Houston, TX 77062
Worship
Education
Fellowship
Congregation Shaar Hashalom is a conservative synagogue that serves southeast Houston in the Clear Lake area. We are dedicated to strengthening our member families through education, worship, and fellowship. CSH is a member congregation of the United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism and is served by Rabbi Stuart Federow.
Formed in 1969, the congregation is small, warm, and welcoming. CSH is a place to meet, study, learn, and discuss all issues related to Judaism and the Jewish community. We support both a Hebrew and a religious school to educate our children, and provide two active youth groups. Our members participate in adult education programs and community service activities, and support both an active Sisterhood and Men's Club.
To arrange a visit, please call our office at 281-488-5861 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you have.
We also rely on the support and input of our congregants. If you are already a member, please consider serving on the CSH board or one of the various committees. In addition, if you have any ideas for new programming, please let the rabbi or a board member know! With your help, CSH can remain the active, involved, creative congregation that we all want it to be.
Rabbi Federow's book available on Amazon.com
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Rabbi Federow's new book, Judaism and Christianity: A Contrast, is available in paperback on Amazon.com. Many people focus on the similarities between Judaism and Christianity, but the religions are quite different-and it's not just because one accepts Jesus as the messiah and the other does not. The rise of Christians calling themselves messianic "Jews," the successes of Christian missionaries, Jews ingratiating themselves to Evangelical Christians because of their support for the State of Israel, the overuse of the term "Judeo-Christian," and the increasing use of Jewish rituals in Christian churches, blur the lines between Judaism and Christianity. Develop a better understanding of the irreconcilable differences between Judaism and Christianity, and where the two faiths hold mutually exclusive beliefs. You'll learn how: Their views differ regarding G-d, humanity, the devil, faith versus the law, the Messiah, and more; Both faiths read the same Biblical verses but understand them so differently; and Missionary Christians use this blurring of the lines between the two faiths, and other techniques, to convert Jews to Christianity. Real interfaith dialogue begins when those engaging in it not only speak of how they are similar, but also where they differ. Real understanding begins when the topics discussed are in areas of disagreement. Judaism and Christianity: A Contrast will help you understand the Jewish view of these disagreements.
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Houston, TX 77062 Office open M-F 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.(281) 488-5861
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