Temple Israel was founded on the Zionist ideal of enthusiastic support for the Jewish State. This new initiative celebrates our vibrant Jewish homeland with so many ways to connect to Israel.
upcoming programs
Monday, February 10
6:30PM - Temple Israel
We are honored to welcome Tiran Attia, Executive Director of Special in Uniform (SIU) as we partner with the Jewish National Fund (JNF) for a special program. SIU integrates young people with disabilities into the IDF and Israeli society, providing post-service support through employment and community involvement.
For more information, or to register click HERE.
Tuesday, March 18
7:00PM - Temple Israel
Join Brooke Goldstein—award-winning filmmaker, internationally recognized human rights attorney, and founder of the #EndJewHatred movement—for a powerful discussion on why fighting antisemitism is the civil rights movement of our time.
For more information, or to register click HERE.
get involved
World Zionist Congress Election
VOTE REFORM in the upcoming World Zionist Congress Election. We are working with ARZA, the Zionist arm of the Reform Movement to promote liberal values at National Institutions, specifically the World Zionist Organiztion. Through elections we gain seats at the table and use our position to advance progressive policies on the ground in Israel.
We need your help getting out the vote! If you are interested, please click HERE.
daniel centers in israel
We were honored to have Rabbi Meir Azari speak at services on December 13th. If you would like to learn more about the Daniel Centers or support the work they are doing, click HERE.
Am Yisrael Chai
For the most current information and resources related to the October 2023 situation in Israel, please visit our resource hub by clicking here.
Please take a moment to listen to the speech given by our Past President, Joe Bigelman, on the importance of being educated and empowered to speak up for Israel.
Online
A curated selection of the very best online videos to sort out fact from fiction:
Can You be Zionist and Progressive?
The Real History of Israel
State of the Union
Forever
Zionism: New Goals
Connection between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism (Sacks)
Does Israel Act as an Apartheid State?
Read the Article
Is Israel an Occupying Power?
Read the Article
What is Hamas?
Can the I-P Conflict be solved?
BDS: The Attempt to Strangle Israel
If You Hate Israel
Chloé Explains it All
Thanks
Our gratitude to the Barr family for the Miriam and Dr. Isaac Barr Israel Education Fund which supports this important initiative. Miriam (Miri) Barr survived the Holocaust, and had a deep passion her whole life for the State of Israel. This initiative is lovingly dedicated to her blessed memory by Dr. Isaac Barr.
