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 at 6:00 p.m. in our sanctuary and online (unless otherwise noted below).
HENNEPIN AVENUE CONSTRUCTION: Allow extra time to reach Temple. Check Google Maps for real-time directions.
We thank the Moshkovich Family for sponsoring this oneg in celebration of the b'nai mitzvah of Isabella Moshkovich.
Friday, October 17
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
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 to sponsor an oneg. 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, October 18
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
Portion B’reishit with guest teacher Rabbi Ricky Kamil
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 Isabella (Izzy) Moshkovich, child of Dena Chulew & Michael Moshkovich.
We thank Janice Linden Kalin and Steve Kalin in celebration the b'nai mitzvah of George Holden and the 15th anniversary blessing for Lindsay & Blake Holden.
We thank Shari & Todd Fleming for sponsoring this oneg in celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary.
Friday, October 24
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
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 to sponsor an oneg. 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
Mah Jongg Reminder: Today is the RSVP deadline for the October 26 game day.
Sunday, October 26, is drop in Mah Jongg from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. All are invited. All levels of play. No charge! RSVP to Gayle Deshong by text to 612-203-2422 the Friday before play date.
Saturday, October 25
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
Portion Noach with Rabbi Rodich
Zoom Only*
To join by phone, dial 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 829 710 549 04
Schedule Update: Beginning in November, Torah Study will meet in person only at Temple Israel on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks will remain Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of George Holden, child of Lindsay Kalin Holden & Blake Holden.
Sunday, October 26
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Drop In Mah Jongg
RSVP the Friday before play date
In Person Only
Temple Israel Sisterhood invites you to drop in Mah Jongg! All are invited. All levels of play. No charge! RSVP to Gayle Deshong by text to 612-203-2422 the Friday before play date.
Friday, October 31
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
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 to sponsor an oneg. 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
Mah Jongg Reminder: Today is the RSVP deadline for the November 2 game day.
Sunday, November 2, is drop in Mah Jongg from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. All are invited. All levels of play. No charge! RSVP to Gayle Deshong by text to 612-203-2422 the Friday before play date.
Saturday, November 1
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
Portion Lech L'cha with guest teacher Rabbi Joseph Edelheit
In Person Only, Phillips Room
Schedule Update: Beginning in November, Torah Study will meet in person only at Temple Israel on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks will remain Zoom only.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of Emma Steinert, child of Karen Sandler Steinert & Adam Steinert.
Sunday, November 2
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Drop In Mah Jongg
RSVP the Friday before play date
In Person Only
Temple Israel Sisterhood invites you to drop in Mah Jongg! All are invited. All levels of play. No charge! RSVP to Gayle Deshong by text to 612-203-2422 the Friday before play date.
Friday, November 7
Starry Starry Shabbat
Every first Friday beginning today, join us for a unique intergenerational Shabbat experience that shines with light, imagination, and community. We will share prayers, music, and connection — creating space for everyone to feel at home during Shabbat.
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
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 to sponsor an oneg. 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, November 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 in person only at Temple Israel 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 Solomon Boscapomi, child of Beth Shapiro & Scott Boscapomi.
Rabbi Joe Black
Rabbi Joe Black
Scholar and Artist-in-Residence
Friday, November 14 – Sunday, November 16.
Join us at Temple for a weekend of prayer, music, and study.
Joe Black is Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Emanuel in Denver, CO. After a 38-year career as a pulpit rabbi, serving as Senior Rabbi at Temple Emanuel and Congregation Albert in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as well as beginning his rabbinic journey at Temple Israel in Minneapolis, he is now focusing on writing and performing his original music. A nationally recognized musician, he has recorded five albums of original Jewish music and published two songbooks. As a musician, Rabbi Black is known for his guitar virtuosity, soaring voice, and lyrics that are at the same time funny, inspirational, and thought-provoking. He is also an accomplished writer and poet. He is currently writing a new book titled The Spirituality of Creativity.
Friday, November 14
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
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 to sponsor an oneg. 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
Rabbi Black will lead us in song and prayer along with our clergy.
