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
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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 March 6 - Thursday March 12, 2026
18 Adar - 24 Adar, 5786
Friday, March 6, 2026
7:00pm Service at the Temple or Zoom
led by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Please contact the Rabbi for the Zoom link
Saturday, March 7, 2026
9:00am Shabbat service
9:30am Shacharit
led by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Monday, March 9, 2026
7:00pm: Rabbinic Judaism class Via Zoom
hosted by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Please contact office for the Zoom link
Tuesday, March 10, 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, 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
Save the Date
PASSOVER SCHEDULE
Thursday, April 2, 2026
7:00pm second night of Passover at the Temple
We welcome all who are in need of a place for seder.
Kol dichfin yeitei v’yeichol.
All the food will be Kosher for Passover. Please let us know if you require a vegetarian or vegan dinner and we will try to accommodate you.
Please contact office for reservations by March 27.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
7:00am Siyyum of the tractate of Chullin
Customarily the firstborn fast on the eve of Passover.
No chametz eaten after 10:50am – should be destroyed before 11:54am. Candlelighting for Yom Tov at 7:00 pm - followed by first seder
Thursday, April 2, 2026
9:00am Second Day of Passover – Yom Tov Services
Friday, April 3, 2026
7:00pm Shabbat Chol HaMoed
In person or Zoom
Saturday, April 4, 2026
9:00pm Morning Services
Including chanting of Song of Songs
Wednesday April 8, 2026
9:00am Seventh Day of Passover – Yom Tov Services
Wednesday April 8, 2026
9:00am Eighth Day of Passover
ADULT EDUCATION
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 21, 2026
10:30am: Shabbat Chaverim
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.