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 visit our website and then visit us!
Weekly Torah Study
Who Leads the Shabbat Services?
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 a Temple wide potluck beginning at 6:00 p.m. Family Shabbat Service beings at 7:00 p.m. and is led by Cantor Larry Charson. This unique service is dedicated to families with small children and is about 45 minutes in length.
A 7:00 p.m. Shabbat service is held on the 3rd Friday of each month. Students from the Temple's Religious School particpate and lead this special service.
The 4th Friday of the month is a 7:00 p.m. Shabbat Service is led by Cantor Larry. Should a 5th Friday occur, the Cantor also will lead this 7:00 p.m. service.
We invite you to come and experience Temple B'nai Israel!
Upcoming Events (click on event for time & information)
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 a Temple wide potluck beginning at 6:00 p.m. Family Shabbat Service beings at 7:00 p.m. and is led by Cantor Larry Charson. This unique service is dedicated to families with small children and is about 45 minutes in length. 