1860 Washington Street, Newton MA, 02466

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WELCOME TO TEMPLE REYIM

We are a heimish, traditional, egalitarian, inclusive and spirtually uplifting community that engages our minds and nurtures our souls. We warmly welcome the membership and participation of people of all abilities, background, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Family and Friends

Family & Friends

"Reyim" means friends, and our friendships are the life of our community.

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Learning and Prayer

Learning & Prayer

We look to the stories, wisdom, spiritual insights, and halacha of our tradition to bring meaning into our lives.

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Compassion and Social Action

Compassion & Social Action

Our community is defined by the core Jewish value of gemilut hasadim, compassion and loving kindness.

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Temple Reyim is excited to welcome Hebrew college to our campus in December 2022. You can find a press release here. You can find a letter from Mara Bloom and Rabbi Berman to our community here.

Welcome Back! In-Person Shabbat Services

We are excited to be open on Shabbat mornings to anyone who would like to join us. We are no longer requiring that you register. We will continue to live-stream Shabbat morning services here as well. Our services begin at 10:30 AM.

We encourage everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated. However, we are not requiring vaccination. Please consider your comfort level in attending in person. We also ask that everyone attending comply with the following guidelines:

  • Everyone must wear a face covering inside the building; and
  • Attendees who are not part of the same immediate household must be seated at least six feet apart.

Furthermore, if any of the following conditions apply to you on Shabbat, we ask that you stay home and enjoy our live-streamed service:

  • You have been in close contact with a person who has a confirmed case of COVID-19;
  • You have recently tested positive for COVID-19; or
  • You have a fever, a new loss of taste or smell, vomiting, diarrhea, a cough, shortness of breath or sore throat.

Blessed are You, Source of All Life, Who enlivens us, sustains us, and has given us the strength to reach this moment.

Support and Resources for Our Community

As we face challenges of distance and illness due to COVID-19, we want to be sure to meet the needs that may arise for our community members. Please take a moment to complete this form if a need arises or if you feel you can support others needs. Responses are confidential.

In addition, you can find many more resources for mental health, emergency services, and parent coaching here.

If you need anything at all, please be in touch with Rabbi Berman at rabbiberman@reyim.org and Claire Gerstein Chair of our Chesed Committee, at cgerstein@verizon.net.

Shabbat Services: Apart, Together

  • Kabbalat Shabbat Online

    Friday Evening 6:00 PM

    Join by Zoom here

  • Shabbat Morning Live Streaming and in Person

    Saturday Morning 10:30 AM-12:00 PM

    Join by livestream here

Kabbalat Shabbat

Morning Prayer

  • Every Monday through Friday 7:00 AM

    National holidays, including upcoming Memorial Day 8:00 AM

    Join by Zoom here

  • Every Sunday Morning 9:00 AM

    Join by Zoom here

Jewish Family & Children's Service

We are committed to delivering 25 boxes of raisins and 30 boxes of cereal each month to JF&CS. Ordinarily our community would purchase these items and drop them off individually but given the current circumstances, we are asking our community to donate funds that we can use to buy the items. Any amount is welcome!.

You can use the PayPal button below to donate. Please indicate on the payment form ("Add a note") that this donation is for JF&CS.

JFCS

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