A Temple Israel holiday tradition continued last week as congregation staff and volunteers mobilized to prepare, pack and distribute 500 Thanksgiving meals to homeless shelters, schools, early childhood development centers and independent living...
Temple Emanuel is hosting an introduction to Judaism course from Oct. 5 to Jan. 25. Classes will be taught virtually on Zoom. There is no tuition fee for the course.
Students are asked to purchase the book, “Honoring Tradition, Embracing Modernity:...
Temple Israel welcomes the St. Louis community to enjoy its virtual High Holy Days services from home, live-streamed on their website and Facebook page.
Services include traditional Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur rituals, live worship music, and sermons...
St. Louis area faith leaders— including Rabbi Amy Feder, Senior Rabbi of Temple Israel and President of the St. Louis Rabbinical and Cantorial Association—are joining together to encourage vaccination among St. Louis area worshippers. In an approximately...
BY ELLEN FUTTERMAN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
• Published April 13, 2021
To better tell this story, let’s rewind to December. That’s when we introduced you to Drew Patchin, a second-grader, cancer survivor and member of Temple Israel, who was fundraising for a charity outside a Walgreens in Creve Coeur when his jar full...
From the minds that brought the community the Wandering Jews Scavenger Hunt, Temple Israel presents: TI’s Amazing Race: Family & Friends Edition from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 24. The St. Louis community is invited to enjoy a Shabbat afternoon...
BY BILL MOTCHAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published March 18, 2021
Music is an integral part of Judaism and dates back to the first temple in Jerusalem, when Levites sang and played the harp, lyre and shofar during religious services. Centuries later, communal singing remains a constant in Jewish worship and celebrations,...
On Sunday, Feb. 28, Temple Israel welcomed more than 100 cars to the congregation's Purim Car-nival and Mishloach Manot. Families were able to enjoy safe and socially distanced parking lot activities, such as Purim-themed games, stories, prizes, as...
Temple Israel invites you to an engaging equity speaker series inspired by the quote, “Who is wise? One who learns from everyone.” (Pirkei Avot 4:1). The series takes place at 7 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 8, March 8, May 10, and June 14 and is open to the...
COMPILED BY ELLEN FUTTERMAN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
• Published January 15, 2021
Elana Hertel has joined Central Reform Congregation as executive assistant to the rabbinic team. She graduated from Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in business and event management, holds a Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP)...
Nine professionals have been chosen as honorees for the Annual JProStl Recognition Event, which will take place Thursday, Jan. 28, from 1 to 2 p.m. online. The theme of the program is “Seeing the Silver Lining.” JProStl, an initiative of the Jewish...
