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  • “For All Humankind,” a new CLE course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, that will be held on four consecutive Mondays starting April 27 at 7 pm. The course, which can be attended in person at the Chabad Center or via Zoom, is open to everyone, regardless of faith or background, and requires no prior knowledge of Judaism.
    “For All Humankind” will address several questions: What makes a life genuinely good? What makes a society just? And do our choices add up to anything? What ma...

  • By Reporter staff
    The PJ library will sponsor a "Sheep and Shmears" event at a local farm, geared toward young families, on Sunday, May 31, at 3 pm. The location will be shared with those who register in advance using this link. There is no cost to attend. 
    Participants should wear rain or hiking boots and be prepared to be outdoors. They will take a tour of the farm, and meet the sheep and lambs raised there. Light refreshments and other treats will be served. There will be time for shmoozi...

  • The Jewish Community Center’s centennial campaign is ongoing this year, with a goal of $800,000. The JCC will celebrate its 100th anniversary on August 15, 2027.
    “The first six months were quite successful as our community recognizes how important the JCC is to us all,” said Sue and Mark Walker, co-chairmen of the campaign. “Every dollar is being generously matched by funds from the Eisenberg Foundation. Please reach out to the JCC today with your pledge. L’dor v’dor, let’s keep...

  • Beth David Synagogue’s Annual Dinner will take place on Sunday, May 3, with the Jack and Mary Ferber Award being given to honoree Mark Yonaty for his service and dedication to Beth David and the community. This year’s catered event will begin at 3 pm at the synagogue, with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres hour followed by a catered sit-down dinner at 4 pm. The cost per person is $65, with sponsorship opportunities available. Invitations will be sent out in April, as well as raffle tickets ...

  • By Diana Sochor

    The community is invited to attend a Yom Hashoah Holocaust memorial program at the Jewish Community Center on Thursday, April 16, at 7 pm. The program will begin with a memorial candle lighting, followed by the film “‘We Don’t Say Goodbye’: Southern Tier People Remember the Holocaust,” and then a lecture and discussion led by Rabbi Lance J. Sussman, Ph.D. It is co-sponsored by the JCC, the Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton and the College of Jewish Studies, a ...

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  • Sheep & Shmears

    Join us for this free event geared towards young families on Sunday, May 31. You'll be able to take a tour of the farm, meet some sheep and lambs, and enjoy light refreshments. Please register for location details.

  • By Rabbi Rachel Esserman

    The Talmud is pretty clear that Jews are forbidden to gamble. The Mishnah notes that gamblers are forbidden to be witnesses in court cases because they are considered unre...

  • By Bill Simons
    Our semiquincentennial – America at 250 – prompts reflection on the centrality of Jews to the nation since its 1776 founding. Hence, this columnist’s eclectic selections of Ame...

  • By Rabbi Rachel Esserman

    I enjoy reading and reviewing books with similar subject matter because they often complement each other, giving me more insight into the topic than either would alone. Th...

  • By Rabbi Rachel Esserman

    “Kaplan’s Plot”

    At first, I wondered why such a fuss had been made about “Kaplan’s Plot” by Jason Diamond (Flatiron Books). The novel made several “most ant...

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