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# Temple Israel, Vestal NY

A modern, conservative, egalitarian synagogue founded in 1886.

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- [Upcoming](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024/02/upcoming/) - Interested in joining? New to the area?We'd enjoy meeting you.Please Email or call (607-723-7461) to schedule a visit Pay Dues Here Thank you for supporting our Synagogue Upcoming Friday, July 10 5:30pm: Kabbalat Shabbat Service Saturday, July 11 9:30am: Shabbat Morning Service Parshas Matos-Masei 12:15pm: Kiddush 9:45pm: Havdalah (Zoom only) Tuesday, July 14 5:30pm: Minyan
- [PresLetter](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024/04/2024-01-presletter/) - June 2026 Letter from the President Dear Members and Friends of Temple Israel, You recently received notice of our Annual Meeting, and I hope to see you all on June 16th at 7:00PM. If you can't make it to the synagogue, please join via zoom. In any case, please complete and submit the three proxies
- [2026-07-26](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2026/05/2026-07-26/) - 10th Anniversary Celebration
- [2026HebParClass](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2026/01/2026hebparclass/) - Hebrew with the Weekly Parsha This class will be a unique chance to intertwine language, learning and meaningful engagement with the stories and commandments of the Torah. Whatever your background, you will gain new knowledge in the Hebrew language as well as explore new layers of the Torah. Mondays, beginning January 12, 2026, 6:30pm, TI
- [TTioT](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2025/01/ttiot/) - Tuesday Torah in our Times Discussion Tuesdays, 4:30 PM, TI Chapel(prior to Minyan service at 5:30pm) This is an evolution of a space for conversation, learning, and community-building that Rabbi Friedman has been facilitating on and off over the past 15 months. The goals are tri-fold: to bring Torah into conversations with issues and topics
- [Welcome](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2023/11/7348/) - About Us

## Pages

- [Temple Israel Bulletin](https://templeisraelvestal.org/temple-israel-bulletin/) - June 2026 May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 November 2025 October 2025 September 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November
- [2026-04RabRec](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2026-04rabrec/) - Pulpit Rabbi Search Temple Israel Vestal is searching for its next Rabbi Temple Israel Vestal, an independent, modern, conservative, egalitarian synagogue founded in 1886, is seeking a dynamic rabbi who will further cultivate a love of Judaism and Jewish life in our Temple family. Our leader will be inspiring, creative, and innovative, while sensitive to
- [BO: Deuteronomy 10:19: "For You were Strangers in the land of Egypt."](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2026dt-bo/) - D'Var TorahParshat Bo 5786 In our parsha - parshat Bo - we first encounter the characteristic multi-faceted literary style of the Torah: the intertwining of story and command - law and narrative - ethos and nomos - halakha and aggadah. Up until this point, the Torah has presented us with a narrative which could be
- [RF-Divrei](https://templeisraelvestal.org/dvar-torah/) - Rabbi Micah Friedman's Selected Divrei Torah (Sermons) 5786 (January 24, 2025) Bo 5785 (August 2, 2025) Rosh Hodesh Av 5785 (October 25, 2024) Simchat Torah 5785 (October 24, 2024) Shemini Atzeret 5785 (October 12, 2024) Yom Kippur 5785 (October 11, 2024) Kol Nidre 5785 (October 4, 2024) Rosh HaShanah II 5785 (October 3, 2024) Rosh
- [Learning](https://templeisraelvestal.org/learning/) - Classes "The Whole Megillah" - 5785 / Feb - Mar 2025 Pray, Eat, Learn - 5784 / December 2023 Jewish Quest for Wisdom - 5784 / December 2023+ Bridging Old and New Worlds, December 10, 2023 Davening Hadar tefillah recordings (archive) Virtual Cantor SiddurAudio, comprehensive recordings of davening using the Sim Shalom prayer book Melodies
- [5786VayetzeiDT](https://templeisraelvestal.org/5786vayetzeidt/) - D’var TorahParshas VayetzeiHoward Warner9 Kislev 578629 November, 2025 Last week Rabbi Friedman delivered a D’Var Torah asking the question posed by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, of blessed memory, whether Jacob was righteous in taking Esau’s first-born birthright? Further, though Esau is portrayed negatively, should we have empathy for him? I wish to examine this issue further.
