Did Jew Know

One of the most beautiful things about Judaism is that it’s not one-size-fits-all. At Temple Beth Shalom, we believe that every person can “Do Jewish” in a way that feels meaningful, authentic, and deeply personal. Whether you connect through ritual, learning, community, or music, you belong here, just as you are.

Many Paths, One People

Judaism offers countless entry points for connection. Some people find holiness in lighting Shabbat candles each week. Others discover it through learning Hebrew, attending Torah study, or simply celebrating holidays with friends and family.

Maybe you feel most connected through volunteering, supporting social justice causes, or giving to the Annual Fund to strengthen our community. However you participate, you are contributing to something sacred — the ongoing story of the Jewish people.

As our rabbis often remind us, “There’s no wrong way to do Jewish, only your way.”

Rituals, Relationships, and Renewal

Judaism is a living tradition, constantly renewed through practice and personal meaning. Rituals like lighting candles, saying blessings, or celebrating lifecycle moments connect us to generations before us, while our modern expressions of Jewish life ensure that the next generation can make it their own.

You might:

• Light candles on Friday night.
• Join a study group.
• Sing along at services.
• Ask a question during “Ask the Rabbi.”
• Make a gift that brings Jewish life to others.

Each of these actions is a form of doing Jewish your way. It’s a way of saying, “This is how I connect. This is how I belong.”

The Power of Choice and Community

Our tradition values both keva (structure) and kavanah (intention). The prayers, holidays, and rituals give us a framework, but it’s your intention that gives them life.

So if your Jewish experience doesn’t look like your neighbor’s, that’s exactly as it should be. Judaism has always thrived on diversity, creativity, and curiosity.

Learn more about Why $18 Means Life, and discover how every act of connection, learning, or giving contributes to a living, breathing community.

Key Takeaway: There’s no single “right” way to be Jewish. Every time you show up — in study, in prayer, in service, or in generosity, you’re helping to shape what Judaism looks like today.

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