Temple Beth Israel
WELCOME TO
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
Wednesday, February 11
"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.
Celebrate Purim 2026 with TBI!
Purim Goes Pop! A Y2K Musical Parody
Monday, March 2
The Purim shpiel is back by popular demand! Cheer on your fellow TBI congregants as they retell the story of the Book of Esther, reimagined as a live MTV show with musical performances by your favorite Y2K-era pop superstars! Costumes encouraged! Purim goes POP! will be followed by an English language megillah reading. You can fulfill the mitzvah of hearing the megillah in the vernacular on Purim, after warming up with the spiel.
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Hebrew Megillah Reading and Seudah
Tuesday, March 3
Did you know that there are four mitzvot that are specific to Purim? They are: hearing the megillah read (evening and daytime), distributing treats to friends (mishloach manot), gifts to the poor (matanot la'evyonim), and sharing a festive meal (seudah).
You can combine mitzvot on Purim day: TBI members will chant the entire Megillah in Hebrew, then share in a vegetarian potluck meal. (And if you want to distribute mishloach manot to friends there, that's three mitzvot in one place).
Costumes encouraged! Everyone welcome! Come fulfill mitzvot of Purim!
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