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Welcome to Temple Israel!

Founded in 1850, we are a Reform congregation located in Dayton, Ohio’s city center. We are a founding member of the Union for Reform Judaism, the largest and most vibrant movement within American Judaism. As an egalitarian Jewish congregation, men and women have equal responsibilities and privileges; we are welcoming to interfaith families, persons of various ethnic backgrounds, and sexual orientation. Our community is strengthened by Jews by choice as well as those Jewish by birth. Even as we are a progressive congregation, we have a strong commitment to Jewish tradition which serves as a foundation for our lives.

Our staff, lay leadership, and committees work hard to make Temple Israel a truly welcoming place. We are dedicated to meaningful worship, Torah learning that is transformative and weaving a rich social communal fabric.

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Queen Esther: One of the Oldest Secret Agents

Community at Temple Israel Rabbinic Intern's Message - March 14,...
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Stronger Together

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - March 7, 2024...
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Why Does Judaism Value Music?

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - February 29, 2024...
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Reflections On My Mission To Israel: Day 3, Part 2 – January 24, 2024

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - February 22, 2024...
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Reflections On My Mission To Israel: Day 3 – January 24, 2024

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - February 14, 2024...
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Reflections On My Mission To Israel: Day 2 – January 23, 2024

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - February 8, 2024...
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Reflections On My Mission To Israel: Day 1 – January 22, 2024

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - January 31, 2024...
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Slowing Down and Tuning In 

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - January 25, 2024...
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In Pursuit of Social Justice

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - January 11, 2024...
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Honoring the Musical Legacy of Debbie Friedman

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - January 4, 2024...
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We Stand With Israel

Ways to Support Israel: information and resources on how you...
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Supporting Our Youth

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - December 28, 2023...
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Celebrating Those Who Enrich Our Lives

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - December 21, 2023...
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Shining A Light of Legacy and Hope

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - December 14, 2023...
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Demonstrating Ahavat Yisrael: A Call to Action for Supporting Israel’s Recovery 

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - December 7, 2023...
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Gratitude

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - November 22, 2023...
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Am Yisrael Chai  

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - November 16, 2023...
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Using our Voices for Israel 

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - November 9, 2023...
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Voting and Judaism

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - November 1, 2023...
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Temple Israel’s Czech Torah Scroll – a Powerful Reminder of Our Shared History and Culture 

Community at Temple Israel Rabbi's Message - October 26, 2023...
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