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
Jewish Mysticism Classes weekly on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Starting Wednesday, February 5th, Rabbi Leiah began teaching a weekly adult education class every Wednesday night at 6pm, unless another event is in progress, in person and on Zoom. (There will be no class on February 12th)
The plan is to spend 2-3 months on a single topic before moving on to something else. For the first period, we will be exploring Kabbalah, a tradition of mystical Judaism which has played an enormous role in Jewish theology and practice from the middle ages down to the present day.
The class is designed to be accessible to anyone regardless of their past experience or lack of experience with this material. If you’ve ever been curious about what Kabbalah is and how it connects with modern Judaism, this class is for you!
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For a Zoom Link, contact the Temple Office.
Note date and time change!
Social Action Committee Meeting on Wednesday February 19 at 7:00 PM
We encourage our members, families, and friends to join our monthly Social Action meetings here at Temple Concord. Our initiatives include our weekly CHOW food pantry, social justice work, and partnering with other local groups - all in the interest of improving our local community. For more information, please contact our office at (607) 723-7355, or email templeconcordaa@gmail.com.
Like to Sing? We're starting a choir!
We are in the process of expanding our Temple Choir, and are looking for folks interested in joining! At the moment the primary focus will be on music for the High Holidays, but in time we hope to expand the choir’s role to other events throughout the year. People of all ages and levels of musical experience are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Tuesday Morning Book Club
March 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
“The Island of Extraordinary Captives: A Painter, a Poet, an Heiress, and a Spy in a World War II British Internment Camp” by Simon Parkin ( non-fiction)
For more information or Zoom link, please contact Merri Pell-Preus via email. All are welcome to attend in person in the library or on Zoom.
See the full list of selections here.
Sunday, March 9th at 10 AM
The Temple Concord / Temple Israel Adult Education Committee
Presents a performance of four skits taken from the collection called "Oy" by Rich Orloff at Temple Concord.
Deborah Williams has put together a talented cast our area's skilled actors, including Ted Major, Krista and Larry Guidici, Gary Hansen, and Deborah Williams. Settings include the Garden of Eden, a laboratory, a courtroom, and a passionate couple's living room.
Please RSVP by March 6th, to help us plan.​
Suggested donation between $5-20 per person.
Pictures from our Recent Events
Fruits and goodies at Tu BiShvat Seder
At Tu BiShvat Seder
Fruits and goodies at Tu BiShvat Seder
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.
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!
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Rummage Sale Volunteers Needed!
We are in need of people to help staff our monthly rummage sales. Here are the dates that need coverage:
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!
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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
TUESDAY-THURSDAY
5:30 PM Prayer Service (in Person Only)
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
​​Shabbat evening Zoom
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