Our History
Our History
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In 1916, ten Jewish families met so as to establish a Jewish House of Worship in Greenwich, CT, and in 1917 they formally founded the Greenwich Hebrew Institute which would become the leader within the greater Greenwich community and home to generations of Jewish families.
Initially, High Holiday services were held in Abrams Hall on Greenwich Avenue.
In 1919, a small house was purchased on at 23 East Elm Street and a charter was granted by the State of Connecticut.
Regular Shabbat Services were inaugurated in 1925.
For the next thirty-five years, the Greenwich Hebrew Institute was the heart of religious and cultural activities for the Jewish community in town.
By the early 1950’s, a new commuter population grew, contributing different views and ideas and the East Elm Street facilities were no longer adequate.
In 1953 the building was sold to the Town of Greenwich and the Greenwich YMCA allowed the Jewish religious services to be held at their building.
The religious school classes were hosted by First Presbyterian Church.
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In 1955 the Greenwich Hebrew Institute was renamed Temple Sholom and became the “Putnam Hill” neighbor to Christ Church (Episcopal), and a major religious influence and source of pride within Greenwich, Fairfield County and Westchester County.
In 1990, to accommodate the needs of a rapidly growing congregation and Religious School, a new building was erected and in 2000, because of further growth, the Hershaft Pavillion was constructed, adding eleven new classrooms as well as other educational facilities.
From our original ten families, to a membership of ninety families in 1950, Temple membership has grown to include more than six hundred and fifty families today.
A congregation that started with just enough members for a minyan now holds a primary High Holiday service with more than sixteen hundred congregants worshiping, and a special family service with more than six hundred in attendance.
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The welfare of the wider greater Greenwich community, including Port Chester, Rye Brook, Armonk and Stamford, has always been of primary importance to our congregation.
For many years the Temple has provided facilities for the American Red Cross, pre-school vision screenings and other groups.
Many ecumenical programs, such as the community Thanksgiving Service are also held at the Temple.
As the new members with their ideas were welcomed by “the natives” in the 1950’s, today we continue to welcome new members today, ensuring that Temple Sholom remains a vibrant, energetic and committed congregation.
Sat, April 10 2021
28 Nisan 5781
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Saturday ,
AprApril 10 , 2021
Shabbat, Apr 10th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
AprApril 10 , 2021
Shabbat, Apr 10th 5:00p to 6:00p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 11 , 2021
Sunday, Apr 11th 2:00p to 3:00p
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 13 , 2021
Tuesday, Apr 13th 12:00p to 1:00p
Join Rabbi Mitch for this weekly virtual learning session, where he will take a look at Parsha Hashavua, the Torah Portion of the week. Feel free to enjoy your lunch at the same time. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 14 , 2021
Wednesday, Apr 14th (All day)
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Thursday ,
AprApril 15 , 2021
Thursday, Apr 15th (All day)
Friday Night
Pajama Shabbat : 5:30p |
Friday Evening Services : 6:30p |
Services Led by 4th Grade : 6:30p |
Candle Lighting : 7:17p |
Shabbat Day
Shabbat Study : 9:00a |
Saturday Morning Services : 10:00a |
Bat Mitzvah of Chloe Eisenberg : 11:15a |
Bar Mitzvah of Jack Herzog : 5:00p |
Havdalah : 8:26p |