Temple Sholom In Broomall

What Temple Sholom In Broomall does

Temple Sholom in Broomall is a Reform Jewish congregation founded in 1956 and headquartered at 55 Church Lane, Broomall, Pennsylvania. It is the only Reform congregation in Delaware County and operates as a nonprofit governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. The institution provides Jewish worship, lifecycle event officiation, and a layered educational portfolio spanning the Etta Natalie Rosenblatt Preschool (ages 3 months through kindergarten), the Rimon K-12 religious school, B'nei Mitzvah preparation, and adult education including Talmud study. Community engagement is structured around affiliated affinity groups (Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Hilltoppers, Culture Club, and the ToaSTY teen youth group), a Social Action Committee, a Hospice and Healing volunteer group partnered with Taylor Hospice, and social programs such as Shabbat Together. The congregation houses Holocaust Torah Scroll MST1243 through a partnership with the Memorial Scrolls Trust and operates with a professional team of 14 staff led by Rabbi Peter Rigler, Cantor Jamie Marx, and Executive Director Jeff Green.

The underlying technology stack is composed of mainstream consumer and small-organizational SaaS rather than proprietary systems. Live streaming and archival of services is delivered via Vimeo; B'nei Mitzvah tutoring and adult learning are offered online through Zoom; and online membership, donations, and tuition processing run on ShulCloud with disclosed credit-card processing fees (2.8% + $0.15 for MasterCard/Visa/Discover, 3.1% + $0.15 for AmEx, and 0.85% for ACH). Accessibility accommodations include Braille and large-print prayer books, ASL interpretation, reserved seating, and individualized education supports. The Etta Natalie Rosenblatt Preschool holds a Keystone STARS facility designation from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Revenue is generated through multiple recurring streams: tiered annual membership dues (with confidential financial assistance), monthly preschool tuition, religious school tuition for K-12, designated donations and tzedakah (clergy discretionary funds, memorial plaques, Oneg sponsorship, general funds), event and facility rentals of the sanctuary, multipurpose room, kitchen, lobby, library, and classrooms, and an active $5 million L'Dor Vador Clergy Endowment capital campaign intended to establish a permanent invested fund. Membership acquisition is community-led through word-of-mouth, open community events, tours by appointment, and outreach across all age segments, with no publicly disclosed pricing.

Name

Temple Sholom In Broomall

Legal name

Temple Sholom in Broomall

Website

https://temple-sholom.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Temple Sholom in Broomall is a 1956-founded Reform Jewish congregation in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, serving local families with worship, lifecycle events, a preschool, K-12 religious school, adult education, and community affinity groups under a 14-person professional staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Congregation Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN)

Keywords

• Religious congregation services
• Jewish religious education
• Early childhood education
• Lifecycle event services
• Community worship services

Headquarters

HQ city

Broomall

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues with several different rates. Financial assistance process available for those who need dues reductions.
2. Preschool Tuition: Tuition for the Etta Natalie Rosenblatt Preschool based on child's age and schedule. School hours Monday-Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am - 4 pm.
3. Religious School Tuition: Tuition for Rimon religious school program for Kindergarten through 12th grade.
4. Donations and Tzedakah: Multiple designated donation funds including Clergy Discretionary Funds, memorial plaques, Oneg sponsorship, and general tzedakah. Online donations with credit card processing fees of 2.8% + $0.15 for MasterCard/Visa/Discover, 3.1% + $0.15 for AmEx, and 0.85% for ACH.
5. Event and Facility Rentals: Rental income from event spaces including the multipurpose room, sanctuary, kitchen, lobby, library, and classrooms for weddings, b'nei mitzvah celebrations, concerts, meetings, and private functions.
6. Endowment Campaign: L'Dor Vador Clergy Endowment campaign targeting $5 million to establish a permanently invested fund providing long-term financial stability through an annual draw to offset operating expenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Temple Sholom in Broomall is a Reform Jewish congregation offering Shabbat and holiday worship services, lifecycle event officiation (baby namings, B'nei Mitzvah, weddings, funerals), early childhood education through the Etta Natalie Rosenblatt Preschool (ages 3 months through kindergarten), K-12 religious school (Rimon), B'nei Mitzvah preparation, adult education, and community engagement programs (Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Hilltoppers, Culture Club, ToaSTY youth group, Social Action, Hospice and Healing). The congregation also rents its facilities for events and provides live streaming of services for remote participation.

