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The Temple Israel building is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click to view our Pandemic Response Plan (PDF).

While the building is closed, view Erev Shabbat services online.

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The Temple Israel online services during September with High Holy Days will differ significantly from this schedule. See the calendar or the HHD Schedule page for details. In October, this schedule will be updated.

Friday

Wee Sing on the Web at 8:30 am
(Facebook)
Wine & Welcome Virtual Oneg at 5: 30 pm
(Zoom)
Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:15 pm
(streamed online including YouTube and Facebook)

Saturday (Shabbat)

Torah Study at 9 am
(Zoom)
Havdalah at Home at 7 pm
(Facebook)

Tuesday

Musical Meditation at 10 am
(Facebook)

Wednesday

Lunch & Learn at noon
(Zoom)

See the online calendar for other offerings.

Access

For Erev Shabbat services, use this streaming link for live or recorded services.
To go to Temple Israel’s YouTube channel, click http://www.youtube.com/c/TempleIsraelAkronCongregation.
For accessing videos on Facebook, click Facebook and click Video.
For Zoom access information, see email messages sent to members.

Upcoming Events

Newsletter Articles & Announcements

Raise Your Voice and Vote October 1, 2020
Making Your Home Our Sanctuary September 1, 2020
Racism Is a Jewish Issue July 24, 2020
PRIDE Shabbat Service Sermons July 15, 2020
Being Accessible July 1, 2020
Soulfully Close July 1, 2020

Introduction to Temple Israel

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

My Father Was a Quiet Man

My Father Was a Quiet Man jstern June 17, 2021

Secular Holidays

My father was a quiet man. He was not one to engage in philosophical or

Vaccination: A Jewish Obligation

Vaccination: A Jewish Obligation jstern June 15, 2021

COVID-19

Initially, there was a rush for people to be able to get the vaccine. We

Why Israel’s Next Government Gives Me Hope

Why Israel’s Next Government Gives Me Hope jstern June 15, 2021

Israel Peace and Security

On Sunday, Israel’s Knesset narrowly voted in Israel’s 36th government with Naftali Bennett as the nation’s 13th prime minister, unseating the incumbant Benjamin Netanyahu.

What is Juneteenth to a Black Jew?

What is Juneteenth to a Black Jew? kbkaput June 10, 2021

Jewish Values

Shot from the ground up of a group of Black men and women holding hands as if in friendship or support

While Juneteenth marks an incredibly important step in Black American rights, it was just that – one step. Juneteenth celebrated slavery becoming illegal, but it did not do away with racism; not even close. And yet, the history and spirit of Juneteenth make me hopeful.