Sacred Pilgrimage:
A Guide to Jewish Practices
on Death and Mourning
© 1996, 2013, Rabbi Richard A. Block
The Temple – Tifereth Israel
26000 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood OH 44122
Directions to The Temple-Tifereth Israel Beachwood
The Temple-Tifereth Israel, Beachwood Jack and Lilyan Mandel Building 26000 Shaker Boulevard Beachwood, OH 44122 (216) 831.3233
A Distinctive Jewish Style: Early Bezalel Arts and Crafts from The Temple Museum Collection
The exhibit, A Distinctive Jewish Style: Early Bezalel Arts and Crafts from The Temple Museum Collection opened on September 7, 2012 in the Loggia of the Lilyan Mandel Sanctuary and Ellen Bonnie Mandel Auditorium in Beachwood. After meeting Theodore Herzl, the artist Boris Schatz (1867-1932) became an ardent Zionist. In 1903, he presented a proposal […]
The Temple Museum of Jewish Art, Religion, and Culture
In this age of reinventing oneself after 60, The Temple Museum of Religious Art (over 63 years old!) is getting some “work done!” We have changed our name to The Temple Museum of Jewish Art, Religion and Culture to reflect our brand new mission: As one of the first museums of Judaica in North America, […]
The Maltz Performing Arts Center (University Circle)
The Maltz Performing Arts Center 1855 Ansel Road, Cleveland This historic site contains the Silver Sanctuary and is still used for High Holy Day services by The Temple-Tifereth Israel. More information regarding this building and its history may be found through the following link: https://case.edu/maltzcenter/about-the-center 2019 High Holy Day Information
Mayfield Cemetery
Mayfield Cemetery and Mausoleum is a precious asset to Temple members, who have burial privileges there. It fulfills a sacred role in the chain of life cycle events for members and their families. The only garden-style Jewish cemetery in the Cleveland area, Mayfield Cemetery and Mausoleum offers Temple members a beautiful place where family and […]
Ganon Gil – Core Programs
CURRICULUM & PLANNING Each staff member takes the time to not only get to know the children they teach but also the student’s parents and siblings. The bonds that are created in the classroom, the hallways and the social functions at Ganon Gil allow the families to all feel connected and give the sense of […]
Temple Women’s Association (TWA)
The Temple Women’s Association (TWA) is composed of women who come together to further the religious, educational, civic, philanthropic cultural and social activities of our temple and for the growth of the individual as a Jewish woman. The TWA has succeeded in recent years in blending women of all ages into a cohesive and active […]
Brotherhood
The purpose of The Temple Brotherhood is: To align the Brotherhood with The Temple mission and vision. To support The Temple financially through donations, to recruit people to attend Temple programs, to help The Temple attract and maintain members, and to participate in social action projects of The Temple. To provide multi-generational social activities and […]
Temple Young Associates
As a Temple member you are automatically a member of the Temple Young Associates Group (TYA). We are a group that plans, organizes and implements such Family activities as the Sukkot Decorating and Family Dinner, the Chanukah Dinner and celebration, the Purim Carnival, family Shabbat dinners, and other holiday celebrations, new member events, and other […]
Temple Young Associates (2)
As a Temple member you are automatically a member of the Temple Young Associates Group (TYA). We are a group that plans, organizes and implements such Family activities as the Sukkot Decorating and Family Dinner, the Chanukah Dinner and celebration, the Purim Carnival, family Shabbat dinners, and other holiday celebrations, new member events, and other […]
TFC – Temple Family Connections (formerly TYA)
Temple Family Connections, formerly Temple Young Associates, is a warm, welcoming community for all members of The Temple-Tifereth Israel who have children in preschool through 8th grade. Temple Family Connections sponsors creative family holiday celebrations, educational programming and leadership opportunities throughout the year. Family holiday celebrations include Sukkah building, decorating and “Pizza in the Hut;” […]
Youth Groups
At The Temple-Tifereth Israel we recognize that informal education and social opportunities help to create memorable moments and deepen ones Jewish identity. During the year, we host a handful of events September through May. Our events range from Cooking Class, Skyzone, Escape Rooms and sleepovers at temple. They offer wonderful opportunities to meet new friends […]
Community
Tikkum Olam has deep roots in The Temple-Tifereth Israel. Reaching out to the community through various programs not only brings much needed assistance to others but also provides an opportunity for our congregants to find the meaning of helping others in order to repair the world. Please take the time to read about our programs […]
Temple Adult Ensemble
Our first year with our new adult band was a huge success and this year has already brought more surprises and excitement. If you play an instrument (and we mean ANY instrument) and like to create beautiful music, then the Ensemble is for you! Our Ensemble is led by CIM Professor and professional musician Marshall […]
SmART Sundays
SmART Sundays is a series of exciting and engaging courses for Adults of all ages. Held selected Sundays from 10:00am- 12:00pm. More SmART Sundays coming! Look for updates in our calendar, in the Temple Times, and on our TAP facebook page. All inquiries to Rob Ross at rross@ttti.org
TAP – Temple Arts Program
The Temple Arts Program (TAP) is best known for its innovative, cutting edge programming like the wildly popular FestAviv spring arts festival, SmART Sundays adult learning courses, Klezmer U band for teens, The Temple Adult Ensemble, the Congregational Choir, Kol Isha women’s choir, the multicultural “Harmonicity” concert, the participatory Shabbat service “Thank God It’s Shabbat” […]
Ganon Gil – Teacher Bios
Meet Our Staff! Erica Wilkov Director of Early Childhood Learning Erica Wilkov holds a Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Exceptional Educational Needs and Learning Disabilities. She has taught preschool-aged children on and off for the past 25 years. Her experience spans both private preschools and the […]
Ganon Gil – Awards/Accreditations
Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the 5-Star rating! UNIVERSAL PRE-K Ganon Gil has been named a Universal Pre-K site by the Cuyahoga County’s InvestIn Children Program. We are the first Jewish Early Childhood Center in the Cleveland Community to receive this important distinction. Each candidate school went through a detailed application process […]