Our Community
Foster and enrich Jewish living in Western Connecticut
Temple Sholom, New Milford, CT
For over 66 years, Temple Sholom has served as a home of living Judaism in Litchfield County. Our informal history dates to the early 1900s, as newly arrived Jewish residents discussed liturgy while schmoozing in Joseph Golden’s Dry Goods Store. In the early to mid-20th century, with New Milford’s growing Jewish population, people opened their homes for services and later neighborhood churches lent their facilities. In 1959, Temple Sholom was formally established and by 1971 had built our current facility on Route 7.
Today, Temple Sholom is a welcome and welcoming site for Judaism within the greater New Milford area. While we identify with the Reform Movement of Judaism as a congregation (through the URJ) and our rabbi was ordained by its seminary (at HUC-JIR), we are “just Jews” seeking a meaningful and relevant Judaism to deepen our connection with one another, our rich heritage, and the people and land of Israel. At last count, we have over sixty member households. Our doors are open to all who seek connection with the Jewish community.
Jewish Community Center in Sherman (JCCS)
The JCC in Sherman is a non-profit organization and has been a gathering and performance center for the local communities since 1994. JCCS serves the entire community irrespective of age, race, or religion and offers a wide array of programs which capitalize on our auditorium and professional kitchen. As the only community center in the area, the JCCS has a strong commitment to the people who live and work here. We develop programs, that are reflective of the interests of the community and seek to inspire, serve, challenge, and entertain.
The Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut
The Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut was founded in 1949. Over the years they have helped over 250,000 Jewish and non-Jewish people in and around the communities of Torrington, Waterbury, Southbury, Danbury and the Litchfield Hills.
As part of the Jewish Federations of North America, a nationwide humanitarian network that serves millions of Jews and non-Jews everyday around the world, the network includes 157 Federations and 400 network communities.
The Union for Reform Judaism
The Union for Reform Judaism represents a vibrant network of 825 Reform synagogues across North America, which foster serious Jewish learning, sacred community, and prophetic justice. As the central address for this congregational network, the URJ speaks on behalf of the entire Reform Movement on a wide range of topics ranging from Jewish observance and ritual, community relations, social justice and much more.
