Founded in 1972 by a group of 16 families, Temple Beth Torah is a conservative Jewish temple with a congregation of over 200 families from Holliston, Ashland, Milford, Medway, Millis, Hopkinton. TBT also houses the Morris Nirenberg Religious School, which has 130 children in the Beth Torah Tots (preschool), Gan (Kindergarten), Aleph (grade 1), Bet (grade 2), Hebrew school (grades 3-7) and Bar and Bat Mitzvah training programs. Additionally, there are early childhood (Small World Shabbat, Young Family High Holidays Service, Weekly Torah Tots, Torah Explorers), United Synagogue Youth-affiliated youth (Kadima, Junior and Senior USY), Adult Education and adult Brotherhood and Sisterhood programs. Shabbat services are held Friday nights (7:15 p.m. and Saturdays mornings (10 a.m.), while morning Minyan is offered Wednesdays (6:45 a.m.).
Lil' Folk Farm is a local farm located in Holliston, featuring a wonderful environment to introduce children to animals and farming. The farm has livestock including registered Nigerian dwarf goats, miniature horses, sheep, bunnies, chickens, llamas, alpacas, donkeys and a famous Welsh pony named "Black Jack". The farm offers private functions, birthday parties, riding lessons, summer vacation programs, classes and special one-day events. Staff will also travel to homes, schools or corporate functions.
Dahlstrom & Company is an independent publishing company based in Holliston. It is the publishing house of author Harry Dahlstrom, who specializes in writing career and financial-advice books. Published works include Turn a Job Fair Into a Job Offer, Surviving a Layoff, Now Hiring, Apply Yourself and Out of Hock & Out of Debt. Visit Dahlstrom & Company's website for more information about the publishing house and the author or to make a purchase.
Dancing Arts Center is a professional dance education studio located in Holliston. The studio offers training to students of all ages. It offers pre-ballet, ballet, jazz, character dancing, creative movement and modern dance. In addition to regular classes, the studio also offers a summer training program which consists of intensive courses with much opportunity for individual attention. The studio also leads a touring company, The Dancing Arts Ensemble. The company was established in 1982; dancers are chosen by audition.
This company offers a wide variety of teas from around the world. It also produces a regular newsletter for tea drinkers. Call or visit the website for more information and to see a list of the teas available at Upton Tea Imports.
A member of the Minuteman Library Network, the Holliston Public Library offers a great number of services aside from simply borrowing books, including Internet access, self-checkout, homebound delivery, fax, tax forms, proctoring of tests, display space, public meeting room, wireless and multiple copies for book clubs. The library also hosts programs for children (Storytime, book groups), teens/young adults (Teen Zone Book Group, Teen Book Reviews) and adults (History Book Club).
Holliston Public Library also has partnerships with the Holliston Pantry Shelf and TD Bank, and offers museum passes and tickets to the Southwick Zoo. Library cards are free for all Massachusetts regardless of town of residency.
Scanner Master has been providing clients throughout the country with a variety of police scanners and related technology for over three decades. The company’s products include digital, pre-programmed, portable and base airband scanners, a variety of antennas and products for racing.
The Holliston Historical Society has been preserving the great history of its town and people since 1910. The Society sells Holliston collectibles and also offers its barn for private parties. They offer individual and family memberships to all ages.