Congregation Sha’aray Shalom

Congregation Sha’aray Shalom is a Reform Jewish synagogue in Hingham that describes itself as the lighthouse for Reform Judaism on Boston’s South Shore. More than 285 families belong to the congregation, which offers weekly Shabbat services, a full calendar of festival celebrations, a religious school, an early learning center and adult education. Its worship blends traditional and innovative forms, both communal and personally meaningful.

The congregation is led by Rabbi Eric Berk and Cantor Steven Weiss. It has a long-standing open-door tradition that welcomes Jews by birth, Jews by choice and non-Jewish family members, inviting relatives from other faiths to take part at a level comfortable for them. Members range from families with multiple generations at the temple to newcomers to the area. The community also takes part in Tikkun Olam, responding to local, global and civic needs.

What to Know

• Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism.
• The religious school is fully inclusive and enrolls nearly 200 students.
• The on-site early learning center is a JCC Early Learning Center.
• Its mission is built around worship, study and assembly.