About Adath Shalom Congregation
Adath Shalom is an open-hearted, egalitarian community of Conservative Jews, who share a commitment to member participation, adult education, regular Shabbat and Jewish Holiday services, and the promotion of social justice.
We have been committed since our formation in 1978 to the equal participation of women and men in all aspects of our services, programs, and governance.
We welcome everyone, whatever their background, orientation, or capabilities.
We invite you to express your Jewish aspirations and identity within our heimishe* group.
*Cozy, unpretentious and familiar
We offer:
Fully Egalitarian Shabbat and Jewish Holiday services that are informal and joyous, with lots of singing and participation in both Hebrew and English.
Very affordable family and individual memberships with discounts for families with children in any Jewish school.
Stimulating adult education programs led by Rabbis, scholars, and community leaders covering a wide range of topics from Jewish culture and music, women’s interests, travel, current events, history, and more.
Services
Shabbat services are held regularly in the JCC campus
Our Core Values
- To be a congregation adhering to Jewish interpretation and practice in accordance with the Conservative tradition
- To be inclusive and egalitarian, accepting and treating all persons with dignity
- To maintain an informal, friendly atmosphere that is welcoming to one and all in all activities
- To be a lay-led congregation, both encouraging and depending on its members to participate in the development and leadership of the congregation and its programs
- To encourage learning opportunities of the members
Our Community Involvement and Social Action
- Adath Shalom has always had a strong social conscience.
- In the aftermath of the Vietnam conflict, refugees flooded into North America, many families being welcomed by church or synagogue groups. Adath Shalom, together with the Jewish Philosophy and Ethics Group, was among the first Jewish congregations to volunteer to look after a refugee family.
- The synagogue helped a family of Kosovo refugees following the war.
- More recently, Adath Shalom members, along with members from Temple Israel, Kehillat Beth Israel and Or Haneshamah have sponsored a Syrian refugee family.
- Each year, Adath Shalom makes a donation to a worthwhile cause.
- Adath Shalom is a member of Multifaith Housing Initiative.
- During the pandemic, members made masks and gowns and wrote letters to in-patients at the Royal Ottawa Hospital.
Membership
Membership is available on a family or individual basis. As well, associate memberships are available to members of other congregations. High Holy Days tickets may be purchased by non-members.
Adath Shalom welcomes you!