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  • The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute will hold the new class “Decoding the Talmud” taught by Rivkah Slonim on six Mondays beginning February 3, at 7 pm. The course aims to “demystify the intricate world of the Talmud, the monumental classic that has shaped Jewish learning for centuries.” 

    For more information or to register, contact Chabad Center at 607-797-0015, rshea@Jewishbu.com or www.myJLI.com. The cost for the course is $90 or $150 per couple, which includes one textbook. Additi...

  • By Reporter staff

    *This film is only available to view online in New York State and the discussion will now be at 4 pm.

    The Binghamton Jewish Film Fest will hold a virtual showing of the film “Shoshana.” Shay Rabineau, Ph.D., chairman of the Judaic Studies Department and Director of the Center for Israel Studies at Binghamton University, will moderate a Zoom discussion. People can register for links to the film and discussion here. The film will be available for viewing from Thursday-Su...

  • Beth David Synagogue’s next Shabbat Luncheon will be held on Saturday, February 15. Shannon Lindridge, collection director at Roberson Museum, will speak about “Jewish Artists in the Roberson Museum Collection.” The community is invited to attend. Morning services will begin at 9:30 am, with the luncheon and program following the conclusion of services. The luncheon is free and open to the public.

    Lindridge has been researching Jewish artists in the museum’s collection. Her focus wil...

  • Temple Israel will host Zach Mayer as its Musician in Residence during the weekend of March 14-16. Programs will be held Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday evening and Sunday morning. More details will be provided in future issues of The Reporter. The Eisenberg Fund and the Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton have provided financial support for the event. Additional donors are welcome. Musicians who would like to participate in the Saturday evening concert are encouraged to contac...

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  • Shoshana

    The Binghamton Jewish Film Fest will hold a virtual showing of the film “Shoshana.” Registration is due by Wednesday, Feb. 5. The discussion will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 4 pm.

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    My last day as executive editor of The Reporter is scheduled to be December 31 of this year. As of the date of this issue (January 24), I have 11 months and one week remai...

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    That the number of novels featuring golems – creatures of dirt/clay brought to life by means of a magical formula– has been increasing with the rise of antisemitism is...

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