Services & Events Calendar
Browse our services schedule, register for special events, and find Zoom and livestream links.
Updates every Thursday.
Join us for an inspiring, music-filled Shabbat service every Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. in our sanctuary and online (unless otherwise noted below).
HENNEPIN AVENUE CONSTRUCTION
Beginning Monday, March 31, Hennepin Avenue will be closed from 26th Street to Douglas Avenue. Ongoing updates can be found on the city website. Please allow extra time to reach Temple and check your preferred map or GPS app for the best route.
Friday, June 6
TEMPLE ISRAEL'S 147TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION
5:30 p.m. Annual Meeting and Board Installation
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service and Blessing of Temple Leadership
Celebratory oneg will follow the service
Sanctuary · Stream
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We will wish farewell to Anne Rasmussen, COO/CFO, upon her retirement.
We thank Anne Rasmussen for sponsoring this oneg in appreciation of the Temple Israel congregation and its clergy and staff team.
Saturday, June 7
9:00 a.m. Torah Study and Monthly Prayer Minyan
Portion Naso with Rabbi Rodich
In Person and on Zoom*
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 829 710 549 04
Join us in person at Temple Israel and on Zoom for an expanded communal gathering that includes a musical morning service, Torah reading, and Torah study.
*Note: Torah Study will meet both in person at Temple Israel and on Zoom on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of Sam Schwartz, child of Marcee & Jon Schwartz.
Friday, June 13
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
We thank the Temple Israel Sisterhood - Women of Reform Judaism for sponsoring this oneg.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Click here to fill out the form. Recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude with a oneg. Your generosity will be recognized on your selected Shabbat. Questions? Contact Judith Friedman at jfriedman@templeisrael.com or 612-374-0342.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
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Saturday, June 14
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
Portion B'haalot'cha with Rabbi Rodich
Zoom Only*
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 829 710 549 04
*Note: Torah Study will meet both in person at Temple Israel and on Zoom on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of Coleman Carr, child of Margaret & Adam Carr.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Highlights in Jewish History with Dr. Joe Goldman
The Odesa Massacre
Zoom Only
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 989 189 606 95
In 1906 and 1941 Jews were massacred in the largest Jewish town this side of Warshaw and New York. Why did history repeat itself?
Thursday, June 19
Temple Offices closed in observance of Juneteenth.
Friday, June 20
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
We thank Debbie & Marc Hasko, Sandy Donaldson, Denise & Marshall Hertz for sponsoring this oneg in honor of our new Cantorial Soloist, Alex Bonoff.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Click here to fill out the form. Recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude with a oneg. Your generosity will be recognized on your selected Shabbat. Questions? Contact Judith Friedman at jfriedman@templeisrael.com or 612-374-0342.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Pride Service
Sanctuary · Stream
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Join us for a joyful Shabbat of community, celebration, and pride! As we celebrate Pride during the month of June, we’ll gather to lift up LGBTQ+ voices and reaffirm Temple Israel’s long-standing commitment to equality and inclusion.
All are warmly welcome. Enjoy some rainbow treats during the oneg reception at 5:15 p.m. During the service, which will feature special music, we’ll invite all LGBTQI+ members of our Temple community to the bima for a meaningful and joyful blessing from our clergy—an expression of our Reform Jewish values. No need to register, just come on up to the bima when called, if you wish.
Saturday, June 21
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
Zoom Only*
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 829 710 549 04
*Note: Torah Study will meet both in person at Temple Israel and on Zoom on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of Oren Landsman, child of Kelly & Andrew Landsman.
Monday, June 23
No One Gets Out of This Life Alive: A Rabbi’s Torah on Life, Death, and What Comes Next
This free, two-part class is open to everyone. When registering, you'll be directed to a form on the St. Paul’s Headquarters for Community Jewish Learning (TTSP) website.
Come to one or both:
The Power of Conversation: How Honest Talks About Death Can Set Us Free
Monday, June 23, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
In-person only
From Soul to Survivor: Why Death Is Not the End
Monday, June 30, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
In-person onlyIn a culture that avoids it, planning for how we want to die remains one of the most important — and neglected — conversations. Yet Judaism has never shied away from confronting life’s deepest questions. Let’s open a Jewish dialogue about death — honest, courageous, and sacred.
This class is part of the community-wide Hineni summer series. Click here for the full summer schedule.
Friday, June 27
6:00 p.m. TEKO Cookout and Erev Shabbat Service
A longstanding tradition at camp, everyone is welcome to the Camp TEKO Cookout, followed by a song-filled Erev Shabbat service overlooking Lake Minnetonka. Join the Temple Israel clergy and Camp TEKO staff as we welcome in Shabbat together. More information to come!
Saturday, June 28
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
Zoom Only*
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 829 710 549 04
*Note: Torah Study will meet both in person at Temple Israel and on Zoom on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of Jeanne and JoJo Goldberg, children of Rosalie & Fredric Goldberg.
Monday, June 30
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!
No One Gets Out of This Life Alive: A Rabbi’s Torah on Life, Death, and What Comes Next
This two-part class is free and open to all. Come to one or both.
The Power of Conversation: How Honest Talks About Death Can Set Us Free
Monday, June 23, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
In-person only
From Soul to Survivor: Why Death Is Not the End
Monday, June 30, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
In-person onlyIn a culture that avoids it, planning for how we want to die remains one of the most important — and neglected — conversations. Yet Judaism has never shied away from confronting life’s deepest questions. Let’s open a Jewish dialogue about death — honest, courageous, and sacred.
