We currently have just under 300 families.

About half of our families consider themselves Interfaith and we make a concerted effort to have everyone feel comfortable and included.

We have an Outreach committee that, among other things, focuses on Interfaith families. Outreach plans special programs and classes for the entire congregation. We understand that not everyone in our community is Jewish and that not every member reads Hebrew. Our services include a good amount of English and the Hebrew usually includes transliteration and translation. Periodically, we also offer Adult Hebrew and Introduction to Judaism classes for all of our members, including those who may not necessarily be interested in conversion, but are interested in learning more about the Jewish faith, traditions, holidays, etc.

We have members representing 42 zip codes in 8 sectional centers. The most populated zip codes for our membership as of June 2009 are:

19087 19406

19301 19426

19312 19428

19403 19460

Currently, we use a fair share self-assessment system of calculating dues and they vary based on your income. Our Financial Secretary would be very happy to discuss any concerns if they arise.

Yes, we have specific rates for all of those groups. For the under 30 group, we have special rates for singles and families.

Yes. Any concerns regarding dues and fees can be discussed in confidence with our Financial Secretary.

Yes, we do. It has always been our policy to welcome members, regardless of their financial circumstances. Members or potential members who believe their situation requires special consideration are encouraged to discuss their membership commitment in confidence. Please call the Temple office and we will have our Financial Secretary contact you.

Yes, we do require tickets for adult services. High Holy Day Admission Cards are included with your membership. Admission Cards are not required for Children’s Services, and for college students at adult services.

Yes, High Holy Day Guest Cards are available for purchase from the Temple office.

In July and August, Friday night services are at 7 pm. Other months they are at 8 pm, except the first Friday of most months when our family service begins at 7:30 pm. On Saturday mornings, services are at 10:30 am all year long.

The first Friday of almost every month is a family service for school-age children and their families. One Saturday morning a month, we also have a Tot Shabbat service for children ages 5 and under. During the High Holy Days, we offer Children’s Services and junior congregation for our Hebrew school children.

Almost 200.

Pre-school through grade 10. This includes the milestone events of Consecration, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and Confirmation.

While class size varies, most classes have 10-12 students per class.

On Sundays and Wednesdays we have an early and a late session. The current schedule is:

Pre-School – Grade 6 Sunday early session (8:30-10:45 am) or late session (11 am -1:15 pm)

Grades 3-6 Wednesday early session (4:30-6 pm) or late session (6:15-7:45 pm)

For Grades 3-6, Wednesday session is in addition to Sunday classes.

Grade 7 Wednesday 6:15-7:45 pm and two Sundays a month

Grades 8-10 Wednesday 6:15—7:45 pm

There’s a wide range of activities and many ways to get involved. Here are just some:

-Adult Choir Steve Hirsch

-Adult Education - Steve Hirsch

-Aesthetics - Abby Schwartz

-Any Nesters - Lois Snyder

-Building and Grounds - Shawn Ostrich

-Caring Community - Lori Henry

-Communications - Heidi Rosenau-Sinel

We opened our Early Childhood Learning Center in Fall 2009. We will be renovating the kitchen and redesigning the library into a library/lounge area, too. We are planning new uses for our older classrooms including a Youth Lounge, a music room, a computer lab, and a workshop.

This will vary for every person you ask. We are a warm and welcoming community of diverse members.
We offer a wide range of social events, community service opportunities, prayer and study.

We were founded in 1971.

We met in various places until we moved here in 1982. This is our first permanent home.

The Powell Center for Lifelong Jewish Learning was completed in November 2008 and we officially "opened" it during a large open house dedication event in January 2009.