Mah Jongg Reminder: Today is the RSVP deadline for the November 16 game day.
Sunday, November 16, is drop in Mah Jongg from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. All are invited. All levels of play. No charge! RSVP to Gayle Deshong by text to 612-203-2422 the Friday before play date.
Saturday, November 15
9:00 a.m. A Musical Torah Study with Rabbi Joe Black
In Person Only, Library
Rabbi Black will teach Torah study and preview his upcoming book, The Spirituality of Creativity.
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
In Person Only
Including the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony of Ava Kaplan and Noah Kaplan, children of Rory & Seth Kaplan.
Sunday, November 16
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Drop In Mah Jongg
RSVP the Friday before play date
In Person Only
Temple Israel Sisterhood invites you to drop in Mah Jongg! All are invited. All levels of play. No charge! RSVP to Gayle Deshong by text to 612-203-2422 the Friday before play date.
Friday, November 21
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
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 to sponsor an oneg. 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, November 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 in person only at Temple Israel 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 Mollie Frank, child of Kara & Jeremy Frank.
Sunday, November 23
TEMPLE ISRAEL SPEAKER SERIES
Holding the Tension: Israel & Antisemitism
Four Sessions | Thoughtful Conversations | Shared Reflection
Temple Israel invites you to a unique four-part learning series that embraces the complexity of our Jewish lives today since October 7 and its aftermath. Through dynamic conversations and shared learning, we will explore the tensions and contradictions that shape our relationships with Judaism, Israel, and one another.
Over the first three sessions, Rabbi Zimmerman will host a series of interviews with diverse thought leaders offering different perspectives on Israel and our experiences with antisemitism. The final session will bring the community together for a facilitated reflection and dialogue.
Part III
10:30 a.m. Yossi Klein Halevi
In Person at Temple Israel and on Zoom
A link to RSVP for A Conversation with Yossi Klein Halevi is coming soon.
Join Rabbi Zimmerman for a conversation with Ilan Goldenberg, Senior Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at J Street. Goldenberg will provide an up-to-the minute analysis of events in and around Israel from a liberal perspective: one that takes into account Israeli security needs, Jewish values, and the Israeli Palestinian conflict. Goldenberg is a seasoned expert on Israel, Palestine, Iran and its proxies and has been a Middle East policy advisor to political leaders. The program will start with a discussion with Rabbi Zimmerman, then proceed to a curated Q&A with the audience.
Part IV will be announced soon.
View Part I, Looking Forward: A Conversation with Ilan Goldenberg.
View Part II, After October 7: Rethinking How We Teach About Jews and Antisemitism with Sami Rahamim.
Wednesday, November 26
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Pack Away Hunger
In Person Only, Lobby
RSVP to Pack Away Hunger
Our Temple community is always here for one another—and for our neighbors. Starting November 1, we invite you to bring shelf-stable food to Temple. Then, RSVP if you would like to join us on Wednesday, November 26 to help pack and/or deliver donations to food shelves across the Twin Cities.
Friday, November 28
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
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 to sponsor an oneg. 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, November 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 in person only at Temple Israel on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks are Zoom only.
Friday, December 5
5:15 p.m. Oneg Reception
Lobby
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 to sponsor an oneg. 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
Mah Jongg Reminder: Today is the RSVP deadline for the December 7 game day.
Sunday, December 7, is drop in Mah Jongg from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. All are invited. All levels of play. No charge! RSVP to Gayle Deshong by text to 612-203-2422 the Friday before play date.
Saturday, December 6
9:00 a.m. Torah Study
In Person Only, Phillips Room
Schedule Update: Torah Study will meet in person only at Temple Israel on the first Saturday of each month. All other weeks will remain Zoom only.
Sunday, December 7
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Drop In Mah Jongg
RSVP the Friday before play date
In Person Only
Temple Israel Sisterhood invites you to drop in Mah Jongg! All are invited. All levels of play. No charge! RSVP to Gayle Deshong by text to 612-203-2422 the Friday before play date.
Check back for updates!