Penisula Temple Shalom - Burlingame, CA - Synagogues on Waymarking.com

"Twenty-two families gathered in the backyard greenhouse of a home on Baywood Avenue in Hillsborough. The date was May 9, 1955. The meeting had been called by Harold Shanzer to propose the organization of a new temple. By the time the meeting had adjourned, Temple Sholom had been born and bylaws had been drafted. Mel Dollinger, on behalf of the Advisory Committee, approached the Congregational Church of San Mateo and arranged for use of their sanctuary and social hall for the new Jewish congregation.

Five years later, a commemorative book described the very early days of our congregation:

"Other little known behind the scene activities were these: A member borrowed one hundred prayer books from a sister temple and obtained a Torah which had been used by the Armed Forces. The ark housing the Torah was a converted cupboard, and the eternal light was a candle on top of the ark. Blue and White satin was obtained and a tailor commissioned to make the torah and pulpit coverings. The fringing and embroidered Mogen David were his own designs. He was assured that the mitzvahs he had earned, while less negotiable than money, were nevertheless, more valuable. Within a month, membership had grown to forty-seven families." (visit link)

Status: Active house of prayer Denomination/Group: Reformed Address: 1655 Sebastian Drive Burlingame, CA USA Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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