About Temple Beth Israel Eugene
Temple Beth Israel is a center for Jewish life embracing traditional wisdom with contemporary insight. We promote the spiritual, educational and social well-being of our members, the Jewish people of Lane County, and the larger community. TBI is a member of the Jewish Reconstructionist Movement.
We welcome people of all Jewish backgrounds, interfaith families and people exploring Judaism. Whether you are religious, cultural, atheist, agnostic or searching, there is a place for you at TBI!
Prayer Services & Worship
Temple Beth Israel is an egalitarian, welcoming spiritual community with a great deal of internal variety in backgrounds and practices. We seek to involve as many individuals and families as possible in an enjoyable, stimulating, and meaningful community life.
Education
TBI has a history of strong, community-supported educational programs, from our preschool, to Talmud Torah (the religious school), to our teen and community education programs. Eugene is also the home of the University of Oregon, and TBI routinely draws upon the insight and studies of the U of O community for lectures and other programs.
Membership
Learn more about TBI Membership
​​Please fill out the inquiry form, and someone from our office will be in touch with you soon. We’re happy to answer any questions you have about TBI or the Jewish community in general. And we won’t pressure you to join!
Social Justice
We are actively involved in interfaith efforts across Lane County, and nationally, toward peace and social justice. We are a member of the interfaith homeless shelter, and maintain a food cupboard for needy local families. Several of our committees have a constant need for volunteers to help with our social action work.
Ethics Statement
TBI has a history of strong, community-supported educational programs, from our preschool, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, to Talmud Torah (the religious school), to our teen and community education programs. Eugene is also the home of the University of Oregon, and TBI routinely draws upon the insight and studies of the U of O community for lectures and other programs.
Interfaith Households Welcome Here!
For decades, TBI has welcomed Interfaith families as part of our foundation and our heritage. We have reinvigorated this part of our congregation and community with the initiation of the Interfaith Committee. Whether you are part of an interfaith couple, family, or have interfaith friends in our community, please join us for our upcoming events. The Interfaith Committee is part of Rabbi Ruhi Sophia’s Project Aleinu initiative.
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Temple Beth Israel welcomes and celebrates interfaith families as part of our diverse community. We have people with faith backgrounds other than Jewish, people exploring Judaism or of no faith background as part of our congregational family. We all come together for services, to study, to share in holiday celebrations and participate in lifecycle events. We believe that interfaith families enrich our community as we all can learn from each other’s unique experiences. Approximately 38% of our member households are interfaith.
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Interfaith families are invited to become full participants and active members of TBI, and non-Jewish spouses are invited to serve on committees and participate in leadership. As a Reconstructionist synagogue we live our egalitarian values by embracing the participation of all types of families and partnerships.
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Some people who experience our community make the choice to convert, and we have an active conversion group and support this process. However, for those who choose not to convert but who desire to be active members of our community, we welcome you and are grateful for your presence. Life is a journey, and we hope that each member of our community can find the place that feels right for them!
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We are committed to making you feel welcome at TBI, and would love to connect with you. Please stop by for one of our services or programs, or contact us for more information.
Welcome to to the community!