Congregation Dorshei Tzedek

03/12/2026

Have you seen our Highlanders Visibility Brigade video from this past year yet? Watch it here!

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02/26/2026

Looking for a progressive and welcoming Jewish community? Curious about the Dorshei Tzedek Religious School? Come celebrate Purim with us and get a taste of our wonderful community and school!

Religious School Purim Party & Open House!
Sunday, March 1, 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Temple Reyim Shared Campus (1860 Washington St, Auburndale)

Our Purim program is open to the public! Join Temple Reyim and the Dorshei Tzedek Religious School for a fun, Purim-filled morning. Come in costume for the Purim puppet show, DIY carnival games, and crafts.

This is a great day to invite your friends and spread the word about our wonderful community and school

Curious about CDT? Let us know you're coming and we'll reach out: https://forms.gle/DM1Aj39k4JvCbBGw8

02/02/2026

All are welcome to this fun, musical, all-ages celebration of Shabbat! We begin with candlelighting and the Shabbat blessings at 6 pm, followed by a vegetarian catered dinner. Our musical service begins at 6:45 pm, and the night concludes with Oneg Shabbat at 7:30 pm.

01/14/2026

Join us for a special Martin Luther King Jr., Birthday Shabbat! All are invited to join Rabbi Toba in the CDT Sanctuary or on Zoom for morning songs and blessings, beginning at 10am. We will celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Got Shabbat”-style, with a morning filled with activities for all ages!

Then, in addition to services and text study in the sanctuary (and on Zoom), you can choose from these alternative (in person) activities:

*A special celebration for kids aged 0-7 and their grown-ups

*Family friendly yoga, learning about key events and values in Dr. King’s life and practicing related poses

*Art workshop!

We’ll gather back together for Torah reading and closing blessings. Kiddush lunch follows services.

After Kiddush, at 12:45pm, all are invited to a conversation with about the novel Désirée Congo (translated by a CDT member!) and the Haitian Revolution.

12/04/2025

All are welcome to join us on December 14 for our All Ages Chanukah Party! 4:30-7p at 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA (FUUSN)

Join us for this intergenerational night of celebration! We'll begin with Chanukah songs without candlelighting, followed at 5 pm by a variety of activities for all ages, including:

• Yiddish song and dancing
• Chanukah arts & crafts (make your own Chanukah candles and Chanukah cards)
• Text study for adults
• Dreidl extravaganza
• Cooking Bumuelos! (Sefardi Honey Donuts)
• And more!

Activities will be followed by the potluck dinner and Latke Extravaganza at 6:00 pm! Latkes are provided by an incredible team of CDT cooks; please bring a vegetarian side dish or salad as a potluck contribution to share to accompany the latkes – green salad, pasta, veggie, quinoa, tuna or egg salad, etc. (please avoid nuts). Drinks and desserts will be provided. Fair trade chocolate Chanukah gelt and Sindyanna olive oil will be available for sale from our Religious School's Kitah Hey (via check, cash, or Venmo).

06/04/2025

Registration is live for Dorshei Tzedek's welcoming and progressive Religious School!

More info and registration at www.dorsheitzedek.org/cdt-religious-school.

Come to All Ages Pride Shabbat on June 13th at 6pm to get a sense of our wonderful community! More info on the Dorshei Tzedek Calendar www.dorsheitzedek.org.

04/18/2025

Looking for a fun Shabbat morning activity for your young one?

Join Dorshei Tzedek in West Newton on Saturday, 4.26.25 from 11-12pm, for Tot Shabbat with Morah Devora!

There will be singing, stories, and play time. Meet other families and kiddos and check out our wonderful, welcoming and inclusive Jewish community!

04/18/2025

03/05/2025

Looking for a progressive and welcoming Jewish community? Curious about the Dorshei Tzedek Religious School? Come celebrate Purim with us and get a taste of our wonderful community and school!

Religious School Purim Party & Open House!
Sunday, March 16, 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Temple Reyim Shared Campus (1860 Washington St, Auburndale)

Our Purim program is open to the public! Join Temple Reyim and the Dorshei Tzedek Religious School for a fun, Purim-filled morning. Come in costume for the Purim puppet show, DIY carnival games, and crafts.

This is a great day to invite your friends and spread the word about our wonderful community and school!

02/14/2025

Looking for a fun Shabbat morning activity for your young one?

Join Dorshei Tzedek in West Newton on Saturday, 2.22.25 from 11-12pm, for Tot Shabbat with Education Director Earnest Arky Solomon! There will be singing, stories, and play time. Meet other families and kiddos and check out our wonderful, welcoming and inclusive Jewish community!

01/10/2025

*Tot Shabbat: Saturday Morning, January 18th!*
Join us for a joyful morning of song, movement, and storytelling!

*When: Saturday, September 21
*Time:* 11am - 12pm
*Who:* Families with children ages 0-5
*Where:* Congregation Dorshei Tzedek - 60 Highland St. West Newton

Come celebrate Shabbat with us!
Sing along to lively songs
Move and groove with interactive activities
Explore Jewish stories
Connect with other families and build community

*All are welcome!*
_No membership or affiliation required_
_Baby-friendly environment_
_Kiddush lunch provided_

Mark your calendars for future Tot Shabbats and join the fun!
1/18, 4/19, 5/17

Contact Earnest Arky Solomon [email protected] for more information.

We can't wait to share Shabbat joy with you! Shabbat Shalom!

"We are a Reconstructionist Congregation dedicated to creating a caring and inclusive community, and to enhancing Jewish practice and learning in the lives of our members."