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Remember: Rosh Hashana 5787 begins at sunset of September 11, 2026
Upcoming Special Events
Musical Shabbat
Each month on the 2nd Shabbat of the month
August 14th
Each month, Rabbi Leiah curates a special musical experience with familiar, new, and original compositions to accompany the liturgy.
Writing Biblical Fan Fiction
Wednesday, August 19th 10:30-noon
Looking for a way to jumpstart your creativity?
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Join us for this exciting, new writing workshop where Rabbi Rachel Esserman will guide you in the creation of your own variation of stories found in the Bible.
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Each class will include discussions and opportunities to write and share (or not) your own imaginative perspective of a familiar biblical text.
There is no cost to attend, and new members are always welcome! Be sure to bring a notebook or writing paper with you. Those attending are asked to contact Rabbi Rachel Esserman in advance at resserman@yahoo.com so we can prepare enough copies of materials.
No previous writing experience or familiarity with the biblical text is necessary.
Saturday, Sept 5th
7:30 PM - Star Trek episode
9:00 PM - Selichot prayers
As we prepare for the holidays, join us prior to the service, to watch an episode of Star Trek and discuss its significance to the themes of the High Holidays.
We invite you to join us Saturday, September 5 at 9:00 pm for Selichot, a very special service which helps us begin the High Holiday season right with singing, prayers of connection and self-reflection, and dressing our Torah scrolls anew in their High Holiday garments of white.
We will be celebrating at Temple Concord again this year with a new Selichot prayerbook: Mishkan HaLevHope to see you there!
Weekly Events
Adult Education Classes
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
(note: suspended until September)
The class typically spends 2-3 months on a single topic before moving on to the next one.
Currently, we have returned to looking at texts from the 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.
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The class is available in person and on Zoom.
Rabbi Leiah sends out the readings to people on our mailing list prior to the class. Please contact the Temple Office or click on the Subscribe button above to receive the readings.
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Weekly Torah Study
Saturdays at 9:15 AM
Join us for an in-depth discussion of the religious texts. Currently we are examining Psalms. Available in person and on Zoom.
Volunteer!
Mitzvah of the Month
Back to School - School Supplies for those in need
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We invite our congregants and friends to engage in acts of Tikkun Olam, the repair of the world, by connecting with our community through service and action.
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Once again Temple Concord will be collecting school supplies to be handed out to local families using Temple Concord’s CHOW pantry. Items can be brought to Temple Tuesday through Friday between 10am and 2pm.
Suggested Items:
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Single subject spiral notebooks
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Composition notebooks
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Erasers
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Pocket folders
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Pencils
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Colored pencils
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Crayons
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Rulers
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Glue sticks
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Pens
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Pencil sharpeners
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Loose-leaf paper
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Post-it notes
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Index cards
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Backpacks
Thank you for remembering our community's students at this time of year!
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.
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.
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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.
Please contact alyci2a@msn.com if you would like to join us! THANK YOU!
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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.
Contact Rabbi Leiah if you wish to join.
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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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Come Garden with us!
Join our great group of folks who are making our grounds look wonderful, from Spring through Fall!
Contact the office at (607) 723-7355 if you'd like to join our crew of volunteer gardeners.
Monthly Book Club
Our monthly book club is suspended until we can find another coordinator.
If you are considering coordinating the book club please contact the Temple office.
See the list of dates and book selections for our 2025-2026 season here.​
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Pictures from our Recent Events
Taking a well-earned bow
Purim Spiel 2026
Taking a well-earned bow
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
WEDNESDAY
5:30 PM Prayer Service (in person only)
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FRIDAY:
7:30 PM Shabbat Evening Service
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SATURDAY:
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Shabbat School
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM: Torah Study
10:30 AM: Shabbat morning Service (in person only)
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​​Shabbat evening on Zoom and Facebook Live
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