Week of Events
Scholar in Residence Weekend
Scholar in Residence Weekend
Temple Adath Yeshurun and Temple Concord are gearing up for a joint Scholar In Residence Weekend on March 7-9, 2025. Together, they are bringing Rabbi Ari Saks for the topic: Embracing Interfaith Families: How Our Tradition Can Deepen Our Connection. The weekend will begin with a joint Kabbalat Shabbat service at 5:30 pm on Friday led by the four clergy followed by a traditional Shabbat dinner and discussion. On Shabbat morning, the two congregations will hold their own Shabbat morning services then come together for Lunch & Learn afterward. To end Shabbat, there will be a Patron's Program for those who have helped sponsor the weekend with the third meal, Seudah Shilshit, and havdalah. On Sunday morning, there will be a brunch geared for parents during Religious School. There will be a charge to become a Patron and/or for Shabbat Dinner, however, we welcome anyone free of charge to the Shabbat Lunch & Learn on Saturday morning as well as the parent's Brunch on Sunday morning.
Shabbat Zachor
Next Gen CNY Mishloach Manot Making
Next Gen CNY Mishloach Manot Making
Join Next Gen CNY and the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse to make mishloach manot (purim baskets) for local senior citizens. Mishloach manot are gifts of fruits, drinks and treats for friends, family, colleagues and community members. The act of giving mishloach manot is a mitzvah, or good deed, that is meant to ensure everyone has enough food for the Purim feast. Bring yourself, a friend, a colleague or your family! This is a kid-friendly event and all are welcome! This event is FREE (all materials will be provided). *Next Gen CNY is subsidized by the Jewish Federation of CNY and hosts Shabbat dinners, community events, holiday celebrations & more for young adults 21+ in the Jewish community of CNY.
Befriending Biblical Women
Befriending Biblical Women
Biblical women have often been overlooked or marginalized by our religious traditions. However, when we revisit them with fresh eyes, we discover that they can enrich our spiritual lives and self-identities. This talk will look at a handful of biblical women, considering their depiction in Judaism, Christianity, and Western culture, and introducing modern perspectives on these biblical women. We will emphasize using an imaginative interpretation style that brings our questions and concerns to the forefront, and ultimately invites us to befriend these women as our spiritual older sisters, friends, and role models. Presented by Erica Olson-Bang, Ph.D.
Mystery Book Club
Mystery Book Club
Love a mystery? Then we have the book club for you! Delve into classic who-dun-its, new thrillers and everything in between. This group meets the First Wednesday of the month, 12:45-1:45 pm. March: The God of the Woods, by Liz Moore April: Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, by Alan Bradley