Welcome to Temple Israel

Temple Israel celebrates it's 100th Year
October 22nd, 23rd and 24th, 2010

Please join us for this exciting celebration!

Friday, October 22nd, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Service of Recognition
Looking Ahead to the Next 25 Years!

We are delighted to announce that Rabbi Roger Klein will be our "Keynote Speaker" at the 100th Anniversary Service on Friday, October 22, 201o. The Service will be followed by a special Oneg prepared by Temple Israel's Sisterhood.

The Committee would be most appreciative if you'd call or e-mail the Temple to let us know that you plan to attend Friday night services. Call 219-938-5232 OR email: millertemple@sbcglobal.net

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 at 1 to 4 p.m.
Confirmation Class Reunion
Sharing Memories

Saturday Evening, October 23rd 2010 beginning at 6 p.m. until ?????
Gala Dinner catered by Zaza's Italian Restaurant
Entertainment
Cost $50.00 per person
Includes Anniversary Book

Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.
Service at the Cemetery

Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 11:30 a.m.
Farewell Brunch at the Temple
Bagels and Lox, Desserts, etc.
Cost $10.00 per person

Hotel Information for those of you who will be celebrating with us from a distance.

We need your help! 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. This will be a great time for members and past members to reminisce from our beginning until now!

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

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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"

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NOW APPEARING IN THE RABBI'S OFFICE
CELL PHONE RECYCLING
The Rabbi's Study now has a decorated box for anyone who wants to recycle their old cell phones. The phones will be taken to the Carin Place, a shelter for abused women (and men) who will have the phones wiped clean and given to a service which makes phone useable for people in crisis situations.
PLEASE HELP PEOPLE IN NEED. JOIN TEMPLE ISRAEL'S GREEN TEAM!
Adult Education - September 28th, 2010
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!