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May 2023 | Message from our President
Happiness depends upon ourselves. -Aristotle We did it! We came together as a community and celebrated our Passover Seder led by Rabbi...
May 9, 2023


April 2023 | Message from our President
Hello all! We celebrated Purim 5783 with zeal! The Purim Party was a spectacular evening as you can see in the photos in this issue of...
Apr 4, 2023


March 2023 | Message from our President
It’s a busy time in our community! We are planning various events and I hope you will attend. Details are in this issue of the Temple...
Mar 1, 2023


February 2023 | Message from our President
“One of the nice things about being busy is it makes you focus on what’s important to you and how you use your time.” Lorne Michaels...
Jan 30, 2023


January 2023 | Message from our President
Happy 2023! I would like to thank Rabbi Geier and Keri Campell as well as the parents of the Bimah Buddies! With our busy lives, it is...
Dec 31, 2022


December | Message from our President
Happy 1st anniversary to us! It has been a year since we moved to 1607 and welcomed Rabbi Geier. My sincere congratulations on Rabbi...
Nov 29, 2022


November | Message from our President
As you read this, the high holy days of 5783 are in the books. It was a busy time, as it is every year. I would like to show my...
Oct 30, 2022


October | Message from our President
On August 21st, we had a retirement party to honor Cantor Kal Socolof. Many of you were present for the brunch and delightful time that...
Sep 29, 2022


September | Message from our President
Shalom, Temple Beth El has settled in at 1607 Genesee and we have been conducting services in person with Rabbi Geier. I hope one day...
Aug 31, 2022


July/August | Message from our President
It was wonderful seeing the community coming together and celebrating Jewtica! I was honored to work with a wonderful committee and its...
Jun 30, 2022


June | Message from our President
Shalom, It is time to catch up with one another. It has been way tooooooo looooooong! The annual congregational meeting will be held in...
May 30, 2022


May | Message from our President
MAY this find everyone healthy. MAY we see spring in the Mohawk Valley. MAY this month bring you to theTemple. MAY you greet Rabbi Geier....
Apr 29, 2022


April | Message from our President
Hopefully, spring has sprung! The Purim party at the JCC was full of food and fun. I would like to thank the students of the Hebrew...
Mar 30, 2022


March | Message from our President
Shavua Tov: What Would I Have Done? (Honor Among Thieves) This was written by Rabbi Jason vanLeeuwen My entire adult life I have espoused...
Feb 27, 2022


February | Message from our President
I am so looking forward to the day that we can all come together as a congregation and welcome Rabbi Geier. He has worked with a few...
Jan 30, 2022


January | Message from our President
Our move continues as we pack up our kitchen supplies. Thank you to Rae, Tatiana, Judy Finer and Rabbi Geier for your assistance. We will...
Dec 30, 2021


December | Message from our President
Happy Chanukah 5782! The move to 1607 is complete! A huge thank you to Jeff and Lori Felice and Felice Moving Company. Moving Day was a...
Nov 29, 2021


November | Message from our President
"When the winds of change blow, remember...sometimes what appears dead is simply preparing for a new season." — Jane Lee Logan In the...
Oct 31, 2021


October | Message from our President
Shalom, As we start this new year of 5782 and our 102nd as Congregation Temple Beth El, I am thankful for everyone that gave their...
Sep 29, 2021
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