Welcome to Temple Ahavat Shalom
Our Mission: As members of our caring and joyful community, we discover personal meaning through diverse opportunities to: Enrich and sanctify our relationships (קהילה קדושה), Explore our connections with the Divine (ברית), Celebrate Jewish Life and Torah (תלמוד תורה), Be a force for healing and justice in our world (תיקון עולם). We invite you to join us in Embracing the Possibilities.
Who We Are: Temple Ahavat Shalom is a proud member of the Union for Reform Judaism; we are located in the northwest San Fernando Valley. We are a vibrant and inclusive community of all ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles. We are newcomers and long time members; children and adults; individuals, couples and families; multi-racial; LGBT and straight; Jews by birth and by choice, non-Jewish partners and spouses. Interfaith families are always welcome. Our members consider themselves part of a community enveloped in a warm and welcoming environment, a true second home.
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May Menorah Now Online - posted April 30, 2012
The May, 2012 Menorah is now available to download HERE.
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March and April 2012 Board Meeting Minutes Now Online - posted April 25, 2012
Click here to view the minutes from the March 21 and April 11, 2012 Board meetings.
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Budget Presentation from the February 26, 2012 Town Hall Meeting - posted March 20, 2012
Interested in learning more about the Temple’s income and expense categories and how those compare to other URJ congregations of a similar size click here.
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New Photos in the Archive - posted March 19, 2012
Click here to see new photos in our archive from February's Synaplex, the MRJ Man of the Year Dinner and our 80's Purim Shpiel!
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SAVE THE DATE TAS Gala 2012 - Posted January 30, 2012
Honoring Gail Karlin and Robyn and Joe Blachman. Sunday, June 24, 2012 at
the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Check out the revised Sponsorship
and Tribute/Ad levels. Click here for more details.
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Sisterhood Rejuvenate Session Photos Now Online - posted January 24, 2012
We've updated our photo archive with pictures from the January 22 Sisterhood Zumba and Yoga event, a huge success. Check them out online here!
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Angels and Messengers - posted December 13, 2011
Check out Rabbi Lutz’s inspirational sermon on Angels and Messengers from the Erev Shabbat Service on December 9, click here.
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