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
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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.
We invite you to participate in our many congregational activities!
Friday March 13 - Thursday March 19, 2026
25 Adar - 2 Nisan, 5786
Friday, March 13, 2026: POT LUCK DINNER
6:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat
6:30pm Dinner
Please contact the Rabbi for the Zoom link
Saturday, March 14, 2026
9:00am Shabbat service
9:30am Shacharit
led by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Monday, March 16, 2026
7:00pm: Rabbinic Judaism class Via Zoom
hosted by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Please contact office for the Zoom link
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - RETURNS NEXT WEEK
7:00pm: Basic Judaisms at the Temple or Via Zoom
hosted by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Please contact the Rabbi for the Zoom link
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
7:00pm Adult Education Via Zoom
Elad Strohmayer -Israeli Consul General to Chicago
Update on the situation in Israel currently and ongoing war
Please contact Adult Education for the Zoom link
Saturday, March 21, 2026
10:30am: Shabbat Chaverim
led by Cindy Michelassi
Save the Date
PASSOVER SCHEDULE
Thursday, April 2, 2026
7:00pm second night of Passover at the Temple
We welcome all who are in need of a place for seder.
Kol dichfin yeitei v’yeichol.
All the food will be Kosher for Passover. Please let us know if you require a vegetarian or vegan dinner and we will try to accommodate you.
Please contact office for reservations by March 27.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
9:00am Siyyum of the tractate of Chullin
Customarily the firstborn fast on the eve of Passover.
Siyyum (the completion of a portion of study) is in lieu of the fast and all are welcome to join us for the conclusion of the tractate and light refreshments.
No chametz eaten after 10:50am – should be destroyed before 11:54am. Candlelighting for Yom Tov at 7:00 pm - followed by first seder
Thursday, April 2, 2026
9:00am First Day of Passover
Yom Tov Services including prayers for Tal (Dew)
Friday, April 3, 2026
9:00am Second Day of Passover - Yom Tov Services
7:00pm Shabbat Chol HaMoed
In person or Zoom
Saturday, April 4, 2026
9:00pm Morning Services
Including chanting of Song of Songs
Wednesday April 8, 2026
9:00am Seventh Day of Passover – Yom Tov Services
Wednesday April 8, 2026
9:00am Eighth Day of Passover
Yom Tov Services and Yizkor Memorial Prayers
Friday, March 20, 2026
7:00pm Service at the Temple or Zoom
led by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Please contact the Rabbi for the Zoom link
Saturday, April TDB, 2026
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.
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.