• 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 and vaccination card.

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.

COME JOIN US!

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Lutheran Church
10226 Ironside Drive
San Antonio, TX 78230

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Upcoming Events

  1. 29 Sep

    Decorate the Sukkah

    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  2. 29 Sep

    BYO Picnic Dinner

    6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
  3. 29 Sep

    Shabbat/Sukkot Under the Stars

    6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
  4. 06 Oct

    Shabbat/Atzeret-Simchat Torah Service

    6:45 pm - 8:30 pm
  5. 08 Oct

    Kesher

    9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  6. 13 Oct

    Shabbat Eve Service

    6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Judgment Days

Judgment Days jemerman September 21, 2023

High Holidays
an image of a prayer book opened, two shofars and a tallit on a white wooden surface
Some label Rosh HaShanah and the period between the New Year and Yom Kippur as "Judgment Days," a time during which the trajectory of our lives for the coming year is reached.

Enhancing Mitzvot on Simchat Torah with Three Nature Crafts for Children

Enhancing Mitzvot on Simchat Torah with Three Nature Crafts for Children jemerman September 18, 2023

Sh'mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
an image of three young girls picking berries off a bush
As summer changes to autumn in St. Louis, we seek ways to find nature-based connections...

Jewish Women at War: Golda, You're So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

Jewish Women at War: Golda, You're So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah jemerman September 18, 2023

Arts and Culture
an image of a pair of black glasses sitting next to movie theater popcorn on a red chair with a light shining bright behind
Two very different Jewish films have emerged on the 2023 late summer film scene. One depicts the trials and tribulations of a 75-year-old legislator during the greatest crisis of her life, the other portrays a 12-year-old girl on the cusp of adulthood.

Simple Ways to Make Yom Kippur Meaningful at Home with Young Children

Simple Ways to Make Yom Kippur Meaningful at Home with Young Children jemerman September 13, 2023

High Holidays
an image of a toddler boy and girl playing while other kids watch in the background
As the high holidays approach, we are reminded that there are so many meaningful Jewish moments to celebrate. Within the joy and ruach (spirit) of holidays like Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah, lies the solemn and serious Yom Kippur. There are a myriad of ways to make Yom Kippur meaningful for young children, for whom especially, Yom Kippur is not an easy holiday to understand.