Intro to Torah with Rabbi Michael

Congregation Temple Israel #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Dr., St. Louis, United States

Join Rabbi Michael to study some of the greatest texts from Genesis and Exodus. Learn about the Torah’s connection to famous Jewish texts like the Talmud and the Midrash, and discover legendary commentaries and commentators like Rashi and Maimonides (Ramban). This class is created for students who have never studied text before, students undergoing the...

Yom HaShoah 2025: Liberation, Loss & Life

Congregation Temple Israel #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Dr., St. Louis, United States

Yom HaShoah Holocaust Commemoration 2025: Liberation: Loss & Life Join the Museum at Congregation Temple Israel, as we come together to honor the memory of the six million Jews and millions of others who were murdered during one of the darkest chapters in human history. May the commemoration be a source of reflection, remembrance, and...

Holidays of Israel Shabbat

Congregation Temple Israel #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Dr., St. Louis, United States

Join us for a special Shabbat service to remember the Holocaust, to honor Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism, and to celebrate Israel's Independence Day. We're preparing a Pre-Oneg with Israeli-themed foods followed by a special service and sermon around the current events that make these holidays so relevant.   Friday, May...

Uncomfortable Conversations led by Rachel Holtzman

Congregation Temple Israel #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Dr., St. Louis, United States

Join us for Uncomfortable Conversations, a powerful three-part series exploring Noa Tishby and Emmanuel Acho's New York Times-bestselling book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew. Led by their book collaborator Rachel Holtzman, this community-wide program creates a space for participants of all backgrounds to discuss Judaism, Israel, and antisemitism and to gain context and confidence when...

Shavuot Shabbat Followed by a Walk Through of the Shabbat Prayerbook

Congregation Temple Israel #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Dr., St. Louis, United States

Shabbat Services: Shabbat Shalom! On Shavuot, it’s a tradition to eat delicious dairy treats and immerse yourself in some kind of Jewish study. And so, we invite you to join us at our upcoming Shavuot Shabbat service where you’ll hear an educational sermon from the Rabbis immediately followed by a discussion and some tasty dessert....

Lilith Readers Book Club

Congregation Temple Israel #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Dr., St. Louis, United States

In honor of the spirit of Lilith, one of Judaism’s lesser known – but by no means lesser than – female figures, the Lilith Readers Book Club is a space for all who are interested in reading feel-good books that explore the relationships, love stories, and adventures that make up the Jewish experience. By reading...

July Shabbat Series led by Rabbi Emeritus Mark L. Shook

Congregation Temple Israel #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Dr., St. Louis, United States

In a series of four Shabbat presentations during July, Rabbi Shook will upend what we thought we knew about basic Jewish ideas. Religious beliefs do not occur in a vacuum. They are human responses to real events. A deep dive into the historic forces that produced our understanding of God, Torah, and Israel will reveal...

July Shabbat Series led by Rabbi Emeritus Mark L. Shook

Congregation Temple Israel #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Dr., St. Louis, United States

In a series of four Shabbat presentations during July, Rabbi Shook will upend what we thought we knew about basic Jewish ideas. Religious beliefs do not occur in a vacuum. They are human responses to real events. A deep dive into the historic forces that produced our understanding of God, Torah, and Israel will reveal...

July Shabbat Series led by Rabbi Emeritus Mark L. Shook

Congregation Temple Israel #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Dr., St. Louis, United States

In a series of four Shabbat presentations during July, Rabbi Shook will upend what we thought we knew about basic Jewish ideas. Religious beliefs do not occur in a vacuum. They are human responses to real events. A deep dive into the historic forces that produced our understanding of God, Torah, and Israel will reveal...

July Shabbat Series led by Rabbi Emeritus Mark L. Shook

Congregation Temple Israel #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Dr., St. Louis, United States

In a series of four Shabbat presentations during July, Rabbi Shook will upend what we thought we knew about basic Jewish ideas. Religious beliefs do not occur in a vacuum. They are human responses to real events. A deep dive into the historic forces that produced our understanding of God, Torah, and Israel will reveal...

End of Summer Tot Shabbat & Ice Cream Celebration!

Congregation Temple Israel #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Dr., St. Louis, United States

Join us on the Upper Playground to end the amazing summer with a short Shabbat service for tots – led by Miss Megan and created just for littles – is jam-packed with Shabbat (and camp!) tunes your kids will know and love, lots of dancing, and tons of fun!  Friday, August 1 | 5:15 pm...

Tu B’av Shabbat

Congregation Temple Israel #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Dr., St. Louis, United States

Bring your sweeties of all ages to a special Shabbat service and sermon all about Tu B’av -- a Jewish holiday where we celebrate friendship and love of every kind. Oh, and it’s customary to wear something white for Tu B’av; it’s a symbol of equality and new beginnings! Friday, August 8 | 6:00 pm...