Beth Shalom is the liberal Jewish community in Munich.
Founded in the early 1990s, we consciously build on a tradition: Munich as a place of reform Judaism that was destroyed during the Nazi era. Today we continue this path in a contemporary way: openly and at the same time in connection with our roots.
What began with just a few families is now a vibrant, grown community. People from different countries, with different languages and family connections to Judaism come together here. This diversity shapes our community life. We particularly welcome patrilineal Jews.
Beth Shalom is a place of belonging.
A place where community is lived in everyday life.
The development of our community is documented in the community chronicle.
Rabbi
Rabbi Dr. Tom Kučera Rabbi Dr. Tom Kučera received his Smicha in 2006 at the Abraham Geiger Kolleg in Berlin. The ordination in the Dresden synagogue was the first in Germany since the Shoah.
Board of directors and local council
The volunteer board and local council are elected by the members. A board or local council member is elected at the general meeting for two years.
Liberal Judaism
Liberal Judaism – also reform or progressive Judaism – emerged in Germany in the 19th century. It combines the desire for social participation with a consciously lived Jewish identity.
Libeskind synagogue
The new liberal synagogue of Beth Shalom is to be built in the center of Munich. The planned space will be designed according to a design by architect Daniel Libeskind and combines modern architecture with symbolic depth.