Welcome to Temple Tiferet Shalom!

Your Reform Jewish Home

We are a warm and vibrant congregation based in the Reform Jewish tradition. Here you will find a welcoming and inclusive community of spirituality, comfort, and life-long learning for individuals and families. We have a culture of engaging in Jewish life through prayer, study, celebration, and social action to make our world a better place.

Pre-registration by all visitors (who are not members) is now required.

Temple Tiferet Shalom warmly greets all newcomers to its community. However, during these challenging times, out of an abundance of caution, we now require all visitors who are not temple members to pre-register with the Temple Office at least 24 hours in advance before attending a service or event.

To pre-register, please call 978-535-2100 between 9AM and 4PM. You may not receive a confirmation call back, but you will be placed on the guest list. Visitors may accompany a Temple member to Temple without pre-registration.

TEMPLE TIFERET SHALOM WILL REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION BY ALL VISITORS:

Temple Tiferet Shalom warmly greets all newcomers to its community; however, during these challenging times, out of an abundance of caution, we now require all visitors who are not temple members to pre-register with the Temple Office at least 24 hours before attending a service or event. Thank you for helping to keep our community safe.

To pre-register, please call 978-535-2100 between 9AM and 4PM. Visitors may accompany a Temple member to Temple without pre-registration.

While no steps can guarantee Temple security, we believe this strikes the correct balance between our desire to be a warm and welcoming community and a safe one.”

Messages from...

Rabbi, Evan Sheinhait

Every decade, Combined Jewish Philanthropies completes a comprehensive study of Greater Boston’s Jewish community. CJP’s effort is the most consistent study of the American Jewish community, offering us trends, statistics, and opportunities for our local community. The most recent study was just released, sharing a complex yet impressive story of Jewish living and belonging in 2026. If we delve a little deeper into our local area, we can begin to see the flowering of the seeds planted a decade ago, illustrating the growth and success of Jewish life on the North Shore.

Studies like this can often cause alarm or panic in the institutional Jewish world. When we look in the mirror, we realize that Jewish life is too diverse to be understood just through the lens of synagogue membership. But that doesn’t mean Jewish communities are doomed. If we take a hard and honest look, we can see that, while there are numerous growing opportunities, there are also achievements that should give us hope. Below are five findings that give me an optimistic outlook as we build the future of Temple Tiferet Shalom:

Jewish life is as diverse as it has ever been. From personal identity markers to household makeup, Jewish homes are complex, evolving, and deeply committed to engaging in Jewish life at a personal level. Jewish connection first blossoms in the homes where Jews live.
Synagogues and temples remain the central hub for Jewish engagement, for religious, social, and cultural connection. Synagogues are malleable to meet the needs of 21st century Jewish life.
Reform Judaism is the strongest movement in the region, offering modern and accessible points of affiliation. Families are searching for communities that align with their values, and our affiliation with the Reform Movement speaks volumes to new and current families.
The North Shore has one of the highest membership and engagement rates across Greater Boston. People join synagogues to feel connected to Jewish history and tradition and to share with their children, if they have them, what it means to be part of a Jewish community. There is a need we are fulfilling and providing an essential service to our community.
People move to the North Shore to prioritize their proximity to family and friends, rather than work. Yet, people feel they don’t know many people involved in Jewish life. Social connections are the building block of Jewish identity and can help us engage with more people who continue to move up here.

The flowering of community does not happen overnight. Just as the daffodils begin to peek out from the snow, our community will continue to flower as we grow and evolve. We are in a constant cycle of planting and reaping, discovering new ways to be a center of Jewish learning and belonging for the North Shore. While studies are helpful for the mind, we know that our neshamot, our souls, are fueled by the joy, belief, and promise we foster here at Temple Tiferet Shalom. Who knows what the future holds, but I do know that with the right building blocks, we are headed for the next progression of TTS!

L'Shalom,

Rabbi Evan

President, Jodi Coburn

Dear TTS family,

I can't believe that this is my final bulletin message as President of TTS. These two years have gone by in a blur. I started off my term thinking that I would accomplish so much, but as with many situations, things come up that take priority, and while I was busy fighting metaphorical fires, the items on my to do list got pushed further down each week that went by. Still, I did a lot that I am proud of, and I intend to keep working for the betterment of TTS, whether I'm President, a board member, or a simple congregant.

