Young Israel of Sharon

Young Israel of Sharon opened its doors in 1972 with just a minyan of families. In 2001, Young Israel moved to its present day facility. Today, we are experiencing 10% annual growth and have currently reached about 200 member families.

Set against the backdrop of Lake Massapoag, where families spend Summer days and nights relaxing at the town beach, the Town of Sharon is a traditional New England small town that happens to be 70% Jewish. With downtown Boston and Providence each just a half hour away via commuter rail or easily accessible I-95, Sharon attracts everyone from academics and physicians, to high-tech and business professionals.

From a Jewish life standpoint, the community boasts a broadly supported Community Kollel, a Mikveh, an Eruv (Rav Heinemann is the Rav HaMakhshir for both the Mikveh and the Eruv), and the Striar Hebrew Academy of Sharon (http://striarhebrew.org/), serving students Toddler-age through 6th grade. We have numerous Rabbanan, Talmidei Chakhamim, and Yeshivaleit, with shiurim all year round, including our Summer Beit Midrash. Educational opportunities abound with learning and programming opportunities for both children and adults. We are also blessed with our second year of b'nos sherut leumi, who are instrumental in our youth activities.

But ultimately, it’s the individuals that make living here so special and has no doubt been key to attracting new families. “Sharon's orthodox community prides itself on its diversity, coupled with a strong sense of achdut (unity). The Young Israel community is warm, friendly, and family oriented,” comments Michael Delman, shul president. Adds Rabbi Meir Sendor, our Rabbi for almost 30 years: “It’s a very bright, warm, friendly and intellectually-engaged community.”

Rabbi Dr. Meir Sendor is the spiritual leader of the Young Israel of Sharon, MA. He is a recognized scholar in the field of Jewish History, specifically the history of Jewish mysticism, philosophy and medicine. He holds a rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva University, a Ph.D. with Distinction from Harvard University and a Master’s from Yale University. Rabbi Sendor lectures widely on his specialties, and holds many classes on various Torah topics for all levels."

For shul and membership information, visit http://yisharon.org, email membership@yisharon.org, or call (781) 784-6112.