Temple Beth Israel

Beginning Adult Hebrew Class w/Abby Gershenzon
Registration extended to Sept 11th!

Have you always wanted to know enough Hebrew to be able to read the prayers of our liturgy in the original and even understand some of the Hebrew? This 12-session class begins from the very beginning, starting with the aleph-bet, and going on to reading Hebrew as a tool to greater understanding of familiar prayers and the vocabulary of Jewish life. No prior Hebrew knowledge necessary. Minimum 5 attendees. TBI members: $140; Non-members: $200 (includes textbook).

Two tracks—in person and on Zoom. Attendees sign up for and commit to one of the tracks.

• In-person at TBI, Sundays, 11:00 am -12:00 pm, Sept 22-Dec 15 (no class Dec 1)
• On Zoom, Mondays, 7:30-8:30 pm, Sept 23-Dec 16 (no class Oct 7)

»  Register here by Sept 11

Hearing loop training
Sunday, Sept 15, 1:00pm

The sanctuary and social hall at Temple Beth Israel are now equipped with hearing loops, which make it very easy for people with hearing loss who wear hearing aids or have cochlear implants to clearly understand the spoken word. The training will help everyone understand what a hearing loop is and, more importantly, how to access it.

And here’s a fabulous presentation given by Juliëtte Sterkens, who is a national hearing loop advocate and presenter and also a member of our Loop Oregon steering committee at the Shedd Institute.  She explains hearing aids, t-coils and hearing loops in very simple and easy to understand language.

»  Watch this TEDx presentation

The 5785|2024 High Holy Days are Just Around the Corner!

Our first High Holy Days event is less than a month away! Come check out our High Holy Days offerings.  Do you need a lulav or a sukkah? we can get you one! Do you want to help the Sisterhood bake for Rosh Hashanah oneg? You can sign up for that too! Can’t make it to High Holy Day services in person? That’s okay! We’re streaming Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services on YouTube so you can still join us in spirit.

Erev Rosh Hashanah is Wednesday, October 2nd!

» High Holy Days 5785|2024 page can be found here!

Kommuna Lux Benefit Concert!
Sunday, Oct 13, 7:00pm, at TBI

Kommuna Lux plays joyful songs and melodies from Odesa and all Eastern Europe in spiced up arrangements. This is a benefit concert for Ukraine. Click here for their website.

» Purchase tickets soon

Miller Institute Intro to Judaism Class
Sundays, 2:00-3:30 pm, Oct 27 through March 16 (no class Dec 1, 22, or 29), in person
with Rabbi Yisraela Tubman

For anyone Jewish, Jew-ish or Jew-curious. Whether you want to learn more about your culture, are considering converting, or are eager to incorporate more Judaism into your life, the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program is for you. This nationally recognized 18-week intro course covers the essentials of Judaism, including its holidays, rituals, ideas, and traditions. Click here to see the wide array of topics that will be covered.

» Register here

TBI supports the efforts of HCAO (Health Care for All Oregon)

HCAO provides the education and advocacy that will be needed for a publicly funded healthcare system to pass the Oregon legislature.  Other faith groups, unions, and businesses have already signed on as endorsers—AFSCME public sector union locals, AFL-CIO locals, Oregon Nurses, many, many churches; over 130 organizations and businesses at last count. TBI is now a member of the Faith Caucus supporting this effort!

»  Learn more here