The Avis Foundation

You Belong Here—Let Us Help You Join

At Temple Israel, we believe every family should have a place to grow, connect, and celebrate Jewish life—regardless of financial circumstances. Thanks to the Avis Foundation, young families with children up to age 12 can receive reduced membership costs.

The Avis Foundation: Investing in Our Future

The Avis Foundation was established in 2017 through the generosity of Dr. Ronald Avis, a devoted Temple Israel member with a vision for our synagogue’s future.

The Foundation has two main goals:
Support Young Families
The Foundation helps families with children (up to age 12) become part of Temple Israel by offering:

  • Reduced membership fees for the first six years, leading to full membership in year seven.
  • Free Religious School and help with building fund payments.
  • Festival celebrations, cultural activities, and museum trips—all at no cost.
  • Access to our adult and children’s choirs.

Build Future Leaders
The Foundation also supports parents with:

  • Family participation in services led by Rabbi Michael Howald and Cantor Suzanne
    Bernstein
  • Free adult education classes
  • Opportunities to engage and grow as leaders in the Temple community
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Upcoming Events

  1. Tue 07
  2. Tue 07
  3. Wed 08

    Mah-Jongg & Game Night

    Oct 08 @ 7:00 pm
  4. Thu 09

    Membership Meeting

    Oct 09 @ 7:30 pm
  5. Fri 10

    Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Cantor Bernstein, Oneg

    All are welcome.
    Oct 10 @ 7:30 pm
  6. Sat 11

    Torah Study

    Note earlier time.
    Oct 11 @ 9:15 am