- [Divrei Torah by Congregants](https://templeisraelvestal.org/divrei-torah-by-congregants/) - 9th of Kislev 5786 / November 29, 2025, Parshah Vayetzei, Howard Warner 17th of Chesvan 5786 / November 8, 2025, Parshah Veyera, Steven Malkin 18th of Elul 5784 / September 21, 2024, Parshah Ki Tavo, Howard Warner 7th of Tamuz 5784 / July 13, 2024, Parsha Chukat, Howard Warner 15th of Adar I, 5784 /
- [Malkin08-11-25](https://templeisraelvestal.org/malkin08-11-25/) - D’var TorahVeyeraSteve Malkin17 Heshvan 57868 November, 2025 I am starting today’s D’var Torah by introducing my “Mystical Cube”. It is not a physical object. It exists in my mind. Each of its six sides has some aspect of a thought or idea. Only three sides are visible at any given time. Its messages are heavily
- [Synagogue Life](https://templeisraelvestal.org/synagogue-life/) - Temple Israel Calendar Past Events Temple Israel Bulletin From the Temple Israel Library Divrei Torah by congregants Other Writings by Congregants Divrei Torah by the Rabbi Sisterhood 5785-5786 (2025-2026) Leadership Temple Israel Veterans Plaques Names Email the Office: If your health condition changes, you undergo a medical procedure, are hospitalized, you move to an assisted living
- [Leadership](https://templeisraelvestal.org/leadership/) - 5785-5786 (2025-2026) Officers: President: Arthur Siegel First Vice President: Michael Azersky Second Vice President: Randy Friedman Third Vice President: Mark Hubal Treasurer: Alan Piaker Secretary: Bonnie Brown Counsel: Jeffrey Greenblott Past president: Richard Schneierson Trustees: Sue Austenfeld Rita Bleier Steve Gilbert Marcia Hofstein Hollie Levine Jim Mason Cherese Rosales Beverly Rozen Dan Sokol Howard Warner
- [5785RHAv](https://templeisraelvestal.org/5785rhav/) - Shabbat Rosh Hodesh Av 5785 In the Mishna in Taanit, we learn “When we enter Av we decrease in joy.” This could be a statement about the season we find ourselves in at this time of year - we are now past the midpoint of the Summer, the days are growing shorter as is the
- [2024Dues](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024dues/) - Pay 2025-2026 Dues Here Single Member - $103.83/month, $311.50/quarter, $1246.00/year Family Member - $160.50 /month, $481.50 /quarter, $1926.00/year Single Retiree - $80.25 /month, $240.75 /quarter, $963.00/year Family Retiree - $102.17 /month, $306.50 /quarter, $1226/year Associate Member - $49.58 /month, $148.75 /quarter, $595/year Patron - $212.17/month, $636.50 /quarter, $2546.00/year Sponsor - $282.92 /month, $848.75 /quarter, $3395.00/year
- [Past Events](https://templeisraelvestal.org/past-events/) - March 14-16, 2025: Artist-in-Residence Purim Weekend October 13, 2024: Sukkah Build Party August 15, 2024: 2024 Summer Porch Party with Steve G June 30, 2024: Installation of Rabbi Micah Friedman March 24, 2024: Purim Megillah Reading and Celebration March 17, 2024: TI Pizza Meet and Greet December 12, 2003: 10th anniversary of synagogue collapse /
- [2025-PurimAIR](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2025-purimair/) - Artist-in-Residence WeekendPurim, March 14-16
- [2025MegillahClass](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2025megillahclass/) - "The Whole Megillah" A new class offered by Rabbi Micah Friedman Wednesdays, 10:30AM, February 10th to March 12, 2025 The Scroll or Megillah of Esther was the last book added to the Hebrew Bible and engages with many issues that continue to be concerning to Jews today including Jewish life in diaspora, antisemitism, assimilation, political
- [FriedmanInstallation](https://templeisraelvestal.org/friedmaninstallation/) - Rita Bleier's Remarks Dr. Howard Warner's Remarks
- [2024-06-30RemarkHW](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024-06-30remarkhw/) - Remarks by Dr. Howard Warneron the occasion ofThe Installation of Rabbi Micah FriedmanJune 30, 2024 Temple Israel has a long history in the Binghamton area, as the oldest synagogue established in 1886 as the Sons of Israel, a traditionally orthodox shul. Since that time an affiliation with the conservative movement allowed an egalitarian transformation. Women
