Live, Learn, and Celebrate...
Our Story
The generations need each other, yet many of us today find ourselves setting down roots in new places…
Learning
Congregation Brith Sholom has a robust Religious School and compelling Adult Education classes…
Anniversary Campaign
In 2016, our congregation celebrated 30 years of rich Jewish communal life on the corner of Macada and Jacksonville Roads here in Bethlehem, Pa. This milestone provides an opportunity to ensure the future of Brith Sholom through capital improvements that will meet both the physical needs of the building and our spiritual needs through Torah.
Our Facility
The wood and glass construction and the surrounding trees and shrubbery create a feeling of warmth and bring a sense of beauty and nature into the sanctuary. The main sanctuary, with its wooden structures and central pulpit, is reminiscent of the old synagogues of Europe, most of them destroyed by the Nazis during World War II…
Welcome to Brith Sholom!
We embrace and inspire Jews of all ages with: Communal celebration of Jewish living: meaningful and easy-to-follow services; enjoying a cup of coffee together after a delicious kiddush luncheon; getting together for good times and holidays among friends, in shul or out. Exceptional Jewish learning: Rabbi Michael Singer says that teaching is one of his favorite things, and it shows in the fascinating classes he leads and brings to your level, whether you are a newbie or a Torah scholar. Social connections: Brith Sholom is “where friends become family” because we have a mix of transplants and Lehigh Valley natives, ages ranging from 9 months to vibrant 90s, and diverse interests and professions, yet are able to forge meaningful relationships. All this in the context of a loving, spiritually engaging, and passionate traditional and evolving Judaism.
We welcome you to join us for a Shabbat morning or holiday service, stay for Kiddush, and meet the members of our congregation. You do not have to be a member to come and experience a service at Brith Sholom.
Generation to Generation The Brith Sholom Endowment Fund is committed to supporting outstanding programs for the benefit of the entire Jewish community. If you wish to become a part of this significant endeavor, please call the Brith Sholom office to arrange a meeting with an Endowment Fund trustee.
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The Brith Sholom Cemetery is located on Fountain Hill. Please click on the icon above to find out more...
Congregation Brith Sholom Staff
Rabbi Michael Singer
Rabbi Allen Juda
Sam Guncler
Tammy Watts
Board of Directors and other Brith Sholom Staff
'From the Rabbi's Desk', Newsletter and Minyan Schedule
Congregation News and Simchas
The NewGift Shop Page is LIVE!!
The New Gift Shop page is live on our new website, which is otherwise under construction for the next few weeks — but we wanted to get these available to you before Hannukkah! Please click here to be taken to the new Gift Shop!
“Benito Mussolini Saved My Life”
Brith Sholom’s Life and Legacy Society invites the community to… “Benito Mussolini Saved My Life” Holocaust Survivor Charles Ticho Recounts Family’s Miraculous Story Sunday, May 3rd at 11 a.m. Nancy Center Social Hall, Congregation Brith Sholom Brunch for Brith Sholom Life and Legacy Society members at 10 a.m. The Brith Sholom Life & Legacy Society Read more about “Benito Mussolini Saved My Life”[…]
Celebrating Sam
This past high holiday marked the 50th anniversary for Sam Guncler’s leading Congregation Brith Sholom’s high holiday services. Congregation Brith Sholom invites the community to join with them in celebrating this milestone with events taking place on Shabbat Zachor, March 6-7 to honor Guncler. Events include a special Friday evening service and shabbat dinner, shabbat Read more about Celebrating Sam[…]
Social Justice Shabbat — November 8 and 10, 2018
Friday Night Services at 6:00 p.m. — Dr. Peter Pettit Saturday Services at 9:00 a.m — D’var Torah: Dr. Gregory J. Edwards Senior Pastor Resurrected Life Community Church Saturday Workshops: The Biblical Roots of Justice From Social Action to Social Justice Presented by Adina Alpert and Sarah Waldbott, Avodah Fellows
Every Vote Counts: A Conversation with Congressional Candidates
Wednesday, April 25 at 7PM at Brith Sholom Moderator: Dr. Gordon Goldberg For downloadable flier, please click here…
JTS Visiting Scholar Weekend
Featuring Rabbi Dr. Noah Bickart Friday March 16/ 6pm Service followed by Italian Dinner Saturday March 17 9AM service JTS Visiting Scholar Weekend 2018 (downloadable pdf) Saturday April 21th 9am Service Noah Benjamin Bickart is a JTS fellow and the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Postdoctoral Fellow in the Program of Judaic Studies at Yale University. He Read more about JTS Visiting Scholar Weekend[…]
Puerto Rican Synagogue Needs Help…
Thank you for reaching out to us and for your interest in helping our Jewish Community in Puerto Rico. The JCC/Shaare Zedek Synagogue is facing some financial challenges ahead due to an already deteriorated economy in the island characterized by a significant decrease in donations both in quantity and quality, and also due to Read more about Puerto Rican Synagogue Needs Help…[…]
Support Congregation Brith Sholom
Purchase a Community Day Coupon Book through the link provided. Select PA for the State and Bethlehem for the Location. Click on the organization’s name to purchase valuable coupons that can be used during Bon-Ton’s Community Days Sale Thursday, March 1 thru Saturday, March 3, 2018. Booklets are shipped directly to you with free shipping. Best Read more about Support Congregation Brith Sholom[…]
Hot Club to perform Hadassah concert
By Jennifer Lader of Hadassah Bethlehem-Easton: Klezmer music started with itinerant musicians who traveled from town to town in Greece, the Balkans and other European lands during the Middle Ages, playing for weddings and other simchas. “The players were called ‘klezmorin’ and klezmer means ‘vessel of song,’” said Barry Wahrhaftig, founder and guitarist of Hot Read more about Hot Club to perform Hadassah concert[…]
Buy a Thanksgiving, Give a Thanksgiving
Families, the Community Food Pantry will be open on Sunday, Nov. 12 from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Stop by after Sunday school with your donations and help us stock our pantry. Can’t stop by on Nov. 12? Bring these nonperishable Thanksgiving food items to the· Community Food Pantry or the JCC from Nov. 1 -19 Read more about Buy a Thanksgiving, Give a Thanksgiving[…]