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ST. LOUIS RABBINICAL AND CANTORIAL ASSOCIATION
Rabbi Karen Bogard, President
Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, Vice President
Rabbi Andrew Terkel, Secretary
Rabbi Janine Schloss,...Read more...

"It is a tree of life to those who grasp her, and whoever holds on to her is happy."
-Proverbs 3:18

Spring is here and it is a time of growth, starting fresh, and celebrations. One of my favorite things about being Jewish is that it allows us to incorporate...Read more...

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.
-The Lorax

At Temple Israel, our community is the foundation of who we are. We believe that everyone who chooses to...Read more...

As I reflect upon my first year as Temple Israel’s President of the Board of Trustees, I realize I have so much gratitude for this wonderful community. While I must confess, I never had any intention of serving as President, and in fact was...Read more...

We're excited to showcase our new Dateline Bulletin advertiser!

Barry Hyatt Jewelers has been a trusted name in fine jewelry since 1969, beginning with Samuel Hyatt, who became a respected diamond merchant in the 1940s. His son,...Read more...

Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital has announced Rabbi Emeritus Mark Shook, and his wife, Carol, will be the honorees for this year’s Mary Ranken Jordan Service to Children Award.

Given annually, the Mary Ranken Jordan...Read more...

By Rob Aronson, Resident Shabbat Musician & High Holy Days Music Coordinator

I am what we officially call a “lifer” at Temple Israel. I went to TI Religious School and still see some of my teachers (Mrs. Stiefel, Mrs. Bernstein, and more) in the halls of TI. I became a...Read more...

After a particularly challenging year in the Jewish community, it was such a blessing for us to be able to take the month of July as a sabbatical to unwind and reinvigorate ourselves for the year to come. We are so grateful...Read more...

Temple Israel became my home years ago, and because of my personal experience as a member here, I strive to create that same warm and welcoming atmosphere for every member and guest at all times.

I am so grateful to be part of a team of...Read more...

Dear Temple Israel community,

The view from the bimah is a unique one. Even when our Sanctuary is opened to its fullest capacity on the High Holy Days, the height of the bimah allows the Rabbis to have a clear view of every single...Read more...

TI’s Softball Team is Now Recruiting for the 2024 Season!

After repeating as League Champion, Temple Israel’s co-ed softball team captain, Jeremy Shook, has decided to retire. We’re excited to announce two TI members stepping in to help us reign victorious...Read more...

Dear Friends,

As we near the celebration of Passover, we thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you and for helping our community thrive. The St. Louis Rabbinical and Cantorial Association (STLRCA) is the only clergy...Read more...

Temple Israel members Lynn Wallis, Adam Wallis, and Billy Rubenstein visited Israel from February 2 through February 11 on a private solidarity trip. Accompanied by Rabbi Nir Barkin of Congregation Yozma in Modi’in, Israel, they delivered packages to...Read more...

By Jonah Alper
2024 Purim Shpiel Writer & Co-Director

I've spent a lot of time around Purim Shpiels: I grew up with them, I've been in them, I've written them, and in fact, I remember when kids weren't even in...Read more...

By Executive Director Rachel Wallis Andreasson

When I became the Executive Director six years ago, one of the first books I read was History of Congregation Temple Israel written by Samuel Rosenkranz which encompasses our history from 1886...Read more...