Services & Events Calendar
Browse our services schedule, register for special events, and find Zoom and livestream links.
Join us for an inspiring, music-filled Shabbat service every Friday at 6:00 p.m. in our sanctuary and online (unless otherwise noted below).
High Holy Days 2026/5787
Service schedule, livestreams, recordings, childcare registration, accessibility information, and more.
Friday, August 21
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
Come for a light nosh and socialize before the service.
We thank Roger Joseph's daughters, Ellen Joseph, Roxane Leopold, and Linda Karshan, for sponsoring this oneg in honor of the dedication of the Joseph Hall plaque.
We thank The Pollock Family for sponsoring this oneg in celebration of Theodore Pollock’s b’nai mitzvah.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Fill out the form to sponsor an oneg, and recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude. 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
In-person · Livestream
Saturday, August 22
9:00 a.m. Torah Study with Rabbi Rodich
Zoom Only*
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 829 710 549 04
*Note: Torah Study during August will take place on Zoom only. First Saturdays’ in-person Torah Study will resume in September.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the b’nai mitzvah ceremony of Theodore Pollock, child of Rachel & Daniel Pollock.
Tuesday, August 25
6:00 p.m. Kol Or: Temple Israel’s Tuesday Song Lab
In Person
Join us for an hour of communal singing and musical exploration in a warm, welcoming space. No musical experience needed. All are welcome.
Friday, August 28
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
Come for a light nosh and socialize before the service.
We thank Gloria Goldberg and the Melissa Del Rosario Family for sponsoring this oneg for the yahrzeit of Daniel Goldberg.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Fill out the form to sponsor an oneg, and recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude. 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
In-person · Livestream
Saturday, August 29
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 during August will take place on Zoom only. First Saturdays’ in-person Torah Study will resume in September.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the b’nai mitzvah ceremony of Charlotte Boudreau, child of Anya & Jonathan Boudreau.
Friday, September 4
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
Come for a light nosh and socialize before the service.
We thank Susan Gray and Paul Waytz for sponsoring this oneg in celebration of their grandchild, Florence Gray Waytz’s, b’nai mitzvah.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Fill out the form to sponsor an oneg, and recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude. 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
In-person · Livestream
Join us for Shabbat as we change the Torah covers to white, marking our congregation's transition into the High Holy Day season.
Saturday, September 5
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
In Person at Temple Israel
*Note: Torah Study meets in person only on first Saturdays. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the b’nai mitzvah ceremony of Florence Waytz, child of Annie Jacobsen & David Waytz.
7:30-9:30 p.m. Preparing the Heart: A Community Selichot
In Person Only
As we prepare for the High Holy Days, join us for an evening of reflection, learning, music, and community. Together, we'll prepare our hearts for the new year through a Mussar teaching, meditation, Havdalah, sweet treats, and a moving Selichot service.
The evening features Julie Dean, executive director and founder of Living Mussar, along with clergy from Temple Israel, Adath Jeshurun, and Bet Shalom.
Monday, September 7
Temple Israel offices closed in observance of Labor Day.
Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13
Rosh HaShanah Services
Visit our High Holy Days webpage for the complete services schedule, livestreams, recordings, childcare registration, accessibility information, and more.
Friday, September 18
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
Come for a light nosh and socialize before the service.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Fill out the form to sponsor an oneg, and recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude. 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
In-person · Livestream
Saturday, September 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 meets in person only on first Saturdays. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the b’nai mitzvah ceremony of Mikael “Migeli” Garama Yahav, child of Amit Yahav & Yaniv Garama.
Sunday, September 20 – Monday, September 21
Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur Services
Visit our High Holy Days webpage for the complete services schedule, livestreams, recordings, childcare registration, accessibility information, and more.
Friday, September 25
Sukkot
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
Come for a light nosh and socialize before the service.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Fill out the form to sponsor an oneg, and recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude. 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 Sukkot Service
In-person · Livestream
Welcome Sukkot with a joyful Erev Shabbat service and time to gather in our sukkah to wave the lulav and etrog.
Saturday, September 26
Sukkot
9:00 a.m. Shabbat & Sukkot Service and Torah Study
Zoom Only*
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 829 710 549 04
Explore the themes of Sukkot through Torah study, worship, and shared conversation.
*Note: Torah Study meets in person only on first Saturdays. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the b’nai mitzvah ceremony of Vanessa Rosen, child of Elana & Daniel Rosen.
3:00 p.m. Shabbat Service
In Person Only
Including the b’nai mitzvah ceremony of Ella Bakman, child of Yan & Marina Bakman.
Friday, October 2
Simchat Torah
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
Come for a light nosh and socialize before the service.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Fill out the form to sponsor an oneg, and recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude. 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. Starry Starry Shabbat including Simchat Torah Celebration and JEWL Open House
In-person · Livestream
Our first Starry Starry Shabbat of the season will celebrate and honor our treasured Torah scrolls as we begin a new cycle of Torah reading together with JEWL students and families.
