Temple of Israel Wilmington

11/27/2025

TOI HANUKKAH LATKA POTLUCK
Sunday, December 14th from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Reibman Center
Please join us for fun and games and latkas...

*** Rabbi Shull will be hosting a "Table Feud" (Jewish Trivia)
*** Bring $1 (or $5's) for the 50/50 AND Raffle

Make your favorite latka recipe and bring 16 - 24 latkas to eat and share
OR
Please bring any of the following:
2 large sour cream
6 jars applesauce
16 dozen donut holes
2 gallons unsweetened tea
2 gallons sweet tea
2 gallons lemonade
2 gallons water

Please email Eileen Rothberg at [email protected] to RSVP
and tell her the item(s) you will be brining
by Thursday, Dec 11th at 5pm
Dairy only. NO meat please

** LAST DAY TO DROP OFF YOUR HANUKKAH HOODIES DONATION **

10/03/2025

Thank you to the Mens Club members for erecting our Sukkah.

08/11/2025

Yesterday the Membership Committee hosted a potluck dinner for over 61 folks and a special schmooze with Rabbi Schull for guests interested in learning about the Temple. Everyone enjoyed many delicious dinner salads and desserts. New members and our guests met before the dinner for Rabbi Schull to introduce himself. He explained what led him to becoming a Rabbi and talked about events to celebrate our 150th anniversary for the dedication of the Temple building. He facilitated a discussion about how, as Jews, we can navigate the challenges that now face us. In addition to the food, Linda Whittingham won the 50/50 raffle.

05/21/2025

Welcome to our new spiritual leader.
Rabbi Ben Shull, a native of Philadelphia PA, was ordained in 1986 by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Subsequently, he received his Masters in Social Work from Columbia University in 1987. Rabbi Shull has served congregations up and down the east coast, from Venice Florida to Woodcliff Lake NJ. He also served as the executive director of the University at Albany Hillel working with college students and the Tampa Jewish Family Services.
Rabbi Shull has five children and three grandchildren.
Rabbi Shull is a big fan of Atlantic Coast Conference basketball. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and loves to see his Wahoos take on the teams of the To***co Road. Rabbi Shull also loves to spend time on the beautiful Carolina beaches and in the majestic mountains of North Carolina.
Rabbi Shull is proud to serve as Temple of Israel's rabbi and also is presently serving as a chaplain for Liberty Homecare and Hospice. He considers it a privilege to be leading the congregation during this period of growth and change. The Jewish community faces many challenges locally and globally. Guided by the wisdom of our past, he is confident that together we will build a brighter future in this lovely and historic area of North Carolina.

09/15/2024

Ameinu/Standing with Our People

Israel and World Jewry Update for the Cape Fear Region

A Live Monthly Online Update on the Crisis in Israel and Other Parts of the Jewish World

What's Going On?

How Do Events Impact Us in the Cape Fear Region?

What Can We Do Together?

Thursday, September 26 - 7:30 p.m.

Featured Speaker:

Douglas R. Greene,
Government Relations & Public Affairs Associate
Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte

Douglas works to develop relationships with elected local, state, and federal officials and to engage a broad cross-section of the Charlotte community in efforts to counter antisemitism, combat the delegitimization of Israel, and push forward policy that addresses the Charlotte Jewish community’s needs. Douglas spoke to our community in July sharing vital information about strengthening the Cape Fear Jewry during these challenging days

To join this session, please send an email to the following address with your name and phone number, and we will send you the Zoom link

[email protected]

For more information, please contact Rabbi Ben Shull [email protected] or [email protected]

09/13/2024

We are so honored to be partnering on this important series!

What do Jewish texts teach about human dignity?
Join Rabbi Lauren Tuchman to kick off our "Social Justice in our Texts" study series.

