Our thoughts are with all of our fellow Minnesotans, especially in the Twin Cities, who are being impacted by the current ICE enforcement efforts, all the more so in the wake of the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The Minnesota Rabbinical Association, jointly with the Minnesota Cantors Association, released a statement on this issue. Rabbi David is one of the signatories, and also assisted with the editing of the document prior to its publication: https://minnesotarabbinicalassociation.org/letter-regarding-ice-in-minnesota
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(Please note: In order to promote a secure and welcoming environment, all non-members must call the Temple Office at 218-724-8857 at least 24 hours in advance of attending services for the first time so that we may add you to our guest list.)
Weekly Schedule
Shabbat evening service - Fridays at 6:00 p.m.
The first Friday evening service of each month is a family service (unless otherwise indicated)
Torah Study - Saturdays at 9:15 a.m.
A link to text of the weekly Torah portion can be found at https://www.hebcal.com/converter
Shabbat morning service - Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
Services and Torah study are in person and also simulcast on Zoom unless otherwise indicated. The Zoom link is the same for all of the above. Please contact the Temple Israel office for the link if you do not already have it.
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Our office is open Tuesdays through Fridays (other than on Federal or major Jewish holidays)
from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
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RESPIRATORY INFECTION GUIDELINES
Our congregation includes people who are at high risk for illness. To minimize transmission of respiratory infections, we ask that you take precautions including hand hygiene, cough and sneeze protection, and mask wearing as appropriate.
All services, meetings, and events at Temple Israel are currently mask-optional. Masks are available for people who want to wear them.
To accommodate individual needs and concerns, in instances where there are multiple people on the bima, any of them can request that other individuals on the bima wear a mask.
Please refrain from attending in-person services, meetings, or events if: you are feeling ill; you have respiratory symptoms or a fever; or you have been in contact with a person who has an active case of influenza, RSV, or COVID.
Services are simulcast on Zoom. Links can be obtained by contacting the Temple Office. Please note that the prayer book is not screen-shared during simulcast services; however, members may borrow or purchase physical prayer books for use at home.
Updated and approved on April 10, 2025
