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, 1/9
Family Shabbat* – 6:30pm, Sanctuary
Erev Shabbat Service* – 7:30pm, Sanctuary w/Shul Band and celebrating January birthdays.
Saturday, 1/10
Torah Study – 9:30 am on Zoom. Click here to request access
Sunday, 1/11
Beit Sefer – 9am. Resumes after Winter Break
Tuesday, 1/13
No Introduction to Judaism class – Resumes 1/20/26
Wednesday, 1/14
Mah Jongg– 1pm, Social Hall
Beit Sefer Online Hebrew – 4p. Resumes after Winter Break
Friday, 1/16
Shabbat Together Dinner – 6pm, Social Hall. Pizza provided, BYO side for sharing.
Shabbat Together*– 7:00pm, Sanctuary (note earlier time)
Saturday, 1/17
Torah Study – 9:30am on Zoom. Click here to request access.
Beit Sefer Havdallah – 5:30pm, Rabbi Earl Kaplan Social Hall (Request info)
Sunday, 1/18
Beit Sefer – No Beit Sefer (MLK Day break)
Monday, 1/19
MLK Holiday – TBI Office and TLCC closed
Tuesday, 1/20
Introduction to Judaism – 7p, Beit Midrash
Wednessday, 1/21
Beit Sefer Online Hebrew – Winter Break
Friday, 1/23
Erev Shabbat Service* – 7:30pm, Sanctuary
Saturday, 1/24
Torah Study – 9:30 am on Zoom. Click here to request access.
Ontario Reign vs. Colorado Eagles – 6pm, Toyota Arena. Sponsored by TBI Brotherhood
Every Person Has a Name – 7pm, Pasadena City Hall and online (see below)
ISRAEL UPDATE
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.
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
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.
