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TBS OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday 9:30am-4:30pm | Friday 9:00am-3:30pm
Meetings by appointment only
To schedule an appointment with the Rabbi, please call or email Faith
info@sftbs.org | 505-982-1376
our congregation
Temple Beth Shalom is a welcoming and inclusive community.
We celebrate Reform Judaism, explore our connection with God, and dedicate ourselves to
learning and pursuing justice.
Temple Beth Shalom is the oldest and largest Jewish congregation in one of North America’s oldest
and most unique cities!
We unequivocally welcome Jews from ALL backgrounds. Traditional, interfaith, LGBTQ+, Conversos & Crypto-Jews. All who feel a connection to Judaism, or who are interested in Jewish life and practice,
are invited to join us.
Temple Beth Shalom is also a leader in social justice, promoting a future based on progressive Jewish ethical values. Together, we explore our spirituality, we study, we form life-long friendships, and we share life's journey while doing our best to make the world a better place.
our clergy
Rabbi Neil
Known for his soaring sermons, Rabbi Neil came to us in 2014 after nearly ten years as the principal rabbi of Bournemouth Reform Synagogue in England.
A transformational leader in the interfaith community, he is a social justice advocate instrumental in organizing the 1500-person Rally Against Racism in the Santa Fe Plaza in the summer of 2017 and works tirelessly to protect those at risk in our community and our fragile environment
Rabbi Neil's Soul Searching podcast explores deep questions of meaning, such as why are we here, is there right and wrong, is truth relative or absolute, is there life after death? These interviews with faith leaders, academics and artists are listened to all around the world, and you can find previous shows here.....
our administrative staff
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Our board of trustees
PRESIDENT
Meredith Brown
LEGAL COUNSEL
Chris Pommier
VP ADMINISTRATION
Marlene Schwalje
VP PROGRAMS
Dana Densmore
VP EDUCATION
Sandra Wechsler
SECRETARY
Zoey Barnes
TREASURER
Gary Goldstein
PAST PRESIDENT
Lisa Adelman
THREE-YEAR TRUSTEES
Katie Bush
Julie Rivers
Nick Freedman
Deborah Weinberg
TWO-YEAR TRUSTEES
Callum Bell
Philip Kovnat
Jarel LaPan Hill
ONE-YEAR TRUSTEES
David Shulman
CozetteHansen
Zoey Barnes
Dan Pava
our committees
PRESIDENT
Meredith Brown
BUILDING FUND COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs Dana Densmore and Ethel Hess
MITZVAH CORPS MEALS
Chair Ned Laventall
CHAVERIM
Co-Chairs Elaine Meizlish and Saraí Baxter
RITUAL RENEWAL COMMITTEE
Rabbi Neil Amswych
VP ADMINISTRATION | Marlene Schwalje
BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Chair Dan Pava
COVID RESPONSE COMMITTEE
Chair Rabbi Neil Amswych
MEMBERSHIP
Chair Deborah Weinberg
NOMINATIONS
Chair Ethel Hess
PERSONNEL
Chair Marlene Schwalje
SECURITY
Chair Callum Bell
VP EDUCATION | Sandra Wechsler
PRESCHOOL PTO
Chair Sandra Wechsler
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Chair Cantor Lianna Mendelson
VP PROGRAMS | Dana Densmore
TIKKUN OLAM COMMITTEE
Chair Rabbi Neil Amswych
ADULT EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Chair Jane Segal
ISRAEL COMMITTEE
Chair David Shulman
LIBRARY COMMITTEE
Chair Dana Densmore
TREASURER | Gary Goldstein
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chair Gary Goldstein
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Chair Julie Rivers
SECRETARY | Zoey Barnes
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Chair Zoey Barnes
The Temple Beth Shalom Membership Committee supports the synagogue in the recruitment
and the integration of new members into the community and is concerned with the retention
and satisfaction of members. Temple Beth Shalom strives to welcome a richly diverse
membership, welcoming interfaith, LGBTQ, non-binary individuals and Jews of color. The
Membership Committee examines the reasons that the synagogue attracts and maintains
members as well as oversees programs for the recruitment and retention of members. The
committee coordinates with clergy, staff and other committees to ensure that the needs of our
current and prospective members are being met. The committee helps strengthen the
connection of members to one another.