Temple Sholom of Ontario
Conservative Jewish Synagogue
P.O. Box 1487, Ontario, CA 91762
963 W. 6th St., Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 983-9661
We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org
LEADERSHIP OF TSO
Our Spiritual Leader
Rabbi Stephen Epstein
​​Rabbi at Temple Sholom of Ontario
Serving San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, CA and all of Southern California
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You may send an email: rabbi@templesholomofontario.org
or
Phone:
(909) 983-9661
A little bit about me:
I have served as the Rabbi of Temple Sholom of Ontario since July, 2020. I received my ordination from Rabbinical Seminary International, a private seminary started by Rabbi Dr. Joseph Gelberman, a Holocaust survivor, to provide a path for synagogue leaders. I previously served on a synagogue board for seven years, including President, so I understand synagogues from both points of view. After working with that cantor who served as our spiritual leader conducting services and spending 15 years studying Torah, Talmud, Liturgy and Chalacha on my own, I realized my dream was to serve a congregation as its pulpit rabbi. I wear many hats: in addition to conducting Friday Night services singing with my guitar, I lead Saturday morning services and leyn our triennial Torah readings. I teach our children and adults, run this website and am present in the community.
I hold an MBA and had a previous career as a mental health worker, which helps me provide pastoral counseling.
Feel free to call or email the synagogue with any and all questions and inquiries. We welcome new visitors, so don't be shy.
Message from the Rabbi
I'd like to welcome you to Temple Sholom of Ontario, a synagogue in the Conservative movement with a long, rich history. You will meet a group of very dedicated people whom I am honored to minister to, who work hard to make this a meaningful and spiritually fulfilling environment and venue.
Our mission is to immerse ourselves in all aspects of Judaism and make it interesting, enjoyable and inspirational.
Please join us for services and events and see for yourself. You will be as excited as we are!
Office Hours:
Typical office hours are below :
Sundays: 9:00am - 2:00pm (Children's Religious School (during school year) @ 10:00am -11:30am & Adult Courses @ 12:30pm)
Fridays: Typically 2:00pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm)
2nd Tuesday of the Month: 1:30pm -7:00pm
(Board Meetings are 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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(Subject to change. Please call for appointments)
Please feel free to check out the "Videos" section of our website. There you will find my "10-Minute Torahs" (D'var Torah); Friday Night Sermons; Adult Hebrew II classes (Reviewing the Hebrew reading of the upcoming Torah portions).
Our Synagogue President
Richard Pumerantz
Our Sisterhood President