Temple Shalom of Milton was founded in 1944 as Jewish Bostonians expanded beyond their existing population centers in Mattapan and Roxbury (read Hillel Levine's book to learn about the history of Jews in Boston). As the Jewish population of greater Boston has continued to shift over time, Temple Shalom has today become the focus of Jewish community for not just Milton, but a new generation of Jews living in Dorchester, Hyde Park, and Roslindale. Our members also come from other nearby communities such as Quincy and Canton.
President - Lynda Packer
Vice President of Administration and Community Outreach - Ronit Voigt
Vice President of Education - Karen Friedman-Hanna
Vice President of Religion - Pam Shrago
Vice President of Administration and Finance - Robert Lasoff
Treasurer - Alan Rosenstein
Secretary - Lawrence Rose
Rabbi - Alfred Benjamin
Education Director - Nancy Mollitor
Rabbi Emeritus - Dr. Jerome Weistrop
Telephone: 617-698-3394
Fax: 617-698-9265
Religious School Office: 617-698-3395
Directions
We are located at 180 Blue Hill Avenue (Route 138), one-half mile south of Mattapan Square and 4 miles north of Route 128 (I-93/I-95).
From Route 128, take Exit 2B, Route 138 North to Milton. The synagogue is 4 miles ahead on the right.
From Boston neighborhoods, Mattapan Square is easily reached via River Street from Hyde Park or Dorchester, Cummins Highway from Roslindale, or Blue Hill Avenue from North Dorchester and Roxbury.
Mattapan Square is well serviced by MBTA public transportation, including the Red Line's historic (and free) Mattapan trolley part of the Red Line.
Religious Services
Saturday Shabbat Services - 9:30AM
For additional information, click Shabbat Services Schedule
Shabbat Dinners
Once a month, Friday evening services are followed by a community dinner prepared by volunteers from the congregation. Dinner is frequently followed by singing and dancing for the entire family.
Professional Staff
Rabbi: Alfred Benjamin Information about Rabbi Benjamin
Education Director: Nancy Mollitor Information about Nancy Mollitor
Rabbi Jerome Weistrop Religious School 2009-2010 Class Schedule
These are tentative only for the 2009-2010 School Year.
Story Hour: To be determined, usually once per month on Sunday mornings
Gan - Sundays only 9 - 11:30AM
Aleph, Bet, Gimmel, Hay - Sundays 9 - 11:30AM, Tuesdays 4:15PM - 6:15PM
Vuv - Sundays 9 - 11:30 AM (Twice per month)
Contact 617-698-3395 about registration for the 2009-2010 school year.
Please click on our calendar for times and locations or call/e-mail the Temple Office for information
School Office: 617-698-3395
Groups
Sisterhood of Temple Shalom Executive Board: Betsy Buchbinder, Arlene Klotz, and Ronit Voigt
Adult Education
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Updated July, 2009