Welcome
Temple Concord is a community of warmth and awareness where every individual matters. From singles and families, LGBTQ or straight, near or far, Jews by birth or by choice, our members come from diverse backgrounds and work in conjunction with one another to make this amazing community.
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Our Shabbat and holiday worship services are open to all, in person or online. There is never a formal dress code or fee required to attend.
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Announcements
Meet our rabbi!
Rabbi Leiah Moser is Temple Concord's new spiritual leader.
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She has come to us from the Reconstructionist in Ridgewood, New Jersey. You can also read a lengthy interview with Rabbi Moser at https://rrc.edu/nesting-chain-dependencies-rabbi-leiah-moser-17/
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Shanah Tovah 5785!
We welcome you to participate in our high holiday observances. You can attend in person, via Zoom, or using Facebook live.
Please note that Temple Concord has instituted free tickets as part of our new security procedures this year.
Our ticket procedures are being adopted based upon national safety and security recommendations for synagogues. All tickets are free but non-transferable.
Unless you are a member of Temple Concord, or arrive with a hosting temple member, you will be required to display a photo id to verify your identity.​​​​​​​​
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If you are a member of Temple Concord who has returned this year's pledge form. Tickets for your members of your household were mailed to you the week of September 16th. If you have sent in your pledge letter or made your annual financial commitment online, but have not received your tickets by Tuesday, September 24th, or wish to host friends or family please contact the Temple Office.
If you are not a member of Temple Concord, you can request a ticket in advance by contacting the Temple Office. For Rosh Hashanah services, if you register now, your entry to services will be expedited. If you register prior to October 4th for Yom Kippur services, tickets will be mailed to you. You can call the Temple office, or register here.
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Remember to bring a photo id when you come to services.
​Music is a huge part of the High Holiday experience at Temple Concord. We are excited to be working with Sarit Katzew, John Isenberg, the choir, and other musicians for another year.
​​​The Herbert and Eve Matties High Holiday Music Fund helps our congregation with the cost of our performers. Please help us maintain this integral and beautiful part of our High Holiday tradition.
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Donate $250 to sponsor the cantor Sarit Katzew for an entire service
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Donate $200 to sponsor the music director or a particular musician
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A donation of $100 enables you to become a supporter of services
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Any contribution will be greatly appreciated
You can make a donation towards the Matties High Holiday Music Fund here or contact the Temple Office and indicate the service, the musician(s) you wish to sponsor or support. Please remember to write “High Holy Day Sponsor or Supporter” on the memo line of your check. If you’re making donations to the Matties Sanctuary Music Fund, please also write that on the memo line.
Again, any amount you can donate will be greatly appreciated.
Consider supporting our High Holiday music this year
High Holiday Schedule
Wednesday, October 2nd
8:00 PM Erev Rosh Hashana -Evening service
Thursday, October 3rd - Rosh Hashanah
9:30 AM: Morning Service
10:30 AM: Religious School Service
Super Kiddush to follow services​
1:30 or 2:00 PM - Tashlich
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Friday, October 11th
7:30 PM Kol Nidre Musical Interlude
7:45 PM Kol Nidre Service
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Sunday, October 6
10:00 am Holocaust Memorial Event at Temple Israel Cemetery
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Saturday, October 12th - Yom Kippur
9:30 AM : Morning service
10:30 AM: Religious School Service
1:15 PM: Discussion
3:00 PM: Meditative Music
4:30 PM: Yizkor
5:15 PM: Healing Service
6:00 PM: Neilah (closing service)
6:45 PM: Havdalah
Break the fast to follow.
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Sukkot - Simchat Torah
Wednesday October 16
7:30 pm Erev Sukkot Service
Thursday, October 17
No Religious School
10:30 am Sukkot Service
Potluck Dairy Lunch to Follow Service
Friday, October 18
6:30 pm Wine and Cheese in the Sukkah
7:30 pm Shabbat Service with Rabbi Leiah Moser
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Thursday October 24
7:30 pm Simchat Torah Service with Yizkor
Friday October 25
10:30 am Simchat Torah Service with Yizkor
BYO lunch to follow
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Tuesday Morning Book Club
2024-2025 Schedule and Titles Announced
The 21st Season of the morning book club starts on July 2nd with "Kunstlers in Paradise: A Novel” by Cathleen Shine.
All are welcome to attend in person in the library or on Zoom.
See the full list of selections here.
Upcoming Events
Eat in our Sukkah!
The Book of Leviticus (23:42-43) portrays God as commanding: “You shall dwell in booths for seven days…that your generations may know that I made the Children of Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt.” This passage is the biblical basis for building a sukkah.
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On Friday, October 18th at 6:30 PM, you are invited to join us for wine and cheese in Temple Concord's sukkah.
Announcements
CHOW Drive during the holidays - Our Food Pantry Needs Your Help!
Please take a moment to look in your pantry and gather unopened, non-expired food and household supplies. Or, simply add a few items to your next trip to the store.
Our most current needs are: toilet paper, canned soup, crackers, cold cereal, instant potatoes, white rice, bottled juice, pasta sauce, pasta, peanut butter, jelly, and canned tuna.
You may drop your goods off at Temple Concord, or donate funds directly to our CHOW pantry via check, cash, or credit card. Please contact our office if you have any questions at (607) 723-7355. We are grateful for your help! Thank you!
Whale of a Sale is Looking for Donations - Time to Clean Out your Closets!
Do you have items around your house that you don't want or need anymore. How about donating your items to our Whale of a Sale 2024?
Bring them to Temple Concord, label them “Whale” and leave them at the top of the stairs across from the office. Your generosity makes our Whale of a Sale a success!
Our office is open Tuesday-Friday, from 10-2. We'll do our best to meet you later in the afternoon if you need. Please contact the Temple office if you have any questions.
Rummage Sale Volunteers Needed!
We are in need of people to help staff our monthly rummage sales. Here are the dates that need coverage:
October 6th, Dec 1st, Jan 5th, Feb 2nd, March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th, and June 1st.
Please contact juliebyersceramics@gmail.com if you would like to join us! THANK YOU!
Access Codes
If you require frequent access to the building, please contact the office so we can assess your needs and resolve the issue.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Office Volunteer, Elliot Niman, Is Reaching Out to Members!
To ensure that we have your data correct in our system, Elliot is reaching out to members to verify that we have your information right. Please let him know if there is anything you need from Temple Concord, and let him know if you would like to volunteer for any of our great committees. Please call our office at (607) 723-7355 if you have any questions.
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The Judaica Shop at Temple Concord
Let us help you celebrate every day! Please come when the office is open, Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am-2:00 pm or by appointment. See what we have!
Join us in person or online
You can participate in our weekly Shabbat services, holiday services, and adult learning events in person or remotely via Zoom or Facebook live.
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Zoom links found on our calendar.
Weekly Schedule
FRIDAY:
7:30 PM Shabbat Services
SATURDAY:
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Shabbat School
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM: Torah Study
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Shabbat Family Services
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TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS:
4:15 PM and 5:15 PM: Hebrew School
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