Welcome to the...
...only interdenominational, synagogue-based organization of its kind in all of North America. With over 120 dues paying member congregations, the Synagogue Council -- a collaboration of Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, Reconstructionist and independent congregations in Massachusetts -- is a successful 28-year experiment in community-building. Please take a look around and contact us directly for further information. We also provide an opportunity for you to to the Synagogue Council to support its ongoing valuable activities. |
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UPCOMING AT SCMClick on the appropriate photo (below) to learn more about these exciting programs.
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MAKE YOUR SYNAGOGUE GREEN!
Canfei Nesharim, the leader of a Torah-based environmental movement, makes a connection between traditional Jewish sources and modern environmental issues and promotes ongoing dialogue about our Torah responsibility to protect the environment. Click here to view a weekly drash on the environment, entitled Eitz Chayim Hee: A Torah Commentary for Environmental Learning and Action. Parsha Commentaries
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IN THE NEWS!
The 14th Annual Unity Shabbaton, called "Shabbat Together", was held at the Holiday Inn, Tewksbury over the weekend of July 29-31. Rabbi Ben Greenberg, Rabbi Leonard Gordon, and Cantor Louise Treitman delighted the attendees with Divrey Torah and insights into the relationship between music and Jewish practice and prayer. Nearly 50 people, from across the spectrum of religious life, enjoyed delicious meals, morning Daf Yomi, mechitzah and egalitarian minyanim, zemirot, and communal fellowship. Watch for more news about the Shabbaton soon.
Bringing Your Website into the 58th Century
Close to 40 people representing a diverse group of area synagogues and agencies convened at the beautiful new Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley on May 12th for a seminar entitled "Bringing Your Website into the 58th Century: New Ideas for Engaging Your Community and Building Relationships". The program, which was quite comprehensive and well received, was presented by Jvillage Network's Mike Kanarick and Mark Yaschik to an animated and appreciative audience. Pictured above are Kanarick (L), President of Jvillage Network and Yaschik, manager of Membership Development. |
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Synagogue Council of Massachusetts, 1320 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02459
617.244.6506 (o) - 617.964.7055 (f) - [email protected] |