Congregation Brit Shalom

12/16/2025

As we mourn the loss within the Jewish community in Australia, we have the opportunity to join together as a congregation in solidarity.

We have three events this week for community, learning, and prayer. Let’s light Hanukkah candles together to bring more light into the world—and let us celebrate community both within the synagogue and in the State College area.

You can find information about these events (and more) on our website: https://www.britshalomstatecollege.org/

(And don’t forget about our Blood Drive on December 24! See our Event for details about how to sign up!

09/18/2025

We welcome you to join us for High Holiday Worship Services. We offer programs and opportunities for all ages to attend and engage with our community this holiday season. As a matter of security, tickets will be required to enter the building and we will also practice additional security measures. Please see below for more information about what to expect.

We look forward to worshipping together and wish you a happy and healthy 5786. May you be written for a good year in the Book of Life.

L'Shanah Tovah!

Tickets and Security: Congregants, their guests, and non-members who have not yet received tickets should contact the synagogue office for assistance. As a matter of security, a guard will be positioned at the synagogue entrance and tickets will be required to enter the building. For additional security, the doors to the building will be locked during each service.

02/24/2025

Open to all. Register soon.

Are you wondering about becoming Jewish by conversion? Reform Judaism warmly embraces you! Learn about the next steps, where to find resources, and how to get answers to your questions in this free, no-commitment, online info session.

10/12/2024

We welcome you to join us for High Holiday Worship Services. As a matter of security, tickets will be required to enter the synagogue. Congregants, their guests, and non-members who have not yet received tickets should contact Michelle ([email protected]) at the synagogue office (814.238.4611) for assistance.

We look forward to worshipping together and wish you a happy and healthy 5785. May you be written for a good year in the Book of Life.

L'Shanah Tovah!

09/01/2023

We welcome you to join us for High Holiday Worship Services. As a matter of security, tickets will be required to enter the synagogue. Congregants, their guests, and non-members who have not yet received tickets should contact Michelle ([email protected]) at the synagogue office (814.238.4611) for assistance.

We look forward to worshipping together and wish you a happy and healthy 5784. May you be written for a good year in the Book of Life.

L'Shanah Tovah!

08/17/2023

We are an inclusive and diverse community whose members come from a variety of Jewish (and not Jewish) backgrounds. We embrace the meaning, inspiration, and ideals found in Reform Judaism. We offer religious and cultural education for children and adults and social events for all.

Our worship seeks to encourage a vibrant spiritual life, through music, Torah readings, and observance of milestones in our lives, from birth to death and including marriage and naming ceremonies.

We invite you to visit our website for more information about Shabbat Services, programs and events, membership, and more!

05/03/2021

https://reformjudaism.org/15-jewish-recipes-your-summer-cookout

Fire up the grill, it’s cookout season! Take your picnics and parties to the next level with these recipes for Jewishly inspired foods that are perfect for the grill

02/25/2021

Something delicious for Friday!

Purim is coming! Whether you’re looking for a creative gift to include in some mishloach manot or you’re looking to treat yourself, we’ve got you covered.

02/16/2021

During a time when many feel so disconnected, Rabbi Jeff Glickman and Mindy Glickman of Temple Beth Hillel in South Windsor, CT, decided to take on a radical idea: Join as many Reform synagogues in America as possible.

02/04/2021

An outdoor graveside service will be held Today, February 4th, at 2pm at the Centre County Memorial Park. A virtual option will be available on the Brit Shalom website. A Shiva Minyan will follow at 4:45 PM via our website link for services. May his memory be a blessing.

View Viktor Berlyand's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

02/04/2021

Even under the best of circumstances, the most tight-knit of families can feel stress being together 24/7 – and these are anything but the best of circumstances. Let Jewish values guide you. Whatever feels difficult at home, there is a Shaboom! video that can help you name it and have a conversati...