Temple Sha'arey Shalom is a mid-sized congregation that has served the local Jewish community for over 50 years. The congregation is a diverse community of liberal Jews and offers programs ranging from traditional text study to volunteerism.
Tempe Beth Am is an egalitarian, all-inclusive congregation that provides programs and resources for those interested in the many aspects of Reform Judaism.
Temple Beth O'r / Beth Torah's mission is to be a warm and welcoming center of Jewish life. Its spirited services draw a congregation from throughout Union County and the surrounding areas. Amongst the most popular offerings here are the temple choir, health and fitness programs, monthly "Friday Night Alive" services, Saturday Kiddush luncheons, a preschool enrichment program, Hebrew high-school, adult education programs, and USY Kadima youth groups. In addition to the sanctuary, Temple Beth O'r / Beth Torah also includes a library, small chapel, social hall and newly renovated lounge, which is available for parties and celebrations. Steven Stern currently serves as cantor and spiritual leader.
Founded more than 60 years ago, Temple Emanuel is open to Jews of all philosophies as well as interfaith families. It is not affiliated with any movement. Instead, it mixes together many traditional and modern philosophies. Rabbi Scott Sokol and Cantor Linda Sue Sohn lead the congregation through song, prayer and celebration.
Congregation M'kor Shalom is a welcoming Jewish synagogue with more than 1,000 members. It hosts a variety of Shabbat services including prayers and a choir ensemble and education programs for children and adults. It also offers a pre-school program.
Sharing a building with Westborough's Jewish Community Center, Beth Tikvah Synagogue serves an independent Jewish congregation. Beth Tikvah means "House of Hope," and this synagogue was created to serve a growing Jewish population in the area. To inquire about Beth Tikvah Synagogue, contact [email protected].
This synagogue is big on community outreach with programs to help the environment, the hungry and the homeless, as well as interfaith outreach programs. There are also education resources and classes for children and adults. The congregation is headed up by President Howard Erichson and Rabbis David Greenstein and Cecelia Beyer.
Rabbi Avraham Lehr said, "Everyone is welcome at the Chai Center, regardless of one's level of religious observance. The philosophy is in keeping with the Chabad-Lubavitch approach of joy, scholarship and unconditional acceptance and love of every Jew."
No membership is required. The Rabbi said that at the average shabbat service, 100 people will attend. But at a High Holy Day service, for example, the temple will be packed to capacity with 600 people. You don't need to pay for a ticket to attend a High Holy Day service, like you do at most temples.
