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601 North Montgomery Street
Miller Beach
Gary, Indiana 46403-1238
Phone:
219-938-5232
Fax: 219-938-5244

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Site Updated
06/29//2009

Welcome to Temple Israel

Temple Israel will be celebrating it's 100th Anniversary on
June 25, 26 & 27, 2010

Whether you are a member or non-member, please mark your calendars and plan to attend. If you know of addresses or telephone numbers of former members and/or non-members, please contact the Temple Office (219-938-5232) so that we can keep everyone apprised of our plans as they develop.

We would welcome any information, stories, photographs, anecdotes, historical events, or anything you'd like to share, please send an email to the Anniversary Committee


For nearly a century, our Congregation has been at the forefront of modern, progressive Reform Judaism. There are many facets to our uniqueness.

Temple Israel is a place of prayer and a place of education. But it is also a place of congregation - a "Bet K'nesset" - in many forms. Our members are attracted to Temple Israel from a wide geographic area throughout northwest Indiana and Chicago.

Members think of Temple Israel in terms of Community; a Jewish ethos, a Jewish extended home. The Temple Israel vision embraces all people in all circumstances. We are a congregation open to new ideas - flexible - inclusive.

Judaism is a "living religion" to be studied, discussed...to evolve as the world changes. Temple Israel is the home of our vibrant religion. Our egalitarian services are an example of this vibrancy. Hebrew and English are used interchangeably; tallit and kippot are worn... or not; prayers are sung in melodies as old as our faith, as new and fresh as tomorrow. Engaging and often humorous sermons are many times the start of discussions between Rabbi and congregants. Temple Israel captures the essence of Judaism, our "living religion"


Sisterhood Annual BBQ
Saturday, August 22, 2009
6 p.m. - Hor d'oeuvres
7 p.m. - Dinner
Please see the Calendar for additional information
Temple Israel is planning a trip to the Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie, Illinois on August 2, 2009. Anyone interested please contact the Rabbi or Office at 219-938-5344 or millertemple@sbcglobal.net.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
10 a.m.
Adult Education Breakfast
Guest Speakers: Rabbi Jacques Cukierkorn, and President Mario Valdez of Casa Hillel Reform Congregation
Guatemala City
Topic: The Plight of the Reform Jewish Community in Guatemala City

Adult Education - July 28, 2009
7:00 p.m.
We're looking forward to your participation. Think of it as an expanded kitchen table - more family members with more opinions and ideas. Please take a few moments to review the activities of this group, then join us!

LEARNING WITH THE RABBI
Rabbi Halpern is conducting a Torah Class – The next class will be on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. and all are welcome. The group is discussing the first 9 chapters of Genesis to determine if what we see is really what is there. Please join the group for a fascinating discussion.
THOSE WHO DO NOT INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE – DECREASE IT.