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
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 February 20 - Thursday February 26, 2026
4 Adar - 10 Adar, 5786
Friday, February 20, 2026
7:00pm Service at the Temple or Zoom
led by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Please contact the Rabbi for the Zoom link
Saturday, February 21, 2026
9:00am Shabbat service
9:30am Shacharit
led by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Saturday, February 21, 2026
10:30am: Shabbat Chaverim
led by Cindy Michelassi
Monday, February 23, 2026
7:00pm: Rabbinic Judaism class Via Zoom
hosted by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Please contact office for the Zoom link
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
7:00pm: Basic Judaisms at the Temple or Via Zoom
hosted by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Please contact the Rabbi for the Zoom link
Thursday, February 26, 2026
7:00pm Adult Education Via Zoom
Rabbi Alan Berkowitz on his book
The Psalms: A Guide for the Heart and Soul
Please contact Adult Education for the Zoom link
Save the Date
PURIM SCHEDULE
Monday, March 2, 2026
5:30pm Family Megillah reading
Bring your children and grandchildren
Pizza dinner following the reading and Hamantaschen
7:00pm: Full Megillah reading
Children are welcome to this service
Costumes and masks are encouraged
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
7:30am: Full Megillah reading
Hosted by Rabbi Edward Friedman
ADULT EDUCATION
Thursday, February 26, 2026
7:00pm Adult Education Via Zoom
Rabbi Alan Berkowitz on his book
The Psalms: A Guide for the Heart and Soul
Please contact Adult Education for the Zoom link
Thursday, March 12, 2026
7:00pm Adult Education Via Zoom
Rabbi Adir Glick - Judaism and Hinduism:
Mother Religions, Similarities and Differences
Please contact Adult Education for the Zoom link
Saturday, March TBD, 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.