Temple Beth Israel
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CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE IN EUGENE, OREGON
Temple Beth Israel (TBI) is a center for Jewish life, embracing traditional wisdom with contemporary insight. We promote the spiritual, educational, and social well-being of our members, the Jewish people of Lane County, and the larger community.
TBI is a member of the Jewish Reconstructionist Movement. We welcome people of all Jewish backgrounds, interfaith families, and people exploring Judaism, as well as Jews and explorers of Judaism of all races and of all sexual and gender identities. Whether you are religious, cultural, atheist, agnostic, or searching, there is a place for you at TBI!
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In The Spotlight
Sunday, January 25 & Wednesday, February 11
Transgender Issues: A two-session program
"Understanding and supporting transgender youth: 101"
Sunday, January 25
There's a lot of confusing messaging about transgender youth in the media. This will be an opportunity to learn about the complexities and myths around supporting transgender youth. This presentation is geared towards individuals who haven't explored this issue in depth and want a place to learn and ask questions. Presented by Karrie Walters-Warren, licensed psychologist. Karrie is a Teaching Professor and CDAC clinical director at the University of Oregon.
"The systemic erasure of the transgender community--awareness and advocacy"
Wednesday, February 11
Pay attention--it's not random! Learn about the state and federal coordinated efforts to eliminate the rights and existence of transgender individuals as part of our community. Learn how we can take steps to protect your transgender friends, family, and neighbors--both as individuals and as part of TBI. Presented by Ty Warren, active member of TALC, Digital Artist, Teaching Professor at the University of Oregon.
Learn more & register for one or both talks (free)
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These programs are especially pertinent in this moment, given the recent designation by the Lemkin Institute of a genocide warning against Trans, non-binary and intersexed people in the US, issued on Jan. 5, 2026. This should be of great concern to us as Jews.
Friday, Jannuary 30 & Saturday, January 31
Singing forth the Spring! A special Shabbaton with Rabbi Kohenet Sarah Bracha Gershuny & Yoel Sykes
​Jam Band-Style Friday Night Service
Friday, January 30, 5:00pm
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Singing forth the Spring – a Concert for Shabbat Shira and Tu B’Shevat (registration required)
Saturday, January 31, 7:00pm
Join us for an evening of chanting and teaching as we awaken the divine song within us and find the stirrings of new growth at this confluence weekend of Shabbat Shira and Tu B’Shevat. No prior knowledge of the holiday required!
Learn more & purchase tickets (Members: $25; Non-members: $35)
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