…Advance Proof of vaccination (for anyone 5+ yrs. and older) is required. Please send a copy of your vaccination to the office, or email it to office@templewb.org or text a…
…in Wilkes-Barre. Rabbi Kaplan sits on the boards of many local organizations, including the Interfaith Council, The Downtown Ministerium, Ruth’s Place, Step By Step, the Jewish Community Alliance, and is…
There is still time to order homemade Passover Sweets! Brenda Styczen is taking orders thru Wednesday, April 17. Orders can be picked up on Friday, April 19th. Call the office…
…in Islam called Hajj. It is a requirement of every Muslim to visit Mecca once in a lifetime. Not that I want Jews to visit Mecca. In fact, they (along…
A Place for Everyone! Welcome to Temple Israel of Wilkes-Barre PA, an egalitarian conservative congregation about to celebrate our 100 year anniversary! Our membership is proud to include multi-generation families,…
Temple Israel was established as an institution in 1922. The founders sought to participate in the Conservative Movement that blended traditional ritual with contemporary lifestyle trends of their time. Since…
In 2002 the Temple Israel Book Club was started. It has now grown to include readers who are part of the general community. We have read over 100 books…
Saidman – Greenwald Tree of Life “It is a Tree of Life for those who hold on to it” The Temple Israel Tree of Life, dedicated to honor Dr. Lester…
…have a kiddush, catered Bank & Vine in the vestry. Please RSVP by Monday September 12th if you plan to attend the kiddush If you would like to invite extended family…
…and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle’s complexion isn’t dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white—her complexion is dark because she is African American.…