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Temple Israel Columbus is home to every person, no matter where you come from or how much you know.

We welcome you to this inclusive, dynamic, multi-generational community rooted in Jewish values and inspired by our desire to create a more loving and just world.

Sukkot

Erev Shabbat

Join us in person or online for our Erev Shabbat Services every Friday at 6:00 PM. For a link to our streaming service, check your weekly email newsletter.

Billy Jonas

Sukkot Weekend

Spend the weekend with Temple Israel & guest musician Billy Jonas!

  • 9/29 @6pm Erev Shabbat Services
  • 9/30 @10am Tot Shabbt in our Sukkah
  • 9/30 @ 7pm Teen Sukkot Kumsitz
  • 10/1 @10:30am Family concert in our sanctuary
babysitting

Erev Shabbat Babysitting

Let us watch your little ones while you enjoy services. For ages 18 mo – 8 years. No registration is necessary.

To check out all of our upcoming events, visit our calendar here.

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Judgment Days

Judgment Days jemerman September 21, 2023

Some label Rosh HaShanah and the period between the New Year and Yom Kippur as "Judgment Days," a time during which the trajectory of our lives for the coming year is reached.

Enhancing Mitzvot on Simchat Torah with Three Nature Crafts for Children

Enhancing Mitzvot on Simchat Torah with Three Nature Crafts for Children jemerman September 18, 2023

As summer changes to autumn in St. Louis, we seek ways to find nature-based connections...

Jewish Women at War: Golda, You're So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

Jewish Women at War: Golda, You're So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah jemerman September 18, 2023

Two very different Jewish films have emerged on the 2023 late summer film scene. One depicts the trials and tribulations of a 75-year-old legislator during the greatest crisis of her life, the other portrays a 12-year-old girl on the cusp of adulthood.

Simple Ways to Make Yom Kippur Meaningful at Home with Young Children

Simple Ways to Make Yom Kippur Meaningful at Home with Young Children jemerman September 13, 2023

As the high holidays approach, we are reminded that there are so many meaningful Jewish moments to celebrate. Within the joy and ruach (spirit) of holidays like Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah, lies the solemn and serious Yom Kippur. There are a myriad of ways to make Yom Kippur meaningful for young children, for whom especially, Yom Kippur is not an easy holiday to understand.