What Temple Rodef Shalom does

Temple Rodef Shalom is a Reform Jewish congregation founded in 1962 in Falls Church, Virginia, operating as a 501(c)-style nonprofit (Tax ID# 54-0733866). It is the largest Jewish congregation in Virginia, serving over 1,800 member households across Northern Virginia with a comprehensive suite of spiritual, educational, and community programs. The organization is led by a clergy team of three rabbis and two cantors, supported by 16 professional staff and a lay volunteer structure.

The congregation operates two core wholly-owned program subsidiaries: the TRS Early Childhood Center, a Reggio-inspired preschool through kindergarten program with over 50 years of operation, and Camp Rodef Shalom, a day camp for children ages 4-13 with over 40 years of history. The TRS Religious School serves nearly 800 learners from kindergarten through 12th grade and is described as one of the largest in the country. Additional programming includes youth engagement groups (TRSTY), youth musical groups, identity-based kehilot micro-communities, the Mother's Circle for interfaith families, and the Federal Workers Support Program. Technology infrastructure is built on the Shulcloud membership platform, with livestreaming capabilities distributing services via YouTube, Facebook, and archived web content to a global audience.

Revenue is generated through six diversified streams: annual membership dues, ECC tuition, Religious School tuition, Camp fees, donations and tzedakah, and event fees. TRS is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and maintains operational partnerships with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, the Hebrew Free Loan Association, NFTY-MAR, and several Northern Virginia community organizations. The business model is membership-gated — Religious School enrollment requires temple membership — creating cross-product retention across the family lifecycle.

Name

Temple Rodef Shalom

Legal name

Temple Rodef Shalom

Website

https://templerodefshalom.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Temple Rodef Shalom is a Reform Jewish congregation in Falls Church, Virginia, serving over 1,800 member households. It operates the TRS Early Childhood Center, TRS Religious School (nearly 800 learners K-12), Camp Rodef Shalom, and worship/lifecycle programming as a nonprofit.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Synagogue and Jewish religious services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Child Care Services (624410)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN)

Keywords

• Reform synagogue services
• Jewish religious education
• Early childhood education
• Youth group programming
• Summer day camp

Headquarters

HQ city

Falls Church

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from member households. Temple membership is required for Religious School enrollment.
2. Early Childhood Center Tuition: Tuition fees for ECC programs serving children from birth through kindergarten, with various schedule options (half-day, full-day, extended day).
3. Religious School Tuition: Religious School enrollment fees for K-12 students, including Confirmation and Post-Confirmation programs.
4. Camp Fees: Camp Rodef Shalom day camp fees for summer programs including Main Session and Bonus Week options, with Extended Day programs available.
5. Donations and Tzedakah: Voluntary donations from members and community, including support for specific initiatives like Chai There through the TRS Endowment Fund for Youth and Jewish Identity.
6. Event Fees: Fees for special events such as Mah Jongg Fun Day ($50-55), with proceeds supporting various TRS programs and charitable organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Temple Rodef Shalom is a Reform Jewish congregation providing weekly Shabbat and holiday worship services, a full K-12 Religious School, a licensed Reggio Emilia-inspired Early Childhood Center, summer day camp (Camp Rodef Shalom), youth groups (TRSTY), adult learning (Chai There), pastoral care, and lifecycle event services (B'nai Mitzvah, weddings, funerals, baby namings) for member families in Northern Virginia. Programs are delivered on-site at the Falls Church campus and supplemented via livestream.

