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.
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 – July 17, 2025
This week, the government released the results of a survey compiled earlier this year about antisemitism in Ontario's K-12 schools. I know the statistics and stories shared here include the experiences of young people in our community. If you haven't looked at this...
Newsletter Post – June 26, 2025
Thank you to those who joined us on a swelteringly hot Sunday at the KW Walk for Israel. As I said to some of you, it is deeply important to me that we include our Reform, progressive voices in what it means to support Israel. Loving Israel is not the sole job of...
Newsletter Post – June 12, 2025
By now, hopefully you have heard about the need to Vote Reform in the World Zionist Congress Elections before June 15. We've sent out emails, we had a voting station on Shabbat, and the Canadian Zionist Federation election has been all over social media. But perhaps...