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TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL
Since 1904, congregants come from Aurora and the surrounding communities.
(630) 892-2450
WELCOME TO TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL
Aurora, IL
Join Our Jewish Community
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We invite you to participate in our many congregational activities!
Friday January 17 - Thursday January 23, 2025
18 Tevet - 24 Tevet, 5785
Friday, January 17, 2025
Service at the Temple
led by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Saturday, January 18, 2025
led by Rabbi Edward Friedman
9:00am Preliminary Service
9:30am Shacharit - Morning Service
Monday, January 20, 2025
7:00pm: Rabbinic Judaism class at the Temple or Via Zoom
hosted by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Please contact office for the Zoom link
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
4:00pm: Adult Class, Basic Judaism
taught by Rabbi Edward Friedman in person and Zoom
Please contact the Rabbi to Enroll
Thursday, January 23, 2025
11:30am-1:30pm Lunch and a Show at the Temple
Bring your lunch. Come be with friends and watch a show
Save the Date
Saturday, February 15, 2025
10:30am: Shabbat Chaverim
led by Cindy Michelassi
We ask all first-time visitors to call our office at
630-892-2450 to let us know you are coming.
HaTikvah
As long as the Jewish spirit is yearning deep in the heart,With eyes turned toward the East, looking toward Zion,Then our hope -‐ the two-‐thousand-‐year-‐old hope -‐ will not be lost:
To be a free people in our land,
The land of Zion and Jerusalem.
Kol ode balevav p'nimah -‐
Nefesh Yehudi homiyah
Ulfa'atey mizrach kadimah
Ayin l'tzion tzofiyah.
Ode lo avdah tikvatenu
Hatikvah bat shnot alpayim:
L'hiyot am chofshi b'artzenu -‐
Eretz Tzion v'Yerushalayim.
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Temple B'nai Israel is a small congregation that embraces Jews of every denomination, age and background. With our celebration of diversity, we welcome everyone, including Traditional, Conservative, and Reform Jews. Furthermore, our many Interfaith families also participate fully in our religious services, educational programs, and social activities. Established in 1904, we've been a mainstay for over a century in Aurora and the surrounding area. As always, our goal is to enrich each of our members through continued devotion to prayer, Jewish values, education, and social action.
On behalf of Rabbi Edward Friedman and our entire congregation, we encourage you
to explore our community and to contact us with any questions.
Make your home Temple B'nai Israel.