Beth Shalom, Modesto - Center for Jewish Life

Beth Shalom, Modesto - Center for Jewish Life Providing cultural, educational, and holiday programming for the Jewish community of greater Stanislaus County.

Friday Services at 7 PM
Saturday Torah Study at 9:15 AM
Saturday Services at 10 AM
https://www.cbsmodesto.org/whats-happening/events/ We are affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and every effort is made to serve the needs of the whole spectrum of Jewish residents in the area. Services are held each Friday evening and Saturday morning and on all holidays. We have an innovati

ve family education program called Derech. In addition, our congregation hosts a wide variety of cultural events and celebrations throughout the year. Our usual office hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm.

High Holy Days are a bit early this year -- are you ready?Come get into the Rosh Hashana mood with us with Selichot on S...
09/04/2026

High Holy Days are a bit early this year -- are you ready?

Come get into the Rosh Hashana mood with us with Selichot on Saturday at 7:00 PM! It will be a sweet gathering. 🍯

But before that: Shabbat! We have an engaging lineup of study and prayer opportunities for you.

Friday Evening
🕯️ 7:00 PM | Erev Shabbat Service

Saturday Morning
📖 9:15 AM | Torah Study
📜 10:00 AM | Morning Shabbat Service
🥗 Lunch & Learn: Stick around after services for the next session of our Lunch & Learn series focusing on the 7 Haftarot of Consolation leading up to the High Holy Days. Please bring a potluck item to share for lunch!

Shabbat Shalom and Happy Labor Day weekend!

Join us for a wonderful weekend of community and learning at Beth Shalom Center for Jewish Life as we prepare for the Hi...
08/28/2026

Join us for a wonderful weekend of community and learning at Beth Shalom Center for Jewish Life as we prepare for the High Holy Days. Here is what we have lined up:

Friday Evening:
🕯️ 7:00 PM | Erev Shabbat Services

Saturday Morning:
📖 9:15 AM | Torah Study
📜 10:00 AM | Shabbat Services
🥗 Lunch & Learn: Stick around after services for the next session of our Lunch & Learn series focusing on the 7 Haftarot of Consolation leading up to the High Holy Days. Please bring a potluck item to share for lunch!

Everyone is welcome—pull up a chair and share the warmth of Shabbat with us! 🕊️✨

Join us for a beautiful Shabbat weekend at Beth Shalom Center for Jewish Life!​Friday Evening​🕯️ 7:00 PM | Simcha Shabba...
08/21/2026

Join us for a beautiful Shabbat weekend at Beth Shalom Center for Jewish Life!
​Friday Evening
​🕯️ 7:00 PM | Simcha Shabbat of Joy: Celebrate August birthdays, anniversaries, and other joyous occasions! Stay after services for a Potluck Dessert Oneg.

​Saturday Morning
​📖 9:15 AM | Torah Study
​📜 10:00 AM | Shabbat Service
​🥗 Lunch & Learn: Following services, join us for the next session of our Lunch & Learn series on the 7 Haftarot of Consolation as we lead up to the High Holy Days. Please bring a potluck item for lunch!
​Everyone is welcome—see you this weekend! 🕊️✨

Chodesh tov and Shabbat Shalom! It is the first day of the last month of 5786, when we turn our attention to the upcomin...
08/14/2026

Chodesh tov and Shabbat Shalom! It is the first day of the last month of 5786, when we turn our attention to the upcoming High Holy Days.

Our Rosh Chodesh women's gathering for Elul will be at 6:00 PM and be followed by services, open to all, at 7:00 PM. Services will be led by Brinae this Friday.

On Saturday, Rabbi Bromberg will lead our Shabbat morning:
📖 9:15 AM: Torah Study
📜 10:00 AM: Saturday Morning Service
🥘 After services: Lunch and Learn (please bring a potluck item for lunch)

We hope you will join us!

08/07/2026

Shabbat is here! Take a break to slow down and cool down with your friends at Beth Shalom!

Once again this weekend, services and study will be led by Sabrina. Join us for learning, prayer, and community.

