Project Shema at TI: Why We Are Polarized and What to Do About It

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

This interactive training, led by Project Shema, offers Jewish leaders the tools and strategies to navigate difficult conversations around anti-Jewish harm. Project Shema helps everyone align on shared language to communicate to others who Jews are, what antisemitism is, and how it operates. There will be time for small group discussion and Q&A as we learn to...

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...

Lilith Readers Book Club

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

Lilith Readers Book Club with Rabbi Amy 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...