Temple Beth Israel Synagogue, Eugene Oregon

Site Highlights:

Make a Connection:

TBI Contact Page

Volunteer Opportunities

Donate:

New Building Committee

Tzedakah: TBI Special Funds

Partners:

The Jewish Reconstructionist Federation

The Jewish Federation of Lane County

Oregon Hillel

Temple Beth Israel is a member of the Community of Welcoming Congregations, an Oregon and SW Washington interfaith ministry and advocacy organization working toward full inclusion and equality for transgender, lesbian, bisexual, gay and questioning persons.

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Friends and Family Services

These shorter services once a month are geared toward children and families with student participation. Services begin at 7:30 pm, with potluck at 6:30. If you like the music and participatory tone of our normal Erev Shabbat services, you will love these kid-friendly ones!

Find out all about the Friends & Family Chavarah here

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What's New...

Read all the Announcements

Excitement is Building!

The sanctuary, looking towards the Social Hall

We're in the home stretch!
Check out the construction progress
at the TBI Photo Gallery

New Building project featured in the Jewish Review. Read about it here.

Save the Date!
12th Annual Dream Auction

Israel 1948-2008

Sunday, May 18
4:30 pm
Downtown Athletic Club

We have lots of fun planned for this event including a wine wall, dessert auction and much more! Please RSVP to hold your spot.

Download an auction donation form here.

Sneak Peek! Live Auction Preview

Join us for this community-wide
event celebrating the birthday
of the State of Israel

Sunday, May 11
1-4 p.m.
Alton Baker Park

Music, food, kid's activities, educational materials, cake... bring your friends!

For more information or to volunteer,
call (541) 686-0567.

Community Education / Cultural Arts Spring Program Guide now available

Welcome From the Rabbis:

Rabbi Yitzhak Husbands-Hankin and
Rabbi Maurice Harris

Welcome to Temple Beth Israel's virtual home. We invite you to browse these pages to learn more about the synagogue, Talmud Torah (religious school) and the many services and programs of our vibrant community. Temple Beth Israel, which was founded in 1934, is affiliated with the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation and is the largest synagogue in Eugene, Oregon with over 400 member households.

Our membership includes people of diverse ages, interests and experiences. The congregation is vital and growing with a unique spirit that is reflected in our rich cultural and spiritual life. We are a community centered congregation, fostering dialogue among the many approaches to Judaism that meet and coexist here.

We are a welcoming, pluralistic, joyful community celebrating the richness and deep meaning of Jewish life.

Enjoy the website, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

B'Shalom
Rabbi Yitzhak Husbands-
Hankin, Senior Rabbi
Rabbi Maurice Harris

Visit the rabbis' pages

Read Archived Monthly Messages

Read Archived Divrei Torah (Teachings, or Sermons)

Act Now: Rabbi Yitzhak's Call to Stop the Genocide in Darfur:

www.savedarfur.org

www.africaaction.org

A Note from Rabbi Maurice

On Yom Kippur, 5766, I spoke about the issue of torture and American policy. Rabbis for Human Rights has been actively engaged in discussions and campaigns, based on Jewish values, to prevent torture.

To learn more about Rabbis for Human Rights' stand on torture, click here.

Parlor Meeting Results Online

You can still see the parlor meeting results on the website.

Click here to jump to the parlor meeting pages.