Peninsula Temple Sholom, Reform synagogue in Burlingame, United States.
Peninsula Temple Sholom is a synagogue in Burlingame with contemporary architecture serving the local Jewish community. The facility includes a main sanctuary, classroom spaces for religious education, and a gathering hall for events.
Peninsula Temple Sholom was founded in 1955. Its religious school opened in January 1956 with 136 students enrolled. On November 19, 1957, the congregation gained the right to buy property on Sebastian Drive for a new synagogue and school, and Chester Zeff became the first school director in 1958. A preschool was added in 1982, and by 2004 the temple had been completely reconstructed with a new school building.
The congregation serves as a gathering place where members come together for shared religious observances and family milestones. Regular services and holiday celebrations anchor the rhythm of communal life.
The site is located on Sebastian Drive and welcomes visitors year-round for regular services and special celebrations. It is helpful to check ahead about specific events to make the most of your visit.
The religious school opened in January 1956 with 136 students, and in 1958 Chester Zeff became its first director. Each grade leads a service once a month, and the curriculum covers sacred texts, Jewish ethics, the Holocaust and modern Israel.
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