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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
Current Covid-19 Protocols
- Minyanim will be mask-optional for those who are fully vaccinated.
- Per the guidance of our medical panel, Children under age 5 are not required to mask at Shul when masking is optional.
- Shabbat Youth Groups are strongly encouraged to be masked and meet in the downstairs rooms.
- People who are ill should not come to Shul.
- Individuals who have tested positive, or who have had close contact with someone who had COVID, must follow the isolation and quarantine guidance which includes wearing a mask in public for 5 more days after they leave isolation or quarantine on day 5, regardless of vaccination status.
- Data suggests that an N-95-type mask provides the best protection, and we support those who choose to wear a mask.
Sat, April 1 2023
10 Nisan 5783
Today's Calendar
Shabbat HaGadol |
Hashkama Shacharit : 8:00am |
Shacharit : 9:00am |
: 11:30am |
Mincha/Maariv : 6:30pm |
: 6:50pm |
Havdalah : 7:53pm |
Daf Yomi : 8:00pm |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 6:59pm |
Mincha/Maariv : 7:00pm |
Shabbat Day
Hashkama Shacharit : 7:30am |
Shacharit : 8:30am |
Mincha/Maariv : 6:50pm |
Havdalah : 8:01pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Apr 1 |
Apr 1 Shabbat, Apr 1 6:50pm |
Apr 2 |
Apr 4 |
Apr 4 |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Tzav
Candle Lighting
Shabbat, Apr 1, 6:52pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Apr 1, 7:53pm |
Shabbat HaGadol
Shabbat, Apr 1 |
Upcoming Events
All Events
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Saturday ,
AprApril 1 , 2023Shabbat HaGadol Iron Blech & Community Lunch
Shabbat, Apr 1st 11:30a to 2:00p
Join us for a years-old tradition where Shaarei chefs will compete to be crowned cholent champion! -
Saturday ,
AprApril 1 , 2023The Pesach Seder: An Exercise in Experiential Learning
Shabbat, Apr 1st 6:50p to 7:50p
Join us for a Shabbat HaGadol afternoon shiur with Rabbi Samuels! -
Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023Shaarei Middle School - Escape Room & Pesach Learning
Sunday, Apr 2nd 7:30p to 9:30p
Grades 6-8 are invited to a team building escape room followed by Pesach learning and treats! -
Saturday ,
AprApril 15 , 2023Kiddush Beit Midrash
Shabbat, Apr 15th 11:30a to 1:00p
Come study Tanakh in preparation for our communal art project!
Leadership
Rabbi Benjamin J. Samuels, PhD
Alex Klibaner, President
Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 5:02am |
Earliest Tallit | 5:36am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 6:28am |
Latest Shema | 9:38am |
Zman Tefillah | 10:42am |
Chatzot (Midday) | 12:49pm |
Mincha Gedola | 1:21pm |
Mincha Ketana | 4:32pm |
Plag HaMincha | 5:51pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 7:10pm |
Havdalah | 7:53pm |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 7:53pm |
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Sat, April 1 2023 10 Nisan 5783