Temple Beth Ahm is "A Family Place, A Spiritual Home." Temple Beth Ahm is a member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, New Jersey Region. The Synagogue observes traditional Judaism and offers many activities, worship and child care.
Temple Shir Tikva, first known as the Jewish Congregation of Wayland, has served the Jewish community in Wayland and surrounding areas since the 1970s. With a focus on education and the development of community, Temple Shir Tikva has a membership of more than 600 families comprised of more than 1,000 adults. Temple Shir Tikva inherited the Torah scroll from Jicin, Czechoslovakia. The Holocaust decimated the congregation and community there, but the scroll survived and is now a part of Temple Shir Tikva's heritage.
Sharey-Tefilo Israel congregation consists of two temples on adjacent facilities that were merged in 1982. The former home of Temple Israel is the well-preserved Kip-Riker mansion that's used for meetings, private parties (for congregation members only), and some smaller-scale services in its chapel. The temple has a museum with items donated by members and a gift shop that's open by appointment.
Adult education includes Hebrew classes and a Shabbat scholars series. Religious school for children is broken down into K - 2; 2 - 6; 7 - 8; and high school. There's an active youth group called STISY.
The rabbis are Daniel M. Cohen and Ellie Lynn Miller; the rabbis emeritus are Harvey S. Goldman and Herbert Weiner. The cantor is Theodore Aronson.
Temple Shaari Emeth is a Reform Congregation that ensures a warm and nurturing place to learn, pray and form lasting relationships. The Congregation is led by Rabbi Melinda F. Panken and Cantor Wayne S. Siet. Temple Shaari Emeth offers many classes in the Early Learning Center starting with the youngest children, from ages 3 to 18 months old, Mini Me and Mommy Class, to full day accredited kindergarten classes with early drop off and late pick up. The Temple is equipped with Smart Tables that teach hands on exploration with unit based learning of math and reading readiness skills. The religious school provides a cutting edge Jewish education for students in kindergarten through 12th grade in a one day a week program.
Community members can also get involved in the many programs offered including Sisterhood, Men’s Club, Renaissance Group (49 years and older), Adult Education, Youth Groups and more. All are welcome to share with the Temple Family. The Friday Evening Shabbat Service begins at 8 p. m. For more information please call the number listing or visit our web site at shaariemeth.org.
The Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple is lead by Rabbi Bennett F. Miller, Rabbi Rebecca Solielle Epstein and cantor Anna West Ott. The congregation provides religious services, wedding and funeral ceremonies, Passover family workshops, Family Shabbaton, music study, theatre, choir, activities center, sports programs, arts and crafts, sermons, religious school from Pre-K to 12th grade and adult education. It also offers Bar and Bat Mitzvah education and ceremonies, community, national and international outreach programs and individual and family counseling. For holiday hours, emergencies and counseling, please call the number listed.
Temple Israel of Northern Westchester offers Jewish religious services and programs for individuals throughout the Westchester area. The institution offers an early childhood center, a religious school, adult education, high school and adult B'Nai Mitzvah. Various events are held at this location, including Purim carnivals, Hanukkah parties, movie screening, concerts and comedy nights.
Temple Shaari Emeth Early Learning Center is a preschool and early childhood education facility. It offers a safe and comfortable atmosphere and social, physical and cognitive programs. The school teaches Jewish culture, tradition and values, as well as math, reading, music and science. Story time is also provided. In addition, Mommy and Me programs for children 3 to 30 months are available.
