Welcome!

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Welcome to Temple B'nai Israel!

Our Mission

Temple B'nai Israel will be a home for the practice of Reform Judaism in Kalamazoo, foster the connection with the Divine for members of the community, introduce our children to Judaism and provide a forum for lifelong study of Torah.

Our website tells you a little about us. But only by worshiping with us, learning with us and sharing Shabbat with us, will you get to know the real Temple B'nai Israel. We are known for the warmth of our members and our clergy. People feel a part of our family as soon as they meet us. We’re glad you’ve stopped by, and we invite you to visit us in person soon. You’ll find us to be a diverse, caring, active Jewish community. Temple B'nai Israel welcomes people of all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, national origins, religious or ethnic backgrounds. Jews by birth, Jews by choice, and non-Jews wishing to explore Judaism are welcome at all services and programs

We invite you to explore our website and then visit us!

Please join us for this year's Southwest Michigan Jewish Film Festival, presenting four films from around the globe, and an extra special finale event of film and live music.

We look forward to enjoying these films with you, please click on the logo below to visit the Film Festival's website.

Get Connected

Read more about what's going on in our synagogue and community. Read about us... upcoming events and this weeks happenings.

Photo Gallery

Take a look at different events, occasions, and ‘happenings’ here at our synagogue. Our Mitzvah Day celebrations, Tikkun Olam, simchas and special occasions!

Social Action

Our community is actively involved with coordinating the efforts of the congregation’s activities, fulfilling the mitzvah of tikkun olam, repairing the world.

Youth Groups

Watch this space for new information about our youth group for teens!

Israel Education & Advocacy

We maintain an advocacy group to educate the community on Israel and to help create a bond between us and citizens of Israel.

Shabbat Services

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We offer various types of Shabbat worship on Friday evenings.

On the First Friday of each month, services will be a lay led service by Temple member Michael Tanoff. This is a 7:00 p.m. Shabbat service.

We begin the Second Friday of each month (October through May) with services beginning at 6:00 p.m followed by a potluck dinner at 7:00 p.m.. This unique service is dedicated to families with small children and is about 45 minutes in length.

The Third Friday of each month is a 7:00 p.m. service run by students from the Temple's Religious School. Our students particpate and lead this special service.

The Fourth Friday of the month is a 7:00 p.m. Shabbat Service. Should a 5th Friday occur, it will also be a 7:00 p.m. service.

We invite you to come and experience Temple B'nai Israel!