Congregation Shaar Hashalom

About

We are a conservative congregation with a vibrant, open, and committed Jewish community in the Clear Lake area.

Story

Congregation Shaar Hashalom is a conservative congregation serving the Jewish community in the Clear Lake area. We are affiliated and active in the United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism. Both women and men are welcome to participate equally in our Shabbat and Holiday services as well as serve on our congregation board.

The CSH goals are to reach out to all aspects of Jewish living: religious, educational, social, including guidance and counseling in all life cycle events. Our true uniqueness lies in our ability to meet the needs of our members and families while continuing the closeness of our Jewish community. Our primary goal is to support and strengthen our Jewish identity along with continuing the growth of our vibrant Jewish way of life for those in the Clear Lake community.

Our synagogue is our place to meet, study, learn and discuss all aspects and topics related to Judaism not to mention the Jewish community. We support both a Hebrew and Religious school to educate our children moreover providing two active age groups for our youth. Our members participate in adult education classes and programs, support both an active Sisterhood and Men's Club, also participating in community service activities in our Social Action committee.

CSH Office Hours are Monday-Friday 10am-2pm expect during Holiday's and Holy Days.
Rabbi Stuart Federow's office hours are by appointment and doesn't keep the same schedule as the administrative staff but he is always reachable via phone and email to take care of your needs as well as the Congregations. Shabbat Services are held on Friday 7:30pm-9pm and Saturday 9am-12pm with Oneg or Kiddush following services.
Our Religious School Hours are on Sunday's from 9:30am-12:30pm with Pre-K through 7th grade being from 9:30am-12:30pm, Pre-Confirmation from 9:30am-11:00am, Confirmation (10th grade) from 9:30am-10:30am, and on Wednesday's from 5:30pm-7pm for 3rd-7th grades.
The CSH Religious School follows CCISD and the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism calendar of Holiday's and Holy Day's. You can always check our websites calendar to confirm if there is school that day.
We have several recurring events as well as wonderful programs. Such as Israeli Folk Dancing class, Conversational Hebrew class, Movies, discussions, Lunch with the Rabbi, Intro to Judaism class, and so much more. Please visit our website for more information.

Products

We offer a fabulous gift shop full of eclectic and artistic Judaica.
By appt unless opened during the School Year these days and times:
1st Wednesday of month 5:30-7pm
Sunday 9:30-12pm
Otherwise call the office during business hours M-F 10-2pm for more information.