- [2024-09-21DTKT](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024-09-21dtkt/) - D'var TorahKiTavo Howard J. Warner DDS 18th of Elul 5784September 21, 2024 Parshah Ki Tavo:A Covenant Community Perseveres In Deuteronomy Moses delivers his exposition challenging the people Israel to keep the Torah. He gives a history of the Israelite people summarizing the key events and laws to those who were born in the wilderness. This
- [2024-07-13DTCH](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024-07-13dtch/) - D'var TorahChukat Howard J. Warner DDS 7th of Tamuz 5784July 13, 2024 Parsha Chukat: Can we relate this parsha to leadership in our life? Chukat (literally “Law Of” or “statute”) opens by describing the process of burning the red heifer and using its ashes for purification. It also tells the stories of the deaths of Miriam
- [2024-10-11DTKN](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024-10-11dtkn/) - D'Var Torah 5785 (October 11, 2024) Kol Nidre Rabbi Micah Friedman Shabbat Shalom and Shanah Tovah. At the very beginning of Yom Kippur, we declare joyously three times: וסלחתי כדברךI forgive in accord with your word Then, we make a blessing that we generally recite on a joyous, celebratory occasion: Shehecheyanu. We begin with this
- [2024-10-24DTSA](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024-10-24dtsa/) - D'Var Torah 5785 (October 24, 2024) Shemini Atzeret Rabbi Micah Friedman This holiday is almost certainly the least observed and well understood holiday in the Jewish calendar. If we have any associations with Shemini Atzeret, it is the day before we dance with the Torah, the day we say Yizkor and the day we begin
- [2024-10-25DTST](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024-10-25dtst/) - D'Var Torah 5785 (October 25, 2024) Simchat Torah Rabbi Micah Friedman A study sheet to accompany this shiur can be found here. This is a day of joyously holding the Torah tightly. For many generations, Simchat Torah has been observed as one of the most joyous days of the year and we will this year
- [2024-10-04DTYK](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024-10-04dtyk/) - D'Var Torah 5785 (October 4, 2024) Yom Kippur Rabbi Micah Friedman A study sheet, "Models of Teshuva", to accompany this shiur, can be found here. As I was preparing for this Yom Kippur, I felt an unsettling sense of instability, uncertainty, and concern. This past week, it seemed like every time I tuned into the
- [2024-09-04](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024-09-04/) - D'Var Torah 5785 (October 4, 2024) Rosh HaShanah II Rabbi Micah Friedman In the passage we read today and yesterday from the Torah, this day in our calendar is not called Rosh haShanah but Yom T’ruah - the day of sounding the shofar - or, the day of crying - a day of calling out.
- [2024-09-03RH1](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024-09-03rh1/) - D'Var Torah 5785 (October 3, 2024) Rosh HaShannah I Rabbi Micah Friedman Shanah Tovah! It is wonderful to be here with you all to celebrate this new year of 5785. In preparing for this day together, I have felt heavily the weight of the fact that this past year 5784 has been an incredibly challenging
- [2024-09-02ERH](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024-09-02erh/) - D'Var Torah 5785 (October 2, 2024) Erev Rosh HaShanah Rabbi Micah Friedman Shanah Tovah! Here we are once again - on the precipice of a new year.As a chill sets into the air, the leaves begin to turn colorful, and we fill the seats of the synagogue as we come together to pray to be
- [2024SukkahBuild](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024sukkahbuild/) - 2024 Sukkah Building Party
- [2024HHSched](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024hhsched/) - Temple Israel5785 (2024) High Holiday Schedule Leadership Rabbi Micah FriedmanCantor Joel Nathanson Saturday, September 28 9:00pm: TI/TC Selichot service at Temple Israel Wednesday, October 2 - Erev Rosh Hashanah 7:30pm: Evening service Thursday, October 3 - Rosh Hashanah I 8:45am: Morning service 10:00am: Torah and Shofar service 10:45am: Children's service 11:00am: Rabbi's D'var Torah 11:15am: Musaf
- [2024PorchPartyPics](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024porchpartypics/) - Friends, Family, Community, ICE CREAM and Steve G on the Ukulele!Who could ask for a better summer's eve?
