Congregation Beth Shalom

What Congregation Beth Shalom does

Congregation Beth Shalom (CBS) is a Conservative Jewish synagogue and non-profit religious organization founded in 1997 in Naperville, Illinois, serving individuals and families of Jewish background in Chicago's western suburbs. The congregation provides Jewish worship services (Shabbat, High Holy Days, lifecycle events), religious education through its Religious School and adult learning programs, youth programming (Kibbutz Katan, BBYO, Moving Traditions' Tzelem), and a CBS Library with over 1,300 items. It is led by Rabbi David Eber, Education Director Rabbi Allison Peiser, Cantor Emerita Hasha Musha Perman, and President Elizabeth Sigale, supported by a Board of Directors and 11-50 employees overall.

The organization's technology footprint is minimal: it operates a standard WordPress website with no proprietary platform, and accepts donations through Stripe and PayPal integrations. Community life programming spans Mahjong, Israeli Dance, Book Club, Pickleball, Challah Workshops, the Prime Timers Club, and social action initiatives (Tikkun Olam, Chesed). The CBS Preschool, operated for 34 years as the last surviving Jewish preschool in the western suburbs, closed at the end of summer 2025. In the same year, the congregation completed the Enid S. Silverman Mortgage Retirement Challenge, achieving full ownership of its facility.

Revenue is generated through a diversified set of streams for a congregation of this size: annual membership dues (pricing not publicly disclosed), the Annual Campaign 5787 and other designated donations, Tree of Life inscriptions priced from $180 to $2,700, Pet Memorial Wall plaques, parking space rentals to Naperville North High School students at $135 per semester (sold out for 2026-2027), and facility rentals of a Sanctuary (up to 250), Social Hall (up to 500), classrooms, and grounds. Go-to-market is community-led: new members are acquired through website inquiry forms, word of mouth, community events, and both in-person and online worship options, with no public revenue figures disclosed.

Name

Congregation Beth Shalom

Legal name

Congregation Beth Shalom

Website

https://napershalom.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Congregation Beth Shalom is a Conservative Jewish synagogue and non-profit in Naperville, Illinois, serving Jewish individuals and families in Chicago's western suburbs with worship services, religious education, youth programming, lifecycle events, and community activities, funded primarily through membership dues, donations, and facility rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (Synagogue)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Jewish religious services
• Religious education
• Synagogue community
• Lifecycle event services
• Congregation membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Naperville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues paid by congregation members. Dues structure and tiers are referenced on the membership pages, though specific pricing tiers are not publicly disclosed on the website.
2. Donations and Annual Campaign: The synagogue raises funds through its Annual Campaign (5787), general donations, and specific fund donations including the Enid S. Silverman Mortgage Retirement Challenge. Multiple designated funds exist including Rabbi's Discretionary Fund, Chesed Fund, Tikkun Olam Fund, Youth Programming Fund, Scholarship Fund, and many others.
3. Parking Space Rental: Limited parking spaces are rented to students of Naperville North High School at a rate of $135 per semester. Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, with Green section (closest to school) filling first followed by Blue section.
4. Tree of Life Inscriptions: Members can inscribe leaves or stones on the Tree of Life sculpture to commemorate life events such as births, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, graduations, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, or to honor family and friends. Pricing: Small Leaf $180, Medium Leaf $360, Large Leaf $540, Stone $2700.
5. Pet Memorial Wall: Paw prints and pet memorial plaques are sold to congregation members to commemorate deceased pets. Order forms with payment are submitted to the office.
6. Facility Rental: Event spaces are rented to individuals, families, and organizations when not in use for worship or religious education. Spaces available: Sanctuary (up to 250 persons), Social Hall (up to 500 persons), Library (up to 20 persons), Front Foyer (up to 125 persons), Youth Lounge (up to 40 persons), Classrooms (up to 20 persons), Kitchen, and Grounds for outdoor events. Outside caterers may be employed subject to kashrut policy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Congregation Beth Shalom is a Conservative Jewish synagogue that provides Shabbat and High Holy Days worship services, religious education (children's Religious School, Adult B'nai Mitzvah), Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation, youth programming, lifecycle event observances, and a wide range of community life activities. It also offers supplementary paid services including Tree of Life inscription dedications, Pet Memorial Wall plaques, event facility rentals, and parking space rentals.

