About Congregation Ohev Beth Sholom

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1867

Year founded, the oldest Jewish congregation in Youngstown

550

Sanctuary seats in our historic 1915 building

157+

Years serving the greater Youngstown community

WHO WE ARE

A Reform Jewish temple rooted in community

Congregation Ohev Beth Sholom is a Reform Jewish temple in Youngstown, Ohio. Following a merger in November 2021, traditional services were also added to our weekly schedule.

Our congregation is dedicated to social justice, community development, and ensuring the social and spiritual needs of our congregants and greater community are met through our services and programming.

Founded as Rodef Sholom, “Pursuers of Peace”, we are the oldest Jewish congregation in Youngstown. Our awe-inspiring Sanctuary, seating 550 people, was dedicated in 1915.

Our Mission It is our mission to provide a dynamic, inclusive, egalitarian and spiritually enriching environment for all our members. We strive to strengthen our members' appreciation of Jewish heritage, foster Jewish learning, encourage meaningful religious celebrations, promote social activism, and sustain a vibrant Jewish community in the greater Youngstown area.

Ohev Beth Sholom is affiliated with the Reform Movement through the Union for Reform Judaism, one of the largest Jewish denominations in North America.

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