About Us
The only way to truly understand the Adath Shalom experience is to engage with us. Please come visit our welcoming home.
Our Mission:
Adath Shalom exists to nurture the Jewish identity of all who enter our doors by making Judaism continually and increasingly relevant in our lives. An egalitarian and inclusive community affiliated with the Conservative movement, we are dedicated to Torah, tradition and each other. We celebrate Judaism in a creative, warm and life-affirming manner, and welcome the diverse views and participation of members of all abilities in the evolution of our spiritual and community soul.
We, at Adath Shalom, commit to the following:
- To welcome members and guests with warmth and hospitality
- To recognize our obligation to one another, our responsibility to other Jews, and our desire to help the community at large
- To bring life and excitement to Jewish education for children and adults, and commit ourselves to lifelong learning and growth
- To create an atmosphere in religious services that brings the joy, beauty and spirituality of Judaism into our lives
Our History:
Adath Shalom is a beautiful synergistic community created from the merger of two earlier synagogues. Adath Israel of Dover was a historic Jewish community that slowly took shape from the bustling community that rose on the banks of the Morris Canal as far back as 1869. The Dover Jewish Center, whose first building in 1917 replaced the rented stores and congregants’ homes, was originally an Orthodox shul serving generations of the foundational community of families whose memory and connection to Morris County stretches back to well over a century. Remarkably, it was the fundraising efforts of our Sisterhood (then called the Women’s Auxiliary) that raised the necessary capital to build our first historic building in Dover.
Temple Israel of Boonton was a neighboring synagogue rich with young families who arrived in the 1960’s and 1970’s and who built a joyful Conservative Jewish community of their own. The two communities came together in 1988, the older Adath Israel providing a senior generation with deep knowledge and deep roots in Morris County while Temple Israel nurtured the new congregation with its youthful energy and contemporary outlook. The merger was accomplished through visionary leadership and the humor, warmth, good will and Ahavat Yisrael, love of Jews for each other and the community that are part of what makes Adath Shalom so special. Come and experience our living history yourself!
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2 Iyyar 5781
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Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 14 , 2021Lomir Zingen! Let's Sing in Yiddish!
Wednesday, Apr 14th 10:30a to 11:30a
A fun, easy and musical way to learn Yiddish. Taught by playwright and award winning actor and Yiddishist, Pauline Hahn. Join us on Zoom! -
Thursday ,
AprApril 15 , 2021Melton Graduate Class
Thursday, Apr 15th 9:30a to 11:30a
For information on joining the course, contact Rhonda Lillienthal at Rlillianthal@jccmetrowest.org. Registered students, join us on Zoom! -
Thursday ,
AprApril 15 , 2021Adult Hebrew
Thursday, Apr 15th 4:30p to 5:30p
Join us on Zoom for some more advanced Hebrew fun! -
Thursday ,
AprApril 15 , 2021Israel Day Speaker: Artist Barbara Bortniker, "Making the Negev Bloom"
Thursday, Apr 15th 7:30p to 8:30p
Israel Day Speaker: Artist Barbara Bortniker, "Making the Negev Bloom" -
Friday ,
AprApril 16 , 2021Hybrid In person/zoom Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, Apr 16th 7:15p to 8:15p
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Saturday ,
AprApril 17 , 2021
Motzei Shabbat, Apr 17th 9:00p to 10:00p
Win Israel Bonds, Trees and More in honor of Yom Ha'atzma'ut! Virtual games but real prizes! Log on with friends and join GM (Game Master) Max! Register below to get ZOOM log in info. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 18 , 2021Unlocking the Torah - Spiritual Journeys
Sunday, Apr 18th 11:00a to 12:00p
Rabbi Moshe Rudin of Adath Shalom might not be the world's greatest scholar, but he is an earnest seeker after truth! Armed with imagination and determination to find the shining essence of the Torah, let's take a creative look at the weekly portion and rise to new vistas of insight and discovery in the timeless teachings. No previous knowledge necessary- just curiosity and willingness to ask questions! RSVP to Rabbi@adathshalom.net -
Monday ,
AprApril 19 , 2021Hebrew from Start to Mastery!
Monday, Apr 19th 4:00p to 5:00p
Hebrew is easy! Don't believe us? Try this basic, simple to follow and highly entertaining class!
RSVP to rabbi@adathshalom.net or just join us on Zoom! -
Monday ,
AprApril 19 , 2021
Monday, Apr 19th 6:45p to 7:45p
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/3393948412?pwd=QjJiVW0yUUtuV01mS0NvUzlyOU9SUT09 Meeting ID: 339 394 8412 Passcode: Israel -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 21 , 2021Lomir Zingen! Let's Sing in Yiddish!
Wednesday, Apr 21st 10:00a to 11:00a
A fun, easy and musical way to learn Yiddish. Taught by playwright and award winning actor and Yiddishist, Pauline Hahn. Join us on Zoom!