We are the center of innovation for Jewish life and learning – preparing rabbis, cantors, leaders in Jewish education, Jewish nonprofit professionals, pastoral counselors, and scholars to apply their knowledge, commitment, vision, and expertise to strengthen and transform the Jewish community and larger world.
We are the largest Jewish seminary in North America and the academic, spiritual, and professional leadership development center of Reform Judaism.
Our students and alumni are leading a Jewish renaissance in North America, Israel, and around the globe as leaders in synagogues, schools, Hillels, hospitals, camps, the military, and Jewish organizations worldwide.
Our faculty are internationally recognized for their teaching, research, and mentorship.
Our Klau Library, American Jewish Archives, museums, and scholarly publications preserve and disseminate our heritage. Cutting-edge scholarship applicable to contemporary society emanates from our research institutes, centers, and projects.
Our campuses in Cincinnati, Jerusalem, Los Angeles, and New York are vital centers for educational and cultural outreach to those of all faiths and backgrounds.
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Join our Center for Sports and Wellness and enjoy an unparalleled combination of health and fitness opportunities. Children and Teens will find fun, enriching and immersive experiences in the Center for Youth and Families and all ages will enjoy performances at the Gordon Center, the cornerstone of the Center for Arts and Culture which also offers dynamic opportunities for cultural and creative engagement.
Temple Shalom of Newton is a vibrant and growing Reform Jewish community of roughly 650 families. We have a diverse congregation and a wide variety of programs and activities. Our collaborative staff and lay leaders are eager to help new and existing members engage in ways that are meaningful to them and make the process of receiving and sharing information smooth and efficient.