Today is May 22, 2019 -
Today is May 22, 2019 -
83 Chestnut Street/POBox 383
Oneonta,
NY 13820
Phone: (607) 432-5522
Email: TBEOneonta@gmail.com
May 1, 2019
In Israel, at 10:00 am on Yom Hashoah, Israelis anticipate the sirens. Across the country, from Kiryat Shmona on the Lebanon border to Eilat at the Red Sea, the somber day of remembrance is marked by the …
At the May 2018 Board of Trustees meeting, I announced that I did not wish to be nominated for a sixth term as president. My reasons included the long-term demands of serving as president and the usual demands of one’s …
My role as president requires me to be positive and encouraging, but there has been a lot of frustration and complaining around here lately. It’s OK with me because I am a first-rate complainer and even get whiny from time …
At Temple Beth El, we face the same challenges as other synagogues across North America. Jewish continuity, the continuation of Judaism and Jewish culture from one generation to the next, has for decades been a serious concern in America, and …
Temple Beth El continues to move forward. We have core groups of members who participate in the facets of synagogue life they most enjoy (services, adult education, Israeli movies, Women’s and Men’s Club, etc.), our committee structure, the lifeblood of …
At a time when researchers report that record numbers of Jewish people are uninterested in Judaism, shunning affiliation with synagogues, and assimilating in historically high numbers, Temple Beth El is enjoying a very exciting moment. As you read this, our …
Walking into Temple Beth El, one immediately approaches the wall of yahrzeit plaques memorializing our synagogue’s loved ones. The tiny lights always attract the attention of those who are not Jewish and do not know about our customs. For us, …
Below is President Ken Sider’s address to the congregation during the Kol Nidrei service.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Shanah tovah. I’d like to welcome everyone, our loyal members and the guests who have joined us tonight for …
Welcome back! Our summer hiatus has officially ended, and life has returned to our synagogue. Shabbat services, adult education, and potlucks have been held, plus, a Selichot service and BBQ in the park are coming. Please check the Shofar and …
Our annual congregational meeting was held on June 21, and we covered a lot of ground. In my remarks on the State of the Shul, I shared my prognosis for Temple Beth El from two opposing points of view: pessimism …
