Shaarei Tefillah, Newton

#44 among attractions in Newton

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Congregation Shaarei Tefillah is a Modern Orthodox synagogue located at 35 Morseland Avenue in the village of Newton Centre in Newton, Massachusetts. In 2003, the synagogue had a membership of 140 families, and in 2012 that number had risen to 220 families. The congregation is notable for the unusual concentration of distinguished scholars among its members. ()

Capacity: 300Coordinates: 42°20'22"N, 71°11'51"W

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Newton (Newton Centre)Newton United States

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Shaarei Tefillah – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Shops at Chestnut Hill, Piccadilly Square, Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, Newton City Hall and War Memorial.

1.6 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Shops at Chestnut Hill, Newton
42 min walk • The Shops at Chestnut Hill is a two-level enclosed shopping mall, located in the Chestnut Hill section of Newton, Massachusetts on Boylston Street.
0.7 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Piccadilly Square, Newton
19 min walk • Piccadilly Square is an open-air shopping area located in the Union Street Historic District in the Newton Centre village of Newton, Massachusetts. Opened in 1973, it contains 40 stores and 84,777 sq ft of retail space.
1.2 miE
Golf, Outdoor activities
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, Newton
32 min walk • The Newton Commonwealth Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf course located in Newton, Massachusetts, just outside the city of Boston. This course was originally created as a nine-hole course in 1897 and was previously named the Commonwealth Club.
0.6 miW
City hall, Tower
Newton City Hall and War Memorial, Newton
15 min walk • The Newton City Hall and War Memorial is a historic city hall and war memorial building located in the village of Newton Centre in Newton, Massachusetts. Built in 1932 in the Colonial Revival style, the building was designed by Allen and Collens, with landscaping by the renowned Olmsted Brothers.
0.6 miSW
Library
Newton Free Library, Newton
15 min walk • Newton Free Library, the public library of Newton, Massachusetts, provides an extensive collection of print, non-print, and electronic resources, a comprehensive reference service, and a wide array of educational and cultural programs for people of all ages.
0.7 miS
Church
First Baptist Church in Newton, Newton
18 min walk • The First Baptist Church in Newton was founded in 1788. Its historic building is located at 848 Beacon Street in the village of Newton Centre, in Newton, Massachusetts. On April 15, 1982, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
0.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Bullough's Pond, Newton
11 min walk • Bullough's Pond, a former mill pond located in Newton, Massachusetts, is now a decorative pond in a suburban neighborhood, used for bird watching and walking. In the nineteenth century it was the site of a commercial ice business.
0.7 miS
Neighbourhood
Union Street Historic District, Newton
19 min walk • The Union Street Historic District is a historic district on Union Street between Langley Road and Herrick Road, and at 17–31 Herrick Road in Newton, Massachusetts. It encompasses the city's only significant cluster of 19th century commercial buildings. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
~1980 ftNE
Cemetery
East Parish Burying Ground, Newton
10 min walk • East Parish Burying Ground, also known as Centre Street Burying Ground or Centre Street Cemetery, is an historic cemetery located at Centre and Cotton streets in the village of Newton Corner in the city of Newton, Massachusetts.
0.6 miS
Park
Mount Pleasant, Newton
17 min walk • Mount Pleasant is a historic two story wood frame estate house at 15 Bracebridge Road in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, built circa 1856.
1 miNW
42°21'6"N • 71°12'24"W
The Paint Bar, Newton
25 min walk • Museum, Nightlife, Paint and pottery studios

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shaarei Tefillah?

Nearby attractions include Jos. Gunderson House, Newton (5 min walk), Morton Road Historic District, Newton (6 min walk), East Parish Burying Ground, Newton (10 min walk), Commonwealth Avenue Historic District, Newton (11 min walk).

How to get to Shaarei Tefillah by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shaarei Tefillah:

Bus

Walnut St @ Prospect St • Lines: 59 (13 min walk)
791 Walnut St • Lines: 59 (18 min walk)

Light rail

Newton Centre • Lines: D (19 min walk)
Newton Highlands • Lines: D (32 min walk)

Train

Newtonville (24 min walk)