Temple Shalom
Welcome!We are an inclusive and welcoming community supporting Jewish life in the KW region. We strive to educate and inspire children, youth, and adults to participate actively in worship, Torah study, and Jewish life experience, and to put Reform Jewish religious and ethical principles into action. We seek to enrich the lives of our members, to contribute to the continuance and vitality of the Jewish people, and to help repair the world.
Religious School
At the Temple Shalom Religious School you’ll find an atmosphere of warmth, excitement and love of Jewish learning for students in Kindergarten through to B’nei Mitzvah. We foster a sense of belonging and connection to Jewish tradition, practice, and community. Our B’nei Mitzvah students engage with Torah, read Hebrew, and are active participants in our Jewish community.
The Cedars
543 Beechwood Dr,
Waterloo, ON
N2T 2S8
Our Community
Your Temple Shalom experience doesn’t end when you leave the sanctuary!
We have plenty of social, family, and outreach events for Temple members and non-members alike. Holiday events for kids and families, education and social events for adults, and monthly potlucks are just some of the activities you will find at Temple Shalom.
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Magic and Demonology with Norm Finkelberg
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Shabbat Service
Figural Art in Ancient and Not-so-Ancient Synagogues with Jake Sivak
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Visiting
We are always happy to have guests! See the service and event schedules for when to attend, and we also have a contact form if you want to get in touch with us before your visit.
Have Kids?
Learn more about our thriving religious school!
Worship
Find out more about Shabbat Services, High Holidays, and the Yizkor List.
Rabbi’s Blog
Torah study, Canadian Jewry, Israel, our local community and many more topics from Rabbi Lori.
temple Shalom Blog
Latest News
Newsletter Post – October 30, 2025
This weekend, we have the opportunity to celebrate that rare, North American Jewish holiday of Challahween, when Halloween coincides with Shabbat. (And of course this year we have the additional conflict of Game 5 of the World Series!) Families may face a choice - do...
Newsletter Post – October 23, 2025
This week, we finally celebrated one of my favourite Jewish holidays - Rosh Hodesh Heshvan, the start of the Hebrew month of Heshvan, the only Hebrew month without any holidays in it, and a much-needed respite and return to routine following our busy fall holiday...
Newsletter Post – October 16, 2025
כמה טוב שבאת הבתיתה Kama tov she'bata ha'baitah - how good it is that you have come home! These words are the refrain to one of the most beloved Israeli songs, made famous by Arik Einstein, and one that has been playing on repeat in our house since Sunday night. How...