themes of freedom, questioning, and love through songs, readings, conversation, and ritual foods! The Seder will be appropriate for all ages, and everyone is invited to attend. Catering will be provided by Paul and Diana Shapiro. To view the menu and pricing, you can RSVP online or print a registration form. The registration deadline is April 15.