Explore and renew your connection to Judaism in Idyllwild.

About Us

Temple Har Shalom was established in 2014 to unite the Jewish population in this mountain village by appealing to a diverse community. Temple Har Shalom is a vibrant, engaging,  and welcoming congregation for everyone from the youth to the senior, the observant to the unaffiliated, secular to the cynics, activists and the passive, and to those seeking to explore and renew their connection to Judaism.

Our community is known for its diversity and we will work towards igniting sparks of life and creating a sense of belonging, community and a life of purpose here without any judgment.

Services and Study

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To stream Rabbi Ilana’s services at Ahavat Torah in Los Angeles click here.

Sept 11 Erev Rosh Hashanah at 7:00 pm
Sept 12 Rosh Hashanah Day at 10:00 am
Sept 20 Kol Nidre at Rabbi Ilana at 7:00 pm
Sept 21 Yom Kippur Morning at 10:00 am
Sept 21 Yom Kippur Afternoon 4:30 pm
Sept 21 Yom Kippur Yizkor Memorial Service 5:30 pm
Sept 21 Yom Kippur Break the Fast at Judith Altschuler’s home after sunset

Shabbat Candle Lighting and Torah Study

Friday Night Candelighting at 6:00 PM

Aug 28 Candlelighting with Kerry Abram on Zoom
Sept 4 Candlelighting with Rabbi Malka on Zoom
Sept 18 Candlelighting with Judith Altschuler on Zoom
Sept 25 Candlelighting with Rabbi Ilana on Zoom
Oct 2 Candlelighting with Rabbi Malka on Zoom
Oct 9 Candlelighting with Rabbi Ilana on Zoom
Oct 16 Candlelighting with Kerry Abram on Zoom
Oct 23 Candlelighting with Rabbi Ilana on Zoom
Oct 30 No Candlelighting

 

Torah Study

Sept 9 Torah of the Heart Class on Zoom at 6:30 pm
Oct 14 Torah of the Heart class with Rabbi Ilana on Zoom at 6:30 pm


Join with ZOOM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89085273578?pwd=MXNuSUFBVmVRNERvMHgwdStRTGhCdz09

Meeting ID: 890 8527 3578
Passcode: 214519

To Join us by Telephone dial:
+1 669 900 6833
Listen for prompts to put in:
Meeting ID: 890 8527 3578

Read & Study with Rabbi Malka

Rabbi Malka’s Book study will read and discuss

Dear Friends,

Heart of a Stranger by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl is a like the woven candle of Havdalah, the ritual for ending the Sabbath. She weaves her story with Torah, and it’s both unique and familiar for a people known for crossing boundaries. Buchdahl was born in Seoul to a Korean Buddhist mother and a Jewish American father 54 years ago and grew up in Tacoma, Washington, where Asians and Jews were scarce. She is preeminent as an American rabbi with a brilliant mind and a beautiful cantorial voice.

We hope you will join us in our study of this book starting on October 3, 2026.

Sincerely,
Rabbi Malka Drucker

Rabbi Malka’s Book Study is now being sponsored by members of the study group and Temple Har Shalom.
Saturdays, September 5, 19, and 26, 4:00-5:00 PM

with Rabbi Malka Drucker on ZOOM

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89085273578?pwd=MXNuSUFBVmVRNERvMHgwdStRTGhCdz09

Meeting ID: 890 8527 3578
Passcode: 214519

To Join us by Telephone dial: +1 669 900 6833
Listen for prompts to put in:   Meeting ID: 890 8527 3578

Be Social

Yom Kippur Break-fast Monday Sept 21st

We will be having a break-fast vegetarian potluck dinner on Monday September 21st at the home of Judith Altschuler after sunset (7:22 pm).

Please text Judith Altschuler at 510-499-0681 or email thethspresident@gmail.com to RSVP, for directions, and to discuss what you can contribute to the potluck by Wednesday, September 16.


The Breakfast Club at Mama’s Egg House
Thursday, September 17th at 9:00 am

Mama’s Egg House
54241 Ridgeview Dr, Idyllwild, CA 92549

Join us at Mama’s Egg House to socialize and enjoy breakfast together. The Mama’s Egg House menu includes vegetarian options and is available to view online here: https://www.mamasegghouse.com/menu

If you need a ride, please contact Colleen Mason at 520-280-3092 or colleen.k.mason@gmail.com