Friday, July 4
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Click here to fill out the form. Recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude with a oneg. Your generosity will be recognized on your selected Shabbat. Questions? Contact Judith Friedman at jfriedman@templeisrael.com or 612-374-0342.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
Click here to livestream the service
Saturday, July 5
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
In Person, Zoom
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 829 710 549 04
Join us on Zoom for Torah reading and study. On the first Saturday of each month, we offer an in-person expanded communal gathering—our monthly prayer minyan—that includes a musical morning service in addition to Torah study
*Note: Torah Study will meet both in person at Temple Israel and on Zoom on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of Tesla Billings, child of Mary Shumaker & Jonathan Billings.
Friday, July 11
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Click here to fill out the form. Recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude with a oneg. Your generosity will be recognized on your selected Shabbat. Questions? Contact Judith Friedman at jfriedman@templeisrael.com or 612-374-0342.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
Click here to livestream the service
Saturday, July 12
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
Zoom Only*
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 829 710 549 04
*Note: Torah Study will meet both in person at Temple Israel and on Zoom on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of Abigail Mader, child of Michele & Randy Mader.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Highlights in Jewish History with Dr. Joe Goldman
Zoom Only
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 989 189 606 95
Friday, July 18
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Click here to fill out the form. Recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude with a oneg. Your generosity will be recognized on your selected Shabbat. Questions? Contact Judith Friedman at jfriedman@templeisrael.com or 612-374-0342.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
Click here to livestream the service
Saturday, July 19
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
Zoom Only*
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 829 710 549 04
*Note: Torah Study will meet both in person at Temple Israel and on Zoom on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of Dmitry Yantifovich, child of Sarah Yantifovich and Alex Yantifovich.
Friday, July 25
6:00 p.m. TEKO Cookout and Erev Shabbat Service
A longstanding tradition at camp, everyone is welcome to the Camp TEKO Cookout, followed by a song-filled Erev Shabbat service overlooking Lake Minnetonka. Join the Temple Israel clergy and Camp TEKO staff as we welcome in Shabbat together. More information to come!
Saturday, July 26
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
Zoom Only*
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 829 710 549 04
*Note: Torah Study will meet both in person at Temple Israel and on Zoom on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of Wesley Rabin, child of Victoria & Robert Rabin.
Friday, August 1
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Click here to fill out the form. Recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude with a oneg. Your generosity will be recognized on your selected Shabbat. Questions? Contact Judith Friedman at jfriedman@templeisrael.com or 612-374-0342.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
Click here to livestream the service
Saturday, August 2
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
In Person, Zoom
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 829 710 549 04
Join us on Zoom for Torah reading and study. On the first Saturday of each month, we offer an in-person expanded communal gathering—our monthly prayer minyan—that includes a musical morning service in addition to Torah study
*Note: Torah Study will meet both in person at Temple Israel and on Zoom on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of Arke Leventhal, child of Christine & Aaron Leventhal.
Friday, August 8
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Click here to fill out the form. Recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude with a oneg. Your generosity will be recognized on your selected Shabbat. Questions? Contact Judith Friedman at jfriedman@templeisrael.com or 612-374-0342.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
Click here to livestream the service
Saturday, August 9
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
Zoom Only*
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 829 710 549 04
*Note: Torah Study will meet both in person at Temple Israel and on Zoom on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of Ari Freidson, child of Jacks Michaud & David Freidson.
Thursday, August 14
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!
Exploring Jewish Poetry: From Ancient Times to Today with Rabbi Jason Rodich
Thursday, August 14, 12 noon – 1:00 p.m.
In-person only
Free and open to all
Jews have long used poetry to express faith and challenge to God and to make sense of the complexities of Jewish life. From ancient texts to contemporary voices, Rabbi Rodich will guide us through a selection of powerful Jewish poems that speak to both our history and our present. Bring your lunch and join us at Temple Israel for this exploration of Jewish voices.
Friday, August 15
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Click here to fill out the form. Recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude with a oneg. Your generosity will be recognized on your selected Shabbat. Questions? Contact Judith Friedman at jfriedman@templeisrael.com or 612-374-0342.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
Click here to livestream the service
Saturday, August 16
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
Zoom Only*
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 829 710 549 04
*Note: Torah Study will meet both in person at Temple Israel and on Zoom on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of Scarlett and Gavin Downey, children of Kori & Andrew Downey.
Friday, August 22
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Click here to fill out the form. Recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude with a oneg. Your generosity will be recognized on your selected Shabbat. Questions? Contact Judith Friedman at jfriedman@templeisrael.com or 612-374-0342.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
Click here to livestream the service
Saturday, August 23
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
Zoom Only*
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 829 710 549 04
*Note: Torah Study will meet both in person at Temple Israel and on Zoom on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of Ace Frank, child of Dayna & Ember Frank.
Friday, August 29
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Click here to fill out the form. Recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude with a oneg. Your generosity will be recognized on your selected Shabbat. Questions? Contact Judith Friedman at jfriedman@templeisrael.com or 612-374-0342.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
Click here to livestream the service
Saturday, August 30
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
Zoom Only*
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 829 710 549 04
*Note: Torah Study will meet both in person at Temple Israel and on Zoom on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of Faye and Rose Cosentino, children of Marci & Alan Cosentino.
Friday, September 5
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Click here to fill out the form. Recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude with a oneg. Your generosity will be recognized on your selected Shabbat. Questions? Contact Judith Friedman at jfriedman@templeisrael.com or 612-374-0342.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
Click here to livestream the service
Saturday, September 6
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
In Person, Zoom
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 829 710 549 04
Join us on Zoom for Torah reading and study. On the first Saturday of each month, we offer an in-person expanded communal gathering—our monthly prayer minyan—that includes a musical morning service in addition to Torah study
*Note: Torah Study will meet both in person at Temple Israel and on Zoom on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of Asher Wolfe, child of Catherine Brooks & Ari Wolfe.