Temple Beth Sholom (Framingham, MA)

What Temple Beth Sholom (Framingham, MA) does

Temple Beth Sholom is an egalitarian Conservative Jewish congregation founded in 1885 and based in Framingham, Massachusetts, serving the Metrowest Massachusetts Jewish community. It operates as a non-profit religious organization affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, providing weekly and holiday worship services, lifecycle events, and a K-7 religious school delivered jointly with Congregation Or Atid via the Jewish Learning Collaborative. The congregation also runs youth programming through USY, Kadima, and NERUSY, teen programming through JLOFT in partnership with Hebrew College, adult education, and social-action initiatives, alongside programming such as TBS Celebrates Israel.

The congregation is led by Rabbi Ben Einsidler and Cantor Elise Barber (clergy), with Peri Ann Slater as President and Lori Levine as Executive Director, supported by a staff of approximately 5 employees. Revenue is generated through membership dues, recurring pledges via the annual Strength-to-Strength campaign, contributions to designated funds (including the Nediv Lev/Learning & Living Fund, Camp/Cultural Scholarship Fund, and Chesed Fund), and special fundraisers such as the Tree Fundraiser. There is no disclosed budget, membership count, or audited financial figure in the available data, and the congregation has not signaled any technology platform, digital product, or capital-markets activity — its operations are entirely programmatic and community-facing.

Name

Temple Beth Sholom (Framingham, MA)

Legal name

Temple Beth Sholom

Website

https://beth-sholom.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Egalitarian Conservative synagogue in Framingham, MA, serving the Metrowest Jewish community since 1885 with worship, K-7 religious school, youth and teen programming, and adult education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Congregation Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious education services
• Jewish worship services
• Congregational community programs
• Religious school education
• Youth religious programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Framingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues that provide access to temple services, programs, and facilities. Dues alone are not sufficient to cover temple expenses or provide all services and educational opportunities.
2. Strength-to-Strength Annual Campaign: Primary annual fundraising campaign to fund the temple's operating budget. Congregants contribute at whatever level is comfortable.
3. Donations and Tribute Gifts: Online donation system accepting contributions to various designated funds including General Fund, Adult Education, Cantor Discretionary, Rabbi Discretionary, and tribute donations for occasions like yahrzeits, honorations, and memorials.
4. Kiddush Klub Subscription: Recurring weekly Shabbat kiddush subscriptions at $18/$36/$54/$72/$118 per contribution with monthly, quarterly, or annual billing options. Minimum $10 subscription.
5. Tree Fundraiser: One-time donations for tree planting to restore Garden of Meditation. Gift categories: Orchard ($3,000+), Tree ($1,000-2,999), Branch ($500-999), Leaf ($100-499), Seed ($18-99). Cost approximately $1,200 per tree including labor.
6. Israel Celebration Fundraising: Sponsorship donations for Israel 75th birthday celebration events. Suggested giving levels: Jerusalem ($1,000+), Tel Aviv ($500-$999), Haifa ($200-$499), Masada ($100-$199), Tzfat ($18-$99).
7. Plates and Inscriptions: Sale of Bar/Bat Mitzvah Plaques ($180), Yahrzeit plaques ($360 each), Inscribed Siddur ($36), Inscribed Bible ($85), and Tree of Life leaves (small $250, medium $650, large $1,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Temple Beth Sholom is an egalitarian Conservative Jewish synagogue providing Shabbat and daily worship services, lifecycle pastoral care, and a full multi-generational programming stack. Educational offerings include a K-7 Religious School, Adult Education classes, the Jewish Learning Collaborative joint program with Congregation Or Atid, and JLOFT teen learning; youth programming includes TBS Tots, Kadima, and USY. Community groups (Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Caring Volunteers, Guardians, Social Action, Israel Action Committee) and recurring/tiered fundraising programs (Strength-to-Strength Annual Campaign, Kiddush Klub, Tree Fundraiser, Celebrates Israel, online donations) round out the offering.