Product overview

Temple Rodef Shalom is a Reform Jewish congregation in Northern Virginia offering a comprehensive suite of spiritual, educational, and community programs. The core offerings include weekly Shabbat services with livestream capabilities, the TRS Religious School (serving nearly 800 students K-12), the TRS Early Childhood Center (a Reggio-inspired preschool through kindergarten program), and Camp Rodef Shalom (a day camp for ages 4-13). Family programming includes the Chai There initiative for young families (0-5), youth musical groups (Shir Joy, Shir Harmony, Kol Machar, Rak Noar), and youth engagement through TRSTY groups. Adult programming features identity-based kehilot communities, the Mothers Circle, and various small groups. The organization also provides community support services including a Federal Workers Support Program. The institution is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and serves over 1,800 households.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shabbat and Holiday Worship Services Weekly Friday evening Shabbat services, Saturday morning Shabbat services, and services for all major Jewish holidays, offered in-person at the TRS campus and via livestream for member families and the broader community.
• TRS Religious School (K-12) Formal K-12 Jewish education program including Hebrew literacy, Torah study, and B'nai Mitzvah preparation, serving school-age children of member families.
• TRS Early Childhood Center (ECC) Licensed Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood education program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, combining secular early-learning curriculum with Jewish values and holiday observance.
• Camp Rodef Shalom Summer day camp program operated on or near the TRS campus for children, offering Jewish-content summer programming and traditional camp activities.
• TRSTY (Temple Rodef Shalom Teen Youth) Youth group program for middle and high school students featuring social, social-action, and Jewish-identity programming.
• Chai There Adult Education Adult Jewish learning program offering classes, lectures, and study groups on Jewish thought, text, and practice for adult members.
• Kehilot (Micro-Communities) Small-group member communities organized around shared interests, geography, or life stage to foster member-to-member relationships within the congregation.
• Lifecycle Ritual Services Clergy-led lifecycle services for members, including B'nai Mitzvah officiation, weddings, baby namings, and funerals, plus associated pastoral counseling.
• Youth Musical Groups (Anafim) Congregational youth choir and music-ensemble programming for school-age children, performing during services and concerts.
• Mothers Circle Program Educational and community program for non-Jewish mothers raising Jewish children, supporting interfaith family participation in congregation life.
• Federal Workers Support Program Pastoral-care and community-support initiative for federal employees and families experiencing workplace stress, layoffs, or shutdowns.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 teachers to 14 students ratio ensures personalized attention in ECC
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRS is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), the central body for Reform Judaism in North America. This affiliation provides access to resources, programming support, and connection to the broader Reform Jewish movement.
• Bailey's Elementary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRS has established a relationship with Bailey's Elementary School in Falls Church, a Title I school where 70% of students are from low-income, immigrant families. TRS volunteers help organize an in-school clothes shop, assist PTA with events, and tutor students.
• Chesterbrook Senior Living CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChesterbrook Residences is an affordable assisted living residence founded by TRS, Lewinsville, and Immanuel Presbyterian Churches 17 years ago. TRS volunteers provide friendly visits, activities, entertainment, gardening, holiday projects, and clerical support.
• Falls Church Community Service Council (FCS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRS volunteers support the Falls Church Community Food Bank by packing groceries, delivering food, and helping eliminate barriers to food access for vulnerable families.
• Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater WashingtonminorOthersOffers interest-free loans up to $20,000 to community members in need. TRS shares this resource with members facing financial hardship.
• NFTY-MAR (North American Federation of Temple Youth - Mid Atlantic Region)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRS teens can connect with the Reform Jewish Youth Movement's Mid Atlantic Region for regional events and programming.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Temple Isaiah: Large Reform Jewish congregation in Fulton, Maryland, with religious school, ECC, and youth programs serving the DMV area in a similar community-formation model.
• Adas Israel Congregation: Large, established Jewish congregation in Washington DC offering religious school, early childhood programs, and community services comparable in scale, though Conservative rather than Reform.
• Temple Beth Ami: Reform congregation in Rockville, Maryland, with comparable religious school, early childhood center, and lifecycle programming targeting DMV Jewish families.
• Washington Hebrew Congregation: One of the oldest and largest Jewish congregations in the Washington DC area, offering a comparable portfolio of worship, religious education, early childhood, and social action programs.
• Congregation Olam Tikvah: Reform Jewish congregation in Fairfax, Virginia, geographically adjacent to TRS and competing for the same Northern Virginia Jewish family demographic.
• Har Shalom Congregation: Large Reform Jewish congregation in Potomac, Maryland, serving the greater Washington DC metropolitan area with comparable worship, religious school, and early childhood programming.
• Congregation B'nai Israel: Large, historic Jewish congregation offering comprehensive religious education, early childhood, and youth programs, comparable in mission and program breadth to Temple Rodef Shalom.
• Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation: Reform congregation in Reston, Virginia, providing religious education, early childhood programs, and lifecycle services to Northern Virginia Jewish families in direct competition with TRS.

Broad incumbents

• Temple Emanu-El: Among the largest and most established Reform Jewish congregations in the US (New York City), with a broad programming portfolio including religious education, social action, and community services that overlap with TRS's offerings.
• Stephen Wise Temple: One of the largest Reform Jewish congregations in the United States (Los Angeles), operating a full ecosystem of ECC, day school, religious school, camps, and lifecycle programming at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJjkMRcrBuy6lLQOJ7lAgnw/featured?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/TempleRodefShalom
• Instagraminstagram.com/templerodefshalom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/temple-rodef-shalom

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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