Welcome to Our Temple
Serving the growing Jewish population on the Delmarva Peninsula, Temple Bat Yam is a Reform Jewish congregation committed to the ideals and eternal truths of Judaism. Our intent is to maintain the traditions and lessons of our rich heritage while respecting the realities and integrity of interfaith marriages and interfaith families. We encourage participation by all family members and spouses in our congregational life, despite religious diversity within a household. We believe the spiritual interests of both our congregation and those of our interfaith couples and families are best served by inclusion within the nurturing community of Temple Bat Yam.
2024 High Holiday Services 5784
Amber Ikeman, Cantorial SoloistAmber Ikeman brings a rich blend of experience and passion to her role as Cantorial Soloist. For six years, she served Congregation Beth Shalom in Bozeman, Montana, where her approach went beyond mere performance; her goal was to transform, uplift, and connect deeply with the congregation. Known for her flexibility and adaptability, Amber has collaborated with various rabbis to create Read More. | Kimberly Hess, OrganistKimberly Hess brings a wealth of experience to her role as organist, having served in various capacities across numerous temples since 2007. Her journey includes a significant tenure at Temple Or Chadash in Germantown, MD, where she played both weekly Shabbat services and High Holiday observances for more than a decade. In addition, Read More. |
2024 Temple Bat Yam High Holiday 5785 Schedule
SEPTEMBER
Saturday 28 — SELICHOT — 7:30PM
OCTOBER
Wednesday 02 — EREV ROSH HASHANAH — 7PM
Thursday 03 — ROSH HASHANAH — 10AM
TASHLICH — 4PM — ISLE OF WIGHT
Friday 04 — EREV SHABBAT SHUVAH — 7PM
Friday 11 — EREV YOM KIPPUR (KOL NIDREI) — 7PM
Saturday 12 — YOM KIPPUR
Morning Services — 10am
Children’s Services — 2pm
Mincha (Afternoon) Services — 3pm
Yizkor (Memorial) Services — 4:45pm
Nei’lah (Concluding) Services — 5:30pm
Sunday 13 — SUKKAH Set-Up — 11am
Friday 18 — EREV SHABBAT SUKKOT — 7PM
Wine & Challah in Sukkah
Thursday 24 SHEMINI ATSERET YIZKOR Services – 10am
Friday 25 SIMCHAT TORAH SHABBAT
Dinner 5:30pm then Service