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).
Friday, December 20
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.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
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Saturday, December 21
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
Portion Vayeishev with Rabbi Hartman
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.
Chanukah is December 25, 2024 - January 2, 2025.
Light the first candle on Wednesday night, December 25.
Click here for printed and audio versions of the candle blessings.
Friday, December 27
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.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service and Chanukah Candle Lighting
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Saturday, December 28
9:00 a.m. Torah Study, Kaddish will be recited
Portion Mikeitz with Rabbi Zimmerman
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.
Chanukah is December 25, 2024 - January 2, 2025.
Light the last candle on Wednesday night, January 1.
Click here for printed and audio versions of the candle blessings.
Friday, January 3
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.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
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Saturday, January 4
9:00 a.m. Torah Study and Monthly Prayer Minyan*
Portion Vayigash with Cantor Sharett-Singer
Temple Israel, 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.
Friday, January 10
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.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
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Saturday, January 11
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
Portion Vayechi with Rabbi Zimmerman
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 Roxy Robins, child of Ashley & Zachary Robins.
11:00 a.m. Highlights in Jewish History with Dr. Joe Goldman
Mendel Beilis: Accused of the Blood Libel in Tsarist Russia, the Trial and the Acquittal
Zoom Only
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 989 1896 0695
When a child is murdered, the Jew Mendel Beilis is accused, and his trial sets off a firestorm.
Sunday, January 12
9:00 a.m. Drop In Mah Jongg
RSVP the Friday before game date
Temple Israel
Temple Israel Sisterhood invites you to Drop-in Mah Jongg! All are welcome. If you can, shlep a mahj set; if you'd like, bring a snack to share.
RSVP to Gayle Deshong by text at 612-203-2422 by the Friday before the game date with your name, cell number, and play level: beginner, intermediate, or expert.
Play dates: October 27, November 10 and 24, December 8 and 15, January 12 and 26, February 9 and 23, March 2 and 16, April 6 and 27, and May 4.
Friday, January 17
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
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Saturday, January 18
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 Cash Vickers, child of Kelly & Benjamin Vickers.
Monday, January 20
Temple offices closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Friday, January 24
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
6:00 p.m. Nefesh Erev Shabbat Service
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Saturday, January 25
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 Josselyn Wolchansky, child of Melissa Weiner and Danny Wolchansky.
Sunday, January 26
9:00 a.m. Drop In Mah Jongg
RSVP the Friday before game date
Temple Israel
Temple Israel Sisterhood invites you to Drop-in Mah Jongg! All are welcome. If you can, shlep a mahj set; if you'd like, bring a snack to share.
RSVP to Gayle Deshong by text at 612-203-2422 by the Friday before the game date with your name, cell number, and play level: beginner, intermediate, or expert.
Play dates: October 27, November 10 and 24, December 8 and 15, January 12 and 26, February 9 and 23, March 2 and 16, April 6 and 27, and May 4.
Friday, January 31
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
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Saturday, February 1
9:00 a.m. Torah Study and Monthly Prayer Minyan
Temple Israel, 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.
Friday, February 7
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
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Saturday, February 8
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 Leo Benowitz, child of Cassie & David Benowitz.
11:00 a.m. Highlights in Jewish History with Dr. Joe Goldman
Natan Sharansky: Soviet Jewry Activist in the 1960s and Israel Prize Winner in 2018
Zoom Only
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 989 1896 0695
Sharansky found himself a "Refusenik" and helped liberate Soviet Jewry and went on to political greatness in Israel.
6:00 p.m. Luminary Havdalah for All Ages
Inspired by the nearby Luminary Loppet festival, Luminary Havdalah is a free community-wide gathering at Temple Israel. Jews and friends from around the Twin Cities are invited to sing, celebrate, and bring light to this special winter night.
Sunday, February 9
9:00 a.m. Drop In Mah Jongg
RSVP the Friday before game date
Temple Israel
Temple Israel Sisterhood invites you to Drop-in Mah Jongg! All are welcome. If you can, shlep a mahj set; if you'd like, bring a snack to share.
RSVP to Gayle Deshong by text at 612-203-2422 by the Friday before the game date with your name, cell number, and play level: beginner, intermediate, or expert.
Play dates: October 27, November 10 and 24, December 8 and 15, January 12 and 26, February 9 and 23, March 2 and 16, April 6 and 27, and May 4.
Wednesday, February 12
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of Gavi Rehm, child of Lilli Rehm & Matt Gallegos.
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Tu BiSh’vat Seder
In Person Only, Link to RSVP Coming Soon
Join Temple Israel's Sustainability and Climate Action Task Force for a Tu BiSh’vat Seder. This ritual celebrates the holiday of Tu BiSh’vat, which is the Jewish New Year for trees. As we celebrate together, let us envision ourselves as partners in shaping, cultivating, and healing the natural world. For more information, contact Rabbi Ricky Kamil.
Friday, February 14
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
6:00 p.m. HIAS Refugee Erev Shabbat Service
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Temple Israel will join synagogues around the world in HIAS’s Annual Worldwide Refugee Shabbat. This annual Shabbat is an invitation to express solidarity with the global Jewish movement for refugee protection and welcome.
Saturday, February 15
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.
