Over the past several months, there have been slow but very positive changes coming to Temple Beth El. There is a book group. There was a...

We have just come through a very intense period in the Hebrew calendar. In the period of three weeks, we celebrated Rosh Hashanah, Yom...

As I write this, today is the first full day of fall. You can clearly see it, the leaves are changing color, and it's getting dark much...

Since October 7th, Jews around the world are struggling. Antisemitic attacks are on the rise.  Historically, Jews are a convenient...

Interim President’s Message: Fall is around the corner. It is the season of change. Soon the leaves will be turning to gemstone colors...

We have held our first in person service and it was a huge success. Barbara Roberts returned to Oneonta to lead the service. Her voice...

I am happy to announce that we will be opening for in person services at Temple Beth El this month. To overcome this long period of...

Dear Friends, I hope your Passover was warm and bright and filled with foods that tickled your memory and taste buds from Passover’s of...

The Stories We Tell Matter This past week my son Ed, who lives in Houston, Texas, experienced a few catastrophic days as Houston was...

At our next Trustees meeting we will be thinking about ways to innovate our Purim Celebration this year. Purim last year was celebrated...