Product overview

Temple Beth Sholom is an egalitarian Conservative synagogue offering a comprehensive suite of religious, educational, and community programs. The portfolio includes core religious services (Worship Services, Minyan Maker, Misheberachs), educational programs (Religious School K-7, Adult Education, Jewish Learning Collaborative with Congregation Or Atid, JLOFT for teens), youth programming (USY for grades 7-12, Kadima for grades 5-6, Junior Kadima for grades 3-4, TBS Tots for young families), community groups (Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Caring Volunteers, Guardians, Ritual Committee, Social Action, Israel Action Committee), and fundraising/donation programs (Strength-to-Strength Annual Campaign, Tree Fundraiser, Kiddush Klub, TBS Celebrates Israel, Online Donation System). Additional resources include the TBS Triennial Reference for Torah readings and a Book Club. The synagogue also offers a Minyan Maker online coordination service and Misheberachs prayer list management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Worship Services Regular Shabbat, daily minyan, and holiday religious services led by Rabbi Ben Einsidler and Cantor Elise Barber for the congregation and visiting Jewish community members, with virtual Zoom access for some services.
• Religious School (K-7) K-7 Jewish religious education program with a child-centered curriculum covering synagogue skills, Torah study, mitzvot, and Jewish values, including family education components such as tefillah, shared study, Shabbatonim, and tikkun olam projects, for families seeking Jewish education and Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation.
• Jewish Learning Collaborative (JLCM) Joint K-8 religious school program with Congregation Or Atid (Wayland, MA), open to all students regardless of synagogue affiliation, with affiliated-family tuition discounts and first-year free for new K-2 families.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Synagogue of Conservative JudaismcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTemple Beth Sholom is affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, which provides organizational support, standards, and resources for Conservative synagogues. This affiliation also connects the temple to USY (United Synagogue Youth) programming.
• Synagogue Council of MassachusettsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with the Synagogue Council of Massachusetts provides connection to the broader Massachusetts Jewish community and interfaith dialogue opportunities.
• Congregation Or Atid (Wayland, MA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint religious school program called Jewish Learning Collaborative of Metrowest (JLCM/JLCMW) offers enriching educational experience for children in grades K-8. Program is open to all students regardless of synagogue membership or affiliation.
• United Synagogue Youth (USY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTemple's youth programming is affiliated with USY, providing access to regional and international youth activities, leadership development, and social programming for 7th-12th graders.
• New England Region USY (NERUSY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional USY organization sponsors events including Encampment, Boat Cruise, Turkey Dances, Tikun Olam Semi Formal Dance, Leadership Retreat, and Spring Convention accessible to TBS youth members.
• Hebrew College Meah ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTemple Beth Sholom serves as a Hebrew College Meah site for the community, with over twenty congregants participating in this intensive 100-hour Jewish learning program.
• Northeastern University Judaic Studies DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear-long program bringing NEU scholars to select Friday evening services, providing educational enrichment and academic perspectives for congregants.
• National Federation of Men's ClubsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTemple Brotherhood is a member of the National Federation of Men's Clubs, connecting local Brotherhood to national resources and programming for men's clubs in Conservative Judaism.
• JLOFT (Jewish Learning Opportunities for Teens)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetroWest high school collaborative providing Jewish learning opportunities for teens. TBS is a participant, with generous scholarship money available for TBS teens. Rabbi Poirier funds any student's first year in JLOFT.
• Jewish Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish Family Services provides training for Caring Volunteers program, ensuring volunteers have appropriate skills to support congregants in need.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ): Denominational umbrella organization to which TBS is affiliated. Provides standards, resources, and USY programming that TBS delivers to members — relevant ecosystem player, not a competitor.
• Hebrew College: Jewish pluralistic educational institution that runs the Meah adult-learning program hosted at TBS. Enables TBS adult-education offerings without building curriculum in-house; adjacent, enabling relationship rather than direct competition.

Direct peers

• Congregation Or Atid (Wayland, MA): Direct partner and peer Conservative synagogue in Wayland, MA. Operates the joint Jewish Learning Collaborative religious school program with TBS and serves the same Metrowest demographic with similar programming (worship, education, lifecycle events).
• Temple Shalom of Newton: Conservative synagogue in Newton, MA, comparable in size and programming profile to TBS. Overlaps directly in target market, denomination, and service mix (religious school, adult education, youth programming, lifecycle events).
• Temple Emanuel (Newton, MA): Large egalitarian Conservative synagogue serving the same greater Boston/Metrowest catchment. Comparable in denomination, programming breadth, and member-base demographics, though typically larger in scale than TBS.
• Temple Beth Avodah (Newton, MA): Nearby egalitarian Conservative synagogue in Newton, MA. Competes for Metrowest Jewish families with similar programming including religious school, adult education, youth groups, and lifecycle services, and is affiliated with the same USCJ denominational body.
• Congregation Kehillath Israel (Brookline, MA): Conservative synagogue in Brookline, MA with overlapping Metrowest/Greater Boston draw. Comparable in denominational affiliation, programming structure (religious school, adult learning, youth groups), and lifecycle service offering.

Broad incumbents

• Temple Israel of Boston: Large, established Reform (though formerly Conservative-affiliated) congregation serving the broader Boston Jewish community. Larger scale and broader portfolio than TBS but competes for the same regional Jewish families seeking affiliation and education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TempleBethSholomFraminghamMA
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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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