Product overview

Temple Sholom in Broomall is a Reform Jewish congregation established in 1956 offering a comprehensive portfolio of religious, educational, and community programs. The organization operates as a single unified institution providing early childhood education (Etta Natalie Rosenblatt Preschool), K-12 religious education (Rimon Religious School), B'nei Mitzvah preparation, and adult education programs. Community engagement is facilitated through affiliated groups including Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Hilltoppers, Culture Club, and ToaSTY youth group. The congregation also provides lifecycle event services, social action programming, hospice and healing support, and facilities for event rentals. Services are available both in-person and through online streaming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Etta Natalie Rosenblatt Preschool: The preschool program at Temple Sholom, the only Reform congregation in Delaware County, providing early childhood education in Jewish and secular subjects.
• Rimon
• ToaSTY
• Hilltoppers
• Culture Club

Products and services

• Etta Natalie Rosenblatt Preschool A Reform Jewish preschool providing early childhood education for children ages 3 months through kindergarten, featuring a developmentally-appropriate curriculum based on PA Early Learning Standards with Jewish cultural exposure. Holds Keystone STARS facility designation from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Rimon (Religious School) A student-centered Jewish education program for learners in Kindergarten through 12th grade, featuring innovative curriculum where learners co-create their learning by investigating topics of interest to them.
• B'nei Mitzvah Program A customized program preparing students for Bar/Bat Mitzvah, including Torah and Haftarah chanting, service leadership, mitzvah projects, and d'var torah preparation with weekly tutoring offered online via Zoom as well as in-person.
• Online Streaming Services Live streaming of Shabbat and holiday services with viewing starting 15 minutes prior to service start, and access to archived service recordings on Vimeo for those unable to attend in real-time.
• Adult Education Adult learning opportunities including 'Text & Topics' Talmud study with Rabbi Rigler and Women's Spirituality Group sessions.
• Lifecycle Event Services Clergy officiation services for baby naming/B'rit Milah, B'nei Mitzvah, weddings (including interfaith and LGBTQ), funerals, and shiva minyan services.
• Event and Facility Rentals Rental of temple spaces including Main Sanctuary, Multipurpose Room, Kitchen, Lobby, Library, and Classrooms for events such as B'nei Mitzvah celebrations, weddings, and concerts.
• Membership Dues Annual membership dues with multiple rate tiers for individuals and families participating in worship, lifecycle events, education, and community programs. Financial assistance is available confidentially for those who need dues reductions.
• L'Dor Vador Clergy Endowment Campaign A $5 million endowment campaign to secure Temple Sholom's financial future and ensure full-time clergy positions are maintained for generations to come, providing long-term financial stability through annual draw against operating expenses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Keystone STARS facility designation awarded by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for early childhood education quality

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Memorial Scrolls TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to house Holocaust Torah Scroll MST1243, rescued from the devastation of Holocaust-era Czechoslovakia. The scroll serves as a sacred teaching tool and reminder of the 6 million who perished, with Holocaust survivors brought in annually to speak to children.
• Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)coreOthersMember congregation of the Union for Reform Judaism, a national organization connecting and supporting Reform Jewish congregations across North America.
• Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ)majorOthersAffiliated with Women of Reform Judaism and The Federation of Temple Sisterhoods, connecting Sisterhood to a global network of Reform Jewish women's organizations.
• Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC-PA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial Action Committee partners with RAC-PA on the 'Every Voice Every Vote' campaign to strengthen and protect democracy, working on issues including gun violence prevention, immigration, reproductive rights, and criminal justice reform.
• Taylor HospicecoreOthersConnected with Taylor Hospice for many years. The temple's Hospice and Healing group has provided funding for their library, help in Hospice House, and visited patients in their own homes and nursing homes.
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Keystone STARSmajorOthersThe preschool received Keystone STARS facility designation from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's early childhood education quality assurance program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Old York Road Temple-Beth Am: A Reform congregation in Abington, PA providing early childhood education, religious school, and full lifecycle programming. Competes with Temple Sholom for Jewish families in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
• Main Line Reform Temple: A nearby Reform Jewish congregation in Wynnewood, PA serving the same suburban Philadelphia market. Most direct comparable given shared URJ affiliation, similar congregational size, preschool programs, and lifecycle programming for families on the Main Line.
• Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El: A Reform congregation in Wynnewood, PA on the Main Line that competes directly for members with comparable preschool, religious school, and adult education programming in the Philadelphia suburbs.
• Har Zion Temple: A Reform congregation in Penn Valley, PA serving the same Philadelphia suburban demographic with comparable religious school, preschool, and lifecycle programming. Operates as a direct competitor for Jewish families in the western suburbs.
• Congregation Rodeph Shalom: A historic Reform congregation in Center City Philadelphia with similar URJ affiliation, religious education programs, preschool, and extensive lifecycle programming. Comparable in mission and operational scope, though located in a denser urban setting.
• Congregation Beth Or: A Reform congregation in Maple Glen, PA that offers early childhood education, religious school, and lifecycle programming comparable to Temple Sholom. Serves a similar suburban Philadelphia Jewish family demographic.

Others

• Union for Reform Judaism: The national congregational network of which Temple Sholom is a member. Provides movement-wide resources, programming, and institutional support but is an enabling ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.
• Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools: The national umbrella organization supporting Jewish day schools. Relevant as a thematically adjacent organization in the Jewish educational ecosystem that Temple Sholom's preschool and religious school programs operate within.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia: The regional Jewish communal umbrella that supports and coordinates with member congregations including Temple Sholom. Not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem partner that provides funding, programming resources, and community connections.

Regional players

• Congregation Beth El: A Reform congregation in Voorhees, NJ providing similar religious education, preschool, and lifecycle services. Operates across the river from Temple Sholom in a different geography but serves the broader South Jersey/Philadelphia Jewish community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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