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, July 20, 2018, is Likrat Shabbat and Kabbalat Shabbat
We gather to welcome Shabbat at Likrat Shabbat on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 5:30PM. Enjoy refreshments, visit with friends and transition from the work week. At 6:05PM we will enjoy Kabbalat Shabbat Services.
Shabbat Morning, Saturday, July 21, 2018, Worship
Shabbat morning worship will be held in the Lorge Sanctuary on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 10:30AM.
Save the Date – Upcoming Events at Temple Beth Israel
Summers at TBI – Shabbat in the Park
On the 4th Friday of June, July, and August, Temple Beth Israel members, friends, and guests gather in a local park for Kabbalat Shabbat worship and Shabbat picnic dinner with a potluck dessert. The next Shabbat in the Park is planned for 6:30PM on Friday, July 27, 2018, complete with S’mores Trough!
Scribble, Drip and Play: Sensory Art for Toddlers – NEXT SESSION!
Enjoy a fun morning as your child explores child-safe art materials in a playful and creative environment…outside of your home! Scribble, Drip and Play is designed as a tactile, hands-on class where mess and fun is encouraged. The class time includes snack and time to socialize.
Dates: 7/17/18 – 8/21/18
Day of week: TUESDAYS
Time: 9:30 – 11 am
Location: Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie
Fee: $60.00 (1 child), $90 (2 children)
This program is made possible by a grant from jBaby Chicago, a program of the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.
Sisterhood TBI Mah Jong Tournament
Mah Jongg Tournament will be on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Registration begins at 12:30pm with play from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. It will be a fun afternoon of maj, snacks & prizes! Cost is $20.00 per person.
(If you don’t have a group, we can help) Sign up here: CLICK THIS LINK
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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