Weekend Schedule:
🕯️ Friday, 7:00 PM: Erev Shabbat Service

📖 Saturday, 9:15 AM: Torah Study
📜 Saturday, 10:00 AM: Saturday Morning Service
🥘 Saturday, after services: Lunch and Learn (please bring a potluck item for lunch)

Hope to see you! Shabbat shalom!

🔥 It’s so hot even the Rabbi needed a break! 🔥​While our Rabbi is away cooling off, we are delighted to have Sabrina lea...
07/31/2026

🔥 It’s so hot even the Rabbi needed a break! 🔥

​While our Rabbi is away cooling off, we are delighted to have Sabrina leading us through a wonderful Shabbat weekend. Join us for warm community, meaningful study, and uplifting services in our beautiful, air-conditioned sanctuary.
​🕯️ Friday, July 31, ​7:00 PM – Shabbat Services
​After services: Join us for an Oneg to honor Mikhail Gurfinkel's memory on his first Yahrtzeit and to celebrate Sandy's birthday!
​📜 Saturday, August 1:
​9:15 AM – Torah Study
​10:00 AM – Shabbat Service
After Services ​– Lunch & Learn: Our current series is focusing on the special Haftarot of Consolation leading us toward Rosh Hashanah.
🍲​Please bring a potluck item for lunch!

​Shabbat Shalom, stay cool, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Time to pause and welcome Shabbat with your friends at Beth Shalom Center for Jewish Life! 🕯Friday 7:00 PM: Erev Shabbat...
07/10/2026

Time to pause and welcome Shabbat with your friends at Beth Shalom Center for Jewish Life!

🕯Friday 7:00 PM: Erev Shabbat Services
📚 9:15 AM: Torah Study
🌅 Saturday 10:00 AM: Shabbat Services

Stick around after Saturday morning services for our Farmers Market Kiddush Nosh, lovingly hosted by Miriam and Carol! Come enjoy some fresh, community-inspired treats and great conversation.

We look forward to seeing everyone for a beautiful Shabbat!

🎆 Yes, we are also excited for fireworks, but first, Shabbat! 🎆Before you head off to your personal July 4th celebration...
07/03/2026

🎆 Yes, we are also excited for fireworks, but first, Shabbat! 🎆

Before you head off to your personal July 4th celebrations, come spend Shabbat with us. Here is what's happening this weekend:

Friday
🕯️ Services at 7:00 PM

Saturday
📖 Torah Study at 9:15 AM
🇺🇸🧺 Morning Services at 10:00 AM

Saturday morning will feature a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and an Independence Day picnic right after.
Bring your favorite picnic food to share! Just a quick reminder to please keep all dishes dairy or vegetarian only. Hope to see you there!

Shabbat Shalom from Beth Shalom Center for Jewish Life in Modesto! We have a beautiful weekend of community ahead, and w...
06/26/2026

Shabbat Shalom from Beth Shalom Center for Jewish Life in Modesto! We have a beautiful weekend of community ahead, and we would love for you to join us.

🕯️Friday Evening
Our weekend begins this Friday evening at 7:00 PM with our Erev Shabbat service. Following the service, please stay for a lovely Oneg, which is sponsored by the Phillips and Roseman families in loving and blessed memory of David Phillips.

🌅 Saturday Morning
Shabbat morning starts at 9:15 AM with Torah Study. This will be followed at 10:00 AM by our Volunteer Appreciation Shabbat, where we will honor the wonderful volunteers who give so much to our community. Afterward, please stay to connect over a special festive Kiddush lunch, generously sponsored by Doug in honor of his 58th Bar Mitzvah anniversary! 🎉

Everyone is welcome to attend. Pull up a chair, catch up with friends, and share the joy of Shabbat with us. We look forward to seeing you there!

Today, our congregation honors Juneteenth—rooted in our shared value of pursuing justice, we stand in solidarity with ou...
06/19/2026

Today, our congregation honors Juneteenth—rooted in our shared value of pursuing justice, we stand in solidarity with our Black siblings, of Jewish faith and of other faiths, in the ongoing work of collective freedom. 🖤🕊️

Address

1705 Sherwood Avenue
Modesto, CA
95350

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+12095716060

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