Anniversary Events

 

 

Kicking Off the Celebration…

February 23-25, 2024: Jacob Spike Kraus as Artist-in-Residence

 

 

 

Remembering Our History

April 28, 2024:  Tour of Our Original Building in Lafayette plus a digital guide of Temple Israel related Jewish landmarks in Lafayette by Sean Lutes, Director of Preserve Historic Lafayette.

Celebrating Our Present

August 16, 2024: Plantings for Our Future – tree and floral planting at our new playground.

September 7, 2024: Comedy Night – Social event and comedy performance with Vik Pandya and Chicago area comedians.

Investing in Our Future

November 23, 2024: Casino Royale Fundraiser recognizing the anniversaries of Temple Israel (175 years) and Temple Israel Foundation (50 years)

Jacob Spike Kraus
Jacob Spike Kraus
Original Temple
Original Temple
Comedy Night
Comedy Night
A photograph of two temple members planting flowers into a planter.
A photograph taken by the door leading to the playground. It showcases two planters of flowers.
A photograph of the dedication ceremony. The rabbi is leading a song.
Image of plaque which reads "Planted in Celebration of Temple Israel's 175th Anniversary; August 2024"
A photograph of the newly planted tree next to our playground.

Flowers and Tree Planting to Celebrate our 175th Anniversary

Roulette table
Card game
Casino Organizers
Casino Organizers
Card table
Craps table

Casino Royale Fundraiser