Congregation Beth Sholom

News & Activities

2025 is the 75th anniversary of Congregation Beth Sholom's founding. We are planning for a cocktail party celebration on Sunday, September 28 at 3 p.m. Cost is $25, payable by Venmo, Zelle, etc. Contact usfor more info.

Rabbi Bernard Gerson will lead services in person (and online) during the High Holidays, again in 2025.

Rabbi Gerson was the long-time rabbi of Rodef Shalom in Denver. He is currently working in community development. Here is his Rodef Shalom biography (from before retirement).

All events above are at the synagogue, 312 Thayer Dr., Richland, WA

updated 9/23/2025

High Holidays 2025

Beth Sholom will be hosting High Holiday services, with Rabbi Gerson leading again, starting with Rosh Hashanah with services at 7 p.m. Monday 9/22, then 9:30 a.m. on 9/23, Tashlich at Howard Amon Park at 4:30 p.m., and services at 9:30 a.m. on 9/24. Check back for full schedule.

Yom Kippur 5786

Wed. 10/1 - 6:15 pm - Kol Nidre & Yom Kippur Evening Service
Thu. 10/2 - 9:30 am - Yom Kippur Services

- 11:45 a.m. - Appx. Yizkor (Memorial Service)
- 4 p.m. - Ask The Rabbi
- 4:45 p.m. - Concluding Services
- 7 p.m. - Havdala, Shofar & Break-the-Fast
- 7:19 p.m. - Break-the Fast

Saturday services are all offered in-person or online in Zoom.
Friday evening services continue in Zoom and/or Facebook Live only (with occasional exceptions). Contact us for remote access or more info.

Friday night: 5:30 p.m. - online only except last Friday potluck and rabbi visits

Last Friday of the month - 5:30 p.m. Services (in-person, Zoom & FB Live) followed by dairy potluck.

Saturday morning: 9:30 a.m. - in person and/or online.
We currently have no COVID restrictions, however if you are not feeling well, we recommend strongly that you stay at home and participate in services online. Masking is optional.
*If we have a visiting rabbi, we usually have a dairy potluck to that Friday. Contact info@cbstricities.org to confirm services times