Malden Temple Consolidation Vote Sunday

The congregation of Temple Tifereth Israel of Malden will vote Oct. 18 on whether to merge with another reformed temple in Peabody, Temple Beth Shalom.

A congregation meeting will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 at Temple Tifereth Israel.

If the merger is approved, the temple building at 539 Salem St. in Malden will be sold and a new, consolidated congregation will be formed in Peabody.

Temple Tifereth Israel is a welcoming, supportive, and spiritual congregation affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism, according to its mission statement.

Consolidation with Temple Beth Shalom of Peabody

During the recent Rosh HaShanah morning service, President Gary Gillette talked about plans for the future of our congregation. Click here to read the full text of his speech.

On September 20th, our Board of Trustees voted to recommend to our members that our congregation should consolidate with Temple Beth Shalom of Peabody, to form a congregation named Temple Tiferet Shalom of the North Shore. click here to view the proposed agreement

The history of Malden’s temple has been written at least three times:

• In 1945 by Paula Mae Ruderman for our 15th anniversary.
• In 1955 by Jacob I. Ziner for our 25th anniversary.

Click here to view part 1 of the 1955 history
Click here to view part 2 of the 1955 history

• In 1985 by Ida Kennison for our 55th anniversary.

Click here to view the 1985 history

Photo Credit: Temple Tifereth Israel