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...

Passover Shabbat

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

Enjoy a Passover-themed sermon from the Rabbis preceded and followed by an Oneg filled with Passover-friendly noshables, and of course, you guessed it, matzah!   Friday, April 18 | 6:00 pm Pre-Oneg | 6:30 pm Shabbat services followed by a dessert Oneg   RSVP for in-person services: www.ti-stl.org/Shabbat    Watch online: www.ti-stl.org/Watch 

Second Night Seder for Adults

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

Second Night Seder for Adults  Though Passover is often thought of as a holiday celebrated at home rather than synagogue, there are many of us who may appreciate the opportunity to celebrate somewhere beyond our dining room tables, to learn new Passover customs and to enrich and deepen the holiday experience. Whether you are Jewish...

Family Passover Seder

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

Gather your littles and loved ones for a family-friendly Passover celebration at Temple Israel! You'll explore an array of flavors, each representing a meaningful item on the Seder plate – a tasty retelling of our Jewish journey to freedom. Sunday, April 13 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Temple Israel | $18 per household...

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...

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 novels written...

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...

Purim Shabbat

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

At this special Shabbat service, you'll hear a sermon all about the holiday of Purim followed by a dessert Oneg filled with hamantashen and other festive treats. Friday, March 14 | 6:00 pm Pre-Oneg | 6:30 pm Shabbat services followed by a dessert Oneg RSVP for in-person services: www.ti-stl.org/Shabbat    Watch online: www.ti-stl.org/Watch 

TI Purim Shpiel & Carnival

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

We’re hosting a Purim Shpiel called Purim in the Pride Lands: A Lion King Megillah, a special play put on by our Religious School students filled with familiar tunes and lyrics telling the story of Purim from the Book of Esther. Immediately following the shpiel, we’re kicking off our annual Purim Carnival. It is one...

Event Series Hebrew for Adults

Hebrew for Adults

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

Discover the beauty of Hebrew in our 4-part "Hebrew for Adults" introductory class, led by Rabbi Michael Alper. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills, this accessible course will have you identifying Hebrew letters and vowels and sounding out words in no time. Rabbi Michael's engaging approach includes fascinating facts and stories...

February Senior Lunch & Program at Temple Israel

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

United Hebrew, Shaare Emeth, Temple Israel, and Temple Emanuel welcome you for our February Senior Lunch & Program! Join The Over-the-Hill Singers as they sing and entertain with the accompaniment of Noah on the violin. You are sure to recognize these tunes from the 20s, 30s, 40s, and Broadway. Sing along and listen to the...

Trivia Night

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

Join us for the NCJWSTL Trivia Night! Date: Saturday, February 22 Time: Doors open at 6 pm | Trivia begins at 7 pm Location: Congregation Temple Israel | 1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Drive Join us for a night of nostalgia, laughter, and friendly competition at our unforgettable trivia extravaganza! Get ready to flex your brainpower...