Temple B'nai Israel

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Temple B'nai Israel

Temple B'nai Israel is a family-oriented independent Synagogue serving Jews in the Far Western community. Founded in 1904 as the Y.M.H.A.

Temple B’nai Israel is a growing, dynamic, and independent congregation. Temple, our first permanent home was built in 1927. Our present structure was built in 1961. Our building has many amenities, including a beautiful, large contemporary sanctuary, a smaller chapel, a social hall, a Kosher kitchen, eight classrooms, including one classroom specially designed for preschool and kindergarten with

an attached and enclosed playground, a library, the synagogue office, and the Rabbi's study. Our synagogue is located in one of the fastest growing areas of west suburban Chicago. Our congregation includes members of all ages, including singles, young families, "empty nesters," and senior citizens and has services designed to meet the specific needs of individuals with Traditional, Conservative, and Reform orientations as well as sensitivity to the desires of interfaith families. We offer a Friday evening service and services on Saturday mornings. All our services are egalitarian. Also, we invite you to worship with us for all holidays. Our Shabbat services are both beautiful and family-oriented. During the year we have Family Friday Night Shabbat Services with involvement from the children in our Religious School. Because of the uniqueness of our community, we offer ‘Shabbat Chaverim,' a monthly Reform service with guitar music. High Holiday services are modern and meaningful. Services include prayers in Hebrew and English.

09/05/2026

Wishing you all a Sweet New Year!

08/21/2026

The High Holidays are coming very soon! We are happy this year to offer tickets for our Services to our members, family, and friends. If you need a place to worship Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kipper Services, and are not a member, let us know! You can make a reservation with a small donation to Temple B’nai Israel. Please RSVP to:
[email protected]

08/06/2026

Games and Puzzles and Decorations, OH MY‼️

Some classrooms at Temple B'nai Israel in Aurora, IL, were cleaned out, and there are lots of games, puzzles, and decorations, that need a new home. Yes, they are used, but in great condition❗️

We have a member in Naperville who is willing to help give away these items, with arrangements in advanced.

Send a message on MESSENGER with: Your NAME and PHONE NUMBER. The Member will arrange a porch pick-up at their house.

ENJOY‼️

07/07/2026

A family from Temple B'nai Israel hosted a barbeque for Temple members and friends, on June 5th, to celebrate 250 years of America‼️ 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

06/18/2026

🌈 Once again. Temple B’nai Israel was pleased to participate in the Aurora, IL Pride Parade, this past Sunday. 🏳️‍🌈 We joined in an Interfaith Service prior to the March. We then marched with the Interfaith contingent in the Parade.

Temple B’nai Israel is an inclusive congregation, welcoming all to join us for Worship.

05/07/2026

TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL INVITES YOU TO AN Adult Education Program ON Wednesday May 20 at 7:00pm
via zoom

Sarah Van Loon of the American Jewish Committee will discuss the AJC's latest survey of antisemitism. The title of her talk will be:

AJC’s 2025 State of Antisemitism in America Report: Latest Trends and Key Findings

Sarah van Loon is the Evelyn R. Greene AJC Chicago Regional Director, where she leads the Midwest region's advocacy efforts to combat antisemitism, enhance the Jewish community and Israel, and promote human rights and democratic values for all. Whether it’s advocating with local diplomats on the dangers of Hezbollah, or helping to raise awareness with civic leaders and elected officials as to what all people can do to combat antisemitism, Sarah brings AJC’s centrist, nonpartisan perspective and collaborative approach to all that she does. In 2017, Sarah was named one of Chicago’s “Jewish 36 Under 36” emerging leaders by JUF and Oy!Chicago. Sarah holds a master’s degree in Jewish Professional Studies from the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership and a bachelor’s degree from North Park University.

IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND: Contact [email protected] - for the zoom link.

03/30/2026

We had a great crew who did a most thorough job cleaning and kashering our Temple kitchen for Pesach today. Todah Rabbah, many thanks to DJ, Alex, Mike, and Boaz for a terrific job and, of course many thanks to Marvin for doing all the shopping and, of course to Ed S. for getting the exhaust fan and the ovens working properly. Looking forward to celebrating our Seder this week when the contents of all those shopping bags becomes a delicious holiday dinner.
Chag Sameach! Rabbi Edward Friedman

Address

400 N Edgelawn Drive
Aurora, IL
60506

Telephone

+16308922450

Website

http://www.temple-bnai-israel.org/

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