Lifecycle

Sharing a life cycle event is one of the greatest joys and sources of comfort that Peninsula Temple Sholom can offer. Our clergy are here to help you observe or celebrate.

Birth and Naming | Bet Mitzvah | Confirmation | Conversion | Wedding

Divorce | Illness and Healing | End of Life

Contact us for your lifecycle needs

For spiritual needs, contact our clergy by filling out this form or by phone
If there has been a death in your family, call (650) 697-2266 to reach the clergy on call
To add a name to the misheberach, shiva, or yahrzeit list, contact our clergy by filling out this form or by phone
To find out about renting our facility, visit Hold Your Event Here

Remembering your Loved Ones

One of our people’s most cherished traditions is observing the yahrzeit of a loved one on the anniversary of their death by saying kaddish at Shabbat worship and lighting a yahrzeit candle. In addition, our tradition teaches us to say yizkor at festival services throughout the year.

We also invite members to purchase permanent memorial plaques in memory of their loved ones ($700 per plaque). With the purchase of a plaque, each year, stones will be placed on the Memorial Wall on your loved one’s plaque and your loved one’s name will be included in our Yom Kippur Book of Remembrance.

Click Here to Purchase a Memorial Wall Plaque

Honor your Loved Ones

A tree of life plaque is a wonderful way to honor a loved one whether it be for a bet mitzvah, baby naming, marriage, birthday, anniversary or any type of simcha. These beautiful pomegranates are placed on the Tree of Life to the entrance of our. Temple

Click Here To Purchase A Tree of Life Plaque

Bet Mitzvah Experience At pTS

The Bet Mitzvah process at PTS is a sacred journey for families, beginning in 5th grade with a letter outlining responsibilities and date setting. In the fall of 6th grade, families attend a half-day orientation with clergy to learn more and connect with their cohort. Personalized preparation starts about a year before the ceremony with an intake meeting with Cantor Yonah Kliger, followed by regular Hebrew tutoring and meetings with clergy to prepare for the Torah, Haftorah, and other aspects of the ceremony. We are dedicated to creating a sacred experience for all our bet mitzvah families.