
Welcome to Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek Shalom! We are a reform congregation dedicated to creating, sustaining, and nurturing the Jewish community in the Farmington Valley, and perpetuating Judaism in all aspects of life.
Our Temple began as twelve Jewish families coming together in a Simsbury home. Today, our congregation includes more than 300 families.
Nearly one-third of our congregation belongs to an interfaith family. We offer a variety of celebrations, education programs, and worship opportunities for our varied interests. We want to build a community based on inclusiveness, where everyone is welcome, regardless of age, marital status, sexual orientation, a Jew by birth or by choice.
We welcome new members to our reform congregation. We hope you will become a part of our growing temple community. Please visit our membership page for more information. Please contact Marlo Zall, Membership Director for additional information and membership forms (860) 658-1075 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Interfaith Roundtable: Interview with Rabbi Herman View Video
Interfaith Roundtable: Where do we go from here? Finding pathways to renewal.
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Our community is actively involved with coordinating the efforts of the congregation’s activities, fulfilling the mitzvah of tikkun olam, repairing the world.
Read more about what's going on in our synagogue and community: President's Letter, Over the Rabbi's Disc, Cantor's Notes,