Temple Shaarei Shalom

What Temple Shaarei Shalom does

Temple Shaarei Shalom is a Reform Jewish synagogue and non-profit religious congregation founded in May 1992 in Boynton Beach, Florida, by 18 families who broke away from Temple Torah of Boynton Beach. It serves 450+ member households across Southeast Florida and offers a comprehensive lifecycle of religious services and educational programs, including weekly Shabbat services, B'nei Mitzvah and Confirmation preparation, a Religious School from Pre-K through 10th grade (with 70+ students), a tiered youth program (Club 5, STARY Jr., STARY, TICHON), a Special Needs Inclusion Program, and adult education including Torah Study. The congregation is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ, since November 1995) and NFTY (since 2004), and participates in the multi-synagogue Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration (ADJLC) supported by the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County.

The temple operates from a permanent home at 9085 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach (occupied since June 2002), expanded in June 2009 with the 18,000 sq. ft. Tendrich Center for Lifelong Learning. Four dedicated Torah scrolls constitute key religious assets. The professional staff of approximately 11 is led by Rabbi Anthony Fratello (MAHL, DD, since 2000), Cantor Carrie Barry (MSM), and Executive Director Caryn Feldman (MPH), supported by an Education Director, Youth Advisor, and Director of Education. The temple is governed by a Board of Trustees with an elected president; Lisa Cuthbertson currently serves as the 11th president.

Revenue is generated through annual membership dues, religious school tuition, voluntary donations and legacy gifts, event revenue, and auxiliary organization activities (Sisterhood, Brotherhood, PTO). Specific financial figures are not publicly disclosed. Capital campaigns have historically been used for facility expansion ($3M in 2006) and debt reduction ($1.8M in 2014). Distribution is primarily direct through in-person worship, religious school enrollment, and auxiliary channels, with Livestream extending reach to remote or homebound members. Marketing channels are community-led — website, monthly News and Views newsletter, Facebook, and word-of-mouth.

Name

Temple Shaarei Shalom

Legal name

Temple Shaarei Shalom

Website

https://templeshaareishalom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Temple Shaarei Shalom is a Reform Jewish synagogue in Boynton Beach, Florida, serving 450+ member households with worship services, religious education from Pre-K through Confirmation, youth programs, and community fellowship under the leadership of Rabbi Anthony Fratello and Cantor Carrie Barry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (Reform Synagogue)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

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

• Reform Jewish services
• Religious school education
• B'nei Mitzvah preparation
• Jewish community programming
• Synagogue worship services

Headquarters

HQ city

Boynton Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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 from member households providing access to all temple services, religious school, and community programs
2. Religious School Fees: Tuition fees for religious education programs including Pre-K through Confirmation, B'nei Mitzvah preparation, and Tichon teen program
3. Donations and Contributions: Voluntary donations including general contributions, memorial plaques, Tree of Life honors, commemorative bricks, and legacy gifts
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from community events, Sisterhood programming, Brotherhood activities, and social events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Temple Shaarei Shalom is a Reform Jewish synagogue providing weekly Shabbat worship services, lifecycle ceremonies (B'nei Mitzvah, weddings, funerals), a Pre-K through Confirmation religious school, youth group programming, adult education, and community fellowship activities. Members pay annual dues and religious school tuition to access these services, with supplemental funding from donations, Judaica shop sales, and community events.

Product overview

Temple Shaarei Shalom offers a comprehensive suite of religious, educational, and community programs as a unified offering centered around Jewish worship, education, and fellowship. The core programs include Religious School (Pre-K through Confirmation), B'nei Mitzvah preparation, Shabbat Services, and Youth Groups (STARY, STARY Jr., Club 5, TICHON Teen Program). These are complemented by the TSS Inclusion Program for special needs students, Adult Education including Torah Study, and Tot Shabbat for young children. The temple also supports community engagement through auxiliary organizations including Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Parent Teacher Organization, and Havurot fellowship groups. Communication offerings include the News and Views newsletter and Live Stream services for remote participation.

