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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
Mon, February 16 2026
29 Shevat 5786
Today's Calendar
| Presidents' Day |
| Shacharit : 8:00am |
| Mincha/Maariv : 5:05pm |
Friday Night
| Candle Lighting : 5:05pm |
| Mincha/Maariv : 5:10pm |
Shabbat Day
| Hashkama Shacharit : 8:00am |
| Main Minyan : 9:00am |
| Mincha/Maariv : 4:55pm |
| Havdalah : 6:07pm |
| Daf Yomi : 9:00pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Feb 17 Tai Chi Tuesday, Feb 17 7:00pm |
Feb 18 Mishna Class, David Jacobs Wednesday, Feb 18 11:30am |
Feb 24 Tai Chi Tuesday, Feb 24 7:00pm |
Feb 25 Mishna Class, David Jacobs Wednesday, Feb 25 11:30am |
Feb 25 Pirkei Avot: The Wisdom of Our Sages at the End of the Second Temple - with Rabbi Samuels PhD Wednesday, Feb 25 7:30pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Terumah
| Shabbat, Feb 21 |
Candle Lighting
| Friday, Feb 20, 5:05pm |
Havdalah
| Motzei Shabbat, Feb 21, 6:07pm |
Rosh Chodesh Adar
| Tuesday, Feb 17 |
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2026Tai Chi
Tuesday, Feb 17th 7:00p to 9:00p
Tai Chi for adults -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2026Mishna Class with David Jacobs
Wednesday, Feb 18th 11:30a to 12:30p
We are currently studying Bikkurim and are about to complete Seder Zeraim - a journey of nearly 8 years. In just a couple of months, we will begin Seder Moed, focusing on the holidays. Open to all levels - no prior background in Hebrew or Jewish learning required. David Jacobs has been learning and teaching Mishna and Gemara for many years, and warmly invites new participants. -
Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 24 , 2026Tai Chi
Tuesday, Feb 24th 7:00p to 9:00p
Tai Chi for adults -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 25 , 2026Mishna Class with David Jacobs
Wednesday, Feb 25th 11:30a to 12:30p
We are currently studying Bikkurim and are about to complete Seder Zeraim - a journey of nearly 8 years. In just a couple of months, we will begin Seder Moed, focusing on the holidays. Open to all levels - no prior background in Hebrew or Jewish learning required. David Jacobs has been learning and teaching Mishna and Gemara for many years, and warmly invites new participants.
Leadership
Rabbi Benjamin J. Samuels, PhD
JP Nahmias, President
Zmanim
| Alot Hashachar | 5:16am |
| Earliest Tallit | 5:49am |
| Netz (Sunrise) | 6:40am |
| Latest Shema | 9:19am |
| Zman Tefillah | 10:13am |
| Chatzot (Midday) | 11:59am |
| Mincha Gedola | 12:26pm |
| Mincha Ketana | 3:05pm |
| Plag HaMincha | 4:12pm |
| Shkiah (Sunset) | 5:18pm |
| Tzeit Hakochavim | 6:01pm |
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Congregation Shaarei Tefillah, 35 Morseland Avenue, Newton Center, Massachusetts, 02459
(617) 527-7637 ♦ office@shaarei.org
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