Newton, MA Shul Map
Suburban Orthodox Boston — Congregation Shaarei Tefillah, Beth El-Atereth Israel and the Sephardic Beit Sasson within a few blocks of Newton Centre, inside the Greater Boston Eruv, with single-family houses and a Green Line ride into the city.
- 4 shuls
- 2 kosher stores, dining, mikvahs & schools
- Median home $1,450,900
- Eruv: how to check →
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Mikvahs
- Mikvah Miriam · Listed on mikvah.org
- Beth El Atereth Israel Mikvah · Listed on mikvah.org
Price range
$$$$
Median home value $1,450,900 · 17% of households rent
Homes & apartments in Newton
A pre-filtered search for Newton. Check each listing against the shuls above to see which are within walking distance.
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Greater Boston Eruv. Status line, coverage and the official map, checked 23 September 2026.
How to check the eruv →Thinking of moving to Newton?
The full relocation guide covers what housing costs, which section to look at, kosher shopping, schools, and how families actually get around on Shabbos — written for someone deciding whether Newton, MA is the right community for them.
Read the Newton moving guide →Newton is the suburban side of Orthodox Boston. The community clusters around Newton Centre, where Congregation Shaarei Tefillah on Morseland Avenue, Congregation Beth El-Atereth Israel on Ward Street and Beit Sasson, the Sephardic congregation of Newton, across the street from it, are all within a few minutes’ walk of each other. The Adams Street Shul serves the northern part of the city.
Housing is mostly single-family homes, among the more expensive in the region. Two mikvaos are listed on mikvah.org in Newton, and the MBTA Green Line’s Newton Centre stop puts downtown Boston within a train ride. Families here typically use the day schools and kosher shopping in neighboring Brookline, a short drive east.
Note: the Greater Boston Eruv covers major parts of Brookline, Newton and Brighton, and its status line is 781-446-9797. Source: bostoneruv.org, checked 23 September 2026 — confirm before carrying, and follow your own rav.
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Frequently asked questions
How many shuls are in Newton, MA?
Newton, MA has 4 shuls on ShulMap in Boston, MA: Congregation Shaarei Tefillah, Congregation Beth El-Atereth Israel, Beit Sasson — The Sephardic Congregation of Newton, The Adams Street Shul.
What is Newton, MA like for an observant family?
Suburban Orthodox Boston — Congregation Shaarei Tefillah, Beth El-Atereth Israel and the Sephardic Beit Sasson within a few blocks of Newton Centre, inside the Greater Boston Eruv, with single-family houses and a Green Line ride into the city.
Are there Orthodox synagogues in Newton, MA?
Yes — shul is the traditional term for synagogue, and Newton, MA has 4 Orthodox synagogues listed on ShulMap, each mapped with the kosher amenities and housing around it.
Is there an eruv in Newton, MA?
The Greater Boston Eruv, run by the Greater Boston Eruv Corporation since 1993, covers major parts of Brookline, Newton and Brighton. Call the Eruv Status Line at 781-446-9797. Source: bostoneruv.org — home and boundaries pages, checked 23 September 2026. Always confirm before carrying, and follow your own rav.
What county is Newton in?
Newton is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, directly west of Boston and Brookline. Its Orthodox community is concentrated around Newton Centre.
What is the Jewish population of Newton?
Newton has one of the larger Jewish populations in Greater Boston, whose Jewish community overall is commonly estimated at around a quarter of a million. The Orthodox community is smaller — a close-knit suburban community built around a handful of shuls. These are community estimates, not census counts.
How does Newton compare to Brookline?
Newton is more suburban: single-family houses on larger lots, a quieter pace, and fewer shuls within walking distance of any one block. Brookline and Brighton are denser, with more shuls, more kosher shopping and more apartments. Both are inside the Greater Boston Eruv.
How much does a home cost in Newton, MA?
The US Census median home value for ZIP 02459, which covers Newton, MA, is $1,450,900 (American Community Survey, 2020–2024, as valued by owners), and 17% of households there rent. That is a ZIP-wide figure, and asking prices today usually run higher — on ShulMap Newton, MA sits in the $$$$ band relative to nearby communities.
Where can I find housing in Newton, MA?
Use the apartment and home search on this page to see current listings in Newton, MA. Walking distances to shuls are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.
Walking distance: Walking-distance circles are approximate and do not assert a halachic standard. Confirm what is walkable for you locally.
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