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
We invite you to participate in our many congregational activities!
Friday October 2nd - Thursday October 8th, 2026
21 Tishrei - 27 Tishrei, 5787
Friday, October 2nd 2026
7:00 pm: Shabbat and Shemini Atzeret Services - oneg following
Services at the Temple or via Zoom
led by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Please contact the Rabbi for the Zoom link
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
9:00 am: Shabbat Service and Shemini Atzeret
Yizkor Memorial Prayers
led by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
9:00 am: Simchat Torah
Hakafot - Completion of the Torah and Beginning of Genesis once more
Monday, October 5th, 2026
7:00 pm: Rabbinic Judaism class via Zoom
hosted by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Please contact the Rabbi for the Zoom link
Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
7:00 pm: Basic Judaism class at the Temple or via Zoom
hosted by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Please contact the Rabbi for the Zoom link
Save The Date
We ask all first-time visitors to call our office at
630-892-2450 to let us know you are coming.
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 Jerusale
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.