Temple Sholom In Broomall

This Temple rocks it… literally! It is awesomtastic. No one falls asleep at Friday night services. I learn so much. The Rabbi and the Cantor are in astounding synergy with each other. The services are meaningful, musically appealing to all ages and yes, humorous at times. When Rabbi Rigler and Cantor Marx good-​naturedly exchanged barbs I love it and so do all the people in the pews who turn to each other and share the moment with huge smiles and laughter. There is a wonderful pianist and choir who comfortably move between the variety of genres Cantor Marx tosses them. In addition to his engaging vocals, Cantor is a very accomplished acoustical guitarist! He got us all jumpin’, clappin’, dancin’ and singin’ at a recent New Orleans Jazz service complete with Mardi Gras beads, a genuine New Orleans jazz band filled with wind, strings, percussion and brass and «Moses Cake» at the Oneg! Speaking of Onegs, from the first day I walked in, I was enthusiastically engaging in conversation at the Oneg with people of all ages and backgrounds. It’s a real community full of social activities and social action alike. Good stuff! Is it Friday yet?

Everyone here is very warm and welcoming. My son goes to the preschool, and the teachers are on par with some of the best I’ve ever encountered. The Rabbi is wonderful and does a puppet show with Menschy Monkey during the Tot Shabbat service for the preschoolers every Friday. I will be sad when my son graduates, but will definitely be sending him to Religious School in the fall.