Welcome to Temple Shalom!
Are you looking for a place to worship?
A community to belong to?
A religious education for your family?
We invite you to take a look around and see if the Temple Shalom community is right for you!
A Conservative Community:
Temple Shalom is an egalitarian Conservative community that embraces the richness of Jewish tradition and thrives on the diversity of members’ backgrounds, family structure, and ideas.
Our members’ lives are enriched through participation in our vibrant and warm Jewish kehilla (congregation) where passion for praying, playing, learning, and tikkun olam (social action) are fulfilled together. We’re a community: we support one another as we all strive to live our value
Come be a part of a Jewish community that feels like family, and shares the joys of each other’s life events.
From Rabbi Jessica Dell’Era (she/they):
Shalom and b’ruchim haba’im! It is my pleasure to welcome you to Temple Shalom of Medford, a friendly and inclusive Jewish community. We are an intergenerational and egalitarian synagogue affiliated with USCJ, and we love to embody the Jewish value of sayver panim yafot, greeting everyone with a pleasant face! Whether you are new in town or have driven by for years, whether you were born Jewish or not, we will be happy to meet you. Stop on by for a Shabbat service and kiddush lunch, or explore our children’s programming, social events, and learnings. All are welcome here: from seniors and empty-nesters to young adults, couples, and families; Jews of color, LGBTQ+ folks, converts and those curious to know more about Jewish thought and practice. I welcome any and all questions. Feel free to get in touch with me at rabbidellera@templeshalommedford.org or 781-396-3262 extension 2. I look forward to seeing you here at Temple Shalom!
What’s happening:
High Holidays Tickets for Non-Members
Non-Members are welcome to join us for High Holidays, but must reserve tickets in advance.
TSM High Holiday Service Schedule 5786 (2025)
All services will use the regular Zoom link for remote participation, except where noted below. You may use this pdf version of the Machzor for remote participation.
Advanced Registration required for non-members attending in person on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Saturday Evening, September 13
8:00 p.m. Havdalah, Selichot Services and Memorial Plaque Dedication
Monday Evening, September 22
Erev Rosh Hashanah (Day 1) – 6:23 p.m. Candle Lighting
7:00 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Services
Special Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/TSM5786HighHolidays
Meeting ID 897 5174 4090
Passcode 002155
Tuesday, September 23
Rosh Hashanah (Day 1)
9:00 a.m. Morning Services (Main Sanctuary)
10:00 a.m. Tot Rosh HaShanah (School Building Activity Room)
10:00 a.m. Junior Congregation (Chapel)
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Childcare
Tashlich – (Meet behind Temple in parking lot immediately after services)
1:30 p.m. Kiddush Luncheon following services (all are welcome)
Special Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/TSM5786HighHolidays
Meeting ID 897 5174 4090
Passcode 002155
Erev Rosh Hashanah (Day 2) – 7:21 p.m. Candle Lighting
7:00 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
Special Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/TSM5786HighHolidays
Meeting ID 897 5174 4090
Passcode 002155
Wednesday, September 24
Rosh Hashanah (Day 2)
9:00 a.m. Morning Services (Main Sanctuary)
Special Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/TSM5786HighHolidays
Meeting ID 897 5174 4090
Passcode 002155
1:30 p.m. Kiddush Luncheon following services (all are welcome)
Saturday, September 27 – Shabbat Shuvah
10:00 a.m. Shabbat Services
Wednesday, October 1
Erev Yom Kippur – Kol Nidre – 6:07 p.m. Candle Lighting
5:45 p.m. Mincha Service followed by Kol Nidre
Special Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/TSM5786HighHolidays
Meeting ID 897 5174 4090
Passcode 002155
Thursday, October 2
Yom Kippur (Yizkor)
Special Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/TSM5786HighHolidays
Meeting ID 897 5174 4090
Passcode 002155
9:00 a.m. Services Begin (Main Sanctuary)
10:00 a.m. Junior Congregation (Chapel)
10:00 a.m.-1:30p.m. Childcare
4:30-6:00 p.m. Mincha
6:00 – 7:06 p.m. Neilah (Closing service of Yom Kippur)
7:06 p.m. Havdalah/ Final Shofar Blast (Please bring your Shofar!) Break-Fast immediately following at the back of the auditorium, all are welcome.
Sunday, October 5
Sukkah Building and Decorating
11:00 a.m. – Come help build and decorate the Temple Sukkah followed by lunch at 12 noon
Monday, October 6
Erev Sukkot (Day 1) – 5:59 p.m. Candle Lighting
7:00 p.m. Erev Yom Tov Services
Tuesday, October 7
Sukkot (Day 1)
10:00 a.m. Morning Services followed by Kiddush
Erev Sukkot (Day 2) 6:56 p.m. Candle Lighting
7:00 p.m. Erev Yom Tov Services
Wednesday, October 8
Sukkot (Day 2)
10:00 a.m. Morning Services followed by Kiddush
6:55 p.m. Havdalah
Friday, October 10
6:00 p.m. Falafel dinner in the sukkah
7:30 p.m. Shabbat/Chol Hamoed Services
Saturday, October 11
10:00 a.m. Shabbat/Chol Hamoed Services
Sunday October 12
2:00-5:00 p.m. Sukkah Hop
Monday, October 13
Erev Shemini Atzeret – 5:47 p.m. Candle Lighting
7:00pm Erev Yom Tov Services
Tuesday, October 14
Shemini Atzeret (Yizkor)
10:00 a.m. Morning Services with Yizkor followed by kiddush
Erev Simchat Torah- 6:45 p.m. Candle Lighting
6:00 p.m. Simchat Torah Celebration and Services including dancing with the Torah
Wednesday, October 15
Simchat Torah
10:00 a.m. Morning Services (Dancing with the Torah) followed by Kiddush
Below, you’ll find a schedule of this week’s upcoming events.