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
Words of comfort and additional evening prayers with Rabbi Moser at 5:30 PM
I know that many of you are hurting right now. I know that many of you are scared about what comes next. I feel that way too. I am not going to tell you that everything is going to be alright, because I have no way of knowing whether things will be alright. In any case I feel that saying such things tends to minimize the stark reality of the situation we are all facing, particularly those who are most directly targets of hateful rhetoric and discriminatory legislation (for my trans siblings, and for all others who have been a particular target this year: I see you).
What I will tell you is that we have been through this before, and while contemplating that fact may be utterly exhausting and disheartening, it can also help us by reminding us what we have to do: We have to hold on to our fundamental values and stand up for them, no matter how others try to bully, mock, or scare us into letting them go. We need to reach out and look for allies. We need to find ways to help those who are most under threat. We need to take care of ourselves and others. And through it all, we need to pray for the strength, the courage, and the wisdom to do the work of repairing a world as broken and hurting as our own hearts.
Karov HaShem l’nishberei lev — God is close to the brokenhearted.
I want you to know that in the weeks and months ahead, I will be here for you. Your community will be here for you. We will be here for each other. I am available if people need to talk, and for the time being at least I will be present at the temple at 5:30pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for evening prayers, should anyone wish to join me.
With great love and prayers for our country and the world,
Rabbi Leiah​
Binghamton Alternate Parking Rules in effect
December 1 - March 15th
Remember the City of Binghamton’s winter alternate side parking rules!
On even calendar days, park on the even side of the street until 5 pm. On odd calendar days, park on the odd side of the street until 5 pm. The change in parking occurs each day at 5 pm. Residents should think, “Park for tomorrow.” Rules are in effect 24 hours per day.
For questions, residents should contact the Binghamton Police Traffic Division at (607) 772-7095.
Pictures from Shemini-Atzeret/Simchat Torah
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the holidays this year.
Mitzvah g’dolah lihyot b’simcha tamid. — “It is a great mitzvah to be joyful at all times.” (Rabbi Nachman of Breslav)
A big shout out to everybody who showed up a few weeks ago to help celebrate Simchat Torah here at Temple Concord! We had a great time dancing with the Torah in the social hall, and it meant a lot that enough people turned out for us to unroll the scroll all the way for a rare chance to see the Torah all at once. Looking forward to next year, and hopefully to many more opportunities for joy between now and then.
Upcoming Events
Hanukkah is coming!
Dec 25, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025
Visit our Judaica Shop!
Let us help you celebrate! Please come when the office is open, Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am-2:00 pm or by appointment. See what we have!
Support our CHOW Pantry
When your brother becomes impoverished and loses the ability to support himself in the community, you must come to his aid. Help him to survive whether he is a stranger or a native.
- Leviticus Behar 35
As always, thank you for helping our most vulnerable community members. Contact the Temple office if you have any questions.
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 online or via check, cash, or credit card and indicate the Social Action/Helping Hands Fund. Please contact our office if you have any questions at (607) 723-7355. We are grateful for your help!
Rummage Sale Volunteers Needed!
We are in need of people to help staff our monthly rummage sales. Here are the dates that need coverage:
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!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Collection of Items for Rise, Domestic Violence Shelter
During the months of November and December Temple Concord Sisterhood and the Social Action Committee will be collecting items for Rise, a local Domestic Violence Shelter located in Broome County. Rise provides a valuable community service helping women and children restart their lives in a safe place after escaping situations of domestic abuse. Rise has been providing comprehensive domestic violence services since 1979, and the Rise shelter (previously known as the SOS Shelter) was one of the first domestic violence shelters in New York State.
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Below is a list of toiletries and personal care products that the shelter is in need of for their clients:
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Shampoo and Conditioner
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Body Wash
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Deodorant
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Ethnic Hair Products
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Toothbrushes
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Toothpaste
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Chapstick
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Hairbrushes
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Feminine Hygiene Products
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They are also accepting donations of school supplies for the children at the shelter:
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Backpacks
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Notebooks
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Colored Pencils
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Journals
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Please bring your donations to Temple. We will have a box in the lobby to collect your donations.
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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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