A vibrant and welcoming presence in Skokie, the North Shore, and beyond, the community of Temple Beth Israel opens our doors and our hearts to a diverse population of Reform Jews and their families. Together we learn and pray, share friendships, celebrate life’s joys, support each other through difficult times, and work to make the world a better place.
Upcoming Events
Friday Evening, January 18, is Likrat Shabbat and Kabbalat Shabbat
We gather to welcome Shabbat at Likrat Shabbat on Friday, January 18, 2019 at 5:30PM. Enjoy refreshments, visit with friends and transition from the work week. At 6:05PM we will enjoy Kabbalat Shabbat Services and celebrate being together on Shabbat!
Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Join with Rabbi Weinberg and TBI members as we meet over the text of Torah and together explore its meaning, Saturday morning 9:00AM – 10:15AM in Rabbi’s Study. Newcomers welcome!
Saturday, January 19 is Shabbat Morning Worship and is T’fillot Nashim services
Shabbat morning worship will be held in the Lorge Sanctuary on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 10:30AM for T’fillot Nashim Services. A luncheon hosted by Sisterhood TBI will follow.
Sundays at TBI – A Place to Gather, Learn, and Enjoy Time Together!
- There is Bet Midrash on January 20, 2019.
- Torah 101 will meet on January 20, 2019 at 9:00AM.
- Adult Hebrew will meet on January 20, 2019.
Feb 2019 Congregational Retreat Deadline Extended!
Due to popular demand, the Congregational Retreat (Feb 8-10) deadline has been extended until January 24. Please sign up here on ShulCloud as soon as possible!
Save the Date – Happenings at TBI
Sunday, January 20, 2019 – Musicality (a Brotherhood Sponsored event) – 6:00PM
Monday, January 21, 2019 – “Soup”er Study with AJC speaker Dan Elbaum – 6:00PM
Monday, January 28, 2019 – jBaby class – Wiggles and Giggles starts!
Saturday, February 16, 2019 – James Carroll (Visiting Author and Speaker) – 7:00PM
Monday, February 18, 2019 – “Soup”er Study with Jocelyn Dan Wurzburg – 6:00PM*
Sunday, February 24, 2019 – THE JEWISH FOUNDING FOUNDER: ALEXANDER HAMILTON’S HIDDEN LIFE with Professor Andrew Porwancher – 10:00AM
*Special thanks to the Jewish Book Council for their assistance with these and other speakers this year.
#JewishGivingforJewishLiving
TBI members and Friends of TBI made the holidays a little brighter for the kids at Herzl school. Channel 7 was there to film.
Centennial Celebrations with TBI in the News!
A Centennial birthday is a big deal and certainly should be celebrated. The leadership of Temple Beth Israel has been working on engaging programs and amazing ideas that honor our past and look towards our future, complete with a birthday party on January 31, 2018. Read the news and enjoy Word from the Heart from our fellow congregants.
Words of the Heart
As a community of meaning, our paths intertwine on so many levels. Part of the Centennial Celebration has been inviting members to the bima on Shabbat services. Read the Words From the Heart of our membership, describing their Jewish journey and how their paths intertwine with the TBI family.
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