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Welcome To B’ShERT

B’ShERT: Beth Shalom v’Emeth Reform Temple is a welcoming and inclusive Reform synagogue & Jewish community for all. From our historic sanctuary at 83 Marlborough Road in the Ditmas Park district of Flatbush, we proudly reflect the history of Reform Judaism in Brooklyn as we build for the future.

Membership in B’ShERT is open to all who are committed to exploring Judaism. Contact us to find out more.

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Come As You Are

B’ShERT: Beth Shalom v’Emeth Reform Temple is a Reform synagogue in Ditmas Park, and a congregation dedicated to Judaism as a living and growing faith. Wherever you’re coming from in your relationship with Judaism, this is a place to explore where you want to go.

B’ShERT is a welcoming and inclusive Jewish community for all. Just as the Yiddish word beshert means “meant to be,” this consolidation brings together two communities with rich histories and dynamic memberships.

Welcome to B’ShERT… Come as you are!

We Are all Made In the Divine Image

Our Temple Calendar is available online and displayed below. Please call the office at 718 282-1596 or email office@bshert.org for more information on any of our events, or register for updates here.

The High Holy Days are around the corner — visit our hub page for service schedule, ticket information and more. You can pledge to our Yom Kippur Appeal online. (Note that Tashlich for 2nd Day of Rosh Hashanah is cancelled due to inclement weather.)

Erev Shabbat services are Fridays at 7:15 pm; Saturday morning B’Yachad adult discussion is at 10 am followed by Shabbat services at 11 am. Most services are streamed live on YouTube. You can also join us on Facebook anytime.

Features

10/2/26 – Celebrate Simchat Torah 5787

Friday, October 2nd. 6:30-8:00 Join us for Simchat Torah and Shemini Atzeret, a celebration of the joy of Torah! All are welcome, members and non-members alike.  We’ll dance with the Torah, unscroll the entire scroll, and rejoice in our sacred text together. Pizza dinner served! Friday, October 2nd, 2026  6:30–8:00 PM בואו להיות חלק משמחת […]

Creative Text Study with Ira Klein

Thursdays @ 7:00: 10/15/26, 12/3/26, 3/4/27, 4/8/27 This series offers adults an opportunity to explore connections between ancient Jewish texts and our present-day lives. Each session dives into a single source from the Torah or Talmud, dedicating ample time to close reading, discussion, and engaging creative prompts. Light snacks are provided; participants are welcome to […]

Sukkah Decorating + Pizza + Sukkot Shabbat

Sukkah Decorating + Pizza + Sukkot Shabbat Friday, September 25, 2026, 5:30 PM (service at 6:30) Shabbat meets Sukkot, and we’re celebrating both Shabbat and Sukkot’s z’man simchateinu, the season of our happiness. All are welcome! For the first hour, come lend a hand decorating and making artwork to adorn the sukkah. Enjoy pizza, hang […]

That’s How You Make a Torah

Please join us on Saturday, November 14th, 2026 at 1:00 at B’ShERT for a screening of “That’s How You Make a Torah” and Q&A with the filmmaker, Lauren Greenhall.  In this documentary short, Greenhall introduces us to two of the first known women Torah scribes in history, including one who makes her own parchment in […]

September Voice of Truth

Dear B’ShERT Community, As we begin a new temple year, we’re pleased to bring you the September 2026 issue of the B’ShERT Voice of Truth! Please click here to view the newsletter online. As always, Heather and I welcome your feedback, articles, and photos for future issues. Please send all submissions to news@bshert.org. B’Shalom, Adrienne Knoll, Editor Heather Schwartz, Layout Editor B’ShERT Voice of Truth

High Holidays 5787

The High Holidays are approaching! This is a season of new beginnings, reflection, and sweetness, and our historic and heimish synagogue is here for you! As we near the turning of the year 5787, please find our complete High Holiday Schedule, along with the link to tickets. (Please note one schedule change: Tashlich for Day […]

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Our temple is located at 83 Marlborough Road, at the corner of Marlborough and Church Ave. The entrance is at the right side of the building on Marlborough Road at the ramp.

Accessibility: We would like to do our best to welcome and accommodate all. Our building is not fully physically accessible for wheelchair users or those who cannot navigate stairs, but there is a ramp to the outside door, and the sanctuary, community room, and ground floor restrooms are accessible. Please call the temple office at 718-282-1596 or email office@bshert.org with any questions about accessibility. 

B’ShERT is a 501(c)3 non-profit and all contributions are fully tax-deductible. You can support us online or contact our Treasurer to discuss major gifts or bequests.

Recent issues of The Voice of Truth, our congregational newsletter, are available here (for other issues contact the office).