Friday, February 21
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
6:00 p.m. Repro Shabbat
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A project of the National Council of Jewish Women, Repro Shabbat is an annual Shabbat celebration that honors the Jewish value of reproductive freedom. It takes place annually on Parshat Mishpatim, the reading of which contains the verses commonly referenced as the foundation of Judaism’s approach to reproductive health, rights, and justice. Individuals and communities across the world gather to celebrate Repro Shabbat and the Jewish traditions it honors.
Saturday, February 22
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 Gavi Rehm, child of Lilli Rehm & Matt Gallegos.
Sunday, February 23
9:00 a.m. Drop In Mah Jongg
RSVP the Friday before game date
Temple Israel
Temple Israel Sisterhood invites you to Drop-in Mah Jongg! All are welcome. If you can, shlep a mahj set; if you'd like, bring a snack to share.
RSVP to Gayle Deshong by text at 612-203-2422 by the Friday before the game date with your name, cell number, and play level: beginner, intermediate, or expert.
Play dates: October 27, November 10 and 24, December 8 and 15, January 12 and 26, February 9 and 23, March 2 and 16, April 6 and 27, and May 4.
Friday, February 28
6:00 p.m. JEWL Family Shabbat
Family Erev Shabbat Service Featuring JEWL Fourth and Fifth Graders
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Join us for this family-friendly Shabbat service which will feature our fourth and fifth grade JEWL learners leading us in prayer and song.
A robust oneg will follow the service.
Saturday, March 1
9:00 a.m. Torah Study and Monthly Prayer Minyan
Temple Israel, 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.
Sunday, March 2
9:00 a.m. Drop In Mah Jongg
RSVP the Friday before game date
Temple Israel
Temple Israel Sisterhood invites you to Drop-in Mah Jongg! All are welcome. If you can, shlep a mahj set; if you'd like, bring a snack to share.
RSVP to Gayle Deshong by text at 612-203-2422 by the Friday before the game date with your name, cell number, and play level: beginner, intermediate, or expert.
Play dates: October 27, November 10 and 24, December 8 and 15, January 12 and 26, February 9 and 23, March 2 and 16, April 6 and 27, and May 4.
Friday, March 7
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
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Saturday, March 8
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.
Friday, March 14
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
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Saturday, March 15
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.
Sunday, March 16
9:00 a.m. Drop In Mah Jongg
RSVP the Friday before game date
Temple Israel
Temple Israel Sisterhood invites you to Drop-in Mah Jongg! All are welcome. If you can, shlep a mahj set; if you'd like, bring a snack to share.
RSVP to Gayle Deshong by text at 612-203-2422 by the Friday before the game date with your name, cell number, and play level: beginner, intermediate, or expert.
Play dates: October 27, November 10 and 24, December 8 and 15, January 12 and 26, February 9 and 23, March 2 and 16, April 6 and 27, and May 4.
Friday, March 21
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
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Saturday, March 22
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.
Friday, March 28
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
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Saturday, March 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 will meet both in person at Temple Israel and on Zoom on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks are Zoom only.
Friday, April 4
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
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Saturday, April 5
9:00 a.m. Torah Study and Monthly Prayer Minyan
Temple Israel, 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.
Sunday, April 6
9:00 a.m. Drop In Mah Jongg
RSVP the Friday before game date
Temple Israel
Temple Israel Sisterhood invites you to Drop-in Mah Jongg! All are welcome. If you can, shlep a mahj set; if you'd like, bring a snack to share.
RSVP to Gayle Deshong by text at 612-203-2422 by the Friday before the game date with your name, cell number, and play level: beginner, intermediate, or expert.
Play dates: October 27, November 10 and 24, December 8 and 15, January 12 and 26, February 9 and 23, March 2 and 16, April 6 and 27, and May 4.
Friday, April 11
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
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Saturday, April 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.
Friday, April 18
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
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Saturday, April 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.
Friday, April 25
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
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Saturday, April 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.
Sunday, April 27
9:00 a.m. Drop In Mah Jongg
RSVP the Friday before game date
Temple Israel
Temple Israel Sisterhood invites you to Drop-in Mah Jongg! All are welcome. If you can, shlep a mahj set; if you'd like, bring a snack to share.
RSVP to Gayle Deshong by text at 612-203-2422 by the Friday before the game date with your name, cell number, and play level: beginner, intermediate, or expert.
Play dates: October 27, November 10 and 24, December 8 and 15, January 12 and 26, February 9 and 23, March 2 and 16, April 6 and 27, and May 4.
Friday, May 2
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Sanctuary · Stream
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Saturday, May 3
9:00 a.m. Torah Study and Monthly Prayer Minyan
Temple Israel, 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.
Sunday, May 4
9:00 a.m. Drop In Mah Jongg
RSVP the Friday before game date
Temple Israel
Temple Israel Sisterhood invites you to Drop-in Mah Jongg! All are welcome. If you can, shlep a mahj set; if you'd like, bring a snack to share.
RSVP to Gayle Deshong by text at 612-203-2422 by the Friday before the game date with your name, cell number, and play level: beginner, intermediate, or expert.
Play dates: October 27, November 10 and 24, December 8 and 15, January 12 and 26, February 9 and 23, March 2 and 16, April 6 and 27, and May 4.
Friday, May 9
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Come for a light nosh and socialize in community before the service.
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
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Saturday, May 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 will meet both in person at Temple Israel and on Zoom on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks are Zoom only.