
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

We invite you to participate in our many congregational activities!
Friday February 14 - Thursday February 20, 2025
17 Shevat - 23 Shevat, 5785
Friday, February 14, 2025
Service at the Temple
led by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Saturday, February 15, 2025
led by Rabbi Edward Friedman
9:00am Preliminary Service
9:30am Shacharit - Morning Service
Saturday, February 15, 2025
10:30am: Shabbat Chaverim
led by Cindy Michelassi
Sunday, February 16, 2025
9am to 2pm Shabbat Chaverim
New England Congregational Church
406 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora
Celebrate diversity with a visit by the Mobile Museums of Tolerance exhibit bus. Admission and parking are free.
Monday, February 17, 2025
7:00pm: Rabbinic Judaism class at the Temple or Via Zoom
hosted by Rabbi Edward Friedman
Please contact office for the Zoom link
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
4:00pm: Adult Class, Basic Judaism
taught by Rabbi Edward Friedman in person and Zoom
Please contact the Rabbi to Enroll
Save the Date
Saturday, March TBD, 2025
10:30am: Shabbat Chaverim
led by Cindy Michelassi
Thursday, February TBD, 2025
11:30am-1:30pm Lunch and a Show at the Temple
Bring your lunch. Come be with friends and watch a show
Thursday, March 6, 2025
7:00 pm Adult Education Presents Sarah Van Loon
American Jewish Committee, Chicago Regional Director
An update to the anti-semitism survey
Thursday, March 27, 2025
7:00 pm Adult Education Presents Michael Farrell-Rosen Michael works at J Street as the Government Affairs Assistant
He will speak about his experience and J Street's activities
We ask all first-time visitors to call our office at
630-892-2450 to let us know you are coming.
HaTikvah
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.
Kol ode balevav p'nimah -‐
Nefesh Yehudi homiyah
Ulfa'atey mizrach kadimah
Ayin l'tzion tzofiyah.
Ode lo avdah tikvatenu
Hatikvah bat shnot alpayim:
L'hiyot am chofshi b'artzenu -‐
Eretz Tzion v'Yerushalayim.


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.