- [About Us](https://templeisraelvestal.org/about-us/) - Temple Israel is a modern, conservative, egalitarian synagogue founded in 1886. We are located in Vestal, NY, an immediate suburb of Binghamton, NY, the gateway to upstate NY. The synagogue was originally located, in 1892, on Water Street in Binghamton. In 1923, a new synagogue was constructed on Exchange Street. In 1968, the synagogue moved
- [BleierSpeech](https://templeisraelvestal.org/bleierspeech/) - Remarks by Rita Bleieron the occasion ofThe Installation of Rabbi Micah FriedmanJune 30, 2024 I am pleased and honored to present this tribute to Rabbi Friedman. Even though it has been just about a year since his arrival, it seems as though he has been with us for a much longer period of time. He
- [5784Bamidbar](https://templeisraelvestal.org/5784bamidbar/) - D'Var Torah Bamidbar, 5784 (June 8, 2024) Rabbi Micah Friedman Of the 5 books of the Torah, the fourth book which we began to read today is definitively the most confusing and meandering. Even the names by which the book is known invoke the effort of the Israelites to create some sense of order in
- [Appearances](https://templeisraelvestal.org/appearances/) - March 22, 2024: Encounter (TV). Discussion around the story of Cain and Abel, led by Joe Sellepack, Executive Director of the Broome County Council of Churches that produces the show. Guests: Rabbi Micah Friedman, Temple Israel and Rev. Douglas Taylor, Pastor, Unitarian Universalist Congregation December 24, 2023: Encounter (TV). Interviewed by Joe Sellepack, Executive Director
- [5784Kedoshim](https://templeisraelvestal.org/5784kedoshim/) - D'Var Torah Kedoshim, 5784 (May 11, 2024) Rabbi Micah Friedman “You should be holy because holy am I Hashem - Your G-d” (Leviticus 19:1) This dramatic command forms the opening words of our Parsha. It should certainly not be a surprise considering we read in Exodus, just before the revelation at Mt. Sinai: “You will
- [5784Behar](https://templeisraelvestal.org/5784behar/) - D'Var Torah Behar, 5784 (May 25, 2024) Rabbi Micah Friedman This week we read about the Jubilee. Like Sefirat haOmer it involves counting in cycles of 7 up until the number 50. It is a counting towards the undoing of our expectations - our debts The counting builds us towards the freedom of envisioning a
- [5784EMOR](https://templeisraelvestal.org/5784emor/) - D'Var Torah Emor, 5784 (May 18, 2024) Rabbi Micah Friedman One of the most fundamental needs of each and every human being is to be wanted - for our life to be not only appreciated by others but for others to actively desire that we should live and be well. Our daily liturgy emphasizes this
- [5784Tazria](https://templeisraelvestal.org/5784tazria/) - D'Var Torah Tazria, 5784 (April 13, 2024) Rabbi Micah Friedman This week we read Parshat Tazria - the first parsha which systematically introduces us to the human experience of Tumah and Taharah. These terms are often translated as “ritual impurity and ritual purity.” But, I think this language of purity and ritual leads us to
- [5784Shemini](https://templeisraelvestal.org/5784shemini/) - D'Var Torah Shemini, 5784 (April 6, 2024) Rabbi Micah Friedman How can we celebrate in a dark time? This question is on my mind today as we prepare for Pesach in what feels - in several different ways - like a distinctly dark time. On one level, on Monday afternoon the light of the Sun
- [Community](https://templeisraelvestal.org/community/) - Local (Southern Tier of NY): Jewish Federation of Broome County Federation Community Calendar Binghamton Jewish Community Center Chabad of Binghamton Hillel Academy of Broome County Hillel at Binghamton University The Reporter (local Jewish newspaper) National: Ramah Camping Movement Forward Moment Magazine Jerusalem Post Jewish News Syndicate Judaism: Exploring Judaism Isabella Freedman Retreat Torah with Academic
- [Donations](https://templeisraelvestal.org/donations/) - Donate to your favorite Temple Israel Fund here!
- [DvarTorahVaEra](https://templeisraelvestal.org/dvartorahvaera/) - D'var Torah - Parshat VaEra 3 Sh'vat 5784 - January 13, 2024 Rabbi Micah Friedman Introduction to the Torah Reading We read today from the 2nd parsha of the book of V’Eleh Sh’mot B’nei Yisrael - SHemot - Exodus. It is our own parsha, that the infamous 10 plagues which G-d brought upon Mitzrayim begin.
