Temple israel is located on a thirtyacre wooded campus in the heart of east memphis at 76 east massey road. Temple israels oral history project share your story. Timeline for the history of jerusalem 4500 bcepresent. Do secular history and archaeology corroborate what moses wrote about that ancient land. The temple atlanta, ga east end temple new york, ny temple aliyah woodland hills, ca central synagogue new york, ny congregation bnai jeshurun short hills, nj congregation solel highland park, il temple ner tamid bloomfield, nj temple israel memphis, tn congregation shaarai shomayim lancaster, pa. We serve 1,500 member families as a place to gather, worship, and learn. Egypt, famous for its pyramids and the nile river, was the first world power of bible history. Temple israel is memphis largest and oldest congregation. According to jewish tradition, the original jerusalem temple was ordained by yahwehgod, as described in 2 samuel 7. Purchase limited time only signed copies of memphis type history online in our shop.
The temple in jerusalem ancient history encyclopedia. Hanukkah and jewish history in memphis memphis type history. Thats why were devoted to encouraging an atmosphere of lifelong learning and appreciation of jewish culture. The bird crew at rockin robin djs loves rockin mitzvahs and events with our friends at temple. The answer lies in the history of the temple of jerusalem, which once, indeed twice, stood in the spot known today as the temple mount to jews and the dome of the rock to muslims. Temple israel of hollywood is a reform jewish synagogue in hollywood, california founded in 1926. Temple israel of duluth serves over 100 families and offers childrens programming. Moses, who penned the first five books of the bible, was born and educated in egypt.
Apr 06, 2017 memorial services will be held sunday, april 9, at temple israel 76 east massey road, memphis, tennessee 38120. From comic to tragic, here are 200 pieces of memphis history. One of the oldest human and jewish traditions is storytelling. From the allbutforgotten to the nevertobeforgotten, here are 200 markers along memphis road of. Christians seem to have mixed feelings about the temple and its rituals, but if you want to view its place in history from a jewish viewpointincluding the sacred stories that preceded its building upon holy landthis book is a treasure. Temple israel is the reform spiritual home for more than half of the affiliated jewish community in memphis, tennessee, and the midsouth, holding a preeminent role in reform judaism nationwide. It is the only reform synagogue in memphis, the oldest and largest jewish congregation in tennessee, and one of the largest reform congregations in the u. Well visit the polin museum of the history of polish jews, located in the center of what once was the warsaw ghetto. A reform temple with over 700 families, and where 3 of the 4 clergy members are female. Temple israel is a reform jewish congregation in memphis, tennessee, in the united states. He holds a masters degree in history from the university of arkansas and is a certified archives manager. The temple i attended as a kid in memphis represented a variety of judaism.
A holy place to three of the worlds main religionschristianity, judaism, and islamthe temple of jerusalem is, arguably, the most famous sacred structure in. Their son, solomon, built the first temple on the temple mount where blood atonement, in the form of animal sacrifice, continued. Encyclopedia of southern jewish communities temple israel, memphis. The most common practice is for rabbis to deliver an address during a synagogues main shabbat service, usually on saturday mornings. You can find regular copies via amazon or barnes and noble or locally at. When it comes down to it, temple israel is a diverse congregation made up of many wonderful people. Whether a shabbat novice or longtime attendee, youll feel right at home at our musical, interactive services. Cartas illustrated encyclopedia of the holy temple. Temple israel is a reform jewish synagogue located in memphis tn. It serves as an everlasting tribute to the history of the memphis jewish community. Founded in 1986, the society collects, preserves, presents and interprets the history of jews in memphis and the midsouth. Temple israel is a welcoming and accessible place for worship, for lifelong learning, for celebration and for gathering. The booksellers at laurelwood 387 perkins extended.
Every time we load in our equipment, there is always a skirted table in place waiting on us. We help improve the lives of our members, our families, and our society with programs that benefit temple families and enhance the spiritual and educational needs of our community. Temple israel 76 east massey road memphis, tn 38120. Cmon in, come feel the love, come feel the warmth, and come be part of our family. Temple israel members in good standing may request tickets to high holiday services at other reform congregations. Michael rose obituary memphis, tn the commercial appeal. You may also click here to submit a membership interest form shabbat.
