Welcome to The Shalom Collaborative
Sharing Inclusive Paths of Jewish Spiritual Exploration, Learning and Service
We are a welcoming spiritual community that embraces the progressive values of the Classical Reform Jewish tradition. Our worship, conducted primarily in English, is inclusive and accessible. We offer a warm, unconditional welcome to all who seek to join us in worship, study, and service, without regard to religious background or beliefs. One need not be born Jewish, be able to read Hebrew, or convert to Judaism to be a full, participating member. Interfaith families and people of all faiths, including the unaffiliated, are fully embraced. Members of the LGBTQ community are a vibrant part of our community.
This ancient Roman mosaic, from the collection of the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, dramatically symbolizes our core values –
the diverse but cohesive community we hope to create, composed of individuals each of whom
is an indispensable part of our total picture! Photo Credit: James Robinson.
HIGH HOLY DAYS
2025-5786
Celebrate the High Holy Days with Shalom Collaborative
We warmly invite you to join us in welcoming the new year, 5786, with prayer, song, and community.
Rosh Hashanah services will be held at a member’s home in Boston.
Yom Kippur services will be held at a member’s home in Wellesley.
As a blended community, our services will take place in person and will also be available via Zoom, so all may join meaningfully from wherever they are.
Our services will be led by Cantor Colman together with our members, creating a spirit of connection and participation. We are especially honored to welcome Mr. Yaron Spiwak as our cantorial soloist and piano accompanist, adding beautiful music to our worship.
Whether you are a longtime member or seeking a spiritual home for the holidays, we would be delighted to share these sacred days with you.
For more details or to inquire about joining us, please reach out: info@shalomcollaborative.org
About Us
We gather, as old friends and new, for prayer and celebration in a variety of formats and schedules. We are not a formal congregation, but rather a virtual spiritual community “without walls”. We will offer a variety of special programs and experiences open to all interested people, of various spiritual paths and practice. Our worship, whether Shabbat and holiday Services, always includes the sharing of the accessible, inclusive liturgy and music of the Reform Jewish tradition. Additionally, we join in the online worship offerings of Jewish congregations from around the world who share our progressive values. More informal gatherings for less structured spiritual exploration and celebration are also available in a variety of settings.
Touring as Torah – Charleston, SC (March 28-30, 2025)
TSC members had a wonderful time exploring Jewish Charleston! Look for updates for our next trip! We are considering Mexico City, Toronto, Morocco and more… if you are interested in helping to plan please reach out to Larry Muenz or Todd Katzman.
Coming Up
Learning
We seek to deepen and expand our personal horizons through a variety of educational experiences including regular opportunities for Torah study.
Service
The eternal Jewish commitment to Tikkun Olam, engaging in the work of justice and peace in the world, and service to our respective local communities, is one of our defining core values.
Spiritual Exploration
Our worship, whether Shabbat and holiday Services, always includes the sharing of the accessible, inclusive liturgy and music of the Reform Jewish tradition.
News & Announcements
TSC Movie Night, June 4, 2025, 7-8 p.m.
Adrian Brody won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of László Tóth in The Brutalist as a visionary architect who emigrates to the United States after surviving the Holocaust only to face continued challenges to his survival and success.
The Brutalist is currently available to rent and stream on several services including Amazon Prime and Apple TV+. For those of you with HBO Max subscriptions, it will be available on May 16. It runs 3.5 hours long; plan accordingly. Watch the official trailer here.
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