Temple Beth Israel

Temple Beth Israel is Altoona, Pennsylvania's Reform Jewish Congregation. Founded at the turn of the last century, Temple Beth Israel has been an active part of the Altoona and greater Jewish community for nearly 100 years.
Jul 30 2014

Lay leaders needed this fall

Looking ahead to the fall, these are the dates we are in need of a lay leader: September 26th, October 31st, November 14th and December 12th.

If anyone is available to lead any of these services please call Jen in the Temple office. Thanks.


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Rabbi Blog

Audrey Korotkin

Yes, You Can Help

Posted on July 28th, 2014 by Audrey Korotkin

So many of us whose heart is in the East, but whose bodies are in the West, are desperate to help Israelis in their time of need. Thanks to the Reform Movement and the Jewish Federations of North America, you can. The URJ is supporting the JFNA “Stop the Sirens” campaign, which provides direct on-the-ground support to families who are being threatened by Gaza rockets. Please check out the information on URJ.org and follow the link to make a donation, or go to the web site of the Greater Altoona Jewish Federation. And pray for the peace of Israel.

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Yahrtzeit

For the week of July 25th:

  • Harry J. Block
  • Doctor Julius Bloom
  • George Detwiler
  • Mildred B. Eisenberg
  • Lucie Haas
  • Abraham Klatzkin
  • Judge Bertram B. Leopold
  • Samuel March
  • Eric Rosch
  • Harold Rosend