Temple Israel - Charleston, WV

Temple Israel - Charleston, WV Established in 1873 and a founding member of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), we are one of the o

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Join us May 28-30 for a weekend of Jewish song here in Charleston, WV, led by the extraordinarily talented educator and ...
05/08/2026

Join us May 28-30 for a weekend of Jewish song here in Charleston, WV, led by the extraordinarily talented educator and facilitator of Jewish communal music, Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz.
The Thursday night concert at is free, but to allow us to plan effectively and to save you a seat, please contact the Temple Israel office or register at this link: tinyurl.com/RDSMWV
RVSP for Friday night Shabbat dinner at B'nai Jacob by submitting payment to the Synagogue office.
This opportunity is not to be missed! We look forward to singing with you as we immerse in the spiritual power of Jewish music.

Learn more about Rabbi Deborah's work at www.deborahsacksmintz.com

Before Elon Gilad's evening presentation, B'nai Jacob and Temple Israel invite you to an intimate lunchtime gathering on...
02/11/2026

Before Elon Gilad's evening presentation, B'nai Jacob and Temple Israel invite you to an intimate lunchtime gathering on Wednesday, February 25th at 12pm at the The Olive Tree Cafe & Catering in South Charleston. This is a rare opportunity for our Charleston Jewish community to spend quality time with the Haaretz.com columnist and Hebrew etymology expert, asking questions, exploring the secret history of the upcoming Purim holiday, and enjoying the special opportunity of having such a respected Israeli scholar visit Appalachia. $20 per person; please RSVP by paying in advance to the B'nai Jacob office by Friday, February 20th, and plan to attend both this special lunch and the main event that evening at the University of Charleston.

From the Bible to Balagan! Elon Gilad is coming to Charleston! 📚✡️We are beyond excited to bring world-class Jewish cont...
02/10/2026

From the Bible to Balagan! Elon Gilad is coming to Charleston! 📚✡️

We are beyond excited to bring world-class Jewish content right here to Charleston! This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the most engaging voices in Jewish history and Hebrew language today.
Meet Elon Gilad: columnist for Haaretz.com, historian, writer, language expert, and a social media phenomenon with hundreds of thousands of followers who can't get enough of his insightful videos on Hebrew etymology and Jewish history. 🎥✨
Join us on February 25th at 6pm at the University of Charleston for "From the Bible to Balagan: The Secret Life of Hebrew Words." Trust us, Hebrew has never been this fascinating!
A light reception will follow, so come ready to mingle and discuss. 🍷
This incredible evening is brought to you by the B'nai Jacob Jewish Cultural and Youth Fund in memory of Dorothy and Jonathan Kurland, Temple Israel - Charleston, WV, and the University of Charleston. Reception sponsored by Liz & Louis Weisberg and Family.
This event is open to everyone! Whether you're Jewish or not, fluent in Hebrew or just know "shalom," all are welcome. Can't wait to see you there! 🌟

The Shabbat Shuffle by B'nai Jacob and Temple Israel is happening! Last chance to sign up ✡️Time is running out! ⏰ We ne...
02/09/2026

The Shabbat Shuffle by B'nai Jacob and Temple Israel is happening! Last chance to sign up ✡️

Time is running out! ⏰ We need everyone registered by Wednesday, February 11th so we can make the matches and give hosts time to prepare.
Mark your calendars for Friday, February 20th! 🗓️ Congregation B'nai Jacob and Temple Israel - Charleston, WV are bringing our community together for Shabbat dinners all across Charleston.
Here's how it works: we'll match hosts with guests for Shabbat meals in private residences around town. It's the perfect chance to connect with community members you might not know well yet, share a beautiful meal, and experience Shabbat together. 🕯️🍷🥖
Want to host? Want to be hosted? Either way, we need you! 🏠✨
Fill out the quick form at tinyurl.com/shabbatshuffle by Wednesday, February 11th so we have time to make the connections.
Can't wait to see where the Shuffle takes you! 💙🕯

11/29/2025

Facebook Livestream did not work tonight. The Zoom recording also had issues with no sound (or minimal) and lack of picture for the first 17 minutes. We apologize: this is all we have to share from this evening.

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2312 Kanawha Boulevard E
Charleston, WV
25311

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