Welcome to Temple Shaaray Tefila

A spiritual home to all who seek:

TST Stands with Israel
WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT ISRAEL 

To contribute to the UJA Emergency Fund for Israel CLICK HERE.

To contribute to Magen David Adom CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE to support the Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue in providing food and basic supplies to families in need in East Jerusalem.

CLICK HERE to support Leo Baeck Education Center in Haifa hosting Israelis fleeing attacks in the south of Israel.

To support United Hatzalah’s Emergency Equipment campaign CLICK HERE.

To support Bring Them Home Now! CLICK HERE

Events & Opportunities

to find meaning, purpose, and connection.

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Celebrate Purim
at Shaaray Tefila

Adult Megillah Reading
Saturday, March 23 @7:00pm
(in person & online)

Purim Spiel: Esther’s Story
(Taylor’s Version)

Sunday, March 24 @10:30am
(in person & online)
Our annual Purim spiel led by our clergy and staff. Featuring music by Taylor Swift.

Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 24 @11:30am

Tot Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 24 @4:00pm
REGISTER HERE

Artist in Residence Weekend
with Elana Arian

April 5-7
Join us for a wonderful weekend with Elana Arian, composer, multi-instrumentalist and prayer leader, she is one of the leading voices in contemporary Jewish music. Elana’s music is sung in spiritual communities, summer camps, and synagogues around the world, including ours.

Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, April 5 @6:15pm
with all of our choirs 

Tot Shabbat
Saturday, April 6 @9:30am

Community Concert
with Elana Arian

Sunday, April 7 @10:30am

Temple Shaaray Tefila
Spring Gala

Temple Shaaray Tefila invites you to travel the world with us at our annual Spring Gala

Honoring
SUMIE OKAZAKI &
ALLEN POTESHMAN
Leadership Award Recipients

Wednesday, May 15

6:30pm Cocktail Reception
with Full Dinner Stations,
Award Presentation, & Auction

8:00pm Dancing & Dessert

The Rooftop at Edison Ballroom

Please register by April 17

For a curated look at the latest community news, events, and opportunities,

  1. 20 Mar

    Torah Talk

    12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  2. 20 Mar

    Mah-Jongg for Beginners

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  3. 22 Mar

    Erev Shabbat Services

    6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
  4. 23 Mar

    Erev Purim

    ALL DAY EVENT
  5. 23 Mar

    Shabbat Morning Minyan

    10:15 am - 11:45 am
  6. 23 Mar

    Shabbat Torah Study

    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  7. 23 Mar

    Adult Megillah Reading

    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  8. 24 Mar

    Purim

    ALL DAY EVENT
  9. 24 Mar
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