I went here to hear Michael Pollan discuss his new book and personal food beliefs. The line was…read morewrapped around the builing, but moved quickly because staff or volunteers had multiple lines checking peole in. The place was packed. We sat in almost the very last row, but half way through the synagogue there was a drop down screen where he was projected for us in the back to still be able to see and hear.There was a very large parkig lot that got full, but there was plenty of street parking as well.

Friendly people, great Rabbi, and a warm environment are the big reasons that I love this place…read more The congregants are diverse, from all sorts of backgrounds. During the High Holidays they don't charge members or non-members a dime, unlike most other synagogues in the area. That is another major perk of Shir Tikvah. Highly recommended!

Temple Israel is an extraordinarily warm and welcoming community. Liz Mack, the membership…read moredirector, connects potential members to people in the Temple community that they may like to create a sense of community to new families. The pre-school is superb, our toddlers love it! As TI is a large synagogue, there is something for everyone and you can be as involved as you choose, from weekly services and volunteer opportunities, to simply attending high holidays. Lifelong Learning director, Andy Helper is happy to meet with members to create new programs to meet congregant needs. Miriam Seidenfeld is accommodating to any needs that arise. All four clergy are SUPERB! If you're a reform Jew in Minneapolis, Temple is a must!!!

So my friend and I were trying to attend the High Holy Day's service at Temple Israel in…read moreMinneapolis Minnesota but were refused entry by Miriam Seidenfeld (her contact information is on the website) because we had not been attending long enough (even though we have been attending for 4+ months!). We protested at that service outside, holding signs showing our $75 tickets we got to attend. We were told that the services were "too intense" for us. We came dressed nicely, and there were people with shorts and t-shirts allowed in... Miriam saw us and stopped us from entering the door. She immediately called the Minneapolis Police Department and we were escorted off the property by an officer. We made signs and stood outside and were harassed by the police officer, telling us that we should leave! Yet we stood there as members of the church exited and they did not understand what was going on. The Cantors just laughed at us. Some members went up and offered us their tickets to the benefit of the congregation... it seems like there are some serious internal issues among the leadership at Temple Israel. We have been attending morning Torah studies and were told we could attend these services by a guy named Steve that claimed to be a board member at the church. We even got name tags for Torah study! So, if your looking for a new Temple to attend, I would recommend not attending this one. There are some obvious problems with the staff. Most of the people in the congregation seem nice and were very confused by the whole situation, too bad the rabbi's were too busy to come talk to us and resolve the situation.

Spent two Shabbosim here, and felt very welcome. The shul is spacious but very full, but I was…read morealways able to find a seat. There is generally only one minyan per Shachris, Mincha, Maariv, but what can you do, this isn't a big city. Overall I love the shul and the Rav.

Welcoming and inclusive community with outstanding clergy and leadership. Provides leadership in…read morebroader Twin Cities community.

My best friend from Texas A&M was married here and I was privileged to participate in the Aufruf,…read moreas his Shomer (watcher) before the wedding, and being part of the Sheva B'rachot during the ceremony. I also accompanied him to the Mikvah the night before so he could get ritually ready and to do some toveling of key "utensils". And although my friend is no longer a member of this shul, it was a fun, fulfilling, and humbling experience. It was the least I could do for such a good friend. One interesting coincidence is that my friend lives in St. Louis Park and my is the City Engineer for this Minneapolis suburb. My brother has also Eruv issues with my friend's brother-in-law. I also keep waiting for the day when my brother and my friend actually run into each other.

Some of the best bible teaching you will ever experience. I hope to move near enough to this…read morecongregation so that I may become part of this community.

From the owner: Beth Immanuel is a Messianic Jewish fellowship, practicing Messianic Judaism--the practice of the…read moreJewish faith in the light of the teachings of Yeshua of Nazareth. We have traditional synagogue services on Shabbat and on Jewish holidays. We also have regular Bible classes, Torah studies, and other events.