Congregation B'nai Shalom

About

We invite you to join us in exploring Jewish life through celebration, study, prayer and social gathering.

Clergy

Rabbi Daniel Stein
Hazzan Risa Wallach
Rabbi Emeritus Gordon Freeman
Hazzan Emeritus Marc Dinkin

Story

Congregation B'nai Shalom is a joyous congregation where all are welcome. Visit us for Erev Shabbat, Shabbat and for any of our social events or classes. Congregation B’nai Shalom is a thriving kehilla – a community – comprised of families and individuals spanning the generations. We are Jews by birth, Jews by choice and supportive non-Jewish family members. We are married and single, parents and those without children, retirees and young adults. We meet our varied and individual needs by sharing rituals and holiday celebrations, and through learning, community service, social events and political awareness.
Find out more at our website www.bshalom.org or call the office at 925-934-9446.

Mission

Our mission is to balance core traditional Conservative Jewish values, traditions, and rituals with innovative, contemporary religious practices. We share our commitment to Jewish heritage and to each other, and are united in our desire to ensure a Jewish future by living active Jewish lives filled with meaning and purpose, which foster our Jewish values:
Brit Olam - Jewish continuity
Torah Lishmah - Lifelong learning
Kedushah - Enriching spirituality
Kehillah - Building community
Tikkun Olam - Social Responsibility
Tzedakah - Acts of Charity
Gemulet - Acts of loving kindness

Products

Congregation B'nai Shalom is where you can find your Jewish voice. We offer both traditional and contemporary services, as well as a preschool, a Torah School, invigorating adult education, and many social events. We are affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and have an active Sisterhood and Men's Club.