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


- Jul 6
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...


- Jun 1
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...


- May 9
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...


- Apr 4
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...


- Mar 1
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...


- Jan 30
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...


- Dec 31
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...


- Nov 29, 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...


- Oct 30, 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...


- Sep 29, 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...


- Aug 31, 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...


- Jun 30, 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...


- May 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...


- Apr 29, 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....


- Mar 30, 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...


- Feb 27, 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...


- Jan 30, 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...


- Dec 30, 2021
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...


- Nov 29, 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...
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