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The Binghamton Jewish Film Fest will hold a virtual showing of the film “Martha Liebermann: A Stolen Life.” Registration is due by Wednesday, Nov. 6. The discussion will be held on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 7 pm.
Join the community to celebrate the Global Day of Jewish Learning on Sunday, November 17, from 10 am-noon, at Temple Israel. Registration is required by Monday, November 12.
The Binghamton Jewish Film Fest will hold a virtual showing of the film “All About the Levkoviches.” Registration is due by Wednesday, Dec. 4. The discussion will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 7 pm.
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