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, August 17, 2018, is Likrat Shabbat and Kabbalat Shabbat
We gather to welcome Shabbat at Likrat Shabbat on Friday, August 17, 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, August 18, 2018, 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!
Shabbat Morning, Saturday, August 18, 2018, Worship
Shabbat morning worship will be held in the Lorge Sanctuary on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 10:30AM.
Save the Date and Events at Temple Beth Israel
Summers at TBI – Shabbat in the Park on Friday, August 24, 2018
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 a special event! Elulpalooza begins at 5:15PM. Religious school and Hebrew School students, plan to come and meet your teachers. There will also be a school supply drive for the Herzl school so bring something to contribute. Services are planned for 6:30PM on Friday, August 24, 2018, complete with S’mores Trough following services and dinner!
High Holidays
Looking for a place to spend the High Holidays? Visit Temple Beth Israel for a warm, welcoming, and spiritual experience.
- Young Family Services are Sept 10 (Rosh HaShanah) and Sept 19 (Yom Kippur) at 9:00am
- Family Services are Sept 10 (Rosh HaShanah) and Sept 19 (Yom Kippur) at 10:00am
- Erev Rosh HaShanah Services are on Sept 9 at 8:15pm
- Rosh HaShanah Services are on Sept 10 at 10:00am
- Kol Nidre Services are on Sept 18 at 8:15pm
- Yom Kippur Services are on Sept 19 at 10:00am
- Second Day Rosh HaShanah Services are on Sept 11 at 10:00am
All services listed above will be held at ETHS (Evanston Township High School) 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL
Need tickets? Member (Household tickets mailed 7/27; order form for additional tickets) Non-Member
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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