South Street Temple celebrates a century

A number of events will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the South Street Temple.

B’nai Jeshurun, the children of Israel, opened the doors of Lincoln’s first Reform Temple on 12th and D Street. Unfortunately, in 1922, a fire damaged the building to such an extent that the congregation decided to move and start over, this time on the corner of 20th and South Streets. Within a year, ground was broken at this location, and in September 1924 the new Temple was dedicated.

Although there have been technical updates, the building is almost completely in its original state – a physical testimony to an almost century old tradition of Jewish community, Jewish study, and Jewish worship at the corner of 20th and South.

All Events held at South Street Temple, 20th & South Street

Concert: Scott Severin & Stateleigh Holmes with Ash Sharp
Thursday, September 5, 7 pm
Enjoy the acoustics of our historic building with this community concert by local musicians.

Centennial Shabbat Worship Service
Friday, September 13, 7 pm
Celebrate Shabbat with a Friday night service inspired by the inaugural service held in the South Street Temple in 1924. Opening remarks by Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird. Join us for Shabbat, music, and nosh!

Improv Group: Occasionally Hilarious
Saturday, September 21, 7 pm
Come join in the fun and watch as Rick Kohn, Vice President of South Street Temple, makes his bimah debut along with local improv group Occasionally Hilarious.