Temple Israel 2300 Center Avenue ~ Bay City, MI 48708 ~ (989) 893-7811 Mark Duvall and Beth Cook, Co-Presidents Rabbis Dorit Edut and David Nelson Please see the calendar for dates when they will be here. High Holy Days 5769 (2009) Come join us for the High Holy Day services led by Rabbi Dorit Edut and Cantor Ted Prosnitz Schedule as follows: Erev Rosh Hashanah - Wednesday evening, September 12th Rosh Hashanah - Day 1, Monday September 29th Rosh Hashanah - Day 2, Tuesday, September 30th Kol Nidre, Wednesday evening, October 8th Yom Kippur - Thursday, October 9th Movie Night September 20th.  Award-winning film: The Conterfeiters.   Please contact the office for details Prepare for the High Holy Days with Rabbi David Nelson Friday September 26th and Saturday September 27th.  Taste Kosher Wines, various apple varieties and honey.   Short Service and Potluck on Friday Night, Study and Short service on Saturday Morning followed by Kiddush Lunch. Please join us for a weekend of Jewish Culture and Music with October 17-19.   Please contact the office for details Help your temple, by shopping here:

"My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer for all People" Temple Israel is a warm and vibrant congregation devoted to Jewish learning, worship and acts of loving-kindness. We are a liberal congregation guided by a reverence for tradition. Temple Israel is currently affiliated with the Conservative movement (USCJ). Temple Israel welcomes individuals and families of all backgrounds who seek to explore the Jewish way of life, spiritual growth and learning. Below are a few of the services Temple Israel offers the Tri-Cities' Jewish community: Shabbat Morning Services - Join us on Saturday morning at 9:30 for an informal and "heimish" service, with lots of singing and open discussion. Childcare is provided (advance notice required, please). A Kiddush brunch follows services with bagels and warm conversation. Please refer to the calendar for service dates as we are operating with part-time clergy. High Holy Days -- Temple Israel offers both adult and children's services. Membership includes High Holy Day seating. Baby-sitting is available during the services. Religious and Hebrew Education Programs - Temple Israel's kindergarten through post-B'nai Mitzvah program emphasizes Jewish learning in a fun and stimulating educational environment.  The school is operated by the JSTC [Jewish School of the Tri Cities], a partnership of Temple Israel, Temple B'nai Israel and Temple Beth Israel. Dedicated members volunteer year after year to teach our youth on Sundays and in our mid-week Hebrew program. Midweek Hebrew is offered both at Temple Israel and at offsite locations to accommodate Saginaw and Midland members. Adult Education - Temple Israel offers a series of Adult Education classes on Sunday mornings in the Temple library, such as: Beginning Adult Hebrew; Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah instruction; Torah/Haftarah Reading; Synagogue Survival 101. Special lectures and events bring outside speakers to the community. Life Cycle Events - We will assist members with all life cycle events, such as baby namings, bar/bat mitzvah, weddings, funerals, and unveilings. Each event is personalized to meet the needs of each family. Temple facilities are also available for use during these important events. Why Join a Temple? Join a Temple as a mitzvah. Synagogues provide an opportunity to ensure Jewish survival. Perpetuating Jewish traditions and helping to guarantee a Jewish future is a mitzvah. Join a Temple to help those in need. The Jewish tradition is one of helping others. A Temple can provide opportunities for its members to confront issues facing our community and the chance to reach out to help those in need. Why Join Temple Israel? Membership at Temple Israel provides a spiritual environment to our extended family. Our family members reflect a diversity of interests and needs. Temple Israel recognizes these differing needs by providing unique and innovative programs and services. Join Temple Israel to provide yourself and your children with a Jewish identity and to be part of a rich heritage. Join Temple Israel to study and enrich Jewish life. Temple Israel presents to its members an opportunity for intellectual and spiritual growth. Join Temple Israel to become involved in a Jewish environment, and to come in contact with its unique ethical and social values. Join Temple Israel to observe occasions of joy or sorrow with caring, creativity and warmth. Join Temple Israel to meet people with mutual interests. Joining Temple Israel is a way of bonding with other Jews.