Product overview

Congregation Beth Shalom is a Conservative Jewish synagogue serving Chicago's western suburbs. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of religious, educational, and community services including worship services, religious school education for children and adults, youth programming, and facility rentals. Key offerings include the CBS Library (1,300+ items), Tree of Life inscription program, and various community life activities. The congregation previously operated a preschool program for 34 years, which closed in 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Worship Services Jewish worship services including Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat with oneg, Saturday morning services with Kiddush, and High Holy Days observances, led by clergy for congregation members and visitors.
• Online Worship
• Religious School Jewish religious education for children covering Pre-B'nai Mitzvah, B'nai Mitzvah tutoring, and post-B'nai Mitzvah continuing education.
• Adult Education Jewish learning programs for adults including Adult B'nai Mitzvah preparation and various adult study opportunities.
• CBS Library Library collection of more than 1,300 items including Adult Fiction, Adult Non-fiction, Reference, Young Adult, Children's, and Media works, accessible via a searchable database.
• Facility Rental Rental of event spaces including Sanctuary (up to 250 persons), Social Hall (up to 500 persons), Library, Front Foyer, Youth Lounge, Classrooms, Kitchen, and outdoor Grounds, with outside caterers allowed subject to kashrut policy.
• Parking Space Rental Rental of limited parking spaces to Naperville North High School students at $135 per semester, with Green section (closest to school) filling first, then Blue section.
• Tree of Life Inscriptions Inscription of leaves or stones on the Tree of Life sculpture to commemorate births, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, graduations, weddings, anniversaries, and other life events, with pricing from $180 (Small Leaf) to $2,700 (Stone).
• Pet Memorial Wall Sale of paw prints and pet memorial plaques to congregation members to commemorate deceased pets, with order forms submitted to the synagogue office.
• Youth Programming Youth activities including Kibbutz Katan for young children, BBYO participation, Moving Traditions' Tzelem program, and Scout Shabbat observances.
• Community Life Programs Social activities including Challah Workshops, Mahjong, Israeli Dance, Craft Nights, Prime Timers Club, Adult Bowling Group, and social groups/Chavurot.
• Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preparation Tutoring and preparation services for Bar and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies, including audio tracks for student practice.
• Social Action (Tikkun Olam) Community service and social action initiatives including the CBS Giving Garden, Playscape, and Caring Community (Chesed) support programs.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Temple Chai: Reform congregation in the Chicago suburbs offering family programming, religious school, and lifecycle services. Comparable as a competing suburban Chicago-area Jewish congregation targeting families.
• Beth Judea: Conservative synagogue in Long Grove, IL serving Chicago's northern suburbs with worship, religious school, and lifecycle programming—structurally analogous to CBS in Naperville.
• Congregation Etz Chaim: Conservative Jewish synagogue serving the Lake County / northern Chicago suburbs (Libertyville area). Closely comparable to CBS in denomination, programming mix, and suburban Chicago location.
• Congregation Or Chadash: Reform Jewish congregation in the northern Chicago suburbs with worship, education, and family programming. Direct peer in the suburban Chicago synagogue market.
• North Shore Congregation Israel: Large Conservative synagogue on Chicago's North Shore with full lifecycle programming, religious school, and facility rental. Comparable in denominational alignment and programming depth, though larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Bnai Jehoshua Beth Elohim: Large Reform synagogue in Glenview, IL serving Chicago's northern suburbs with extensive programming, religious school, and community initiatives. Comparable congregational model at larger scale.
• JCC Chicago: Jewish Community Center network serving Chicago with programming, education, fitness, and cultural events. Overlaps with CBS on community programming, youth engagement, and facility rental markets.
• Jewish United Fund / JUF: Umbrella Jewish federation serving Chicago and the Midwest, funding and coordinating affiliated agencies and congregations. Operates in the same community ecosystem and overlapping donor base as CBS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/napershalom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/napershalom

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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