High Holiday Services, in-person or on Zoom:
Brith Sholom's High Holiday services are in-person and online via Zoom. All services take place in our 'main sanctuary', AKA the chapel at the north entrance to the building.
Our next service, In Person and Online
Friday night, February 6, 6:00 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday Morning, February 7, 10:00 am – Shabbat Morning & Torah Service
For Zoom – Click white button below:
Brith Sholom's High Holiday services are in-person and online via Zoom. All services take place in our 'main sanctuary', AKA the chapel at the north entrance to the building.
Our next service, In Person and Online
Friday night, February 6, 6:00 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday Morning, February 7, 10:00 am – Shabbat Morning & Torah Service
For Zoom – Click white button below:
Our schedule for services in 2025-2026 (Hebrew Year 5786)
is as follows:
Shabbat and Holidays
August 1-2
September 5-6
Rosh Hashanah – September 22, 23, and 24, 2025
Yom Kippur - October 1 and 2, 2025,
Oct 31-Nov 1
December 5-6
[No meeting in January]
February 6-7, 2026
March 13-14
April 3-4
May 1-2
June 5-6
August 7-8
An Important Announcement about the Future of Brith Sholom Erie
Dear Members of Congregation Brith Sholom,
As your president these last 26 years, I've penned well-over 100 letters. But this one, by far, is the most difficult and heart-rending. For more than 100 years, you, your families and ancestors have been the lifeblood of Conservative Judaism in Erie and Northwestern Pennsylvania. Through service on the Board of Directors and many Synagogue organizations and functions, and though myriad life-cycle
events, our members past and present have been there for Brith Sholom with unconditional support.
Even as our numbers diminished, we have still clung to our customs, traditions and rituals with love and devotion.
Yet, for the past several years we all have become aware that we could not endure or sustain forever, that our “time” here was coming to an end.
As your long-serving president, it is the saddest duty of my tenure to inform our congregation that the time to end has come. On Sunday, January 11, your officers and Board of Directors voted unanimously to cease all Brith Sholom operations immediately following the High Holidays in September. Thus, with many closure responsibilities and tasks to accomplish during the coming year, it is the Board's intent that Brith Sholom officially close its doors on December 31, 2026. Rabbi Goodman will remain with us through the High Holidays, and we have invited Cantor Guttman and Devorah to return for our final “yontif”
observances.
We will also publish our last Yahrzeit booklet; we invite submit the names of loved ones you wish to honor at no charge. In the meantime, your Board is in the process of forming a number of standing committees to facilitate the closure in the most efficient way, including donations and/or returns of our most cherished icons, returns of memorial plaques, etc. More information will be forthcoming as it becomes available. We are also in the process of ensuring our CBS cemetery will be well-cared
for in perpetuity, and that all future burials will adhere to all customs and rituals of Conservative Judaism.
I will continue to keep you informed throughout the coming months. With your continued support and assistance, we will get through this final labor of love together.
Best wishes always and L'Shalom,
Doris A. Pinski
President, Congregation Brith Sholom
Dear Members of Congregation Brith Sholom,
As your president these last 26 years, I've penned well-over 100 letters. But this one, by far, is the most difficult and heart-rending. For more than 100 years, you, your families and ancestors have been the lifeblood of Conservative Judaism in Erie and Northwestern Pennsylvania. Through service on the Board of Directors and many Synagogue organizations and functions, and though myriad life-cycle
events, our members past and present have been there for Brith Sholom with unconditional support.
Even as our numbers diminished, we have still clung to our customs, traditions and rituals with love and devotion.
Yet, for the past several years we all have become aware that we could not endure or sustain forever, that our “time” here was coming to an end.
As your long-serving president, it is the saddest duty of my tenure to inform our congregation that the time to end has come. On Sunday, January 11, your officers and Board of Directors voted unanimously to cease all Brith Sholom operations immediately following the High Holidays in September. Thus, with many closure responsibilities and tasks to accomplish during the coming year, it is the Board's intent that Brith Sholom officially close its doors on December 31, 2026. Rabbi Goodman will remain with us through the High Holidays, and we have invited Cantor Guttman and Devorah to return for our final “yontif”
observances.
We will also publish our last Yahrzeit booklet; we invite submit the names of loved ones you wish to honor at no charge. In the meantime, your Board is in the process of forming a number of standing committees to facilitate the closure in the most efficient way, including donations and/or returns of our most cherished icons, returns of memorial plaques, etc. More information will be forthcoming as it becomes available. We are also in the process of ensuring our CBS cemetery will be well-cared
for in perpetuity, and that all future burials will adhere to all customs and rituals of Conservative Judaism.
I will continue to keep you informed throughout the coming months. With your continued support and assistance, we will get through this final labor of love together.
Best wishes always and L'Shalom,
Doris A. Pinski
President, Congregation Brith Sholom
Classes:
Life and Text with Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman
Wednesdays, 12:15 pm EST
Join Brith Sholom's rabbi in a discussion and text study on the weekly Torah portion. Together we will read and reflect on Hassidic texts - 17th, 18th and 19th century teachings from the rabbis of Eastern Europe - which were particularly interested in the emotional, psychological, and practical implications of Torah as it applies to our own lives. This class is for every level of knowledge and experience, from beginners to experts.
Daily Zoom Minyan:
Thursday Mornings, 7:30am EST and
Monday, and Wednesday Evenings 7:00 pm EST
Rabbi Goodman leads Morning and Evening minyan from Pittsburgh on the days and times listed above. Additionally, you can join Beth Shalom PGH for daily minyan Monday through Friday at 7:30 am, and Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 pm. Sunday morning services are at 8:00 am.
Thursday Mornings, 7:30am EST and
Monday, and Wednesday Evenings 7:00 pm EST
Rabbi Goodman leads Morning and Evening minyan from Pittsburgh on the days and times listed above. Additionally, you can join Beth Shalom PGH for daily minyan Monday through Friday at 7:30 am, and Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 pm. Sunday morning services are at 8:00 am.
Our Beginning
On November 29, 1897, a charter for a synagogue in the city of Erie was approved by a local judge and recorded December 28 of that year. Congregation Brith Sholom was born.
In August 1901 the first building was purchased at 324 East 18th street. In February 1906, the "Brith Sholom Church," as it was called, was sold, and the congregation moved to a lot on French Street, between 7th and 8th Streets.
In 1950, the congregation moved into a new building---the Jewish Center on 32nd and State Street where we remain to date.
In August 1901 the first building was purchased at 324 East 18th street. In February 1906, the "Brith Sholom Church," as it was called, was sold, and the congregation moved to a lot on French Street, between 7th and 8th Streets.
In 1950, the congregation moved into a new building---the Jewish Center on 32nd and State Street where we remain to date.
Brith Sholom's clergy and lay leadership welcome you to visit our community.
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We invite participants young and
old to join in Jewish traditions and explore our faith together. Brith Sholom is an open and egalitarian Jewish community that welcomes you to our shul. |
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Brith Sholom
Our synagogue is located at
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Our Shabbat and holiday services
take place in the chapel, at the northwest portion of the building. Please join us! For a schedule, click here. |
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Brith Sholom is a member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
For more information on USCJ, click here. |