Message From Our President

Shalom and a Heartfelt Welcome to our Wonderful Congregation and future members,

While the Jewish population of Brevard County is not very large, our small yet mighty Temple has been in existence since 1965. We began by holding services in a congregant’s home, followed by renting space in a Christian Church. In 1979, we were finally able to build our own Temple on Merritt Island. In 1997, we upgraded to a newer facility in Viera, which was replaced with an even newer building in May 2021. The Temple has found a home in this building and the congregation make great use of this facility.

Our Synagogue brings a renewed emphasis to placing our events on the internet both in real time and on YouTube. With our modern equipment, attendance has become much easier, especially for those who cannot attend events in person and prefer to watch from their home computers.

We are so glad that you have chosen to become a member of our Temple Family and to experience the many events that occur each year. We welcome your friendship and input. We hope in the future we will meet all members at events and that members will be active in the Temple life and administration.

So, kick back, relax, and enjoy the camaraderie of good friends, good food, and a spiritual, musical, and uplifting experience during the many services we have at the Temple, whether for Shabbat, High Holy Days, or any one of the many Jewish Holidays.

Shalom,
Jeffrey Fishkin
President, Temple Israel of Brevard