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 pm; Saturday mornings at 10:00 am

I'm a Temple member; How do I update my contact information?Simply login and make the changes you'd like.

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?
Here, on secure website. Login for members; and login for non-members.

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?Simply provide your email address, and you'll get "Temple Israel News" emails!

Is Temple Israel in Memphis on Facebook?Yes, and we hope you "Like" us!