It grew out of memphiss hebrew benevolent society, established in 1850 by german jews. He also shortened the prayer book adopting wises minhag america version, added a late friday night service, and created patriotically themed. Ramesses ii 127912 bce moved the capital of the country to his new city of perramesses at the site of avaris but honored memphis with a number of enormous monuments. Its a pdf file and large about 28mb, so it might take a little time to download and open, especially on mobile devices. If you dont see a video, look at the list under the temple israel avatar, you should see the word video with a red box next to it marked live. Like spiritual leaders in many religions, jewish clergy normally deliver sermons during worship services. Our mission at temple israel is to create an inclusive center for spiritual fulfillment and community building through the lens of reform judaism. Now at temple israel, we are starting a project to collect our stories. Conservative synagogue and temples in usa the forward.
We support our homeland, the state of israel, and are passionate about helping. Chalcolithic period 45003200 bce 3500 bce first settlement of jerusalem. This is accomplished by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and teaching jewish values, culture, and history, particularly those associated with temple israel and the experience of jews in memphis. Synagogue in minnesota synagogue and temples in usa the. Worship services gods presence is in the synagogueeven when one person is there. Memphis ancient egypt ancient history encyclopedia. Wayne dowdy is the agency manager of the memphis public library and information centers history department and memphis and shelby county room. Three of the eights books that exclusively feature riss work are. In search of the lost jews of memphis, tennessee literary hub. Alphabetically sorted links to jewish library websites. Wrj temple israel sisterhood is the organization of women from our congregation and the greater jewish memphis area who come together in friendship to benefit temple israel, the jewish community and beyond. It was founded in 1853 by mostly german jews as congregation bnai israel hebrew for children of israel. Ever since, temple israel has relied on student rabbis.
Services were originally held in the hayakawa mansion before the first temple israel building was established on ivar street under the leadership of rabbi isadore isaacson. Temple israelwikimedia rabbinic sermonizing has a long history in judaism. Isjl tennessee memphis temple israel encyclopedia goldring. The temple israel archives celebrates and commemorates the jewish experience. Temple israel is located at 76 e massey rd in memphis and has been in the business of synagogue since 1854. Rabbi micah greensteinhas served temple israel of memphis for 26 years, 16 as its. Watch temple israels live video stream friday evening. Temple israel will forward your request to the host congregation, and that congregation will respond to you. Jul 01, 20 the jerusalem post customer service center can be contacted with any questions or requests. The jewish historical society of memphis and the midsouth jhsmm started. Highland park conservative temple highland park, nj.
Watch our kabbalat shabbat services and other events live right here. The temple israel archives celebrates and commemorates the jewish experience and universal themes of diversity and human dignity. Early history 18531857 temple israel was established as the orthodox congregation bnai israel in 1853 by 36 heads of families, and granted a charter by the state legislature on march 2, 1854. The subject is, of course, herods temple, the temple visited by jesus. Sep 20, 2016 akhenaten 5336 bce built a temple to his god aten at memphis during the amarna period when he closed the temples and banished the worship of all other gods. On facebook, the video should just be playing at the top of the page. At temple israel we uphold reform jewish principles through lifelong learning while making a difference in our community and world. Sisterhood is the collective presence, voice and strength of women within the structure of our congregation.
Temple israel 236 south river street wilkesbarre, pa 18702 phone. Early bronze age 32002220 bce 2500 bce first houses built in area. New members and families are always welcome at temple israel. Watch kabbalat shabbat services live my jewish learning. Temple israels brotherhood strengthens the ties of our congregation and our community through service. Their last fulltime rabbi was joseph spiro, who served from 1986 to 1988. Two israeli films with israelistyle fare during intermission. If youll be traveling during the holidays and would like to attend services, click here to request tickets. Temple israel is a leader in our community and promotes strong bonds between our jewish and nonjewish communities atlarge. Support the show via patreon and get bonus content like our weekly blooper reel, digital wallpaper featuring rebeccas artwork, tshirts, signed books, and more. Temple israel was able to rebound, and even hired a few more fulltime rabbis despite their declining membership.
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