Explore and renew your connection to Judaism in Idyllwild.

About Us

Temple Har Shalom was established in 2014 to unite the Jewish population in this mountain village by appealing to a diverse community. Temple Har Shalom is a vibrant, engaging,  and welcoming congregation for everyone from the youth to the senior, the observant to the unaffiliated, secular to the cynics, activists and the passive, and to those seeking to explore and renew their connection to Judaism.

Our community is known for its diversity and we will work towards igniting sparks of life and creating a sense of belonging, community and a life of purpose here without any judgment.

Services and Study

Shabbat Candle Lighting and Torah Study

Friday Night Candelighting at 6:00 PM

Nov 6 Candlelighting with Rabbi Malka on Zoom
Nov 13 Candlelighting with Rabbi Ilana on Zoom
Nov 20 Candlelighting with Kerry Abram on Zoom
Nov 27 Candlelighting with Rabbi Ilana on Zoom

Dec 4 Candlelighting with Rabbi Malka on Zoom
Dec 11 Candlelighting with Rabbi Ilana on Zoom
Dec 18 Candlelighting with Rabbi Ilana on Zoom
Dec 25 Candlelighting with Rabbi Ilana on Zoom

Torah Study

Nov 11 Torah of the Heart class with Rabbi Ilana on Zoom at 6:30 pm


Join with ZOOM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89085273578?pwd=MXNuSUFBVmVRNERvMHgwdStRTGhCdz09

Meeting ID: 890 8527 3578
Passcode: 214519

To Join us by Telephone dial:
+1 669 900 6833
Listen for prompts to put in:
Meeting ID: 890 8527 3578

Read & Study with Rabbi Malka

Rabbi Malka’s Book study will read and discuss

Dear Friends,

Heart of a Stranger by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl is a like the woven candle of Havdalah, the ritual for ending the Sabbath. She weaves her story with Torah, and it’s both unique and familiar for a people known for crossing boundaries. Buchdahl was born in Seoul to a Korean Buddhist mother and a Jewish American father 54 years ago and grew up in Tacoma, Washington, where Asians and Jews were scarce. She is preeminent as an American rabbi with a brilliant mind and a beautiful cantorial voice.

We hope you will join us in our study of this book starting on October 3, 2026.

Sincerely,
Rabbi Malka Drucker

Rabbi Malka’s Book Study is now being sponsored by members of the study group and Temple Har Shalom.
Saturdays, November 7, 14, and 21, 4:00-5:00 PM

with Rabbi Malka Drucker on ZOOM

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89085273578?pwd=MXNuSUFBVmVRNERvMHgwdStRTGhCdz09

Meeting ID: 890 8527 3578
Passcode: 214519

To Join us by Telephone dial: +1 669 900 6833
Listen for prompts to put in:   Meeting ID: 890 8527 3578

Be Social


The Breakfast Club at Mama’s Egg House
Thursday, November 19th at 9:00 am

Mama’s Egg House
54241 Ridgeview Dr, Idyllwild, CA 92549

Join us at Mama’s Egg House to socialize and enjoy breakfast together. The Mama’s Egg House menu includes vegetarian options and is available to view online here: https://www.mamasegghouse.com/menu

If you need a ride, please contact Colleen Mason at 520-280-3092 or colleen.k.mason@gmail.com

Save the date for our Annual Hanukkah Party
December 9, 2026
At Silver Pines Lodge | 25955 Cedar St, Idyllwild, CA 92549

This Hanukkah party will be a joint celebration with Temple Har Shalom and Chabad of Palm Springs. So this will be a wonderful opportunity to make new friends as well as catching up with your THS friends.