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Welcome To Shaarei Tefillah!
We are a Modern Orthodox synagogue located in beautiful Newton Centre, Massachusetts, in the greater Boston area. Our active and energetic shul aspires to provide an inclusive, friendly, and participatory atmosphere conducive to personal religious growth through Tefillah, Torah study, Chesed, Tzedek, Ahavat Yisrael, and building a supportive community of values and meaning. As our Sages taught us so long ago: The world stands on three things: Torah, Avodah, uGemilut Chasadim. At Shaarei, we too stand on — and just as importantly, we stand for — these three foundational pillars.
Rabbi Benjamin J. Samuels
Tue, March 19 2024
9 Adar II 5784
Today's Calendar
Middle School Torah Study With Rabbi Benjamine J. Samuels : 4:45am |
Shacharit : 6:30am |
Mincha/Maariv : 6:45pm |
Daf Yomi : 8:00pm |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 6:42pm |
Mincha/Maariv : 6:50pm |
Shabbat Day
Shabbat Groups : 9:50am |
Havdalah : 7:44pm |
Megillah Reading : 8:30pm |
Late Megillah Reading : 9:30pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Mar 19 Middle School Torah Study With Rabbi Benjamine J. Samuels Tuesday, Mar 19 4:45am |
Mar 20 High School Torah Study With Rabbi Benjamine J. Samuels Wednesday, Mar 20 6:00pm |
Mar 20 |
Mar 23 Shabbat Groups Shabbat, Mar 23 9:50am |
Mar 24 Purim Seudah Sunday, Mar 24 4:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayikra
Shabbat, Mar 23 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Mar 22, 6:42pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Mar 23, 7:44pm |
Taanit Esther
Thursday, Mar 21 |
Upcoming Events
All Events
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024
Wednesday, Mar 20th 6:00p to 6:45p
High School Torah Study With Rabbi Benjamine J. Samuels -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024
Wednesday, Mar 20th 7:30p to 8:30p
Course Description: We are living during a time of war in Israel, shifting alliances, proxy battles between global powers, a rise in antisemitism worldwide, hyper-polarized politics; a loss of unifying shared history, values and vision; and events beyond our control that imperil our world order as we know it. Sefer Melachim Bet – the Second Book of Kings makes for a timely Torah study as we explore its resonant narratives and themes. Second Kings tells of the ongoing division of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, ultimately leading to political dissolution and national exile. It reintroduces us to considerations of power and its perils, the challenges of wise leadership, the tensions between the spiritual and moral vision of the prophets and the compromised real-politik of kings, and the larger imperial webs of neighboring “super-powers” that overlay and overpower the destiny of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. We will also study the internecine fights for succession and learn about the Assyrian destruction of the Northern Kingdom, the exile of the Ten “Lost” Tribes, and the Siege of Jerusalem. We will carefully read the prophetic saga of Elisha the miracle worker, the idolatry of King Manasseh, and the religious revivals of Hezikiah and Yoshiyahu (Josiah). Our interactive study will surely generate spiritual, moral, and political wisdom as a lens through which to view our biblical past and perilous present. In our studies together, we will focus on a close reading of the biblical text and its medieval and modern commentary. We will aspire to understand events in their Ancient Near Eastern context, as well as their enduring depiction in Midrash. We will also study parallel treatments of our period of study by other biblical books, such as the prophecies of Isaiah and the alternate histories of Chronicles. Our discussions are interactive and exciting. We look forward to exploring the fascinating history of our people as we study Torah together. Course Reader (please purchase): https://korenpub.com/collections/maggid-studies-in-tanakh/products/ii-kings -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2024
Shabbat, Mar 23rd 9:50a to 12:00p
Raffle rewards each week for BOTH the 1st-2nd and 3rd-5th grade groups! **Treasure Box rewards for the Tots each week! **Snacks with treats after Finishing Up, every week! **All davening/learning will be interactive and child-leaders encouraged. **Parent participation is encouraged for Tots. Parent attendance is encouraged for 1st-2nd grade. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2024
Sunday, Mar 24th 4:00p
Purim Seudah
Leadership
Rabbi Benjamin J. Samuels, PhD
David Berlove, President
Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 5:25am |
Earliest Tallit | 5:58am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 6:49am |
Latest Shema | 9:50am |
Zman Tefillah | 10:51am |
Chatzot (Midday) | 12:53pm |
Mincha Gedola | 1:23pm |
Mincha Ketana | 4:25pm |
Plag HaMincha | 5:41pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 6:57pm |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 7:38pm |
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Tue, March 19 2024 9 Adar II 5784