In the meantime, these are some items I'd like to touch upon:

A sincere thank you goes out to those of you who made me feel so special on my 60th birthday, attending Shabbat services with me, making donations in my honor, and reminding me that I'm now eligible to participate in Zahav programs. And thanks to my family for spoiling me rotten.
We are in the midst of transitioning to a new temple database called Rakefet. Hopefully, it will be up and running quickly. It has some features that will allow many new functions for members and office staff, and not only will bring us into the 21st century, but will save us money each year, too. Please be patient as we transition to the new system.
New bills will be sent out soon for the coming year. As we started last year, we will be using a commitment structure that has two columns. One column is the Standard Rate, which has the minimum required rate for the category that your family fits into. The other column is the Suggested Rate, a larger amount which we hope you will choose to pay. This extra amount will help us to fund our budget, for, as you know, dues alone do not cover our expenses. Your bill will automatically reflect the Suggested Rate, so if this is not within your means, please feel free to use the Standard Rate. Further, as always, the inability to pay your dues will never prevent your membership. We have a completely confidential abatement process for anyone who cannot afford to pay their dues, so if this applies to you, please email me at jkcsnowman@gmail.com, and I will arrange a private conversation about this for you.
We continue to have a wonderful and evolving relationship with Congregation Sons of Israel. They are renting space from us, but are also participating in many of TTS' activities. Rabbi Evan and Cantor Seth Landau are working together to create more combined services and programming. We are so thankful to Rachael Winer, President of CSI, for her friendship and flexibility, and to have our CSI friends with us.
We have an exciting new program starting in June. It's a Baby and Me class for people with infants. Check out the flyer for complete information. We already have BalaGan for toddlers, a combined youth group (with the JCC and Temple Ner Tamid) for elementary school kids, Lappin Foundation programs for teens (e.g., TeensFeed, Teen Advisory Board, Y2I, etc.), Lappin Foundation programs for young professionals, Sisterhood, and Zahav (for those who are 60+), so this new program rounds out our group of constituencies.
Whether I'm President or not, I'm always interested in helping to bring new programs to TTS, so if you have an idea for one, please let me know, and I will try to make it happen. You can let Rabbi Evan know, as well. He is phenomenal at bringing new ideas to life here at TTS.
I want to remind all parents that it takes a group effort to make your kids feel Jewish. Just dropping them off for Religious School once a week isn't enough to accomplish this very important goal. Do Shabbat at home. (You can sign up for Rekindle Shabbat, a free program through PJ Library and administered through Lappin Foundation, that provides you with Shabbat meals, candles, prayers, activity guides, etc., to help you to do this if you feel intimidated by the idea of doing it yourself.) Read Jewish stories with them. (Again, sign up for free books through PJ Library.) Come to services on some Friday nights or Saturday mornings. Have your kids bring friends to temple to show them what we do. Sign your kids up for youth activities run by our group collaboration with Temple Ner Tamid and the Peabody JCC. Send your kids to Jewish summer camp. Most important, do Jewish things with your kids. If they see you doing Jewish things, they will be more inclined to follow your example.
I also want to remind all temple members that milestones such as B'mitzvahs, Confirmation, Chagigat Siddur, and others are times when every person should attend and support our children,regardless of whether you are related to or personal friends of the person celebrating. We are all a family, and we all should rejoice and share in the milestones of our fellow members.
Don't forget to tell people what a good job they are doing.Expressing your appreciation goes a long way towards keeping people's happiness quotient high. I am especially talking about Rabbi Evan, Cantor Rubenstein, Beth Simons, Shanna Caras, Tracy Cranson, our volunteer board members, committee members, and anyone else who is integral to the success of TTS as the Reform Jewish home on the North Shore.
Make sure you attend the Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 31st, at 9:30 a.m. We need a quorum present in order to vote in the new slate of officers and trustees, so it's imperative that you attend. And while you're there, don't forget to thank these individuals for volunteering so much of their time and effort to make sure that your TTS experience is meaningful, fulfilling, and enjoyable.

I am so proud to have worked with our clergy, professional staff, board, and volunteers to continue the legacy of TTS providing a full menu of what Reform Jews on the North Shore want and need. I hope that my last two years of dedication to fulfilling those needs, enhancing our offerings, and meeting the future's challenges has made TTS feel like home to each and every one of you. It has been an honor to serve the community that means so much to me.

Thank you, my temple family, for supporting me personally, and more important, for supporting TTS.

B'shalom,

Jodi