Temple Shalom of Newton, Massachusetts is a Reform Jewish congregation and a member of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ).

Our Temple was founded in 1950 by 225 families. From the outset we have had a close relationship with the First Unitarian Church, where our services were originally held, and with the Second Congregational Church where our religious school was held. The Rabbis actively participate in the Newton Clergy Association.

In November 1953 the Congregation engaged Murray Rothman as its Rabbi. In 1956 our Temple completed construction of its Sanctuary, Social Hall and Religious School at 175 Temple Street in Newton. Rabbi Rothman served as Temple Shalom's spiritual leader for 35 years until 1988 when he became Rabbi Emeritus. Rabbi Rothman died in 1999.

David Whiman came to Temple Shalom in 1981 as Assistant Rabbi. He became our Senior Rabbi in 1988, the same year that Julie Vanek became our Temple Educator. Rabbi Whiman left in 1999. Rabbi Eric Gurvis became our Senior Rabbi in 1999. Rabbi David Widzer joined us as Assistant Rabbi in 2000. Rabbi Michelle Pearlman replaced Rabbi Widzer in 2006.  Cantor Renata Braun joined us as our Cantor in 2003. She left the Temple in 2007 and was replaced by Cantor Judith Ovadia.  

In 1994 we began a Capital and Endowment Fund campaign. The generous response of our congregants enabled us to expand and renovate our Temple. Temple Shalom now has several new classrooms and meeting rooms, an expanded chapel and is handicapped accessible.