Saturday, October 3
Simchat Torah
9:00 a.m. Shabbat and Simchat Torah Morning Service with Yizkor Prayers and Torah Study
In Person Only*
Begin a new Torah reading cycle with Shabbat and holiday prayers, remembering our loved ones, and an exploration of Torah texts.
*Note: Torah Study meets in person only on first Saturdays. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the b’nai mitzvah ceremony of Rozlyn Gerber, child of Betsy Kuller & Ben Gerber.
Thursday, October 8
October Learning Series
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. The Whys of Hatred with Rabbi Barry Cytron
Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29
In person at Temple Israel
Click here to register for any or all of these sessions.
Aversion to Jews and Judaism has infested many societies across the centuries. An animosity that constantly shapeshifts, its widespread presence in our time is both excruciating and haunting. What explains this enmity? Can it be thwarted? In four sessions, we’ll address the myths and confounding repercussions of this treacherous prejudice. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday, October 8: Religious rivalries and their lethal fallout
Thursday, October 15: Modernity spawns antisemitism
Thursday, October 22: Conspiracies right & left – from the Rothschilds to Zion’s Elders to “the Israel Lobby”
Thursday, October 29: Self-loathing, opting out, and gentile philosemitism
Friday, October 9
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
Come for a light nosh and socialize before the service.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Fill out the form to sponsor an oneg, and recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude. 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
In-person · Livestream
Saturday, October 10
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 meets in person only on first Saturdays. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the b’nai mitzvah ceremony of Eli Epstein, child of Rebecca & Michael Epstein.
Thursday, October 15
October Learning Series
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. The Whys of Hatred with Rabbi Barry Cytron
Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29
In person at Temple Israel
Click here to register for any or all of these sessions.
Aversion to Jews and Judaism has infested many societies across the centuries. An animosity that constantly shapeshifts, its widespread presence in our time is both excruciating and haunting. What explains this enmity? Can it be thwarted? In four sessions, we’ll address the myths and confounding repercussions of this treacherous prejudice. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday, October 8: Religious rivalries and their lethal fallout
Thursday, October 15: Modernity spawns antisemitism
Thursday, October 22: Conspiracies right & left – from the Rothschilds to Zion’s Elders to “the Israel Lobby”
Thursday, October 29: Self-loathing, opting out, and gentile philosemitism
Friday, October 16
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
Come for a light nosh and socialize before the service.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Fill out the form to sponsor an oneg, and recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude. 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
In-person · Livestream
Saturday, October 17
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 meets in person only on first Saturdays. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the b’nai mitzvah ceremony of Everett Luxenberg, child of Paula Luxenberg and Harlan Luxenberg.
Thursday, October 22
October Learning Series
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. The Whys of Hatred with Rabbi Barry Cytron
Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29
In person at Temple Israel
Click here to register for any or all of these sessions.
Aversion to Jews and Judaism has infested many societies across the centuries. An animosity that constantly shapeshifts, its widespread presence in our time is both excruciating and haunting. What explains this enmity? Can it be thwarted? In four sessions, we’ll address the myths and confounding repercussions of this treacherous prejudice. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday, October 8: Religious rivalries and their lethal fallout
Thursday, October 15: Modernity spawns antisemitism
Thursday, October 22: Conspiracies right & left – from the Rothschilds to Zion’s Elders to “the Israel Lobby”
Thursday, October 29: Self-loathing, opting out, and gentile philosemitism
Friday, October 23
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
Come for a light nosh and socialize before the service.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Fill out the form to sponsor an oneg, and recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude. 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
In-person · Livestream
Saturday, October 24
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 meets in person only on first Saturdays. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the b’nai mitzvah ceremony of Max Sussman, child of Alene & Anthony Sussman.
Thursday, October 29
October Learning Series
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. The Whys of Hatred with Rabbi Barry Cytron
Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29
In person at Temple Israel
Click here to register for any or all of these sessions.
Aversion to Jews and Judaism has infested many societies across the centuries. An animosity that constantly shapeshifts, its widespread presence in our time is both excruciating and haunting. What explains this enmity? Can it be thwarted? In four sessions, we’ll address the myths and confounding repercussions of this treacherous prejudice. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday, October 8: Religious rivalries and their lethal fallout
Thursday, October 15: Modernity spawns antisemitism
Thursday, October 22: Conspiracies right & left – from the Rothschilds to Zion’s Elders to “the Israel Lobby”
Thursday, October 29: Self-loathing, opting out, and gentile philosemitism
Friday, October 30
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
Come for a light nosh and socialize before the service.
Did you know you can sponsor a oneg? Fill out the form to sponsor an oneg, and recognize a special moment, honor a loved one, or share gratitude. 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
In-person · Livestream
Saturday, October 31
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 meets in person only on first Saturdays. All other weeks are Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the b’nai mitzvah ceremony of Bennett Steadland, child of Meredith Fox & Jon Steadland.