- [DTTZAV](https://templeisraelvestal.org/dttzav/) - D'Var Torah Tzav, 5784 (3/30/2024) Rabbi Micah Friedman How do we relate to people who we just don't understand; people who engage in behavior that frustrates, confuses and even disturbs us ? Judaism - and Torah - offers us an invitation that is both difficult and worthwhile - of looking towards the parts of ourselves,
- [DTZachor](https://templeisraelvestal.org/dtzachor/) - D'Var Torah Zachor-Vayikra, 5784, (3/23/2024) Rabbi Micah Friedman Today, we read a mitzvah that has long been regarded as very important. Yet, it is also a Paradoxical Mitzvah. Perhaps that's why it's the mitzvah we do on Purim. Already in the verses of the Torah, there is something seemingly self-contradictory about our instructions: Remember to
- [DTPekudei](https://templeisraelvestal.org/dtpekudei/) - D'Var Torah Pekudei, 5784 (3/16/2024) Rabbi Micah Friedman Intro We have finished our reading of sefer Shemot - the great epic of our liberation from bondage - our collective redemption. This is the book that is called by Nachmanides: Sefer HaGeulah Yet, the ending seems anticlimactic Especially in this year of the triennial cycle This
- [DTVayakhel](https://templeisraelvestal.org/8240-2/) - D'Var Torah VaYakhel, 5784 (3/9/2024) Rabbi Micah Friedman How should a nation fairly collect and distribute funds for the sake of the common good? Who should be trusted to make decisions on behalf of the collective? By what standards should we evaluate whether someone is fit to fulfill a role of great responsibility on behalf
- [DT-Mishpatim-5784](https://templeisraelvestal.org/dt-mishpatim-5784/) - D'Var Torah Mishpatim, 5784 (2/10/2024) Rabbi Micah Friedman What do we owe to people who hate us? What are our moral responsibilities to people with whom we are engaged in active conflict? These eternal ethical questions echo from this week’s Torah portion of Mishpatim into our own time. While I will not pretend to know
- [DonationSuccess](https://templeisraelvestal.org/donationsuccess/) - Thank you for your generous donation!Your donation may be tax deductible.You will receive a complete record of donations at the end of the year.
- [CanceledDonation](https://templeisraelvestal.org/canceleddonation/) - Your donation was canceled.If you have questions or concerns,please Email the Office.
- [2024Purim](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024purim/) - 2024 / 5784 PurimMegillah Reading and Celebration
- [PizzaParty](https://templeisraelvestal.org/pizzaparty/) - 2024 TI Pizza Meet and GreetMarch 17, 2024 About 30 members of the congregation, some new, some longstanding, shared 25 pizzas, beer and soda.
- [FromTheLibrary](https://templeisraelvestal.org/fromthelibrary/) - From the Temple Israel Library March 2024 February 2024
- [2024-03Library](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024-03library/) - From the Temple Israel Library March 2024 by Ann Cohen The Jewish Daily Forward more recently known as The Forward was the most renown American Yiddish newspaper of its time. Founded in 1897 by Abraham Cahan, it was the literary newspaper of note for millions of Jewish immigrants for 120 years. Its daily short stories
- [Temple Office](https://templeisraelvestal.org/professional-staff/) - Our office administrator is Tammy Kunsman. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and Fridays, 8AM to 3 PM (all times Eastern). You can Email the office or call the office at 607-723-7461 For information about participating in Shabbat or Minyan services, Contact Us. Other important e-mail addresses: To reach
- [Warner-Tetzaveh2024](https://templeisraelvestal.org/8178-2/) - D'var TorahTetzaveh Howard J. Warner DDS 15th of Adar I, 5784(February 24, 2024) Tetzaveh literally means “you command”. This parshah details the specific ritual clothing and procedures to be used by High Priest Aaron and his priestly children. The reading of this parshah is G-d’s direct instruction to Moses who is an active participant. But
- [Hostages Prayer](https://templeisraelvestal.org/hostagesprayer/) - A Prayer for the Israeli Hostages By Rabbi Micah Friedman הרב מיכה שמחה פרידמן Ruler of all worlds, Sovereign of all souls, Lord of Peace, May it be your will, Adonai, our G-d and G-d of our ancestors, to return all of our brethren among the people of Israel, kidnapped and held in captivity, under
