Temple Israel

We are kindling the passion to connect to each other, to the sacred and to the world.

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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

Sat 27

Torah Study

Feb 27 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Thu 04

Healing Service

Mar 04 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Sat 06

Torah Study

Mar 06 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Sat 13

Torah Study

Mar 13 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Thu 18

Healing Service

Mar 18 @ 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sat 20

Torah Study

Mar 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Sat 27

Torah Study

Mar 27 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Sat 03

Torah Study

Apr 03 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

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

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