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. Â 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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Purim Party
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Lifelong Learning Speaker & Oneg
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Visiting
We are always happy to have guests! Â 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 – March 13, 2025
Tonight and over the next few days, we join with Jewish communities around the world celebrating Purim - the classic example of "they tried to kill us, we survived, let's eat." This humorous summary of Jewish history is a useful shorthand for the pain and suffering...
Newsletter Post – February 27, 2025
This past Shabbat, a group of Temple Shalom members joined me for a deep dive into the "why's" and "how's" of wearing a tallit, the prayer shawl traditionally worn by adult Jews at morning services. If you've never tried this mitzvah (sacred obligation) and want to...
Newsletter Post – February 20, 2025
As a Jewish people, we are united at times of joy, and far too often, at times of sadness. As I write this note on Wednesday, we are teetering on the precipice of a chasm of grief. Today, Israel will receive the remains of 4 hostages, including the bodies of Shiri...