- [Jewish Quest for Wisdom](https://templeisraelvestal.org/jewish-quest-for-wisdom/) - 15 Tevet 5784 (December 26, 2023) Rabbi Friedman introduced the text, ספר פאר ישראל, the writings of Rabbi Yisroel Shalom Yosef Friedman (no relation), a Romanian Hasid of the 19th century. Rabbi Friedman (ours) translated multiple passages from this work as part of his capstone work in school. February 13, 2024 Study sheet for 2/13/2024
- [Worship](https://templeisraelvestal.org/worship/) - Shabbat and Weekday Services We have services (in-person and on Zoom): Tuesdays, 5:30 PM Fridays, Kabbalat Shabbat, 5:30 PM Shabbat (Saturday) Morning, 9:30 AM Divrei Torah by the Rabbi Divrei Torah by congregants If you need the Zoom links, Email the office. If you would like an Aliyah (be called to the Torah), at Shabbat
- [2024-02Library](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2024-02library/) - From the Temple Israel Library February 2024 by Ann Cohen January 27th was International Holocaust Memorial Day. This year it brought to mind the Anne Frank story and diary. We have biographies of Anne and her father in our library that reveal one aspect of their lives. Now, we have the rest of the story
- [Writings](https://templeisraelvestal.org/writings/) - Writings by Congregants A 'Beginning' Use of ChatGPT, by Steve Gilbert
- [Gilbert2024-02](https://templeisraelvestal.org/gilbert2024-02/) - A 'Beginning' Use of ChatGPT by Steve Gilbert Dear Friends, Just for fun, I asked ChatGPT to.... Rewrite Genesis 1:1-9:28 in the style of a New York Times news story. Here's what it came up with. Enjoy. In the Beginning: A Cosmic Tale In a groundbreaking event that has left scientists and theologians alike in
- [Rabbi Micah Friedman](https://templeisraelvestal.org/7365-2/) - Email the Rabbi Book Appointment with the Rabbi הרב מיכה שמחה פרידמן Divrei Torah (sermons) Prayer for the Israeli Hostages Appearances Bio Micah R. Friedman (he/him) is a musmakh (ordained rabbi) of Hebrew College, a growing pluralistic rabbinical school in Newton, MA dedicated to reimagining Jewish learning and leadership for an interconnected world. He has
- [Mourning](https://templeisraelvestal.org/mourning/) - Our condolences on your loss. We are here to help. Please contact our office at 607-723-7461 for information and to reach our rabbi. Preparing for the funeral: Our rabbi can be contacted any time: 607-723-7461 We are able to work with all funeral homes. Please have them contact us. Our Chevra Kaddisha volunteers will prepare your loved one's body according to
- [Donation Funds](https://templeisraelvestal.org/donation-funds/) - All are $10 minimum except as noted. Adult Library ($36 donation for a book plate) Bernie Shifrin Fund (for musical programs) Bulletin Sponsor (minimum $36) Capital Campaign (to help fund our new building) Children’s Library General Fund (for everyday expenses) Hebrew School Mitzvah Corp (provides meal of consolation) Rabbi Hurwitz Fund (Scholarships for Israel trips
- [The Art of Temple Israel](https://templeisraelvestal.org/the-art-of-temple-israel/) - The Art of Temple Israel
- [D’Var Torah Art Siegel](https://templeisraelvestal.org/dvar-torah-art-siegel/) - D'var Torah Shemot 25th Tevet 5784 January 6, 2024 Art Siegel What’s in a name? This week, along with all Jews around the world, we open Shemot, the second book of our Chumash, the Five Books of Moses that constitute our Torah. Each book takes its name from title of the first chapter of the
- [D’Var Torah Rhonda Levine](https://templeisraelvestal.org/dvar-torah-rhonda-levine/) - D’Var Torah Vayigash 11 Tevet 5784 December 23, 2023 Rhonda F Levine In some way, Vayigash, our parsha today is a very straightforward story: Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, lets them off the hook for what they did to him, sends them home to bring his father, Jacob, back to Egypt. The brothers are
- [Melodies for Psalms](https://templeisraelvestal.org/melodies-for-psalms/) - Psalm 93: Psalm 100: Psalm 143: Psalm 121:
- [Pray-Eat-Learn](https://templeisraelvestal.org/pray-eat-learn/) - In this class, we will daven an abbreviated Shacharit together, share breakfast and coffee, and explore the meanings of the words of the siddur through conversation. December 6,13: Barukh She'Emar Study Sheet December 20: Talmud (Bavli) Berakhot, Blessings before and after Shema
- [10th Anniversary of synagogue collapse / Hanukkah](https://templeisraelvestal.org/10th-anniversary-of-synagogue-collapse-hanukkah/) - The congregation gathered on December 12, 2003 to remember the collapse of the previous synagogue building and to celebrate Hannukah and the construction of the current building.
