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Temple Israel supports your unique Jewish journey — it's our mission. We believe that each of us has a valued role in synagogue life and that it's you — our community — who are the foundation of what makes us, us!
We invite you to explore ways to do the things you love with us here at TI. Simply fill out the short interest form below, and we'll be in touch soon to learn more about what excites you most about getting involved!
Upcoming Opportunities
Personal Care Item Drive
Shabbat, Oct 12th 11:45a to 12:30pEvery year, we collect personal care items throughout the High Holy Days for the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. All are invited to help us organize, sort, box, and bag these items for donation throughout the hour. Volunteers of all abilities are welcome!
Hands-on service projects to benefit Monroe Elementary School
Shabbat, Oct 12th 1:30p to 2:30pJoin us on Yom Kippur afternoon for meaningful hands-on mitzvah opportunities to support the students and faculty of Monroe Elementary School, TI’s partner school in South St. Louis city.
Faculty Appreciation & Hospitality Drive for Monroe Elementary
Monday, Oct 14th (All day)Love to bake or shop for treats? Do it for a great cause! Our Temple community will provide treats for the Monroe Elementary faculty during their parent-teacher conference days and at other times throughout the year.
Monroe Elementary Halloween Candy and Costume Drive
Sunday, Oct 27th (All day)Help students at Monroe Elementary celebrate Halloween! Drop-off store-bought bags of candy and new or gently used Halloween costumes at the Education Center during drop off or pick up, or at the Temple’s May Chapel entrance at your convenience.
Monroe Elementary Halloween Trunk-or-Treat
Thursday, Oct 31st 9:00a to 10:30aDecorate a car for trunk-or-treat, hand out candy, paint faces or generally help out at the Halloween party held at Monroe Elementary!
Pies with a Purpose
Sunday, Nov 3rd 9:30a to 11:30aJoin a Temple Israel tradition and help make and bake pumpkin pies for the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry!
Pies with a Purpose
Thursday, Nov 14th 7:00p to 9:00pJoin a Temple Israel tradition and help make and bake pumpkin pies for the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry!
Pies with a Purpose
Sunday, Nov 17th 9:30a to 11:30aJoin a Temple Israel tradition and help make and bake pumpkin pies for the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry!
Thanksgiving Dinner for Those in Need
Sunday, Nov 24th 9:45a to 1:00pThis year, we're reimagining TI's Thanksgiving dinner! Instead of hosting our large in-person event at TI, we'll be hand-packing hundreds of boxed Thanksgiving meal kits, each filled with the non-perishable ingredients needed for a family of four to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving feast in the comfort of their own home.
Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, Dec 3rd (All day)Giving Tuesday is a day of radical generosity and an opportunity for people around the world to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need. You can give to Temple Israel, other organizations that touch your heart, and just reach out to those who may need a little extra love or support.