Temple Israel Jewish Cultural Festival

The Festival involves more than 150 Temple volunteers, who serve food, perform, lead tours or explain holidays, answer questions, and proudly welcome friends and newcomers to share a Jewish experience.
2022 Highlights

EDUCATION: The lively and interactive education sessions feature prominent regional and national speakers, and even have a chance to learn from our rabbis! Attendees will discover little known facts about Judaism as well explore the similarities and differences with other faiths. Everyone will also have the chance to tour Temple’s newly renovated building with a knowledgeable guide.
ENTERTAINMENT: Non-stop entertainment features Jewish music, humor, dance, and stories. The outdoor stage will be live with special performances from your local and regional favorites. All music lovers will enjoy this eclectic mix of performances.
FOOD: The Festival menu will showcase the diverse options of foods of the Jewish diaspora – the foods of Jewish communities worldwide. The Temple bakery will return with delicious baked goods including rugelach, hamentaschen, mandel bread, honey cake, and challah.
CHILDREN: Activities, interactive hands-on projects, and a giant inflatable slide will entertain and educate children of all ages.
CRAFTS: An open-air market showcases Jewish and Israeli arts and crafts, including woodworking, clothing, jewelry, ceramics, and accessories from local and regional artisans.
OY VEY 5K & Chai Challenge: Run or walk 5k this June, either with us on the bike path on June 12 or on your own time if you pick the virtual option. Ready for more? Increase your mileage with the Virtual Chai Challenge and complete 18k per month from April – June. Whatever the distance, we will be right there with you (in person and virtually), cheering on your efforts!