Temple Beth Israel

Temple Beth Israel Temple Beth Israel is a Reform Jewish congregation where members may freely explore and express their Judaism in an atmosphere of openness and tolerance.

Our friendly, diverse and multi-generational community is:

Bet Midrash (A Community of Study) - Education is at the center of our congregational life, offering vibrant and thought provoking Jewish learning for adults, children and families. Bet T'fillah (A House of Prayer) - Weekday, Shabbat and Holy Day services engage our members of all ages and provide worship experiences to meet the diverse n

eeds of our community. Bet K'nesset (A Place of Gathering) - We are a community of friends, coming together to celebrate life's joys, cope with life's challenges and work to improve the world. At Temple Beth Israel the vitality of our present and the promise of our future grow from the roots of our history and tradition. We believe that Jewish life finds its best expression when lived within a community, and so we support each other and strive to create personal connections within our membership, with Israel and with the greater household of the Jewish people.

Fall is just around the corner, and we have an incredible lineup of programs planned at Temple Beth Israel! 🍂✨From Tashl...
09/03/2026

Fall is just around the corner, and we have an incredible lineup of programs planned at Temple Beth Israel! 🍂✨

From Tashlich and Sukkot in the Park to apple picking and festive congregational dinners, there are so many wonderful ways to celebrate the holidays and connect with our community this season.

Take a look at the full schedule of upcoming events

Mark your calendars, and we can't wait to see you there!

📯 Shofar blowers in training!Our TBI kids got a hands-on lesson from TBI member Steve Levin, who knows a thing or two ab...
09/02/2026

📯 Shofar blowers in training!

Our TBI kids got a hands-on lesson from TBI member Steve Levin, who knows a thing or two about making some beautiful noise! From klezmer and jazz stages around the world with his legendary trumpet to teaching the next generation right here at TBI, Steve helped our young shofar blowers find their sound.

Based on these faces, we should be more than ready for the High Holy Days! 🍎🍯

Thank you, Steve, for sharing your talent with our kids! ❤️

What an incredible Elulpalooza this morning! We are blessed to have such an amazing TBI community. Hearing the shofar bl...
08/30/2026

What an incredible Elulpalooza this morning! We are blessed to have such an amazing TBI community. Hearing the shofar blast, students meeting their teachers, our opening Nosh cafe, learning about bees and honey for Rosh Hashanah from The Hive, and capping off the day with a foam party, Border Tails rescue, and Kona Ice sponsored by JCC Apache. Thanks to everyone who came to kick off the start of another great year.

Pretty special to see two members of the TBI community featured in the September 2026 edition of the Jewish United Fund ...
08/23/2026

Pretty special to see two members of the TBI community featured in the September 2026 edition of the Jewish United Fund of Chicago - JUF magazine

Mazel tov to Rabbi Reni Dickman on being featured as she begins this exciting new chapter at TBI, and to congregant Naomi Looper on receiving the Samuel A. Goldsmith Award for her incredible work in the Jewish community.

What an amazing weekend we have ahead at Temple Beth Israel as we welcome our Student Cantor Emily Lezin for Shabbat!Fri...
08/19/2026

What an amazing weekend we have ahead at Temple Beth Israel as we welcome our Student Cantor Emily Lezin for Shabbat!

Friday, August 21st:
-Likrat Shabbat Reception, followed by Kabbalat Shabbat services led by Rabbi Marks, Cantor Cohn, and Student Cantor Emily Lezin.

Saturday, August 22nd:
-Torah Study and Shabbat Morning Services

Join Rabbi Rachel Kaplan Marks tomorrow night for the first session in our Exploring Israel: One Chapter at a Time serie...
08/17/2026

Join Rabbi Rachel Kaplan Marks tomorrow night for the first session in our Exploring Israel: One Chapter at a Time series.

Register on Shulcloud.

We want families of all ages to feel welcome and supported during the High Holy Days!Family Services and complimentary c...
08/12/2026

We want families of all ages to feel welcome and supported during the High Holy Days!

Family Services and complimentary childcare will be available during Rosh Hashanah Day I and Yom Kippur morning. Childcare is ideal for children ages 3–10 and will include crafts, toys, books, stories, and snacks.

Childcare will begin after Family Services and continue through the end of congregational services at the ETHS Cafeteria.

There is no cost, but advance registration through ShulCloud is strongly encouraged. Last-minute additions are also welcome.

Questions? Please contact Lori Sagarin or the TBI Office. We look forward to celebrating the High Holy Days with your entire family!

Address

3601 W. Dempster Street
Skokie, IL
60076

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
5pm - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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