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...

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...

I have noticed your relatives’ names on the weekly yahrzeit list and wanted you to know that there are services every Shabbat with a...

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....

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...

Shalom, A huge thank you to the volunteers who worked tirelessly at Jewtica 2024. Check out the website- Jewtica.com, and submit your...

Shalom, PLEASE ATTEND THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ON JUNE 4TH AT 7:00PM IN THE TEMPLE SANCTUARY. Light refreshments will be served....

Another Purim celebration has gone down in history! Watch for the photos in next month’s issue. Rabbi Geier and Rabbi Schaktman shared...

Spring in February was a nice surprise. I hope this finds everyone well. Did you make your reservations [click here]? We are celebrating...

Calling all students grades 6-12! Submit your entry for the Sperling Holocaust Education Essay contest and win cash prizes and more!!

Hello my friends, The Temple Beth El website (tbeutica.org) has been going through many updates. A huge thank you to Sara Tisch for...

Happy 2024! Our community Chanukah oneg was well attended by members of the Interfaith Coalition, Beth El and Emanu-El members. We lit...

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...

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...

Members of Temple Beth El of Utica strongly condemn the savage attacks carried out by extremist fanatics from the terrorist organization...

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...

Shalom, Come see our new Ark! It is a masterpiece created by craftsman Solomon Goldbas. After months of planning, designing and...

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...

First and foremost, congratulations to all the graduates in our community and especially to Rabbi Gustavo Geier on his Semicha! The...

Happiness depends upon ourselves. -Aristotle We did it! We came together as a community and celebrated our Passover Seder led by Rabbi...