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About Us
Temple Israel is affiliated with the United Synagogue of America, the congregational arm of the Conservative Movement. Our worship services conform to the Conservative Movement's blend of tradition and change. We pray principally in Hebrew according to the inherited liturgy. Our services are fully egalitarian.
Shabbat worship at Temple Israel blends the ancient and the modern:
- Friday evening services feature considerable portions of English prayer.
- Saturday morning services are traditional, Hebrew services. The Torah reading is according to the triennial cycle.
Basic to our philosophy is the idea that the present is enriched and the future ensured through education.
We are firmly committed to educational opportunities for both Jewish youth and adults.
- Family Shabbat celebrations occur monthly on Friday evenings.
- Holiday celebrations include a grand Purim Masquerade, community Passover Seder, Simchat Torah and Hanukkah.
- Temple staff and laity periodically teach basic Hebrew.
- Before major holidays, hands-on workshops are offered including "Handling the Haggadah" and Mastering the Mahzor.
- Tot Shabbat meets each Shabbat providing a religious experience for 3-6 year olds.
- Junior Congregation meets every week.
- Jewish Arts Programs provide opportunities for adults to learn to sound shofar; trope for Torah; haftarah; megillah; and leading services.
- Weekly Talmud and Bible study with Rabbi Ezring.
- Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah programs are on going.