- [“Bridging Old and New Worlds”](https://templeisraelvestal.org/bridging-old-and-new-worlds/) - How Contemporary Jews Draw upon the Eastern-European Hasidic Movement to Enliven Our Jewish Practice December 10, 2023, 10 AM – Noon, Temple Israel A joint presentation of The Adult Education Committees of Temple Israel and Temple Concord References: A New Hasidism: Roots, by Rabbi Arthur Green (Editor), Ariel Evan Mayse (Editor) Speaking Torah : Spiritual
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- [Hebrew School](https://templeisraelvestal.org/hebrew-school/) - Dear young families, friends, and children of Temple Israel of Vestal, Welcome to our 2023-2024 (5784) Hebrew School year. I am so grateful to join and serve this Jewish community. Learning with your children and you over this coming year will definitely be an awesome experience, hopefully full of growth, goodness and gladness! Whether or
- [Sisterhood](https://templeisraelvestal.org/sisterhood/) - Temple Israel Sisterhood is back in action after Covid. 5784 / 2023 Chanukah Catered Brunch and Gift Exchange
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- [Hebrew School Staff](https://templeisraelvestal.org/staff/) - Shore Goldberg Shore is the lead teacher for the Mechina and Aleph level classes. He is currently a student at Binghamton University studying Graphic Design. Shore has worked as a Teacher’s Aide and a Hebrew/Tefillot specialist at his synagogue’s Hebrew school in Albany, NY, and recently he served as the Education Director at a Jewish
- [Parashat Mattot-Masei 5783 D'var Torah](https://templeisraelvestal.org/parashat-mattot-masei-5783-dvar-torah/)
- [Rabbi Micah Friedman Contact Information](https://templeisraelvestal.org/rabbi-micah-friedman-contact-information/) - Rabbi Micah Friedman is honored to serve as the new rabbi of Temple Israel since July. Rabbi Friedman is available and eager to meet with you at your convenience! You can email him directly at rabbimicahfriedman@gmail.com or book an appointment by using this site: https://calendly.com/rabbimicahfriedman/meeting-rabbi-friedman He will hold regular office hours at the time below. Rabbi Friedman’s
- [COVID-19 Precautions:  Temple Israel Action Plan](https://templeisraelvestal.org/covid-19-precautions-temple-israel-action-plan/) - 15 March 2020 To: All Members of Temple Israel Subject: Temple Israel Actions in Support/Response to COVID-19 State of Emergency Dear friends, Yesterday, Broome County officials declared a State of Emergency, joining State and Federal officials who had previously done so. While we are not aware of any reported confirmed cases in our county or
- [Temple Israel - Community Health Precautions](https://templeisraelvestal.org/temple-israel-community-health-precautions-2/) - Similar to steps for preventing the spread of the flu or a common cold, these recommendations focus on the most prevalent mode of transmission of such viruses, i.e.: hand-to-face. Simply put: CLEAN HANDS SAVE LIVES. In our synagogue, please: Avoid handshakes and hugs.On meeting, a simple "welcome" or "Shabbat shalom" must suffice.For congratulations, a "yasher koach"
- [Mourner's Kaddish](https://templeisraelvestal.org/mourners-kaddish/) - If you wish to recite Mourner’s Kaddish during a weekday service, please contact Howard Schwartz at schwerz@stny.rr.com or call the Temple Israel office at 607-723-7461. A notice will be sent to the congregation encouraging attendance so we have enough participants to make up a Minyan. It would be helpful if you contact Howard or the
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- [Online Contact Form](https://templeisraelvestal.org/online-contact-form/) - [Form id="1"]
- [The Temple Israel Demolition-> Dedication Movie.](https://templeisraelvestal.org/2663-2/) - ?rel=0&autoplay=1

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