WELCOME TO TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL
Temple Beth Israel is a warm, dynamic Reform Synagogue of about 400 families that serves the Pomona and San Gabriel Valleys of Southern California, approx. 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. At TBI you will find a community that celebrates Jewish tradition, kindles spiritual fulfillment, values Jewish study in all its variety, and vigorously participates in social justice.
Please join us! Jews in all their diversity, including families, singles, couples, interfaith families, the LGBTQ2+ community, people with disabilities, and the rainbow of racial identities and ethnicities – are all welcome at TBI.
Note: Interactive participation online is password protected, but nearly all public events are viewable on Facebook and YouTube.
Please consider leaving a comment or greeting. Contact the TBI Office for access assistance.
TBI Current Events Update
Events at TBI are listed below. Please contact the TBI office if you have any questions about our upcoming schedule or events. Please note that all events marked with a * are available online on Facebook and YouTube. New to our community and interested in joining our gatherings? Contact the TBI Office.
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Friday, 10/24
Erev Shabbat Service* – 7:30pm, Sanctuary
Saturday, 10/25
Torah Study – 9:30 am on Zoom. Click here to request access
Sunday, 10/26
Beit Sefer – 9:00am
Tuesday, 10/28
No Introduction to Judaism class – It will resume next week.
Wednessday, 10/29
Adult Jewish Learning – The Bible Says What? – 7pm, Rabbi Kaplan Social Hall and on Zoom. (Request access) (Learn more)
Friday, 10/30
Erev Shabbat Service* – 7:30pm, Sanctuary
Saturday, 11/1
Torah Study – 9:30 am on Zoom. Click here to request access.
Sunday, 11/2
Beit Sefer – 9:00am
Brotherhood Meeting – 9am, Beit Midrash and on Zoom
Tuesday, 11/4
Introduction to Judaism – 7pm, Beit Midrash and online.
Wednessday, 11/5
Adult Jewish Learning – The Bible Says What? – 7pm, Rabbi Kaplan Social Hall and on Zoom. (Request access) (Learn more)
Friday, 11/7
First Fridays Erev Shabbat Service* – 7:30pm, Sanctuary, w/Shul Band and celebrating November birthdays.
Saturday, 11/8
Torah Study – 9:30 am on Zoom. Click here to request access.
Join our new Intro to Judaism cohort. Begins 10/21/25.
First two classes at no charge. Click below
ISRAEL UPDATE
The situation in Israel evolves daily. We continue to pray for the release of the remaining hostages speedily and soon. The Times of Israel is an essential resource for English language Israeli news. Ark Media podcasts are a terrific way to go deeper into the issues facing Israel and the Jewish people. View the URJ’s Update on the Situation in Israel here.
Check out our @TBIPomona Facebook Page where you can get the latest info and view info about our upcoming Shabbat services and other events held online. Our services are archived on Facebook and YouTube.
Download the latest issue of JLife
(Click here)
Support Our High Holy Day Appeal!
Click here to watch Past President Mike Blitz’s moving presentation at our Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
and click here to participate.
You can also view Rabbi Jonathan Kupetz’s High Holy Day teachings by clicking here for his Erev Rosh Hashanah, here for his talk on Rosh Hashanah Morning. Erev Yom Kippur is available here and Yom Kippur Morning here.
Our former TBI Preschool is now known as the Tree of Life Children’s Center. Our students are playing, learning, and thriving just as they have for over 30 years as we observe the proper guidelines and procedures. Find out how your child can join them by contacting our director, Robin McConnell. Info here.
Click here to read the Claremont Courier feature about TLCC.
Buy Scrip
Did you know that you can support TBI through our Scrip program? Scrip is available for hundreds of merchants, for things you buy everyday, and it costs you $0 to participate. It’s particularly useful in times such as these when we are doing a lot of shopping remotely. We can also arrange for your scrip to be delivered to you! And, it’s great for gift giving too! Download the form here. You can also pay for your Scrip online here where you can also make other financial contributions to support our community.
