Temple Beth Israel is an egalitarian, traditional synagogue welcoming all who seek to enrich their Jewish lives. We are a community that celebrates Shabbat, holidays and life’s daily happenings together; we embrace learning, social and spiritual growth, and offer a meaningful Jewish presence in the Waltham area.
We are an egalitarian, traditional, friendly, unaffiliated synagogue that has served the Jewish community in the Waltham area for over 100 years. Through the years our congregation evolved from Orthodox to Conservative. Today, Temple Beth Israel is an unaffiliated, traditional egalitarian synagogue. We welcome you to and join us for services held every Shabbat and Yom Tov, as well as morning minyan on Mondays, Thursdays and other days upon prior request.
Vision
To cultivate Temple Beth Israel as a welcoming, multi-generational Jewish community that gathers for Jewish prayer, learning and rituals, and celebrates culture and involvement.