Congregation Beth El-Atereth Israel is an orthodox Shul on Ward Street. The synagogue has about 250 members, and is committed to approaching the modern world through Zionism, religious growth and observance. People of all backgrounds are welcome to this haimish community.
The Sephardic Congregation of Newton was born out of the meeting of two Sephardim after Kol Nidre in 1987. Since its humble beginnings the congregation has grown into a 35-member family group. It is the first congregation of the Sephardic rite (Jews of Spanish and Middle Eastern origin) to be established in Newton. Services are held weekly.
Temple Emanuel is a conservative synagogue with more than 1,100 families in its membership. The temple is egalitarian and offers a wide variety of social, religious and educatioanl activities. Services are held every Saturday and a tot shabbat is also held each month. Check their website for accurate start times. Parking is limited.
The Synagogue Council of Massachusetts is a collective of conservative, orthodox, reform and reconstructionist congregations dedicated to advancing the religious and cultural welfare of the Jewish community. The Council, working together since 1985, makes great efforts to help individual Jewish communities grow and strengthen. It currently has over 120 due-paying members.