Ask A Rabbi and Building Tours

We are excited to learn with you this year!

Ask a Rabbi
Curious about Jewish traditions, holidays, history, or everyday life? Throughout the festival, our rabbis will be front and center—ready to listen, talk, and explore your questions with you. No speeches, no schedules—just open, thoughtful conversation for all ages and backgrounds.

Building Tours
Knowledgeable Temple guides will be offering tours throughout the day, inviting you to explore our building, history, and community more deeply.

 

Mitzvah Alley: Engage in meaningful social justice initiatives

The Jewish Cultural Festival’s Mitzvah Alley highlights organizations in the community whose sole purpose is to help others. Mitzvah is the Hebrew word for commandment, referring to a moral deed performed within a religious duty or an expression of heartfelt sentiment as expressed in “you shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18). As we continue with the Jewish Cultural Festival, join us as we learn about the vital services provided by local organizations and how you can help those in need.

Each year, we dedicate our charitable efforts to supporting various causes through partnerships with local non-profit organizations. Our commitment spans across a range of initiatives, addressing issues such as literacy, human trafficking, mental health, and other impactful areas to maximize our positive influence in the community.

Mitzvah Alley is coming together! Stay tuned to see which partner will take center stage this year

If you would like to support Temple Israel, we encourage you to donate online to support our efforts to assist community members in need at this time.

Feeling nostalgic? Check out our photos from 2025 on Facebook.