Our Physical Location at House of Prayer Lutheran Church

Our Physical Location at House of Prayer Lutheran Church

Each Shabbat, we offer multi-access services. We are proud of our partnership with House of Prayer Lutheran Church at the convenient location of Wurzbach and Ironside Drive. The Fellowship Hall gives us a flexible space to spread out as necessary and seat our congregation and guests for all services.
Kesher Classroom

Kesher Classroom

The large classroom space at House of Prayer Lutheran Church allows us to have multiple small groups meeting for Hebrew instruction, and then gives us flexibility to set up several different whole-group activities for KESHER SHALOM, our innovative and highly interactive youth education program.
Holiday Services

Holiday Services

Our joyful, creative holiday celebrations are appropriate for all ages. Young or old; single or family; Jewish, Interfaith, or exploring Judaism for the first time; whatever your story is, our congregation is inclusive in every possible way and you are always welcome.
Shabbat Worship

Shabbat Worship

Using our Reform Movement’s newest prayerbook, Mishkan T’filah, our Shabbat service is different every week. Balancing Hebrew and English readings; ‘traditional,’ Classical Reform, and contemporary melodies; sermons, divrei Torah, discussions, and Torah study; Rabbi Lisa Goldstein strives to keep our Shabbat worship engaging, accessible, and meaningful for the range of ages and interests of our attendees.

Welcome to Congregation Shalom!

We are a Reform Jewish community that inspires dynamic engagement in Jewish worship, values, texts, culture, and social action. We encourage participation by all who seek connection to Jewish life.

We support our community through the joys and sorrows of life. We embrace worship and education that is accessible to all through exploring new ideas and practices in all aspects of congregational life. We value our connections with one another, our extended community, and the spirit, land, and people of Israel.

All Are Welcome

Everyone is welcome to attend our synagogue services, whether they are a member of our congregation or a visitor. If attending in person, we ask that visitors be prepared to show ID for security purposes.

No Barriers to Entry

Anyone interested in Judaism or in belonging to the congregation will find a home here, regardless of their religious background. We welcome all who wish to align themselves with our community.

Inclusive and Embracing 

Congregation Shalom is a welcoming, supportive, diverse space where everyone is safe to be themselves.

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House of Prayer
Lutheran Church
10226 Ironside Drive
San Antonio, TX 78230

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Upcoming Events

  1. 20 Nov

    Beginning Hebrew Reading

    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Next dates: 27 Nov | 04 Dec | 11 Dec |
  2. 22 Nov

    Shabbat Eve Service

    6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
    Next dates: 29 Nov | 06 Dec | 13 Dec |
  3. 24 Nov

    NO KESHER

    ALL DAY EVENT
    Next dates: 01 Dec | 08 Dec | 15 Dec |
  4. 01 Dec

    Mahjongg Club

    1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
  5. 06 Dec

    Share a Light Shabbat

    6:45 pm - 9:15 pm
  6. 07 Dec

    Havdalah Movie Night & Potluck Dinner

    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

For Some of Us the Holidays Are Just…Hard

For Some of Us the Holidays Are Just…Hard jemerman

Death and Mourning
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As we head into the holiday season, I am acutely aware of how much different this year is going to be than previous ones. I will be celebrating without my mom for the first time. My mother died in January 2021, and I'm still dealing with the unexpected waves of grief that wash over me, sometimes out of nowhere. As I head into this first winter holiday season without her, I'm not quite sure I know what to expect, other than everything is going to be very different.

The Cost of Free Land

The Cost of Free Land jemerman

Native American issues
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When I was a child growing up in the 1980s, the story I learned about Thanksgiving followed the classic script: it highlighted amity between the Pilgrims and their Indigenous neighbors. Due to this connection, the hunger of the European settlers was met with squash and turkey.

Ten Things We Say When We Talk About Antisemitism

Ten Things We Say When We Talk About Antisemitism sdolgov

Antisemitism and Hate Crimes
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URJ leaders have had thousands of conversations about antisemitism over the past years, especially after October 7th. The following list summarizes the ideas that arise most often in these discussions.

Putting the “Serve” Back in "Deserve"

Putting the “Serve” Back in "Deserve" sdolgov

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As the Jewish community grapples with fears of our eroding security in post-10/7 America, nobody wants to consider the question of whether we have enjoyed that security up to this point by right or by debt.