Yom HaShoah Holocaust Commemoration 2025: Liberation: Loss & Life Join the Museum at Congregation Temple Israel, as we come together to honor the memory of the six million Jews and millions of others who were murdered during one of the darkest chapters in human history. May the commemoration be a source of reflection, remembrance, and...
Join Rabbi Michael to study some of the greatest texts from Genesis and Exodus. Learn about the Torah’s connection to famous Jewish texts like the Talmud and the Midrash, and discover legendary commentaries and commentators like Rashi and Maimonides (Ramban). This class is created for students who have never studied text before, students undergoing the...
Join Rabbi Michael to study some of the greatest texts from Genesis and Exodus. Learn about the Torah’s connection to famous Jewish texts like the Talmud and the Midrash, and discover legendary commentaries and commentators like Rashi and Maimonides (Ramban). This class is created for students who have never studied text before, students undergoing the...
Enjoy a Passover-themed sermon from the Rabbis preceded and followed by an Oneg filled with Passover-friendly noshables, and of course, you guessed it, matzah! Friday, April 18 | 6:00 pm Pre-Oneg | 6:30 pm Shabbat services followed by a dessert Oneg RSVP for in-person services: www.ti-stl.org/Shabbat Watch online: www.ti-stl.org/Watch
Second Night Seder for Adults Though Passover is often thought of as a holiday celebrated at home rather than synagogue, there are many of us who may appreciate the opportunity to celebrate somewhere beyond our dining room tables, to learn new Passover customs and to enrich and deepen the holiday experience. Whether you are Jewish...
Gather your littles and loved ones for a family-friendly Passover celebration at Temple Israel! You'll explore an array of flavors, each representing a meaningful item on the Seder plate – a tasty retelling of our Jewish journey to freedom. Sunday, April 13 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Temple Israel | $18 per household...
Join Rabbi Michael to study some of the greatest texts from Genesis and Exodus. Learn about the Torah’s connection to famous Jewish texts like the Talmud and the Midrash, and discover legendary commentaries and commentators like Rashi and Maimonides (Ramban). This class is created for students who have never studied text before, students undergoing the...
In honor of the spirit of Lilith, one of Judaism’s lesser known – but by no means lesser than – female figures, the Lilith Readers Book Club is a space for all who are interested in reading feel-good books that explore the relationships, love stories, and adventures that make up the Jewish experience. By reading novels written...
Join us for Uncomfortable Conversations, a powerful three-part series exploring Noa Tishby and Emmanuel Acho's New York Times-bestselling book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew. Led by their book collaborator Rachel Holtzman, this community-wide program creates a space for participants of all backgrounds to discuss Judaism, Israel, and antisemitism and to gain context and confidence when...
At this special Shabbat service, you'll hear a sermon all about the holiday of Purim followed by a dessert Oneg filled with hamantashen and other festive treats. Friday, March 14 | 6:00 pm Pre-Oneg | 6:30 pm Shabbat services followed by a dessert Oneg RSVP for in-person services: www.ti-stl.org/Shabbat Watch online: www.ti-stl.org/Watch
We’re hosting a Purim Shpiel called Purim in the Pride Lands: A Lion King Megillah, a special play put on by our Religious School students filled with familiar tunes and lyrics telling the story of Purim from the Book of Esther. Immediately following the shpiel, we’re kicking off our annual Purim Carnival. It is one...
Discover the beauty of Hebrew in our 4-part "Hebrew for Adults" introductory class, led by Rabbi Michael Alper. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills, this accessible course will have you identifying Hebrew letters and vowels and sounding out words in no time. Rabbi Michael's engaging approach includes fascinating facts and stories...
