Welcome to Congregation B’nai Jeshurun ~ The South Street Temple.
We are dedicated to social action following the Jewish tenet of tikkun olam, repairing the world.

 

We strive to be a welcoming and inclusive congregation in the Lincoln community.
If you would like to learn more about our programs and services, or to arrange a visit, please contact office@southstreettemple.org.
Whether you are a long-time resident of Lincoln or just moved here, we look forward to the opportunity to meet you.

 

To learn more about the Jewish Community of Lincoln, visit the new JewishLNK.org website.

For the convenience of our congregants and guests, we have a live stream of our services weekly. To participate, use the link below. 

Shabbat and Holiday Worship information can be found on our Worship page.

 

 

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From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Dear Israel: A Story of Love and Longing

Dear Israel: A Story of Love and Longing jemerman

In the pages of a hand-drawn picture book, your story first unfolded before me, telling the tale of my parents' first journey together to your distant lands.

Becoming B’nei Mitzvah at Any Age

Becoming B’nei Mitzvah at Any Age jemerman

Terms like "bar mitzvah," "bet mitzvah," and "bat mitzvah" typically evoke images of teens reading from the Torah and formally taking their place within the Jewish community. But many Reform congregations offer adult b'nei mitzvah classes, enabling people to participate in this ritual later in life.

Five Definitions of Antisemitism

Five Definitions of Antisemitism jemerman

As antisemitism continues to threaten American democracy, many are looking for a concise, objective definition to use in online exchanges, schools, and universities to decide if a derisive comment or chanted epithet is legally actionable.

Sam Griffin: Aftermath

Sam Griffin: Aftermath jemerman

Israeli artist Sam Griffin's paintings, forged in the crisis of war, convey the human capacity for healing and hope for a peaceful future for Israel and humankind.