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President's Message | April 2025
A reminder that the offices of Temple Beth El will be housed at Sitrin for the months of April, May and June. Shabbat services and...
Mar 28


President's Message | January 2025
I realize Chanukah was in December but the deadline for the January issue was before the amazing party at the JCC. Many thanks are in...
Feb 10

The Helen & Leon Sperling Holocaust Education Essay Contest
The lessons of history are many. Among the most important is the way that events of the past teach us howt o better view the present and...
Jan 30


President's Message | December 2024
I have noticed your relatives’ names on the weekly yahrzeit list and wanted you to know that there are services every Shabbat with a...
Nov 27, 2024


October 2024 | President's Message
L’Shanah Tovah Umetukah, It’s a busy time for the office staff with the holiday preparations. We want to make sure all runs smoothly....
Oct 17, 2024


A message from the President | September 2024
The lazy days of summer were not so lazy! Many friends gathered at Symeon’s to wish Mundy a fond farewell after many years of dedication...
Sep 28, 2024


Temple News July/August 2024
Shalom, A huge thank you to the volunteers who worked tirelessly at Jewtica 2024. Check out the website- Jewtica.com, and submit your...
Jul 6, 2024

June 2024 | President's Message
Shalom, PLEASE ATTEND THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ON JUNE 4TH AT 7:00PM IN THE TEMPLE SANCTUARY. Light refreshments will be served....
May 29, 2024


April 2024 | President's Message
Another Purim celebration has gone down in history! Watch for the photos in next month’s issue. Rabbi Geier and Rabbi Schaktman shared...
Apr 20, 2024


March 2024 | Message from our President
Spring in February was a nice surprise. I hope this finds everyone well. Did you make your reservations [click here]? We are celebrating...
Feb 24, 2024


Now Accepting Entries: The Helen and Leon Sperling Holocaust Education Essay Contest, 2024
Calling all students grades 6-12! Submit your entry for the Sperling Holocaust Education Essay contest and win cash prizes and more!!
Jan 31, 2024


February 2024 | Message from our President
Hello my friends, The Temple Beth El website (tbeutica.org) has been going through many updates. A huge thank you to Sara Tisch for...
Jan 30, 2024


January 2024 | Message from our President
Happy 2024! Our community Chanukah oneg was well attended by members of the Interfaith Coalition, Beth El and Emanu-El members. We lit...
Dec 27, 2023


December 2023 | Message from our President
For those of you who have not heard, Mundy has retired as Temple Beth El’s Executive Director. For many years, she has served temple and...
Dec 1, 2023


November 2023 | Message from our President
Now that the holidays are over (whew), I can look back and share all the events with you. The students of the religious school, along...
Nov 4, 2023


Statement Condemning Recent Attacks Against Israel
Members of Temple Beth El of Utica strongly condemn the savage attacks carried out by extremist fanatics from the terrorist organization...
Oct 9, 2023


October 2023 | Message from our president
As you read this, the high holy days of 5784 are almost over. It was a very busy time, as it is every year. I would like to show my...
Oct 8, 2023


September 2023 | Message from our president
Shalom, Come see our new Ark! It is a masterpiece created by craftsman Solomon Goldbas. After months of planning, designing and...
Aug 17, 2023


July/August 2023 | Message from our president
MAZEL TOV, RABBI GUSTAVO GEIER!!! I was so pleased to be able to attend the ordination of Rabbi Geier. I have been joking with him for...
Jul 6, 2023


June 2023 | Message from our President
First and foremost, congratulations to all the graduates in our community and especially to Rabbi Gustavo Geier on his Semicha! The...
Jun 1, 2023
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