Monday, September 16 at 3pm ET / noon PT.
Free and open to all.
Register at www.laasok.org/current-offerings/

This program is co-sponsored by
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Union for Reform Judaism
Keeping It Sacred
Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action
Kirva
Temple of Israel Wilmington

09/13/2024

The Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks and Jane H. Brooks Jewish Academy, located in Wilmington, NC, is affiliated with the Temple of Israel, a Reform congregation with a rich history. We create a stimulating and welcoming atmosphere that brings Judaism to life for children from all backgrounds. As a synagogue dedicated to Jewish learning, friendship, and building strong family traditions, we invite you to learn more about us and look forward to welcoming you into our community.
What’s Happening at Brooks Jewish Academy:
• Pre-K: Sundays, 10:00-11:15am
• K and 1st Grades: Sundays, 10:00-12:00pm
This year, we are excited to introduce Hebrew Through Movement (HTM) for Pre-K to 1st graders.
• 3rd - 10th Grades: Sundays, 10:00am-12:30pm
Students will participate in Kehillah Program with Rabbi Emily Losben-Ostrov.
Join Us for Our Community Jewish Holiday Celebrations:
• Hanukkah: December 15, 2024
• Tu BiShvat: February 9, 2025
• Purim Carnival: Date TBD
• Community Picnic: May 4, 2025
We invite you to explore our offerings and look forward to welcoming you to the Brooks Jewish Academy family.
For registration material and questions, contact
Gal Segall, Director
[email protected]

09/05/2024

Here's an opportunity to better pronounce our most common Shabbat prayers and blessings.
The Zoom link for all three classes is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84390218486

08/22/2024

HIGH HOLY DAYS INFORMATION
Dear Temple Family,
We are very excited to celebrate High Holy Days together as a community in our historic Temple. Streaming options on Zoom and Facebook are also available for those who wish to participate remotely.
So please join us for a spiritually enriching experience filled with prayer, reflection, and connection.
Please read through the below information to assist us with creating a safe and fulfilling High Holy Day experience for all our Temple members and guests.

SCHEDULE of HIGH HOLY DAYS SERVICES

The HHD Schedule is also posted on the
Temple website calendar at https://temple-of-israel.org/
(scroll down about 2/3's of the main page) and at https://temple-of-israel.org/high-holy-days/
AN IMPORTANT REMINDER TO ALL TEMPLE MEMBERS
In order for members to attend the High Holy Days services, they must be in good standing in their financial commitment to the Temple (meaning payments for the 24-25 fiscal year have already begun, payment has already been made in full, or a payment plan is in place). Should you have questions regarding your status, please call Nancy in the office.

Should you wish to discuss membership obligations, please reach out to our Treasurer, Josh Heinberg at [email protected] or 910-343-1708.

RECIPROCITY
Requests for Letters of Reciprocity from the Temple of Israel to other Reform Temples/Synagogues should be made to the Temple office at [email protected]. Please provide the name and email of the Temple/Synagogue which you will be attending and for which High Holy Day services. You must be in good standing to receive a Letter of Reciprocity from the Temple of Israel.
GUEST SEATING for HIGH HOLY DAYS
Guest Seating will be $108 for any and all High Holy Day services. As is customary, Temple members are seated first, unless the guest is a family member of a Temple member.

To obtain guest seating, please click https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqH3JrdDl83t1mLHOzifqKzuhaEJQA2qARmKBHB_PCk7ynCA/viewform

PARKING: Go to https://temple-of-israel.org/high-holy-days/

SECURITY
To ensure the safety of our Temple members and guests, we have hired professional security from the NHC Sheriff's Department to be onsite. We will also have members of the Temple Security Team to assist.
We ask that you support us with the following security measures:
Be at the Temple at least 15 minutes before Services begin
Carry your picture ID with you and present it to a member of our Security Team as you enter
Leave large purses or bags at home or in your car
Please see below for more information and
Thank You so much for being part of our Temple!
L'Shannah Tovah!

08/02/2024

BRUNCH & BLESSINGS - A Look at... Lamentations?
Sunday, August 11th at 11am
at Reibman (and on Zoom)

Join us for Brunch and Blessings (Lunch and Lamentations). Together we'll explore the observance of Tisha B'Av, the Book of Lamentations and what lamenting means to us today. A Bagel Brunch will be provided, options will be available for gluten-free, and dairy-free if needed (please note below).
You can also join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82602991941

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/cvUEeEnsgV3Z7WyD9
Questions: contact Jane at [email protected]

Join us for Brunch and Blessings (Lunch and Lamentations). Together we'll explore the observance of Tisha B'Av, the Book of Lamentations, what lamenting means to us today. and hopefully provide hope in sadness. A Bagel Brunch will be provided, options will be available for gluten-free, and dairy-fre...