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range from babies to people 
in their 80s and 90s.” 
TBI offers a number of pro-
grams and outreach oppor-
tunities, especially as the 
weather’s changed and things 
can be done outside.
“We’ve got a new play 
group starting up, an Israeli 
dancing group starting up … 
We have a fire pit and we’re 
very big into Havdalah and 
s’mores. We’ve got a dinner 
and discussion group that’s 
aimed at our young profes-
sionals,” Schicker said. “Our 
hope is that everyone who 
walks through our doors can 
find something they’re inter-
ested in, and we can match 
them up with the appropriate 
group.” 
In September 2016, the 
religious schools of TBI and 
nearby Congregation of 

Moses merged to form the 
Marvin and Rosalie Okun 
Kalamazoo Community 
Jewish School. TBI and 
Conservative CoM do many 
holiday celebrations together, 
as well as events through-
out the year as one larger 
Kalamazoo Jewish community.
Inclusivity is a major focus 
for TBI. The congregation 
and Schicker herself are active 
in organizations including 
ISAAC (Interfaith Strategy 
for Advocacy & Action 
in the Community), the 
Trevor Project and OutFront 
Kalamazoo. TBI also had a 
big service for Pride Month at 
the start of June. 
Schicker takes pride in the 
congregation providing a 
place for everyone, and says 
the TBI and larger Kalamazoo 
Jewish community are tight 
knit. 
“They’re very devoted and 
committed. They choose to 
participate and choose to 
show up,” Schicker said. “
And 
they especially show up for 
one another, in good times 
and in not good times, and 
that’s what community should 
be about.” 

Watch Ask the 
Rabbi with 
Rabbi Schicker

Temple members at 
a community event

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