Temple Shalom Emeth: A Welcoming Reform Jewish Community in Burlington Massachusetts

We are a vibrant and welcoming Reform Jewish congregation. We provide a rich spectrum of opportunities for our members to express their Judaism through worship, education, music, community service, and social events.

Temple Shalom Emeth Second Seder

Every year we host a lively community seder featuring our temple band and Rabbi Abramson’s haggadah, Haggadah Get Out Of This Place. We provide the chicken  and all the traditional seder plate foods. Attendees bring the side dishes and dessert.

Our 2024 seder has reached its maximum capacity. If you would like us to put you on a waiting list, please fill out the contact form. We would love to hear from you.

See what’s been happening at Temple Shalom Emeth!

 

There’s something for everyone at Temple Shalom Emeth!

  • Tikvah (in-person group for those struggling with the events in Israel)
  • Book Club
  • Ping Pong Group
  • Walking Club
  • FAAB (Free as a Bird Empty Nesters Group)
  • L’chaim Group luncheons (for retirees)
  • Social Justice Committee
  • Religious School
  • Sisterhood
  • Brotherhood
  • Youth Group

Learn more about our community’s groups!

Annual Appeal

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From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Harnessing the Power of our Mothers Around the Seder Table

Harnessing the Power of our Mothers Around the Seder Table jemerman

Passover
Photo of a group of people standing in a circle
We have so much to learn from our mothers, past and present. Soon, we'll return to the story of Passover and to the narratives of three remarkable mothers whose determination, fearlessness, and love changed the course of biblical history.

Melding Tradition and Innovation: Our Interfaith Toddler Naming Ceremony

Melding Tradition and Innovation: Our Interfaith Toddler Naming Ceremony jemerman

Interfaith Family
Photo of Lindsey Neary and her son
When I found out I was pregnant, my mind was immediately filled with questions and plans. When my son Logan was born at 34 weeks, many of those plans quickly changed.

A Place at the Table: How an Accessible Haggadah Creates a Seder of Belonging

A Place at the Table: How an Accessible Haggadah Creates a Seder of Belonging jemerman

Living with Disabilities
Photo of a group of people sitting around a table, looking at Haggadah on Passover
As someone who is completely blind, I have enjoyed many opportunities to fully participate in the Jewish community because of accessible materials.

Passover 2024: The Three Central Messages of Pesach

Passover 2024: The Three Central Messages of Pesach jemerman

Passover
Photo of a seder plate with a book that says "Foot & Justice Passover Seder"
The Exodus story is the master narrative of the Jewish people. As most of us know, it tells the story of the Hebrew slaves in Egypt and the rise of Moses as their liberator. It reminds us that in 2024, the universality of Passover's three-part message again reverberates through the generations: freedom, love, and justice.