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Products and services

• Religious School Comprehensive religious education program for students from Pre-K through Confirmation, including Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation, Torah study, Hebrew instruction, and elective programs; serves over 70 students and is the largest in North-Central Palm Beach County.
• B'nei Mitzvah Program Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation program provided by the Rabbi and Cantor during additional tutoring time slots beginning 6 months prior to the ceremony, with post-B'nei Mitzvah studies continuing through Confirmation in tenth grade.
• Shabbat Services Weekly Friday evening Shabbat worship services at 7:00 p.m., with additional Family Shabbat Services on the second Friday of each month from October through June, led by the Rabbi and Cantor.
• STARY Youth Group High school youth group (grades 9-12) affiliated with NFTY (North American Federation of Temple Youth), offering social experiences, Jewish learning, leadership development, and community service opportunities.
• STARY Jr. Middle school youth group program for grades 6-8, providing pre-STARY engagement with social, educational, and Jewish identity activities.
• Club 5 Introductory youth group program for grade 5 students, serving as the entry point into the STARY youth group continuum at Temple Shaarei Shalom.
• TICHON Teen Program Leadership development program for eighth through twelfth graders, featuring Madrich/a classroom roles, leadership training, elective courses, and community service hour opportunities.
• TSS Inclusion Program Special needs inclusion program featuring a Special Needs Family Coordinator on staff to provide learning modifications, alternative educational plans, and accommodations for students in Religious School and youth programs.
• Adult Education Adult learning and education programs including Torah Study, Hebrew classes, and various educational opportunities for adult congregation members, including a collaboration with the Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration (ADJLC).
• Tot Shabbat Monthly Shabbat program for children ages 2-8, providing an age-appropriate introduction to Jewish worship and community.
• Sisterhood Women's organization welcoming all female congregation members to promote fellowship and facilitate religious, social, and educational activities, operating the Judaica Shop and supporting sisterhood causes.
• Brotherhood Men's organization promoting fellowship among male congregation members through religious, social, and educational activities, including annual cruises and day trips.
• Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Organization facilitating activities and communication to enhance the Religious School experience, developing programs to promote community and provide additional educational resources for families.
• Havurot (Fellowship Groups) Fellowship groups for temple members with common interests including Empty Nesters, Book Club, Pot Luck and Shabbat, and Men's Havurah, supporting small-group social and educational engagement.
• Live Stream Services Online streaming of Shabbat and religious services enabling remote participation for members unable to attend in person.

Quantifiable outcome

• Grown from 18 founding families to 450+ member households since 1992
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Jewish Federation of Palm Beach CountymajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2016ADJLC earned support from Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County recognizing collaborative adult Jewish education programming.
• Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration (ADJLC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Collaboration with Temple Torat Emet and other synagogues to serve the local community through adult Jewish education. Grew to include five synagogues by Fall 2016 and earned support from Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County.
• NFTY (North American Federation of Temple Youth)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2004STARY youth group is affiliated with NFTY, providing teens access to regional and national Reform youth programming, camp scholarships, and leadership opportunities.
• Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 1995Affiliation with URJ (formerly UAHC) provides access to national Reform Judaism programs, resources, and best practices. Temple joined in November 1995.
• Reform Temple YOZMA (Modi'in, Israel)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992Sisterhood supports Reform Temple YOZMA in Modi'in, Israel, providing international connection to Reform Judaism.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Temple Israel of West Palm Beach: Historic Reform Jewish synagogue in West Palm Beach, FL, serving the broader Palm Beach County Jewish community. Comparable peer with worship services, religious education, youth programs, and lifecycle offerings targeting a similar member demographic.
• Congregation B'nai Israel: Reform Jewish congregation in Boca Raton, FL. Comparable peer serving Jewish families in the same Southeast Florida corridor with worship, religious school, lifecycle programming, and community engagement — directly competing for the same member households.
• Temple Beth El of Boca Raton: Reform Jewish synagogue in Boca Raton, FL, operating in the same regional market as Temple Shaarei Shalom. Comparable in offering worship services, religious school, B'nei Mitzvah preparation, youth groups, and adult education to Jewish families in Palm Beach County.
• B'nai Torah Congregation: Large Reform Jewish synagogue in Boca Raton, FL, just south of Boynton Beach. Directly comparable to Temple Shaarei Shalom as a URJ-affiliated congregation serving Jewish families in the same Palm Beach County market with comparable worship, education, and lifecycle programming.
• Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach: Reform Jewish synagogue in Palm Beach, FL. Comparable peer in the same URJ-affiliated Reform network, offering religious services, education, and community programming to Jewish families and seniors in the broader Palm Beach market.
• Temple Beth Sholom: Reform Jewish congregation in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, in the same regional market north of Boynton Beach. Comparable peer offering worship, religious school, B'nei Mitzvah, and youth programming to Jewish families in northern Palm Beach County.
• Temple Judea: Reform Jewish congregation in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, serving families in northern Palm Beach County. Comparable peer with religious school, worship services, youth programs, and lifecycle offerings targeting similar Jewish family demographics.

Others

• Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County: Regional Jewish community organization that supports Temple Shaarei Shalom's adult education collaboration (ADJLC) and broader community programming. Operates in the same Southeast Florida Jewish ecosystem and serves overlapping member populations, but functions as a funder/coordinator rather than a competing congregation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tssboynton
• Instagraminstagram.com/tssboynton
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/temple-shaarei-shalom

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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