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Congregation Mishkan Tefila (2009)
Conservative (Judaism)
300 Hammond Pond Parkway
Chestnut Hill MA 02467
Phone: 617-332-7770
Fax: 617-332-2871
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About
Congregation Mishkan Tefila is an Egalitarian, Conservative synagogue dedicated to imparting Jewish values and traditions from generation to generation. We strive to be a welcoming and caring community guided by the word of God, and are committed to lifelong Jewish learning, religious observance and charitable deeds. We foster spiritual, cultural and social connections with each other, our families, the State of Israel, Jews worldwide and the community of Greater Boston. We measure our success by the degree to which we enhance the Jewish life of our congregants.Description
Activities and Schedule
Friday Shabbat Service: 6:15 P.M.; Saturday Shabbat Service: 9:30 A.M. and sunset; Weekday Minyan: 7:00 A.M. and P.M.; Sunday Minyan: 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.. Please call for holiday services information.History
Founded in 1858, Congregation Mishkan Tefila is the oldest Conservative synagogue in the Boston area. After having moved several times over the past century and a half, the synagogue has found a comfortable home on 26 acres of land in Newton with five buildings, including a sanctuary, a chapel, two social halls, a religious school/administrative building, and a nursery/youth center. The congregation has a library and a Judaica museum which houses artifacts the synagogue has been collecting for over 70 years.Description
In addition to daily, Sabbath, and holiday services, Mishkan Tefila has a religious school, a nursery school, a Brotherhood/Sisterhood, a United Synagogue Youth group, and a wide range of adult education classes.Date Center Founded
1858
Religious Leader and Title
Rabbi Dr. Geofrey J. Haber
Membership
900 families