Temple Israel

Temple Israel has nearly 1,600 member families and is one of the largest Reform Jewish congregations in the United States. Temple Israel is a founding member of the Union for Reform Judaism and is the only Reform Jewish synagogue in Memphis, Tennessee.

How do I become a member?Please provide your contact information, and a member of the membership committee will contact you right away.

How do I contact Temple Israel?Call Temple's main phone number (901) 761-3130 or contact administrative staff.
You may also submit this Internet Inquiries form online at any time.

When are weekly Shabbat services?Friday evenings at 6:15 p.m.
Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m.

I'm a Temple member; How do I update my contact information?Simply fill out this online Member Information Update Form.

How do I schedule life cycle events? Temple members should contact the rabbi's office, (901) 761-3130, for life cycle events such as a brit, baby naming, bar or bat mitzvah, wedding or funeral.

How do I get to Temple Israel?Temple Israel's address is 1376 E. Massey Road, Memphis, TN, 38120.

How do I get to Temple Israel's cemetery and Levy-Cooper Chapel?The cemetery and chapel are located at 1708 Hernando Road (link to Google Map), Memphis, TN, 38106.  Written directions are linked here.

How do I make a donation?Donate online, fill out a donation form, or call Temple Israel, (901) 761-3130.

How do I sponsor a Kiddush after a Shabbat service?Honor a loved one or commemorate an engagement, anniversary, birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, wedding, or any special occasion by sponsoring a Kiddush after a Shabbat service.  Email Sharon Nickol, or call her at (901) 937-2797.

Are tickets required for High Holy Days services?Yes.   High Holy Days tickets are mailed to members in good standing.   Non-members must contact the Executive Director's office to make arrangements.

How do I inscribe a loved one's name in the Memorial Book and/or the Roll of Remembrance?Fill out and return this form, or call Temple Israel, (901) 761-3130, and ask for the rabbi's office.

How do I sign up to get "Temple Israel News" emails?Fill out this form to sign up to get "Temple Israel News" emails.

Is Temple Israel in Memphis on Facebook?Yes! Become a fan!